Los Angeles Attractions

 
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The huge complex of the uniquely designed J Paul Getty Museum contains numerous buildings and gardens. The extensive collection includes antiquities, paintings, sculpture, photography, and more.

Read More Universal Studios

Universal Studios in Los Angeles is both a theme park and active studio. Most popular are the thrill rides, based on popular films, but it is also possible to take a studio tour to learn the workings of film production.
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Beverly Hills has long been known as the suburb of the rich and famous, with many people from the film industry settling in this area.
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Once the site of upper end Victorian Homes, Bunker Hill underwent development in the 1950s and 60s. The high rises which replaced these homes now make up downtown Los Angeles.
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This historic area marks the site where Los Angeles first began. Visitors will find historic buildings with galleries, shops, and restaurants.

Read More Farmers Market

The Los Angeles Farmers Market sprung up out of necessity at the time of the great depression. Since that time the market has expanded greatly and is now a popular tourist attraction.
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Read More George C Page Museum of La Brea Discoveries

This unique museum displays the fossils found in the Tar Pits of Rancho La Brea. Visitors can learn how the animals would have died and the process for recovering the fossils.
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The Griffith Observatory, a dream of J. Griffith, was opened in 1945. It was his wish to offer a facility that would allow the general public free access to telescopes.
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The huge Griffith Park contains the Los Angeles Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, a Greek theater, and many other recreational facilities.

Read More Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is an area of Japanese shops and restaurants, along with historic 19th C buildings.
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Read More Los Angeles City Hall

The Los Angeles City Hall was a unique building for this area at the time it was built in 1928. The building style revealed a mix of influences and exceeded the height restriction of the day.
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Read More Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Largely through donations and gifts, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has acquired a quality collection and gained international recognition.
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Located along ocean front and backed by the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu is an upper end area of Los Angeles and home to many famous people.

Read More Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile in Los Angeles is lined with Art Deco buildings, and home to numerous shops and museums.

Read More Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

The Museum of Contemporary Art features artwork from 1940 to present. The collection is spread out among three facilities with the main building, MOCA Grand Avenue, located on Bunker Hill.
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Read More Music Center

At the top of Bunker Hill is the Music Center, home to a number of different venues. One of the highlights is the uniquely designed Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Read More Norton Simon Museum of Art

The Norton Simon Museum of Art displays a range of collections including French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Flemish Art, along with 19th and 20th C sculptures.
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Just a short drive from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena developed as a winter spa resort and continued to draw people from other parts of the country who came here to enjoy the climate.
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Pershing Square is a popular area and the scene of concerts and various happenings in the city. In the winter there is an ice skating rink.
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One of the most famous and expensive shopping strips in the United States, Rodeo Drive is known for luxury boutiques and restaurants.

Read More Rose Parade (Rose Bowl Parade, Tournament of Roses)

The Rose Parade, part of the Tournament of Roses, puts on a fantastic show, with elaborate colorful floats covered in roses and plant materials.
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Read More Simon Rodia Towers

The Simon Rodia Towers are unique, decorative towers, two of which stand 34 m high. Four in all, these artistic creations were the work of immigrant builder Simon Rodia.

Read More Calabasas, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Calabasas - Leonis Adobe Museum

Read More Canoga Park, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Canoga Park - Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center

Read More Carson - Home Depot Center, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Dodger Stadium

Read More Downey, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Downey - Dominguez Ranch Adobe

Read More Downey Museum of Art

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Read More Encino, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Ennis House (closed)

Read More Federal Reserve Bank

Read More Gardena - Normandie Showroom, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Grand Hope Park

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Read More Laband Art Gallery

Read More Lomita Railroad Museum, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Los Angeles Convention Center

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Read More Metro

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Read More North Hollywood

Read More Rolling Hills - Norris Center for the Performing Arts, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Spanish Kitchen Studios

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Read More Sylmar - Nethercutt Collection and Museum

Read More Torrance, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Torrance - Torrance Cultural Arts Center, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Torrance - Western Museum of Flight

Read More Venice, California

(Near Los Angeles)

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Read More West Hollywood - Pacific Design Center, California

(Near Los Angeles)

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Read More Wilmington, California

(Near Los Angeles)

Read More Wilmington - Banning Residence Museum

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Los Angeles Surroundings

Read More Walk of Fame

Located along Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame is one of Hollywood's biggest tourist attractions. Stars in the sidewalk are dedicated to the biggest names in film, TV, radio, music, and theater.

Read More Grauman's Chinese Theatre (Mann Theater)

The Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now known as Mann's Chinese Theater, was built by Sid Grauman in 1927. This famous theater features Chinese design and decoration, and is home to the "autograph collection" of foot and hand prints in the forecourt.

Read More Hollywood

Hollywood is the heart of the America film industry and home to some of the most famous sights in Los Angeles.

Read More Sunset Strip

Hollywood's famous Sunset Strip is a mix of neon signs, bill boards, restaurants and retail, which draws an evening crowd of people who come to see and be seen.

Read More Claremont - Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery

Read More El Monte, California

Read More El Monte Historical Society Museum

(In El Monte, California)

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Read More Inglewood - Great Western Forum

(In Inglewood, California)

Read More La Canada Flintridge, California

Read More La Cañada Flintridge - Descanso Gardens

(In La Cañada Flintridge, California)

Read More Manhattan Beach, California

Read More Mount Baldy Ski Area

Read More San Dimas - Raging Waters, California

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More California Resources
J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.J Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
The lush botanical gardens at the Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery in San Marino.Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery, San Marino
Waves breaking on the sands of Venice Beach.Venice Beach, Venice
Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
El Matador Beach State Park, Malibu.Malibu, Los Angeles
Astronomer's Monument at the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles.Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Elephant statue in Hollywood.Hollywood, Los Angeles
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