This massive warehouse should be considered a treasurehunt rather than a curated experience. Don’t miss their outdoor $1 sale on Sundays, especially if you like digging through heaps of vintage!
This historic site features two homes dating from the 1840s and 1920s, and a private cemetery.
Watts Towers represent 33 yrs of work by an Italian immigrant who made the project his life. Similar to the style of Catalan architect Gaudí, 17 structures represent the American Native art movement.
Free admission on the first Thursday of every month with advance tickets, which can be reserved online or by phone.
Lovers of all things Japanese will have to make Little Tokyo a stop. Take a self-guided tour of the National Historic Landmark District’s cultural sights.
With rotating exhibitions, the museum highlights contributions to contemporary Latin American art. Permanent collection features works by Wilfredo Lam & Alejandro Colunga. Free admission every Sunday.
For many, the best way to approach Chinatown is as a distinct culture both Chinese and American. As the first Chinatown in America, the area quivers with cultural history, a modern bustling community.
One of LA’s most innovative buildings and the largest Catholic cathedral in the country, it inspires visitors with its warm, inviting interior, perfect for introspection.
Dance the night away! The Mayan nightclub plays all music from house, top 40, hip hop, reggaeton, and more.
Though the stage and concert hall itself are usually off limits to even paid tours (due to rehearsals), the public spaces of the interior and the garden are still quite spectacular to explore.
The Los Angeles Central Public Library reflects the Egyptian-style architecture mania that swept the country in the 1920s, after the King Tut discovery.
Take the Purple Line to check out the cool murals at each station along the way!
Five major cultural attractions are within walking distance of each other in the USC/Exposition Park area, so be sure to take advantage of our walking tour on discoverLosAngeles.com!
San Pedro’s 1st Thursday Art Walk began in 1996, but more recently locals and cruise tourists from nearby Port of LA have flocked to experience the community, street performances & art.
At this Hollywood landmark, fans still gather every August to pay homage to Rudolph Valentino. Cecil B. DeMille and Douglas Fairbanks also rest here. Catch outdoor movies during the summer (for a fee)
To learn about stars that are truly out of this world, the exhibitions and displays in this Griffith Park landmark are all free.
The center’s galleries explore broad themes relating to the history and diverse cultures of the American West. Free admission on the second Tuesday of every month.
For years, the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club has been leading guided hikes through the many trails of Griffith Park.
Site of the richest discovery of Ice Age fossils in the world, 100 tons of bones representing 200+ species of mammals, birds & reptiles have been unearthed from asphalt dating back to prehistoric time
Free admission on the second Tuesday of every month; Target sponsors free admission on select holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Presidents Day; Memorial Day).
While the sign’s grounds are barred from public access, you can still get great angles for photos. From Franklin go N on Beachwood; turn L at Ledgewood. Right at the 3-way intersection onto Deronda.
Intricate reliefs represent goddesses of liberty, victory & peace, while architectural details impart the nature of Korean culture. Visit on a clear day for a picnic w/ pristine views of the harbor.
Cruise one of the world’s most famous scenic drives, winding from the Hollywood Hills, across the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains, and west towards the Pacific Ocean.
Collections include works by Monet, van Gogh, Rembrandt and Sargent. The venue also hosts lectures, symposia, film series, readings and musical performances. Free admission every Thursday.
Chainsaw jugglers, swamis on rollerblades, street dancers...the most amazing street entertainers in the world are at Venice Beach and it's free to watch!
Enjoy museum exhibitions including the ever-popular Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, family programs, performing arts, world music, film, lectures, classes and more. Free admission every Thursday.
This magnificent Malibu property includes an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria.
This is a great place for a workout, and an even better place to people watch. - Terrell, The T.O. Show
Designed in the 1970s, it is supposedly one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Its top-floor Bonavista Lounge is big with fans of rotating lounges (i.e., everyone). En savoir plus .
