Attractions in Los Angeles, California

Amusements

Angels Flight Railway 213-626-1901
351 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
The Lower Station
Originally opened in 1901, Angels Flight, "the world's shortest railway;" takes passengers on a short ride between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill. The... more info map
Coca-Cola Building 213-746-5555
1334 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Designed in 1936 and shaped like an 1890s-era ocean liner, this is Coca-Cola's LA headquarters and it features porthole windows, ship doors, a promenade deck, catwalk,... more info map
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 661-255-4100
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 91355
Located in Valencia
Discover pirate treasures, playful sea creatures, ancient ruins, shipwrecked sea vessels, and tribal artifacts on the shores of this tropical paradise that offers tons... more info map
Six Flags Magic Mountain 661-255-4111
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 91355
The world's most extreme family park with more roller coasters than any other place on earth, this fun place also features a Bugs Bunny world for children, games, shows,... more info map
Transamerica Center 213-742-2111
1150 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Los Angeles' first modern high-rise building which features 32 stories and offers panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. more info map

Casinos

Commerce Casino 323-721-2100
6131 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040
Poker, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Baccarat, and such Asian-style games as Pai Gow Poker and Super Nine can be enjoyed at the privately-owned Commerce Casino. The... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Avila Adobe 213-680-2525
10 Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Located in Historic El Pueblo
Built by Mayor Don Francisco Avila, this is the oldest existing house in Los Angeles and it once served as headquarters for Commodore Stockton in 1847. Severely damaged... more info map
Bradbury Building 213-626-1893
304 Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Architecturally influenced by the 1887 book "Looking Backward," which described a utopian civilization in the year 2000, this unique building in the Eclectic Victorian... more info
Ennis House 323-660-0607
2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Built for Mabel and Charles Ennis by world-famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, The Ennis House is made of concrete blocks and is one of the most outstanding residential... more info map
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple 213-626-4200
505 East Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
This building is an authentic temple design of the eastern sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism and it features a stunning grey tile roof comprised of 40,000 tiles from Japan... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Watts Towers of Simon Rodia 213-485-9572
1765 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
A gaudy, Gaudi monument that is a whimsical, spirited folk art monolith created in 1921 and features towers that reach nearly 100 feet which are heavily adorned with... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Los Angeles Central Public Library 213-228-7000
630 West Fifth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
This large library provides educational programs, books, magazines, story hours, and reference services. more info map

Museums & Galleries

Autry Museum of Western Heritage 323-667-2000
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The American West comes alive at this museum where you can learn the legacy of the Lakota and Osage people, the explorations of the Spanish conquistadors, and the... more info map
California African American Museum 213-744-7432
600 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located at Exposition Park
This museum features a wide range of treasures, artifacts, and exhibits of African American art, history, and culture. more info map
Craft & Folk Art Museum 323-937-4230
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Craft & Folk Art Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. more info map
Getty Center, The 310-440-7300
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
12 Miles Northwest of Downtown Los Angeles
"The Getty Center presents the Getty's collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present, including European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture and... more info map
GRAMMY Museum 213-765-6800
Corner of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Located in Downtown Los Angeles
This 30,000 square foot museum with interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits "explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music, the creative... more info map
Hammer Museum 310-443-7000
10899 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
"Committed to promoting cultural understanding, introducing the work of underrepresented artists and interpreting art of the past and present," the Hammer's "exhibitions... more info map
Heritage Square Museum 323-225-2700
3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Heritage Square Museum is a living history museum reflecting the settlement and development of southern California from 1850 to 1950. more info map
Homestead Museum, The 626-968-8492
15415 East Don Julian Road, Industry, CA 91745
20 Miles East of Downtown Los Angeles
The Homestead Museum features the Workman House, one of the oldest houses in California, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; La Casa Nueva, an... more info map
Japanese American National Museum 213-625-0414
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Situated in a former Buddhist temple, this museum is the only museum in the United States that is devoted to Japanese ancestry and culture and it features many exhibits,... more info map
La Brea Tar Pits 323-934-7243
5801 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The Page Museum is located at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Rancho La Brea is one of the world's most famous fossil localities, recognized for... more info map
Los Angeles Art Association - Gallery 825 310-652-8272
825 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Los Angeles Art Association (LAAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization committed to championing creativity and innovation by supporting, nurturing and developing... more info map
Los Angeles County Museum of Art 323-857-6000
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
"With a collection that includes over 120,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art;"... more info map
Los Angeles Museum of Railroading 323-931-6757
100 South Fuller Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Historic photos of trains and other memorabilia, as well as the history and present state of light rail in Los Angeles, is featured at this museum. more info map
Museum of Contemporary Art 213-621-1741
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Designed by Arata Isozaki, this museum features large underground galleries filled with contemporary art exhibits, as well as a gift shop offering unique gift items and... more info map
Museum of Neon Art 213-489-9918
501 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Located in Downtown LA
This 7,500 square foot museum is the world's only permanent art museum devoted to the gas, tubes, and bright hues of the modern world. Here, you can learn how to make... more info map
Museum of Tolerance 310-553-8403
9786 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90035
Located at Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
A Simon Wiesenthal Central Museum, this high tech museum provides hands-on, interactive exhibits that focus on racism in American and the history of the Holocaust. more info map
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County 213-763-3466
900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007
This museum offers many temporary and permanent exhibitions on natural history plus it features an area for children to explore the Earth's features and experience... more info map
Old Plaza Firehouse 213-625-3741
134 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Learn the history of firefighting in Los Angeles as you browse through the many displays and exhibits at this firehouse museum. more info map
Petersen Automotive Museum, The 323-930-2277 (Exhibition Information)
6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
The United States' "premiere automotive museum," the more than 300,000 square foot Petersen Automotive Museum houses exhibits and lifelike dioramas featuring more than... more info map
Skirball Cultural Center 310-440-4500
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Skirball Cultural Center features a museum, changing... more info map
Southwest Museum of the American Indian 323-221-2164
234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065
The oldest museum in Los Angeles, this interesting museum features educational programs, artifacts, and exhibits about past and present Native American culture. The... more info map
Travel Town Museum 323-662-5874
5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Located in Griffith Park
A combined transportation museum and recreation center. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Barnsdall Art Park 323-913-4031 (House Tours)
4800 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Situated on 11 acres in the Los Feliz/Hollywood area, the public Barnsdall Art Park features the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hollyhock House, 10,000 square foot Los... more info map
Descanso Gardens 818-949-4200
1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Located 20 Minutes from Downtown Los Angeles
"A unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty," Descanso Gardens is... more info map
Exposition Park and Rose Garden 213-763-0114
3990 South Menlo Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located at USC University Park Community
Developed in 1876, this relaxing park is home to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum, Aerospace Museum, and Imax Theatre, among others. This park... more info map
Griffith Park 323-913-4688
4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
"The largest municipal park and urban wilderness area in the United States," Griffith Park features the Woodrow Wilson Golf Course, Warren G. Harding Golf Course,... more info map
L.A. Zoo 323-644-6400
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027
One of the largest zoos in the United States, this zoo features more than 1,200 reptiles, mammals, and birds. The zoo also offers animal shows, a play park for... more info map
Orcutt Ranch Horticulture Center 818-346-7449
23600 Roscoe Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91304
Located in West Hills
This 25-acre park is famous for its lush citrus groves and beautiful rose gardens. It is also the site of the historic Orcutt residence that was built in 1920. more info map
Pershing Square 213-847-4970
532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Located in the Heart of Downtown
Pershing Square is an outdoor concert and event center that hosts an array of free programs for the downtown community. more info map

Science & Technology

California Science Center 323-724-3623
700 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located in Exposition Park
An innovative science center with more than 100 interactive exhibits and an IMAX Theater. Ride the High-wire Bicycle perched 43-feet above the main floor to experience... more info map
Griffith Observatory 213-473-0800
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
"One of the most famous and visited landmarks in southern California," Griffith Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. ... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Elite Helicopter Tours 310-948-4354
7552 Hayvenhurst Place, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Van Nuys Airport
Their Los Angeles helicopter tours include sunset, coastal, wine country, celebrity homes, Catalina Island, Las Vegas and more. They can accommodate any request, large... more info map
Guideline Tours 323-465-3004
2202 South Figueroa Street, Suite 205, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Since 1987, Guideline Tours has been offering exciting tour packages to popular destinations from Hollywood to Disneyland. more info map
L.A. Tours Sight Seeing 323-937-0999
9830 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Offers city tours, tour stars' homes, all day tours, Universal Studios, private limo tours, Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Sea World, Tijuana, Six Flags, the beaches,... more info map
LA City Tours 323-960-0300
6806 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Experienced and acclaimed tour guides that will take you on a sweeping, thrill packed 5 and 1/2-hour tour of the Entertainment Capital of the World. more info map
Los Angeles Conservancy Tours 213-623-2489
523 West Sixth Street, Suite 826, Los Angeles, CA 90014
The largest membership-based local historic preservation organization in the country, this group is dedicated to the recognition, preservation, and revitalization of the... more info map
Los Angeles Sightseeing Tours and Charters 310-458-0257
13755 Fiji Way, Los Angeles, CA 90292
Los Angeles Sightseeing Tours has been serving the Los Angeles area for over 10-years with some of the best tours of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and LA. more info map
Red Line Tours 323-462-7400
6773 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Los Angeles walking tours and sightseeing. more info map
Starline Tours of Hollywood 323-463-3333
6541 Hollywood Blvd # 110, Los Angeles, CA 90028
One of the oldest and largest sightseeing tour companies in Los Angeles, offering Hollywood Tours, Los Angeles Tours and celebrity tours of homes. City to the beaches of... more info map
Take My Mother Please Tours 323-737-0870
1926 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Custom designed adventures in LA and beyond. more info map
To Fly LA 818-994-1445
16303 Waterman Drive, Los Angeles, CA 91406
Located at Van Nuys Airport
Providing over 40 years experience in the industry, this tour company provides affordable, day or night helicopter sightseeing tours and commuter flights of the Los... more info map
VIP Tours of California 310-641-8114
9830 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
"VIP Tours offers a wide range of sightseeing tours to Los Angeles and Anaheim's most popular destinations," including San Diego Zoo, Sea World of San Diego, movie... more info map
Western Wonder Experience
220 East Central Parkway, Suite 3000, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Embark on the Western Wonder Experience and discover the West Coast's most striking sightseeing destinations. All aboard for a destination-hopping whirlwind week filled... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Bayhawk Ales, Inc.
2000 Main St., Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 92614
Irvine
"Bayhawk Ales, Orange County's largest microbrewery, began operation in late 1994 with our first beer being poured in February '95. Bayhawk specializes in brewing House... more info map

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