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The Getty Center
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Ranked #1 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Museums; Art Museums
Owner description: Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the... more » Owner description: Spectacular museum boasts a most impressive collection by such luminaries as Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne, along with the architectural triumph of its six buildings and gardens. « less
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Ranked #2 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Speciality Museums
Owner description: The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of... more » Owner description: The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of the world's finest collections of mechanical musical instruments. « less
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Ranked #3 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Dinner Theatres
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Ranked #4 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Architectural Buildings; Theatres; Symphonies; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Concerts
Owner description: Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the... more » Owner description: Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the world. « less
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Ranked #5 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Observatories/ Planetariums; Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: A public observatory owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles for the benefit of all. Located in on Mount Hollywood in... more » Owner description: A public observatory owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles for the benefit of all. Located in on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory offers a planetarium, exhibits, public telescopes, cafe, bookstore, and the best views of the Los Angeles basin. Admission and parking are free, and visitors may drive directly to the Observatory and park in its lots and roads. « less
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Ranked #6 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography—and... more » Owner description: Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography—and represents Los Angeles’ uniquely diverse population. Today, the museum features particularly strong collections of Asian, Latin American, European, and American art, as well as a new contemporary museum on its campus, BCAM. With this expanded space for contemporary art, innovative collaborations with artists, and an ongoing transformation project, LACMA is creating a truly modern lens through which to view its rich encyclopedic collection—more than 100,000 works strong. With this much to explore, we encourage you to spend an entire day with us, delving deep into the work of your favorite artists, taking a free tour, catching a film or concert, or just letting your curiosity lead the way. « less
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Ranked #7 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Parks

Comprising over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park one of the largest urban parks in the world and is home to a number of wonferful  attractions.  Also, if you're from out of state, it... more »

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Ranked #8 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Science Museums
Owner description: Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries... more » Owner description: Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is FREE!Visit Ecosystems -- a hands-on exhibit home to nearly 400 plant and animal species. Come discover amazing environments from the familiar to the fantastic, and find out how the physical and living worlds affect each other. The Science Center is honored to have been selected by NASA to be the permanent home of Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The orbiter’s ultimate mission will be to inspire current and future generations of innovators and explorers as the centerpiece of a new Air and Space Center, an approximately 200,000-square-foot expansion to the Science Center’s main building. More info about Endeavour's arrival can be found on our website. « less
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Ranked #9 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Performances
Owner description: IRIS A Journey through the World of Cinema(™), the first permanent production from Cirque du Soleil® in Los Angeles and... more » Owner description: IRIS A Journey through the World of Cinema(™), the first permanent production from Cirque du Soleil® in Los Angeles and taking up residence exclusively at the world-renowned Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. IRIS is a lyrical, fanciful, kinetic foray through the world of cinema bringing together dance, acrobatics, live video, and filmed sequences and takes spectators on a fantastic voyage through the history of cinema and its genres.Featuring 72 performers, 200 costumes, 8,300 square feet of floor surface, 174 loudspeakers, 603 lighting features, 20 video projectors, and 166,000 watts of sound, IRIS joins the other Cirque du Soleil resident productions in scale, scope and size. IRIS is written and directed by French director-choreographer Philippe Decoufle, whose credits include opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. IRIS features music by Grammy® and Emmy Award® winner and Academy Award® nominee Danny Elfman. « less
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Ranked #10 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #11 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Cinemas

The El Capitan theater is a beautiful historic landmark in Los Angeles. It was renovated in 1991 with the original decor being restored. The architecture is simply stunning and... more »

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Ranked #12 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Cemeteries

Small  cemetery with a large number of graves of stars and other Hollywood folk. more »

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Ranked #13 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place:... more » Owner description: Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Explore Universal Studios backlot on the legendary Studio Tour. Then face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk. All this and much more. Only at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. « less
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Ranked #14 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #15 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Architectural Buildings
Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles.
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Ranked #16 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Theatres
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Ranked #17 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Natural History Museums
Owner description: The county's natural history museum has a new Dinosaur Hall containing three T. rex specimens. Children will enjoy the... more » Owner description: The county's natural history museum has a new Dinosaur Hall containing three T. rex specimens. Children will enjoy the interactive Discover Center and live animal and story presentations. « less
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Ranked #18 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Concerts
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Ranked #19 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Cinemas
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Ranked #20 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Military Museums
Owner description: USS IOWA BB-61 is finally open to the public after 20 years in reserve status and 11 years in the ghost fleet at Suisun Bay.... more » Owner description: USS IOWA BB-61 is finally open to the public after 20 years in reserve status and 11 years in the ghost fleet at Suisun Bay. The only US Navy ship with a bathtub (built for Pres. Roosevelt), the only IOWA class that served in both theatres of WWII, fought in the Korean War, and reactivated in the 1980's for the Cold War. IOWA fired 2700lb, 16" shells over 24 miles that could penetrate 30 ft of reinforced concrete. Still able to be called back to active duty, she is truly a treasure to visit. « less
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Ranked #21 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Speciality Museums; History Museums
Owner description: This museum and cultural center holds the world's fifth-largest collection of artifacts concerning Judaism and American life.... more » Owner description: This museum and cultural center holds the world's fifth-largest collection of artifacts concerning Judaism and American life. Noah's Ark is an interactive playspace for families, with a separate timed admission ticket. « less
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Ranked #22 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: History Museums; Speciality Museums; Museums
Owner description: The Autry is a museum and cultural center that celebrates the history and diversity of the American West. Come see historical... more » Owner description: The Autry is a museum and cultural center that celebrates the history and diversity of the American West. Come see historical and contemporary exhibits, participate in engaging lectures and workshops, and enjoy the wonderful view of Griffith Park. « less
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Ranked #23 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Libraries
Restored, historic library with Egyptian influenced architecture.
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Ranked #24 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Theatres; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Performances
Owner description: Opened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high... more » Owner description: Opened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high ornate Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles. « less
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Ranked #25 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Cemeteries
Final resting-place of some of Hollywood's celebrities and other luminaries.
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Ranked #26 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Art Galleries
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Ranked #27 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Speciality Museums; History Museums; Museums
Owner description: The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American... more » Owner description: The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Covering four floors, the facility features permanent exhibits on the first floor that trace the history of the automobile. Visitors are invited to walk through, not by, exhibits and dioramas and experience settings of early Los Angeles where the world’s first shopping district was designed. The second floor presents five rotating galleries with state-of-the-art displays of race cars, classic cars, vintage motorcycles, concept cars, celebrity and movie cars, and auto design and technology. The May Family Discovery Center is located on the third floor. Designed to spark interest in science by way of the automobile, the 6,500 square-foot, interactive "hands-on" learning center teaches children basic scientific principles by explaining the fundamental functions of a car. A spectacular all-glass penthouse conference center, Founder’s Lounge and kitchen, comprise the fourth floor, which is available for special events and functions. The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, governed by a Board of Directors. « less
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Ranked #28 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Natural History Museums; Historic Sites; Science Museums; History Museums; Speciality Museums
Museum featuring artifacts from the La Brea tar pits.
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Ranked #29 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Dinner Theatres
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Ranked #30 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Category: Beaches; Bodies of Water
Owner description: Santa Monica Bay consists of 50 miles of scenic coastline with 22 separate public beaches, providing recreational... more » Owner description: Santa Monica Bay consists of 50 miles of scenic coastline with 22 separate public beaches, providing recreational opportunities to visitors year round. « less
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