Guidebook for Los Angeles
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful hiking and recreation (few know about this secret oasis)
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdWonderful hiking and recreation (few know about this secret oasis)
Who knew there were mastodons in Los Angeles. Great place to take the kids and see the dinosaurs in the tar. (next to the LA County Museum of Art) http://www.tarpits.org/la-brea-tar-pits
890 locals recommend
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
5801 Wilshire BlvdWho knew there were mastodons in Los Angeles. Great place to take the kids and see the dinosaurs in the tar. (next to the LA County Museum of Art) http://www.tarpits.org/la-brea-tar-pits
Be sure to ride the historic carousel and other pier rides. The new expo train line from here will soon service Santa Monica and the end of the line.
2744 locals recommend
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica PierBe sure to ride the historic carousel and other pier rides. The new expo train line from here will soon service Santa Monica and the end of the line.
What would a visit to the City of Angeles be without exploring it's historic roots? Olvera street is a favorite tourist attraction in downtown Los Angeles sharing our Latino origins.
412 locals recommend
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetWhat would a visit to the City of Angeles be without exploring it's historic roots? Olvera street is a favorite tourist attraction in downtown Los Angeles sharing our Latino origins.
See the Los Angeles Dodgers for a famed dodger (hot) dog and a fun family outing.
877 locals recommend
Dodger Stadium
1000 Vin Scully AveSee the Los Angeles Dodgers for a famed dodger (hot) dog and a fun family outing.
Sightseeing
This museum is great for young and old. They have many public programs besides the exhibits http://www.nhm.org/site/
461 locals recommend
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 W Exposition BlvdThis museum is great for young and old. They have many public programs besides the exhibits http://www.nhm.org/site/
Private university USC founded in the 1800's is worth a visit. It is near the natural history museum. Public programs and events as well. http://about.usc.edu/history/
287 locals recommend
University of Southern California
Private university USC founded in the 1800's is worth a visit. It is near the natural history museum. Public programs and events as well. http://about.usc.edu/history/
Man made marina that changed the beachfront, offers water sports and recreation.
277 locals recommend
Marina del Rey
Man made marina that changed the beachfront, offers water sports and recreation.
Easy bike ride to the beach. Enter the bike path at National and Syd Kronenthal Park (pin on map is further down on path)
48 locals recommend
Ballona Creek Bike Path
Ballona Creek Bike PathEasy bike ride to the beach. Enter the bike path at National and Syd Kronenthal Park (pin on map is further down on path)
This unique and quirky museum is worth a look. http://www.mjt.org
191 locals recommend
Museum of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd.This unique and quirky museum is worth a look. http://www.mjt.org
Created as a gimmick to sell houses, the Venice canal homes are a treasure. Great place for a walk or bike ride. Bring bread for the ducks.
947 locals recommend
Venice Canals
Created as a gimmick to sell houses, the Venice canal homes are a treasure. Great place for a walk or bike ride. Bring bread for the ducks.
This refurbished wetlands adjacent to the Playa Vista development has seen the return of many birds and wildlife http://www.ballonafriends.org
42 locals recommend
Ballona Wetlands
This refurbished wetlands adjacent to the Playa Vista development has seen the return of many birds and wildlife http://www.ballonafriends.org
May be the temporary home to the new Los Angeles Rams Football team, this historic stadium was built for the first LA Olympics. http://www.lacoliseum.com
173 locals recommend
LA Memorial Coliseum
3911 Figueroa StMay be the temporary home to the new Los Angeles Rams Football team, this historic stadium was built for the first LA Olympics. http://www.lacoliseum.com
Yes, Hollywood is close by too. When you tire of looking for your favorite stars on the walk of fame head over the New Kodak theatre (which hosts the Oscars) for shopping and a show
1913 locals recommend
Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset BlvdYes, Hollywood is close by too. When you tire of looking for your favorite stars on the walk of fame head over the New Kodak theatre (which hosts the Oscars) for shopping and a show
Arts & Culture
Located on the University of California Los Angeles campus this music venue boasts well known artists (mostly classical)
12 locals recommend
Royce Hall
10745 Dickson CtLocated on the University of California Los Angeles campus this music venue boasts well known artists (mostly classical)
This walkable art district has up and coming artists and established modern art. Gallery openings happen all the time. http://culvercityartsdistrict.com
297 locals recommend
Art District
Traction AvenueThis walkable art district has up and coming artists and established modern art. Gallery openings happen all the time. http://culvercityartsdistrict.com
Home to several Los Angeles sport teams and venue for music and entertainment this is just a short train ride away. http://www.staplescenter.com
1228 locals recommend
Staples Center
1111 S Figueroa StHome to several Los Angeles sport teams and venue for music and entertainment this is just a short train ride away. http://www.staplescenter.com
Having just celebrated it's 50th (2015) year, the LA County Museum of art has established itself as a premier art museum. http://www.lacma.org
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdHaving just celebrated it's 50th (2015) year, the LA County Museum of art has established itself as a premier art museum. http://www.lacma.org
Did you know Culver City is the Heart of Screenland with the first movie studios? Culver Studios, which used to be DesiLu (Lucy Ball) and Sony (former MGM) http://www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com
52 locals recommend
Sony Pictures Studios
Did you know Culver City is the Heart of Screenland with the first movie studios? Culver Studios, which used to be DesiLu (Lucy Ball) and Sony (former MGM) http://www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com
Down for a movie at one of the newest and coolest venues? Playa Vista is close http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=347542
79 locals recommend
Cinemark Playa Vista and XD
12746 W Jefferson BlvdDown for a movie at one of the newest and coolest venues? Playa Vista is close http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=347542
Newly renovated Culver City movie theatre has a bar. https://www.arclightcinemas.com
113 locals recommend
ArcLight
9500 Culver BlvdNewly renovated Culver City movie theatre has a bar. https://www.arclightcinemas.com
Concert venue so close by.... http://arenainglewood.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAlO20BRCcieCSncPlqqMBEiQAOZGMnLLWE04WxhMcHWktrO4QiGCzREvC37rpj5uQlrXTPzoaAlfP8P8HAQ
3900 W Manchester Blvd
3900 West Manchester BoulevardConcert venue so close by.... http://arenainglewood.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQiAlO20BRCcieCSncPlqqMBEiQAOZGMnLLWE04WxhMcHWktrO4QiGCzREvC37rpj5uQlrXTPzoaAlfP8P8HAQ
Food Scene
Great restaurants from many well known chefs. http://www.downtownculvercity.com
163 locals recommend
Culver City
Great restaurants from many well known chefs. http://www.downtownculvercity.com
Everything Else
If you're a swimmer this is your pool Olympic sized with many lap swim times and water exercise classes. http://www.culvercity.org
20 locals recommend
The Culver City Municipal Plunge
4175 Overland AveIf you're a swimmer this is your pool Olympic sized with many lap swim times and water exercise classes. http://www.culvercity.org
Another great Los Angeles University on a beautiful campus overlooking the pacific.
44 locals recommend
Loyola Marymount University
1 Loyola Marymount University DrAnother great Los Angeles University on a beautiful campus overlooking the pacific.
Want to get in a round of golf and don't want to go far or invest too much in fees? This municipal course is close by http://www.rancho.lagolfclubs.com/clubs/NewHome.cfm/ClubID/29/Section/Home
30 locals recommend
Rancho Park Golf Course
10460 W Pico BlvdWant to get in a round of golf and don't want to go far or invest too much in fees? This municipal course is close by http://www.rancho.lagolfclubs.com/clubs/NewHome.cfm/ClubID/29/Section/Home
Shopping
Abbot Kinney shopping district is a fun street full of one of a kind shops
1065 locals recommend
Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Abbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney shopping district is a fun street full of one of a kind shops
What would a trip to Los Angeles be without a visit to famed Rodeo Drive? Great restaurants too. http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com
1361 locals recommend
Rodeo Drive
Rodeo DriveWhat would a trip to Los Angeles be without a visit to famed Rodeo Drive? Great restaurants too. http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com
Great outdoor shopping in Santa Monica. Bars and restaurants are great too.
1595 locals recommend
Apple Third Street Promenade
1415 3rd Street PromenadeGreat outdoor shopping in Santa Monica. Bars and restaurants are great too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucked away off the main drag neo classic cocktail bar/lounge that ushers memories of a bygone cocktail era. http://seventy7lounge.com
26 locals recommend
Seventy7 Lounge
3843 Main StTucked away off the main drag neo classic cocktail bar/lounge that ushers memories of a bygone cocktail era. http://seventy7lounge.com
The Wizard of Oz munchkins stayed here during filming. These days the lobby has live music and a great bar. http://www.culverhotel.com/default.aspx?pg=bar_music
211 locals recommend
The Culver Hotel
9400 Culver BlvdThe Wizard of Oz munchkins stayed here during filming. These days the lobby has live music and a great bar. http://www.culverhotel.com/default.aspx?pg=bar_music
Yeah, it's a barber shop AND a bar, typical Los Angeles. You're welcome. https://www.blindbarber.com/visit/la
80 locals recommend
Blind Barber
10797 Washington BlvdYeah, it's a barber shop AND a bar, typical Los Angeles. You're welcome. https://www.blindbarber.com/visit/la
This area was known for speakeasys The Alley take a page from that book. Tucked behind Asian Tapas restaurant FIN, although no signage can be spotted. http://alleyloungela.com/about-2/
46 locals recommend
FIN
12223 W Washington BlvdThis area was known for speakeasys The Alley take a page from that book. Tucked behind Asian Tapas restaurant FIN, although no signage can be spotted. http://alleyloungela.com/about-2/