Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA

Places to go in Los Angeles

36 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

1720

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1720

1720 E 16th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA

Angels Flight Railway

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Angels Flight Railway

World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298ft incline.

351 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Los Angeles

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience - Los Angeles

634 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA

California African American Museum

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California African American Museum

Center presents art, culture & history exhibits with a focus on California, plus live events.

600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA

California Science Center

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California Science Center

Admission's free to permanent exhibits at this kid-friendly spot, also boasting IMAX & the Endeavor.

700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037, USA

Cayton Children's Museum

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Cayton Children's Museum

Designed for children 8 & under, this museum boasts hands-on exhibits & frequent family programs.

395 Santa Monica Pl Ste 374 Level 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

Discovery Cube Los Angeles

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Discovery Cube Los Angeles

This playful, educational museum features permanent & traveling hands-on exhibits for children.

11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342, USA

GRAMMY Museum

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GRAMMY Museum

Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center.

800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

Griffith Observatory

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Griffith Observatory

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA

Hammer Museum

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Hammer Museum

Gallery with a permanent collection of historical works & special exhibits of edgy contemporary art.

10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA

Hauser & Wirth

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Hauser & Wirth

Part of a global chain, this gallery displays contemporary works in a number of styles for purchase.

901-909 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA

Hollywood Palladium

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Hollywood Palladium

Hosting big names since 1940, this 4,000-person concert venue continues to feature top performers.

6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Hollywood Wax Museum

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Hollywood Wax Museum

Famous Hollywood faces are cast out of wax at this museum with late-night hours.

6767 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Kidspace Children's Museum

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Kidspace Children's Museum

This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits.

480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA

L.A. Live

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L.A. Live

Massive entertainment complex featuring a theater & The Grammy Museum, plus hotels & restaurants.

800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

Lodge Room

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Lodge Room

104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts.

5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Madame Tussauds Hollywood

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

6933 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts.

900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA

Norton Simon Museum

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Norton Simon Museum

Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden.

411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105, USA

Petersen Automotive Museum

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Petersen Automotive Museum

A vast collection of autos including restored antiques, race cars & vehicles from famous movies.

6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

6780 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028, USA

Santa Monica Pier

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Santa Monica Pier

Storied seaside destination showcasing a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium.

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA

The Belasco

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The Belasco

Spacious theater with ornate styling hosting concerts, nightlife events & private functions.

1050 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA