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Amusements
Coca-Cola Building
1334 South Central Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90021
213-746-5555
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, and metal riveting. mapSix Flags Hurricane Harbor
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway • Los Angeles, CA 91355
Located in Valencia
661-255-4111
Discover pirate treasures, playful sea creatures, ancient ruins, shipwrecked sea vessels, and tribal artifacts on the shores of this tropical paradise that offers tons of rides, attractions, and games for the whole family to enjoy. more... mapSix Flags Magic Mountain
26101 Magic Mountain Parkway • Los Angeles, CA 91355
661-255-4111
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, and private picnic areas. more... mapTransamerica Center
1150 South Olive Street • Los Angeles, CA 90069
213-742-2111
Los Angeles' first modern high-rise building which features 32 stories and offers panoramic views of downtown Los Angeles. map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Avila Adobe (circa 1818)
10 Olvera Street • Los Angeles, CA 90069
Located in Historic El Pueblo
213-680-2525
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 in the earthquake of 1971, the house is now restored as an example of California life style of the 1840s. mapBradbury Building (circa 1893)
304 Broadway • Los Angeles, CA 90069
213-626-1893
Architecturally influenced by the 1887 book "Looking Backward," which described a utopian civilization in the year 2000, this unique building in the Eclectic Victorian Pre-Modern style features wrought-iron railings, open-air elevators, and marble floors. This building was the backdrop in such films as "Blade Runner" and "Wolf." more...Ennis House (circa 1924)
2655 Glendower Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-660-0607
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 structures existing in the United States. The house is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the National Register of Historic Places, it has been declared a Cultural Heritage Monument by the City of Los Angeles, and it has been designated a California State Landmark. more... mapHigashi Honganji Buddhist Temple (circa 1976)
505 East Third Street • Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-626-4200
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 and a gold ornate inner sanctuary with symbols of longevity everywhere, including storks, turtles, dragons, lotus, and cherry blossoms. map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Watts Towers of Simon Rodia
1765 East 107th Street • Los Angeles, CA 90002
213-485-9572
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 broken glass, tiles, shells, and pottery. The towers are recognized as a National Historic Landmark. map
Libraries & Research Centers
Los Angeles Central Public Library
630 West Fifth Street • Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-228-7000
This large library provides educational programs, books, magazines, story hours, and reference services. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Autry Museum of Western Heritage
4700 Western Heritage Way • Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-667-2000
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 romantic portrayals of the West through art, film, and television. more... mapCalifornia African American Museum
600 State Drive • Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located at Exposition Park
213-744-7432
This museum features a wide range of treasures, artifacts, and exhibits of African American art, history, and culture. more... mapGetty Center, The
1200 Getty Center Drive • Los Angeles, CA 90049
12 Miles Northwest of Downtown Los Angeles
310-440-7300
"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 decorative arts and European and American photographs; against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views." more... mapJapanese American National Museum
369 East First Street • Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414, 800-461-5266
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, artifacts, and paintings throughout the building. more... mapLos Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-857-6000
This large museum showcases a permanent collection of art from around the world and it features a dinosaur tar pit behind the museum that is one of the most important Pleistocene-era sites in the world. more... mapLos Angeles Museum of Railroading
100 South Fuller Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-931-6757
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... mapMuseum of Contemporary Art
250 South Grand Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-621-1741
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 an extensive selection of exhibition catalogs. more... mapMuseum of Neon Art
501 West Olympic Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90015
Located in Downtown LA
213-489-9918
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 neon art or take an occasional neon cruise in an open-air, double-decker bus to neon sites around the city. more... mapMuseum of Tolerance
9786 West Pico Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90035
Located at Simon Wiesenthal Plaza
310-553-8403, 800-900-9036
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... mapNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90007
213-763-3466
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 hands-on activities. The museum also contains a gift shop which sells exhibition catalogs, books, exotic clothing, and jewelry. more... mapOld Plaza Firehouse
134 Paseo de la Plaza • Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-3741
Learn the history of firefighting in Los Angeles as you browse through the many displays and exhibits at this firehouse museum. mapSouthwest Museum of the American Indian
234 Museum Drive • Los Angeles, CA 90065
323-221-2164
The oldest museum in Los Angeles, this interesting museum features educational programs, artifacts, and exhibits about past and present Native American culture. The collections represent Native American cultures from Alaska to South America and the museum contains some of the finest examples of American Indian art and cultural material in the United States. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Exposition Park and Rose Garden
3990 South Menlo Avenue • Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located at USC University Park Community
213-763-0114
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 also features a Rose Garden, located on seven acres, which showcases almost 16,000 rose bushes, as well as a water fountain and benches. more... mapGriffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 90027
213-485-4825
One of the largest urban parks in the United States, this park is home to the LA Zoo, golf courses, the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, Greek Theatre, Travel Town, Griffith Observatory, pony rides, train rides, and more than 53 miles of horseback riding and hiking trails. mapOrcutt Ranch Horticulture Center
23600 Roscoe Boulevard • Los Angeles, CA 91304
Located in West Hills
818-346-7449
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. map
Science & Technology
California Science Center
700 State Drive • Los Angeles, CA 90037
Located in Exposition Park
323-724-3623
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 “center of gravity,” or learn how the body stays in balance from Tess, the 50-ft. body simulator. Changing exhibits are on display 3-4 times a year in the Special Exhibits Gallery. Admission to Science Center exhibits is free. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Elite Helicopter Tours
7552 Hayvenhurst Place • Van Nuys, CA 91406
Van Nuys Airport
310-948-4354
Their Los Angeles helicopter tours include sunset, coastal, wine country, celebrity homes, Catalina Island, Las Vegas and more. They can accommodate any request, large or small. They will match or beat any competitor's price or service and will work with you to create the perfect helicopter tour. more...Los Angeles Conservancy Tours
523 West Sixth Street, Suite 826 • Los Angeles, CA 90014
213-623-2489
The largest membership-based local historic preservation organization in the country, this group is dedicated to the recognition, preservation, and revitalization of the architectural and cultural heritage of greater Los Angeles. This organization provides informative downtown walking tours of lesser known, historic areas, and landmark buildings. more... 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 Beers for many fine restaurants and taverns throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Illinois. Bayhawk Ales just might be the Greatest Beer You Never Knew You Drank! " more... map
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