Los Angeles Area Attractions A to Z
This A to Z listing covers greater Los Angeles Attractions in metro area, as well as Orange County.
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve
This is THE place to see California poppies in full bloom. Near Los Angeles.
This is THE place to see California poppies in full bloom. Near Los Angeles.
Aquarium of the Pacific
This aquarium in downtown Long Beach features marine habitats of the Pacific Rim.
This aquarium in downtown Long Beach features marine habitats of the Pacific Rim.
Beverly Hills - Rodeo Drive
The famous upscale shopping area.
The famous upscale shopping area.
California Science Center
Located in Exposition Park near downtown, this extensive science museum offers free admission to its permanent exhibits, an IMAX theater and some exciting special exhibits.
Located in Exposition Park near downtown, this extensive science museum offers free admission to its permanent exhibits, an IMAX theater and some exciting special exhibits.
Chinatown
Los Angeles' Chinatown has been featured in many films.
Los Angeles' Chinatown has been featured in many films.
Dockweiler State Beach
This three-mile-long beach is often one of the area's least-busy. It is located is beneath the takeoff path from Los Angeles International Airport.
This three-mile-long beach is often one of the area's least-busy. It is located is beneath the takeoff path from Los Angeles International Airport.
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Besides the baseball, there's a view of downtown Los Angeles to the south, the Elysian hills to the north and east and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. With 56,000 seats, it's got plenty of room, too.
Dodger Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Besides the baseball, there's a view of downtown Los Angeles to the south, the Elysian hills to the north and east and the San Gabriel Mountains beyond. With 56,000 seats, it's got plenty of room, too.
Downtown Los Angeles
There's more than you might think downtown. Use this photo tour to get some ideas for things to see and do.
There's more than you might think downtown. Use this photo tour to get some ideas for things to see and do.
Farmers Market
The charm of the Farmers Market lies in unpretentious connection to the past: red vinyl stools and green counters, green-painted folding chairs. Located next to the CBS television studios and The Grove, the Farmers Market is south of Hollywood Boulevard at Third and Fairfax.
The charm of the Farmers Market lies in unpretentious connection to the past: red vinyl stools and green counters, green-painted folding chairs. Located next to the CBS television studios and The Grove, the Farmers Market is south of Hollywood Boulevard at Third and Fairfax.
Fashion District
The largest concentration of fashion-related businesses in the Western United States, it rivals New York's garment district in size and reputation.
The largest concentration of fashion-related businesses in the Western United States, it rivals New York's garment district in size and reputation.
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Aside from the permanent residents, these cemeteries have beautiful grounds, museums, and other features worthy of a visit, even if you don't know anyone there.
Aside from the permanent residents, these cemeteries have beautiful grounds, museums, and other features worthy of a visit, even if you don't know anyone there.
Griffith Park
4,107 acres of natural terrain covered with California oak trees, wild sage and manzanita, Griffith Park is just north of downtown.
4,107 acres of natural terrain covered with California oak trees, wild sage and manzanita, Griffith Park is just north of downtown.
Hollywood and Highland
This dining and shopping complex is the cornerstone of the Hollywood renaissance. Don't miss the Hollywood stories written in mosaic tiles along the sidewalk. This place also has one of the best views of the Hollywood sign.
This dining and shopping complex is the cornerstone of the Hollywood renaissance. Don't miss the Hollywood stories written in mosaic tiles along the sidewalk. This place also has one of the best views of the Hollywood sign.
Hollywood Boulevard
A guide to everything you'll find along the Boulevard.
A guide to everything you'll find along the Boulevard.
Hollywood Bowl
Open-air theatre featuring concerts all summer.
Open-air theatre featuring concerts all summer.
Hollywood Sign
Includes links to a virtual tour and web cam and places to photograph the sign.
Includes links to a virtual tour and web cam and places to photograph the sign.
Huntington Library and Gardens
An outstanding library and museum whose collections include Gainsborough's Blue Boy and a copy of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Huntington is also home to one of southern California's finest botanical gardens.
An outstanding library and museum whose collections include Gainsborough's Blue Boy and a copy of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Huntington is also home to one of southern California's finest botanical gardens.
J. Paul Getty Museum
Architecture overshadows the collection at this famous museum.
Architecture overshadows the collection at this famous museum.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Visitors can tour this groundbreaking space exploration laboratory with advance reservations.
Visitors can tour this groundbreaking space exploration laboratory with advance reservations.
Knotts Berry Farm
This Orange County park is not just for kids anymore.
This Orange County park is not just for kids anymore.
Kodak Theatre
Home of the Academy Awards
Home of the Academy Awards
La Brea Tar Pits (Page Museum)
A tar pit has oozed to the surface here for millenia, imprisoning and preserving unfortunate creatures who got stuck in the gooey black mess. The museum's exhibit features sabre-toothed cats, dire wolves and giant sloths, along with other creatures.
A tar pit has oozed to the surface here for millenia, imprisoning and preserving unfortunate creatures who got stuck in the gooey black mess. The museum's exhibit features sabre-toothed cats, dire wolves and giant sloths, along with other creatures.
Little Tokyo
Bounded by First and Third Streets from Main to Alameda, this area is the social, cultural, religious and economic center for Southern California"s Japanese-American residents.
Bounded by First and Third Streets from Main to Alameda, this area is the social, cultural, religious and economic center for Southern California"s Japanese-American residents.
Los Angeles Conservancy Walking Tours
Their downtown walking tours include art deco architecture, the Biltmore Hotel, Broadway Theaters, City Hall and Union Station.
Their downtown walking tours include art deco architecture, the Biltmore Hotel, Broadway Theaters, City Hall and Union Station.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles' premier art museum hosts lots of excellent special exhibits and musical events, including free jazz concerts on Friday nights.
Los Angeles' premier art museum hosts lots of excellent special exhibits and musical events, including free jazz concerts on Friday nights.
Los Angeles Music Center
A beautiful public space, home to the Walt Disney Concernt Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum.
A beautiful public space, home to the Walt Disney Concernt Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum.
Los Angeles Zoo
In Griffith Park.
In Griffith Park.
Melrose Avenue
Before telvision's "Melrose Place," there was Melrose Avenue. One of the areas that help define the L.A. experience, Melrose is a funky, New Wave area good for walking, shopping, dining and (especially) people-watching.
Before telvision's "Melrose Place," there was Melrose Avenue. One of the areas that help define the L.A. experience, Melrose is a funky, New Wave area good for walking, shopping, dining and (especially) people-watching.
Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana
California's second Spanish mission is also the birthplace of the "City of Angels."
California's second Spanish mission is also the birthplace of the "City of Angels."
Mission San Gabriel
California's third mission, founded in 1771.
California's third mission, founded in 1771.
North Hollywood Arts District
Home to 22 professional theatres, as well as shops, art galleries, restaurants and the Emmy statue.
Home to 22 professional theatres, as well as shops, art galleries, restaurants and the Emmy statue.
Norton Simon Museum
A private collection of European, American and Asian art. in downtown Pasadena.
A private collection of European, American and Asian art. in downtown Pasadena.
Old Pasadena
Colorado Boulevard in downtown Pasadena is a restored area, its streets lined with shops, clubs and restaurants. While it's quiet during the day, it's packed with pedestrians and vehicles nightly.
Colorado Boulevard in downtown Pasadena is a restored area, its streets lined with shops, clubs and restaurants. While it's quiet during the day, it's packed with pedestrians and vehicles nightly.
Olvera Street and El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Perhaps better know for shopping on Olvera Street, El Pueblo is where Los Angeles began, and it has a bunch of historic buildings to prove it.
Perhaps better know for shopping on Olvera Street, El Pueblo is where Los Angeles began, and it has a bunch of historic buildings to prove it.
Paramount Ranch
Paramount Ranch has served as a setting for hundreds of cinematic productions, incluing Have Gun Will Travel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area, and rangers give tours a few times a month.
Paramount Ranch has served as a setting for hundreds of cinematic productions, incluing Have Gun Will Travel and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. It's part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area, and rangers give tours a few times a month.
Point Vicente Lighthouse
Local legend has it that the Point Vicente Light Tower is home to a lady ghost who lost her lover at sea. Realists will tell you that the ghostly images are really reflections from the working Fresnel lens atop the 67 foot tower.
Local legend has it that the Point Vicente Light Tower is home to a lady ghost who lost her lover at sea. Realists will tell you that the ghostly images are really reflections from the working Fresnel lens atop the 67 foot tower.
Queen Mary
The Queen of the Seas, Queen Mary has been in Long Beach longer than she sailed the Atlantic, and she's still one of the grandest things afloat.
The Queen of the Seas, Queen Mary has been in Long Beach longer than she sailed the Atlantic, and she's still one of the grandest things afloat.
Redondo Beach
Redondo Beach is home to a large shopping and dining pier complex that attracts shoppers, fishermen and tourists. Also home to the "Redondo Riviera," an upscale shopping area with a beach ambience.
Redondo Beach is home to a large shopping and dining pier complex that attracts shoppers, fishermen and tourists. Also home to the "Redondo Riviera," an upscale shopping area with a beach ambience.
Ronald Reagan Library
Located in Simi Valley, northwest of central Los Angeles, this library celebrates the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
Located in Simi Valley, northwest of central Los Angeles, this library celebrates the presidency of Ronald Reagan.
Rose Bowl
Besides hosting the famous annual football game, the Rose Bowl is also home to concerts and a monthly flea market.
Besides hosting the famous annual football game, the Rose Bowl is also home to concerts and a monthly flea market.
San Juan Capistrano Mission
The famous mission where the swallows come home to nest every year.
The famous mission where the swallows come home to nest every year.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Just outside Los Angeles - surprise! A beautiful mountain area.
Just outside Los Angeles - surprise! A beautiful mountain area.
Santa Monica Pier
An oceanfront amusement center featuring a ferris wheel, rollercoaster and antique carousel.
An oceanfront amusement center featuring a ferris wheel, rollercoaster and antique carousel.
Santa Monica
Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade.
Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade.
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Located just west of the Los Angeles basin, this theme park has plenty of screamin' roller coasters.
Located just west of the Los Angeles basin, this theme park has plenty of screamin' roller coasters.
Staples Center
Home to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers basketball teams, LA Kings hockey, site of many large concerts and sporting events.
Home to the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers basketball teams, LA Kings hockey, site of many large concerts and sporting events.
Sunset Boulevard, Sunset Strip
The best known portion of this famous street, between Crescent Heights Boulevard and Doheny Drive is often called "Sunset Strip," a collection of rock clubs, restaurants, boutiques, and Hollywood nightspots.
The best known portion of this famous street, between Crescent Heights Boulevard and Doheny Drive is often called "Sunset Strip," a collection of rock clubs, restaurants, boutiques, and Hollywood nightspots.
Third Street Promenade
A three-block stretch of Third Street, closed to automobile traffic. You'll find the Santa Monica Place Mall at one end, and a nice collection of shops along the street as well. Very lively in the evening.
A three-block stretch of Third Street, closed to automobile traffic. You'll find the Santa Monica Place Mall at one end, and a nice collection of shops along the street as well. Very lively in the evening.
UCLA
There's more to UCLA than just classrooms. This campus is home to some outstanding architecture, gardens, excellent museums and top-notch performance venues.
There's more to UCLA than just classrooms. This campus is home to some outstanding architecture, gardens, excellent museums and top-notch performance venues.
Union Station
Considered to be one of America's great rail stations, a mix of Spanish mission, Moorish, and streamline modern styles.
Considered to be one of America's great rail stations, a mix of Spanish mission, Moorish, and streamline modern styles.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Half movie-themed amusement park and half studio tour, Universal is one of the Los Angeles area's most popular attractions.
Half movie-themed amusement park and half studio tour, Universal is one of the Los Angeles area's most popular attractions.
Venice Beach
Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad rollerskaters mixing with chanting Hare Krishnas and belly dancers.
Venice Beach is a place where you'll find artists, palm readers and bikini-clad rollerskaters mixing with chanting Hare Krishnas and belly dancers.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Designed by architect Frank O. Gehry, it's a feast for the eyes and ears.
Designed by architect Frank O. Gehry, it's a feast for the eyes and ears.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour
There aren't any amusement park rides at Warner, but their studio tour will show you how movies are made from behind the scenes.
There aren't any amusement park rides at Warner, but their studio tour will show you how movies are made from behind the scenes.
Will Rogers State Park
The former home of one of America's most beloved humorists, Will Rogers. The house and grounds are interesting, but the riding and hiking trails with spectacular views of the Pacific are its biggest asset. In Pacific Palisades off Sunset Boulevard.
The former home of one of America's most beloved humorists, Will Rogers. The house and grounds are interesting, but the riding and hiking trails with spectacular views of the Pacific are its biggest asset. In Pacific Palisades off Sunset Boulevard.
Zuma Beach
A popular beach in summer, with lots of sand and sun. On a busy day, all of it's 2,000-plus parking spots will be full. Lifeguards on duty during the day.
A popular beach in summer, with lots of sand and sun. On a busy day, all of it's 2,000-plus parking spots will be full. Lifeguards on duty during the day.