THEME PARKS
Disneyland
Anaheim, CA
714.781.4565
Open Mon-Thurs 10a-8p;
Fri-Sun 9a-12a
Universal Studios
Universal City, CA
818.622.3801
Open Mon-Fri 10a-6p;
Sat-Sun 9a-6p
Legoland
Carlsbad, CA
760.918.LEGO
Open daily 10a-5p
Knott’s Berry Farm
Buena Park, CA
Open daily, various times
MUSEUMS
Natural History Museum
Los Angeles, CA
213.763.DINO
Open 9:30a–5p daily
California Science Center
Los Angeles, CA
323.SCIENCE
Open 10a-5p daily
Kidspace Children’s Museum
Pasadena, CA
Open Tues-Fri 9:30a-5p;
Sat-Sun 10a-5p
Page Museum (La Brea Tar Pits)
Los Angeles, CA
323.934.PAGE
Open 9:30a-5p daily
Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles, CA
323.930.CARS
Open 10a-6p Tues-Sun
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
Open 9a-6p daily |
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Olvera Street
213.485.6855
Open daily 8a-10p
The birthplace of Los Angeles. The area includes 27 historical buildings and a traditional Mexican market.
Griffith Park
323.913.4688
Open daily 5a-10:30p
One of the largest urban parks in the US. The park includes the L.A. Zoo, an equestrian center, hiking trails, views of the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Park Observatory.
Grauman’s Chinese Theater / Hollywood Walk of Fame
323.464.6266
A historical L.A. landmark, the Chinese theater is best known for the handprints and signatures in the cement outside. The theater is located along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 15 blocks containing over 2400 stars honoring actors, musicians and characters.
Hollywood Sign
Perhaps the most iconic L.A. landmark, the sign is easily seen from Hollywood & Highland, Beachwood Canyon, Franklin & Gower, Griffith Park Observatory and Lake Hollywood.
Venice Boardwalk
Open 7a-10p
The boardwalk, which runs along Venice Beach, includes restaurants, shops, street peddlers and entertainers, and the famed Muscle Beach.
The Grove/Original Farmers Market
323.933.9211
The Farmers Market has been an L.A. landmark since 1934 and features over 100 restaurant stalls, grocers, and shops. Next door is The Grove, an outdoor mall featuring a trolley and dancing fountain. |
