The Griffith Observatory offers a unique stargazing experience, featuring telescopes open to the public and planetarium shows.
The Last Bookstore in downtown LA is the largest new and used bookstore in California, housing over 250,000 books.
The Underground Tunnels of Los Angeles are a network of hidden passages used during Prohibition for bootlegging and speakeasies.
The Watts Towers, built by Simon Rodia, are a series of 17 interconnected sculptures, constructed primarily using steel and mortar.
The Museum of Jurassic Technology showcases a variety of curious and unusual exhibits, blending scientific fact with fiction.
The Bradbury Building, located in downtown LA, is an architectural marvel, built in 1893, featuring ornate ironwork and skylit Victorian atriums.
The Velveteria is a museum dedicated to velvet paintings, hosting a vast collection of over 3,000 pieces from around the world.
The LA River is the only river in the United States that flows through a major city in an almost completely concrete channel.
The Original Farmers Market, established in 1934, hosts over 100 vendors selling food, gifts, and produce.
The Getty Villa and the Getty Center, both operated by the Getty Museum, are architectural wonders housing extensive art collections.
The BlacklistLA is an organization hosting urban adventures, including hikes and architectural tours, featuring lesser-known sites.
The Los Angeles Central Library, built in 1926, features a rooftop garden, ornate rotunda, and a collection of over 6 million items.
The Santa Monica Pier, originally opened in 1909, has become an iconic LA landmark, featuring a solar-powered Ferris wheel and an aquarium.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County hosts the largest exhibition of dinosaur fossils in the western United States.
The Angel's Flight Funicular, built in 1901, is the world's shortest railway, transporting passengers up a steep incline in downtown LA.
The Venice Canals were designed by Abbot Kinney in 1905, modeled after the canals in Venice, Italy, and are now a popular pedestrian and cycling location.
The Petersen Automotive Museum exhibits a vast collection of historic cars and motorcycles, including the Batmobile and the Back to the Future DeLorean.
The Japanese American National Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans, showcasing art exhibitions and permanent collections.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall, opened in 2003, features an iconic stainless-steel exterior designed by Frank Gehry and hosts the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
The California Science Center features interactive exhibits and displays, including the Space Shuttle Endeavour, the only space shuttle on the West Coast.