Truly one of the most diverse and exciting cities in the United States, Los Angeles is more like a vast collection of micro-cities and communities connected via an equally vast network of freeways, for which the city is known. From spectacular mountains and hills to the vast areas of unspoiled natural beauty, there seems to be a lot of things to do in Los Angeles that keep drawing you back.
Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood's most recognizable landmark is easy to spot high up on Mount Lee in Griffith Park. You can drive part way up for a closer look, but you can't hike all the way to the sign....
Japanese American National Museum
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Opened to the public in 1992, the Japanese American National Museum is devoted to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans. Its mission is to pr...
Kodak Theatre
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Located at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Kodak theatre hosts a wide range of live performances, including the annual Academy Awards. It is now known as Dolby Theater....
LA Derby Dolls
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LA has revived a sport that peaked in the 1970s, and tickets to roller derby matches can be purchased by those 21 and over. The sport is probably best summarized with a quote from the Derby Doll's own...
Little Tokyo
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This is an ethnic Japanese American district located in Downtown of Los Angeles. Little Tokyo area features restaurants, museums, and shops. It sits in the area between Temple and about 5th and Spring...
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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With over 150,000 objects encompassing the history of art from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is considered the larg...
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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Home to the University of Southern California Trojans NCAA football team, members of the Pacific Twelve conference. Site was host to the Olympics in 1932 and 19...
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
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The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is a multi-purpose arena located next to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It was opened on July 4, 1959 and it has hoste...
Los Angeles Public Library
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This huge library was rebuilt in the 1980s and '90s. It almost always has a public exhibition going. It is free library that keeps you updated about latest educ...
MacArthur Park
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One of the first public gardens in Los Angeles, MacArthur Park is named after General Douglas MacArthur. The park is home to more than 80 species of plants, and is divided in two by Wilshire Boulevard...
Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden
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Nestled within the UCLA campus in Westwood, the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden is a seven-acre botanical garden and a living museum which fe...
Mulholland Drive
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If you have a car, it is worth driving up to Mulholland Drive - the home of the stars. Apart from star seeking, the views across Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley are breathtaking....