Los Angeles International Airport 42 min
Descanso Gardens (16 min) Picturesque botanic gardens & oak forests showcasing native plants, water features & a casual cafe. Old Pasadena (11 min) Downtown historic district, now a popular destination for shopping, dining & entertainment. Dodger Stadium (20 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Los Angeles Zoo (17 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Angels Flight Railway (22 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Grand Central Market (22 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. Rose Bowl Stadium (11 min) Arena home to a storied annual college-football championship game & a notable monthly flea market. Los Angeles County Arboretum (7 min) Sprawling manicured grounds filled with plants & featuring roaming peacocks & a Queen Anne cottage. Norton Simon Museum (10 min) Unconventional building housing a noted collection of European & Asian art plus a sculpture garden. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (6 min) Expansive complex housing art galleries with famous works, rare-book collections & lush gardens. Griffith Park (16 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Kidspace Children's Museum (11 min) This museum with an expansive outdoor play area features hands-on arts & science exhibits. Walt Disney Concert Hall (22 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Griffith Observatory (27 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. The Gamble House (10 min) Guided tours showcase this architecturally significant 1908 home designed by Charles & Henry Greene. |