Los Angeles International Airport 27 min
Dolby Theatre (15 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Walt Disney Concert Hall (10 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Los Angeles Zoo (13 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. The Broad (13 min) Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. Griffith Observatory (21 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Dodger Stadium (7 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (7 min) Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. TCL Chinese Theatre (16 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood Sign (20 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Angels Flight Railway (10 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Grand Central Market (8 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. Universal Studios Hollywood (13 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (21 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (20 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Griffith Park (13 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. |