Los Angeles International Airport 36 min
Universal CityWalk Hollywood (18 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (29 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (29 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood Bowl (18 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Universal Studios Hollywood (15 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Griffith Observatory (17 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Griffith Park (7 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Walt Disney Concert Hall (15 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Los Angeles Zoo (9 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. The Getty (25 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. Universal Studio Tour (18 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Dolby Theatre (21 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. TCL Chinese Theatre (21 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood & Highland (19 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Hollywood Sign (17 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. |