Los Angeles International Airport 36 min
Universal Studio Tour (18 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Hollywood Sign (18 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Madame Tussauds Hollywood (21 min) Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries. Universal Studios Hollywood (15 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. TCL Chinese Theatre (21 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Dolby Theatre (21 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Hollywood & Highland (19 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (29 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (17 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Walt Disney Concert Hall (16 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Hollywood Bowl (18 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (29 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Griffith Observatory (19 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Los Angeles Zoo (8 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Griffith Park (8 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. |