Los Angeles International Airport 28 min
Angels Flight Railway (6 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Griffith Observatory (24 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) (13 min) From T. rex skeletons to an insect zoo, popular attraction holds more than 35-million artifacts. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (21 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Universal Studios Hollywood (16 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Dodger Stadium (10 min) This classic ballpark, one of baseball's oldest, has hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers since 1962. Dolby Theatre (18 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. Walt Disney Concert Hall (8 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (20 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Grand Central Market (6 min) Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live (9 min) Interactive exhibits & showbiz artifacts honor music greats past & present at this sprawling center. TCL Chinese Theatre (19 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The Broad (8 min) Modern art museum with a honeycomb-like facade housing rotating exhibits, plus a shop & restaurant. Griffith Park (15 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Hollywood Sign (23 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. |