Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Los Angeles Zoo (16 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Universal Studios Hollywood (13 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (20 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Angels Flight Railway (10 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. Hollywood Sign (21 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Hollywood Bowl (12 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Griffith Observatory (22 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. 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 (12 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Universal Studio Tour (18 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. Hollywood & Highland (13 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Walt Disney Concert Hall (9 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. TCL Chinese Theatre (15 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (15 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Dolby Theatre (15 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. |