Los Angeles International Airport 29 min
Dolby Theatre (17 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (17 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. Los Angeles Zoo (18 min) Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 250 animal species & 800 plant species. Walt Disney Concert Hall (11 min) Frank Gehry-designed music hall with striking steel architecture & pristine acoustics. Hollywood Bowl (14 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. Griffith Park (14 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Hollywood & Highland (15 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Universal Studios Hollywood (14 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Angels Flight Railway (10 min) World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298-ft. incline. TCL Chinese Theatre (17 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. Hollywood Sign (22 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (18 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. The Original Farmers Market (19 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. |