The simplistic exterior of this building gives no hint to the ornate, five-story, Victorian-style atrium inside - the setting to countless movies, including Blade Runner and Chinatown.
The California Science Center is one of only four locations to receive a retired space shuttle. The Endeavor traveled 12 miles through the streets of Los Angeles to rest here.
Designed by Frank Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is an architectural masterpiece and one of the most recognizable landmarks in Los Angeles. Stop by the gardens for amazing views of Downtown LA.
This 160-acre park is home to some of the city's top cultural attractions and museums. Set aside some time to enjoy the 15,000 rose bushes in the rose garden which were planted for the 1932 Olympics.
This peaceful oasis in the midst of Downtown LA features a 170-foot stream flowing from a waterfall and classic Japanese bridge. Accessible via the Japanese Cultural Center.
The Los Angeles Flower District spans several city blocks. Make sure you take home a souvenir - most vendors will be happy to create an arrangement with your purchases for no extra charge.
Famous for the celebrity hand and footprints displayed in the courtyard, this venue remains a working theater with regular movie screenings.
The world's largest independent record store boasts more than 1 million records, cd's and items of music memorabilia from every genre of music.
Take a walk down one of the oldest streets in Los Angeles for a wonderful journey into the past filled with local history and Latino culture.
The Observatory's grounds, exhibits and telescopes are free and open to the public. Not to miss is a working Tesla Coil from 1937, the machine's lightning arcs and zapping noises are a show-stopper!
Originally Max Factor studios, the Hollywood Museum still has the famous 'color rooms' designed to bring out the best in any hair color.
While you cannot get close enough to touch the sign, you can still get pretty close – hike the Hollyridge Trail to see the sign from above, and if the weather is clear the views are amazing.
Pollock, Lichtenstein, Rothko, Hockney, Johns, Arbus… they're all here. MOCA is the only museum in LA devoted to contemporary art. And there are a staggering 5,000 works to enjoy.
The perfect urban hike starting point - from here you can climb up Bunker Hill and Angel's Flight for a view of Downtown LA.
Entering this “Last of the Great Rail Way Stations” is like walking onto a movie set from the 1940s – an amazing mix of art deco, streamline moderne and Spanish mission styles.
Former home to the Southern Pacific Railroad's River Station, rows of deer grass mark the location of the former train tracks and a boundary of recycled glass symbolizes the old Pacific Hotel.
Dodger Stadium is the 3rd-oldest baseball park still in use in the U.S., and one of the most scenic. For a great view of downtown Los Angeles, visit the Top Deck concourse.
At the Staples Center, look for statues of Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky (although neither played here), Oscar de la Hoya, Jerry West and broadcaster Chick Hearn outside.
Grab lunch from one of the food stalls, many of which have been here since the venue opened in 1917. Then walk across the street to Angel’s Knoll for a picnic with incredible views of downtown LA.
