Los Angeles Tourism Directory

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Arboretum of Los Angeles County

Arboretum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles,
The Arboretum's mission is to cultivate our natural, horticultural and historic resources for learning, enjoyment and inspiration. The Arboretum is a 127- acre botanical garden and historical site jointly operated by the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Autry National Center

Autry National Center
Los Angeles,
Gene Autry opened this museum in 1988 to showcase western history. The museum features several rotating exhibits as well as a permanent collection. Art and artifacts from the Old West are on display, from the West's prehistoric roots to the 20th century's Hollywood glamorization of the Wild West. Using film, radio and television clips, and a hands-on discovery center for children, the museum sheds a bright light on this part of the nation's heritage.

California Science Center

California Science Center
Los Angeles,
From the moment you walk though the doors, it becomes very apparent that this isn't your typical museum. One of the city's largest and most popular museums, this is a place to learn about the wonders of science through numerous interactive exhibits and demonstrations. In addition the exhibits, the museum is home to LA's only IMAX theater, which presents short, uniquely shot films on a screen the size of a three story building. It is a fun place for children, parents, students or anyone with a thirst for discovery. Admission to the museum is free.

CBS Television City

CBS Television City
Los Angeles,
This is quite simply the nerve center of the CBS Television Network. The 1952 building, later renovated in 1976, is home for many of the top CBS executives, as well as the studio where many of its programs are filmed. Free tickets for shows can be acquired from the box office for shows like Hollywood Squares and The Price is Right, usually up to one week in advance. If you're a late night talk show fan, tickets for Politically Incorrect and the Late, Late Show can also be obtained here. Tickets are free, but be advised that your ticket does not automatically guarantee you a seat. Depending on the show, you may not get in on the day you requested. The Price is Right is notoriously hard to get into. You can call for tickets or get them directly at the box office.

Getty Center

Getty Center
Los Angeles,
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center is a museum you can't miss. With lofty skylights and original architecture, it is one of the best museums in Los Angeles. Getty stores a multitude of art, sculpture and photographs from Europe and America. You can also check out old manuscripts and decorative arts here. Highlights of the year consist of Italian Manuscripts from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Rembrandt's Late Religious Portraits and Shrine and Shroud.

Greater LA Zoo Association

Greater LA Zoo Association
Los Angeles,
The Los Angeles Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles owns the entire Zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Animal care, grounds maintenance, construction, education, public information, and administrative staff are City employees. We believe that our responsibility toward wildlife extends beyond just safeguarding the animals in our care. That’s why we actively participate in the preservation of some of the world’s most critically endangered species.

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory
Los Angeles,
Griffith Observatory is open to the public on a regular schedule. Private vehicles - including passenger cars, taxis, and tour buses - are not permitted to drive up to the Observatory. Those wishing to visit need to have a reservation. Reservations may be obtained via this website, by phone, or in person at the Griffith Reservation Center.

Hollywood Rock Walk

Hollywood Rock Walk
Hollywood,
This attraction is located in the courtyard outside the huge Guitar Center store in Hollywood. Small cement blocks contain the handprints and signatures of rock and roll greats. Artists honored include Little Richard, Aerosmith, Chuck Berry, Brian Wilson, the Doobie Brothers, The Ramones, Jan & Dean, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Jethro Tull, Ozzie Osbourne, Steely Dan and many more. There are bronze plaques on the east wall above the walk commemorating artists such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, Keith Moon, Ricky Nelson and others. Admission is free, but be aware that the RockWalk closes earlier than the store.

Hollywood Fantasy Tours

Hollywood Fantasy Tours
Hollywood,
Step aboard our world famous open-top STARBUS and ride back to Hollywood's glamour days. Learn about Hollywood's mysterious past, alive present and exciting future during this fully narrated one hour tour. See and hear all about Hollywood and see all of the major studios, theatres, attractions and sightseeing points of interest.

La Brea Tar Pits

La Brea Tar Pits
Los Angeles,
The Page Museum is located at the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in the heart of Los Angeles. Rancho La Brea is one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world. Visitors can learn about Los Angeles as it was between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age, when animals such as saber-toothed cats and mammoths roamed the Los Angeles Basin. Through windows at the Page Museum Laboratory, visitors can watch bones being cleaned and repaired. Outside the Museum, in Hancock Park, life-size replicas of several extinct mammals are featured.

Los Angeles Convention Bureau

Los Angeles Convention Bureau
Los Angeles,
As the entertainment and creative capital of the world, Los Angeles offers a wealth of experiences that few other destinations can match. In the land where imagination rules and originality is prized, LA's glamour can only be rivaled by its culture. View the Milky Way from an iconic observatory. Come face-to-face with the land of Oz. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind museum exhibit. LA's new must-sees are all about celebrating the vibrancy of one of the world's great cities, at attractions you won't find anywhere else. And if you're looking for something special and unique that will let you explore the city's eternal nightlife, original cuisine or world-class attractions, look no further. Come see my LA and find the special offer that's right for you.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles,
Features a permanent collection of art from literally all corners of the globe. From Islamic art dating back to 6000 B.C. to paintings from Renaissance masters to photographs and sculpture from the end of the 20th century, the collection here takes weeks to explore. It hosts film screenings and free concerts on a regular basis. Check the Web site often or, better yet, become a member to find out about current and upcoming exhibitions. The second Tuesday of each month is free to all.

Paramount Studios

Paramount Studios
Los Angeles,
Considered to be the most beautiful of the major studios, Paramount is the longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Two hour walking tours are available Monday through Friday.

Petersen Automotive Museum

Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles,
Aside from development deals, this company town is probably best known for its love of wheels. This museum chronicles the simpatico relationship of Angelenos and their cars, housing more than 150 models from classics to hot rods in its permanent galleries. It also hosts year-round special exhibitions. Of special interest to families is the Children's Discovery Center, which offers hands-on interactive exhibits.

Queen Mary

Queen Mary
Los Angeles,
Come aboard the legendary Queen Mary. Book the Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship, and see restored areas that have been under wraps since the final voyage in 1967, including the Isolation Wards and the aft Machine Rooms. Enjoy a meal, shop and even plan to spend the night in an original First Class Stateroom. Then board one of the Cold War's hottest weapons, the Russian submarine, code name: Scorpion. It's rugged, cramped and shrouded in secrecy. Feel the chill of 300 feet of Cold War menace.

Robinson Virginia Gardens

Robinson Virginia Gardens
Los Angeles,
Opened to the public in 1982, this estate is not only known as being one of the first homes in Beverly Hills, but also for its six sloping acres of veritable lush gardens featuring exotic tropical and subtropical specimens. A delight to visit any time of the year because there is always something in bloom. Terraced patio gardens connected by brick paths with fountains and ponds help create a private garden world! Reservations are required for guided tours.

Starline Tours

Starline Tours
Los Angeles,
Since 1935, Starline Tours provide the most exciting sightseeing tours on Hollywood and Los Angeles. The Movie Stars Homes Tour and the Grand tour of Los Angeles are our best-seller tours, followed by our Double Decker and trolley tour and the new hop-on, hop-off Double Decker fun tour. Starline provide tours to the major attractions in California; Universal Studios, Disneyland, J.Paul Getty Museum, Knotts Berry farm and Sea World. Starline Tours picks up and drops off from most hotels in the greater Los Angeles area. The tours are fully commented by professional guides, in comfortable air conditioned coaches or mini-buses.

Warner Bros Studios VIP Tour - Burbank

Warner Bros Studios VIP Tour - Burbank
Burbank,
The Warner Brothers tour takes visitors on a 2 1/4-hour informational drive-and-walk jaunt around the studio's faux streets. After a brief introductory film, you'll pile into glorified golf carts and cruise past parking spaces marked "Clint Eastwood," "Michael Douglas," and "Sharon Stone," and then walk through film and television sets. Whether it's an orchestra scoring a film or a TV show being taped or edited, you'll get a glimpse of how it's done (nothing is staged for the tour). Stops may include the wardrobe department or the mills where sets are made. Reservations are required; children under 8 are not admitted. Bring valid photo ID.

Watts Towers

Watts Towers
Los Angeles,
This is one of the great local landmarks in Los Angeles. Created by construction worker Simon Rodia over a period of three decades from 1921 to 1954, the monument consists of scrap metal, pipe structures, bed frames and thousands of seashells. While Rodia's resourcefulness is amazing, this is truly an impressive piece of work for any artist. The neighbhorhood of Watts, although a culturally enriched area, was the site of riots in both 1965 and 1992 and should be carefully navigated after dark even to this day. Admission is USD2 for adults, USD1.50 for military and seniors, and children are free. Cash or checks only.