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{ "categories": [ "Amusement & Theme Parks" ], "description": "Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Explore Universal Studios backlot on the legendary Studio Tour. Then face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk. All this and much more. Only at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A." }

[ "It's a meee, Mario!, Having been to Universal Orlando several times, Hollywood's location is a bit underwhelming...but still FUN! We went to visit the new Nintendo World. While Nintendo World is small in size, and only having one ride, it was big in experience. I can see the enormous potential for expansion! It was interactive, immaculately themed and loads of fun! I recommend making reservations immediately when you arrive if you want to go to the Toadstool Cafe. It was so cute!! And the food was good!, Thank you for your review. We are so happy to hear about your experience in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™. We hope to see you again very soon!, Written , May 17, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family", "Tons of fun but long long lines, Harry Potter world was amazing with lots to do and see, and the Revenge of the Mummy ride was exciting as always. I hope they keep that ride forever. Harry Potter Forbidden Journey ride was spectacular. The Hogwarts Castle nighttime light show was phenomenal. The Jurassic World ride was wonderful and had lots of dinosaurs in it. Minion Mayhem was definitely for little kids and not worth the 45 minute wait as an adult. Despicable Me land was cool though. As an adult who loves Minions, I still had fun, but wished there was more minion-esque things for adults to do.\n\nThings to improve: Waiting in line for most rides was lackluster. There were tv screens to look at that filtered through material. It would've been smart and a lot more fun if Universal had people dressed in character costumes entertaining us while we all waited. There should have been people dressed as minions, trainers carrying baby dinosaurs for us to pet, and a guy dressed as the Mummy scaring us. The other downside was the massive crowds. We were shoulder to shoulder packed like sardines. I've been to Universal many times and this was crazy, not like the past. The lines were outrageous. Wait times were an hour average but ranged from 40 mins to 2.5 hours. There should definitely be extra entertainment for the people waiting in line., Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your visit. We always appreciate any and all feedback that our Guests are willing to provide. We are happy to hear about your day in the Park! We always recommend Jurassic World - The Ride and Revenge of the Mummy for our thrill seekers. We look forward to seeing you again soon!, Written , April 29, 2023, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple", "Buy the fast pass, Thankfully purchased an unlimited pass for Halloween which was pricey. \n\nFair to say, we were able to navigate most of the rides and houses without waiting more than 5 minutes, bypassing lines which were nearly two hours long. \n\nWe tried to get back on the Tram but there were hundreds of people queuing in express lines and general line was even worse.\n\nTwo of the Express lines had us queuing for nearly an hour. Totally unacceptable. Clearly they are selling too many express passes. By late into the night, the park was as busy as a peak summer day. \n\nAttractions were good but don’t attempt the park without a fast pass otherwise you will be queuing all night, Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience at our Halloween Horror Nights event. We are so sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the value of your Universal Express Unlimited upgrade. We have forwarded your feedback to the Event Team for future consideration. Thank you., Written , November 28, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "The Getty Center in Los Angeles is an astounding place to spend a day marveling at world-class art and relaxing in beautifully manicured gardens. Take the tram up to this lavish postmodern complex, which houses a sprawling museum featuring masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Monet, and Cezanne. You can also enjoy superb views of the city from the Cactus Garden, and savor a delicious contemporary menu at the center's restaurant. \n\nYou can visit the complex for free, though there is a parking fee. To skip the lines, book a museum tour to delve deeper into the art with the help of a knowledgeable guide. \n\n– Tripadvisor" }

[ "Great place to visit in LA, Amazing museum in LA, BEAUTIFUL gardens, well taken care of. \n\nIt's also free (you only pay for parking). At the time of this writing, reservations are required (although you may get lucky if you walk in).\n\nThe whole family loved even though we're not crazy about arts. paintings, etc.\n\nRecommended!!!!", "Excellent Day Visit, This is a wonderful museum to visit. You can easily spend 4 hours in the museum and then another 2 just relaxing in the surrounding gardens and taking pictures. It is free but a reservation through their website is highly recommended as it can get quite busy. The parking fee is 20 dollars.", "Not to be missed!, It’s a great museum and a beautiful property. There is so much to see so plan a minimum of 3-4 hours. Currently there’s a special exhibit of illuminated manuscripts which are beautiful. There’s a large collection of paintings and decorative arts from France and Italy from the 1500-1900’s, including elaborately furnished paneled rooms. There’s a variety of sculptures inside and out, vintage and contemporary. \nThe grounds are lovely with views from the ocean to the mountains and nice structure. There isn’t too much in bloom at the moment but spring is around the corner. \nReservations are required although the museum is free, parking in their garage is $20., Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Observatories & Planetariums" ], "description": "A public observatory in Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory has been featured in many movies, from 'Rebel Without a Cause' to 'La La Land'. Nestled on Mount Hollywood, Griffith Observatory boasts some of the best views of the city—the best time to visit is at sunset. Inside, the observatory offers quite the experience as well—it has a planetarium, various exhibits, free-to-use telescopes, and more. \n\nThe best part? Admission is free and it’s easily accessible with plenty of parking. Make a day out of your visit at Griffith Park, where you’ll find hiking trails and horseback riding. \n\n– Tripadvisor" }

[ "Great experience, First thing to note before arrival which we didn’t know. You have to show proof of being vaccinated and attend with ID to enter the grounds just outside Griffith observatory.\n\nIf you don’t have these you will not be permitted access around the observatory for great views or visit inside.\n\nThe views are spectacular around of the Hollywood sign and more so overlooking downtown LA.\n\nYou can park at the Greek theatre on non theatre days which what we did.\n\nThe walk up is about 20/25 mins and around 1.25 miles ish.\n\nParking up by the observatory be very crowded and costs for parking are $10 an hour!\n\nInside the observatory there are lots of great things to see and learn about space and everything else you can easily spend a few hours here with ease 🤓.\n\nSo glad we got to visit this on our trip and this was a highlight for us, as we love things to do with space and being able to see through the telescope and look up close at the moons surface was awesome. \n\nWe went on a Sunday so telescope viewing was from 7pm to 9:30pm and we waiting online for approx 35/40 minutes but is well worth it.\n\nOn our way back down to the Greek theatre we saw a wild cayote about 30 foot away from us behind a fence on the sidewalk but was still awesome to see at sunset!, Traveled as a couple", "Amazing Views, This a must see when in LA! It's a beautiful building and amazing views. You could spend hours here or just do a quick walk through, watch the planetarium show and see the Tesla coil which is what we did with three teens in tow ;) We came here on a Saturday around noon in August 2022 after doing an easy hike to the Hollywood Sign. We needed ID and proof of vaccination and masks were mandated indoors. This is on their website so just check there for updates. We drove there and parked on the street outside the Greek Theatre, this was free. The parking in the theatre was full when we got there but I believe it's free and available as long as there's no events going on that day. (Check Greek Threatre website) There is a bus from this area that goes up to the observatory itself otherwise it's about a 20 minute uphill walk. I wish we had taken the bus. I'm pretty sure it was free or maybe 50 cents per person. We took the bus on the way down and that was free. \nAdmission to the observatory is free but the planetarium shows are about $10 each and can only be purchased the same day. You have to line up about 20 minutes before the show starts at a door outside the building. The show is about 30 minutes long. \nMake sure to check the website for days and times of opening because it's closed Monday-Wednesday.", "Deceptively Big, Highly Engaging, We had a wonderful visit to the Griffith Observatory and would highly recommend. At our time of visit in late May 2022 proof of vaccination was required for entry. \n\nWe scheduled our trip for later in the day, hoping to make the sunset and use the telescope but unfortunately it was an overcast day so the sunset was dull and the telescope unavailable.\n\nDespite this we had a brilliant time! The views here are amazing, the site itself is iconic and we reminisced on scenes from Star Trek, La La Land and Rebel Without a Cause that all took place here. \n\nIt is free to visit the observatory, there is a film showing in the planetarium that has a cost which I would highly recommend but you can skip if you choose. Upstairs in the centre was pretty busy, especially around the Tesla Coil demonstration. Very cool and interactive exhibits. Downstairs was a lot less busy and really informative. We also caught a free film in the Leonard Nemoy Theatre. Something for everyone here! " ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "Rated the #1 Automotive museum in the world, the Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on Global life and culture. The museum features 25 galleries with more than 350 vehicles on display between the main floors and exclusive Vault. Visitors can immerse themselves in the 1000's of stories on display in the museum." }

[ "A great collection of rare and unique automobiles!, My son and I enjoyed our visit. The museum is well laid out and the displays have informative story boards.\nIf you are an automotive enthusiast, I would definitely recommend spending the extra money to tour the basement storage area known as \"The Vault\". The cars in the vault are parked in rows rather than in museum displays but our guide was very knowledgable and he enjoyed sharing stories about many of the cars.", "Best automotive museum in the world, A great experience on a drizzly day in LA... anytime really...in an old department store, there are 3 full floors of cars from Mercedes Benz first electric touring car to the newest concept cars out of Detroit and the OC. There is a gift store on the first floor, as well as discovery and sim areas on the second floor, for kids and adults respectively, that are temporarily closed due to CoVid. \n\nThe day we went, the first floor had an exhibit that was the history of Pinnin Farina design and manufacturing at one end, and every vehicle that had ever been in every James Bond movie throughout the rest of the floor. Wonderful for movie lovers.\n\nPay extra and take a guided Vault tour - of the hundreds of cars locked away in the former parking garage - that takes 90 minutes and covers 125 years of more unique automotive examples from the US and other parts of the world, and most every movie too. \n\nPhotos are not allowed in the vault, but may be taken in the main areas.\n\nEven for those of us who get tired in museums, we were fascinatingly amused for almost 4 full hours.\nBeware though, this is one of the only museums anywhere that has no food area - even if it were on the edges away from the cars., Good afternoon and thank you so much for your kind words! We would like to take the opportunity to tell you that\n\nall of our exhibits are now open and while our cafe is still closed, a new restaurant will open in late August\n\nand/or mid September. Again, we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to write a well detailed and nice\n\nreview for our Museum. We hope to see you soon!\n\nSincerely,\n\nMichael, Written , July 13, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.", "The museum is definitely worth a visit to all who absolutely love cars and those who just like cars., My friend, a car enthusiast bought tickets to this museum. I like cars, but I'm not a fanatic car lover. With that said, found this museum to be excellent. Layout is 3 floors, you start at the top and work your way down. All cars nicely presented with a description, history and the great part for me was the movie or visual that helps connect you to the car. \n\nThe museum has a garage to park, but if you drive around the local streets with houses there is free parking. We visited on a Saturday at about 1:30, it was a little too crowded for me, would be much better during the weekday to avoid crowds. My only criticism would be: we purchased tickets in advance, you should not have to wait in the common line which was quite long with the people that need to take the time to purchase tickets. No advantage! \nThe museum is definitely worth a visit to all who absolutely love cars and those who just like cars. \n\nJust to note, my friend loved this museum so much, he said if we were locals he would buy a membership to revisit the special shows they exhibit!, We are overjoyed and delighted to hear that you and your friend had a wonderful time at the Petersen Automotive \n\nMuseum! We work hard to make sure the Museum is an accessible experience for casual viewers and car \n\nenthusiasts and it is worth it for visitors like you. Thank you so much for your kind and positive review! We hope to \n\nsee you again soon! Thank you for your time and have a fantastic day!\n\nSincerely,\n\nMichael, Written , August 2, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Architectural Buildings", "Theaters" ], "description": "Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the world." }

[ "Beautiful building inside and outside, great box office staff, Our first time inside this magnificent building. First time seeing/hearing the L.A. Phil perform. Highly recommend trying for the Rush tickets that go on sale two hours before the performance to see if you can score discounted senior rate tickets (for 65 and over). Also, if you buy in advance there are a limited number of $20 tickets available with no age requirement. We had seats in the balcony facing the orchestra and had a wonderful experience both visually and auditory. Not a bad seat in this place!\n", "ENJOY THE OUTSIDE EXTERIOR OF THIS GEHRY DESIGNED HALL, We visited in late October 2021 just as the Delta variant was at it's lowest wave length and right before Omicron hit. So, we had someone locally guide us around the Disney Hall exterior design. We never entered since performances were not being held even then and not open to the public in general. \n\nIt was a nice clear day and we got to really immerse ourselves in the Frank Gehry designed structure outside. In 2018 we visited the Bilbao Museum in Bilbao, Spain. So, we were reminded once again of the genius of this architect. \n\nWe learned during our guided private tour that there was also much to see and absorb as we walked throughout the community park area. It's really a hidden gem and you should take your time experiencing this. I'll write a separate review and photos of this aspect. \n\nNeedless to say, it's well worth the price (FREE) to spend an hour or so walking around and through this beautifully designed exterior.", "Phenomenal concert hall, Disney Hall is superb in just about every way. The hall's famous architecture is stunning inside and out, and the resident LA Phil is truly a world-class orchestra. With excellent acoustics throughout the hall, there really isn't a bad seat from a sound standpoint; it really comes down to your viewing preference and budget. My favorite seats are in Orchestra East, where there is a great view of both the orchestra and conductor.\n\nParking is cheap and easy in the hall's garage, and there is usually less traffic at the Lower Grand Ave entrance. It's also a short walk to the Civic Center Metro station at 1st and Hill. LA Phil performances seem to always start 5-7 minutes late, but do plan on arriving early to walk from the garage and find your seat. In addition to a very pricey cafe, you can also check out the cool gardens and gift shop while you're there." ]

{ "categories": [ "Military Museums" ], "description": "Battleship USS Iowa served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best outdoor museums for families and visitors of all ages. Follow in the footsteps of sailors and our mischievous mascot Vicky the Dog and experience first hand why she is known as the “Battleship of Presidents”, “The Grey Ghost”, and “The Big Stick”. Add-on a behind-the-scenes guided tour to explore areas off-limits to the public and hear first hand accounts of service, commitment, and bravery. You and your family will make lasting memories during your visit to the Battleship USS Iowa. You are able to enjoy the museum with both virtual and in-person tour options. The in-person options comply with current health department guidelines for Covid-19." }

[ "Private tour is well worth it, I highly recommend the private tour when traveling with a small group. Paul made our experience memorable and enjoyable sharing the history of the Iowa infused with his own personal experiences in the Navy. We had a mixed ages group and he was able to entertain both young and old., Traveled with family", "USS Iowa is a Must See!, This \"Battleship of Presidents\" is the first of the four Iowa-class battleships. There are five levels to explore, so be prepared to climb a lot of steps (some steep). Fortunately, our visit was on New Year's Day when the crowds were relatively light so we could take our time meandering about each level. The staff was helpful and provided good background information when asked. Good videos are shown throughout the ship as well. We got a good overview of the workings of the ship and the big guns, and how the crew lived. I really enjoyed the lowest level (need to pay extra for this) to see a special exhibit called \"Lost at Sea\" that talked about different ships that had been destroyed on the water (e.g., HMS Hood torpedoed and sunk by the German battleship Bismarck). One can easily spend three to four hours at the USS Iowa; it was an afternoon well spent!, Traveled as a couple", "Tour with lots of information, We arrived before opening as they don't open until 10 am but it was worth a wait. We were given a discount as we had our cruise cards with us. There was a film crew on board filming but that did not impinge on our tour of the ship. One of the guides chatted to us awhile when we first boarded but when we moved on another guide came over and he actually gave us a guided tour around the whole ship. There is a lot of printed information around the ship and you can pay extra fora guided tour we were just very lucky and of course early so very few people on the ship. This would be a good place for anyone interested in WWII history or battleships. Suitable for all ages who are interested however there are lots of narrow stairways and some are very steep so not suitable for all abilities. Takes an hour or more to complete a full tour." ]

{ "categories": [ "Natural History Museums", "Science Museums" ], "description": "Explore the world's only active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Inside the Page Museum is where we showcase the best fossils, animals, and plants that have been discovered here - mammoths, saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, and more. Experience the Ice Age come to life with our Ice Age Encounters show. Outside check out the La Brea Tar Pits where tar is still bubbling and our active fossil excavation sites to see what our excavators have uncovered today. Get the behind-the-scenes story and see scientists working on recently excavated fossils, walk around our famous Lake Pit, and visit our live dig site where scientists discover new Ice Age specimens every day. Free with museum admission." }

[ "It will stick with you, It's like a visit to Jurassic Park, we were supposed to go to academy award museum but they wouldnt let my son in (really) two years after covid while no masks are required in public places in CA...so we headed out of the parking lot and followed our noses to the Pits. It is so cool, after 4/430 pm its half price and you can do the museum in thirty minutes without the show. The last show was 4 so we missed it, but this place is out of this world.. Oil is still bubbling to the surface in the lagoons, and over 1 M (yes million) fossils have been pulled from the pits. So lumber on over, La Brea tar pits is great fun for young raptors to old geezersaurus", "Free access to tar pits and paid entry to the museum, Archaeological digs with public viewing of the dig sites. There’s also a paid entry museum that you can visit while you’re visiting the premises. It’s located right next to LACMA and it’s a good spot for tourists and families to visit. Metered street parking or paid parking. The tar pits still bubble and though there’s statues of a mammoth family watching one of its members die (which made me really sad as a kid), it’s a fun way to spend an hour or two., Traveled with friends", "Fascinating!!, It's wonderful that the La Brea Tar Pits are considered a city park and are therefore free and open to the public. The signage is informative and fascinating, as is seeing places where tar is bubbling up. It's also so interesting to see the crates of fossils and more waiting to be studied!" ]

{ "categories": [ "10:00 AM - 9:00 PM" ], "description": "This sprawling outdoor shopping hub is one of California’s most popular malls. Before flocking to the stores, board the free double-decker Grove Trolley to The Original Farmers Market where you can browse gourmet groceries and specialty foods. Back at the mall, you'll find a range of fashion-forward brands and pop-up stores. When hungry, choose between classic American grub, Italian dining, or fast food amidst other cuisines. Be sure to stay for the spectacular light show at the Dancing Fountain as well.\n\nVisit The Grove as part of a LA highlights tour, or as a self-guided retail therapy. – Tripadvisor" }

[ "We Love The Grove LA, Before the pandemic, we used to go to the Grove La for our annual Easter Bunny and Santa photos and we hadn’t been back since 2019 until this past weekend! \nI like that there are individuals making sure everyone is wearing a mask, properly. If you claim not having one, they’ll give you one. They are constantly cleaning everything! And reminders of safe-distancing. The little train is in full effect with safe distancing and cleaning after each trip. My daughter was so excited, it was like Disneyland! , Traveled with family", "Aesthetic Outdoor Shopping Mall, I love the outdoor shopping malls of California, and this one is nicely designed. It wasn't as big as I thought, but big enough to have a wide variety of retailers available to interested shoppers. There aren't many eateries, but I imagine that's because of the Farmer's Market right next door. A quick walk through only takes a few minutes if you walk down the main street, but there are a few side streets with some stores, like the Brandy Melville that is outside the main street. Also, everyone stops by the pretty fountain to take pictures, so give yourself a good hour or two to get through this place unless you are an avid shopper and end up stopping into multiple stores.\n\nWe didn't do too much shopping, but did check out every corner of this shopping area and we spent about 2 hours here in total after going through the Farmer's Market for some lunch. Just keep in mind, this place is a shopping mall, so if you have nothing to buy, it may not be worth visiting. It is nicely laid out and designed with appealing aesthetics, especially when everything, particularly the fountain, lights up at night. That is worth a photo. \n\nCombined with the Farmer's Market, it's worth a visit. And the LACMA and La Brea Tar Pits are close by (but not quite walking distance for most people although we walked it) as well if you want to make a day of it...", "Great outdoor shopping center, It was a lovely day to stroll through The Grove's outdoor shopping center. Not only is there a large Nordstrom department store, but also a movie theater, clothing stores, cosmetics stores, an American Girl store and several restaurants. Dancing fountain water spirts in the center pond are interesting to watch., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "Perched atop Mount Lee, this global symbol of Hollywood glamour measures 450 feet in length with mammoth white letters, each standing 45 feet high, spelling out the name of the city. There is no access to The Hollywood Sign as it sits on restricted property however; there are several scenic view points which provide great photo opportunities . 1) Hollywood and Highland. Farther away but easy , especially if you are already in Hollywood. 2) The Griffith Observatory. Take the Metro Red Line at Hollywood and Highland to the Griffith Observatory stop. From here board the DASH Observatory shuttle operating 7 days a week ( beginning 3/21/17) to the front lawn of The Griffith Observatory for views of The Hollywood Sign. 3) The Sign is best viewed from the interior of Griffith Park. Trail signs will guide you to these sites. Please stay on the designated trails and enjoy the great views of The Hollywood Sign !" }

[ "Amazing Landmark, I got some pics of the Hollywood Sign from the Griffith Observatory, but I got closer shots of the sign from Lake Hollywood Park. Sammy, my tour guide from the Hollywood City Bus Tours, said that there was a spot that you can go to if you wanted to take closer pics of the sign. He said that tour buses were not allowed to go to this spot, only smaller vehicles like cars, vans, etc. He never mentioned by name where this spot was, but I'm guessing that Lake Hollywood Park had to be the area he was talking about. It's a great place to go if you want to get the closest shots of the Hollywood Sign. Fantastic!", "Solid 7.25 mile round trip hike from Griffith Park Observatory, Yes, there are shorter paths and longer paths, as you can stick to the long and winding dirt road or venture off on to the trails, we did a little of both, and also finished in a different place from where we started. But this is the joy of this hike, it is a wide open canvas to be enjoyed by all. Some folks have written about the $10/hr parking fee, here is a tip, parking is free at the observatory before noon, and who wants to hike in the hot California sun once noon hits! Get there early, bring plenty of water and fuel (pretzels, energy gels, stem and leaf mandarins), make sure to use the restrooms at the end of the parking lot before and after you hike, and have a good time. Once you reach the top you’ll appreciate the enormity of the sign; I told friends it was font 1,000,000! Yes it is fenced off, as we always say, “Safety first!”", "Safety in Numbers, The hike itself was fun and great exercise. Bring plenty of water. My daughter and I did fine with tennis shoes. Our Boston terrier required lots of stops and water. When you get to the top, you end up seeing the back of the sign and along the route you get to stop at the wisdom tree where LA city can be viewed on one side and San Fernando valley on the other. Nice cool breeze. What gave this a four star rating was a creepy man we encountered on the hike. He had a black hoodie on, black pants (zipper undone) and a grey backpack. We saw him at the start of our way back and he asked my daughter what time the park closed. I realized that we didn’t get a pic of our dog with the sign so we went back up for one. When we got back the man was still there, he didn’t move much at all. He was waiting for us. A gentleman we met near the sign was ahead of us so I was determined to catch up to him for safety in numbers. The creepy guy would walk behind us and stopped when we stopped. I told him to go ahead of us but he only went a few feet and then pretended to stop and stare off (no view in sight). Finally, I said let’s run to my daughter. But when we did, so did he!!! I mean the dude was right behind us. We caught up to the guy we were trying to catch up to and I whispered, “can we walk with you, the guy right there is creeping us out?” We we’re giving our dog water and was chatting with the gentleman and guess what? The creeper was waiting just a few feet away! Long story short... thank heavens for our “guardian angel” who walked with us back to our car. Once the creeper saw us hiking together, he fell behind. Lesson learned for anyone...walk with a group or ask friendly hikers to join you., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Arenas & Stadiums" ], "description": null }

[ "Pretty Good Place to see a concert., The Crypto,com Arena used to be Staples Center. Nothing has changed but the name. \n\nIf you are going to basketball or hockey it is great place to see such sports.\n\nIf you are going to a concert it is above average and so much better than the huge stadiums that are just awful.\n\nThe sound system is very good for a concert. It holds thousands of people so it is going to be crowded. They have top acts there and many of them sell out very fast. The staff is very nice and can help you. They have a no bag policy and you get a special line if you do that. If you bring a clear plastic bag they will let you in, you will just be in another line which is longer. I suggest you get there early.\n\nParking is a bear in that you will be walking up to a block if you are not there very early. They have parking, but some of it is around the block. The parking people seem confused and are not much help.\n\nThe food there is above average, all the junk food you may want. They also have a bar on every floor. \n\nThe seats are a little small and plastic so they are not the most comfortable, but they are fine.\n\nUse the restroom before you get there or as soon as you get there. There are not enough, especially for women, and the line is long.\n\nWe have been there for many events. I do like it and I think you will as well.", "Crypto.com are an, When do the Kings hockey game was awesome, our seat in PR 12 needs to be flagged as a obstructed view. That part was disappointing. Lots of technology in the scoreboard area area around the park. Extremely busy so if you want dinner before budget enough time, an hour and a half was not enough for us to get a seat. Some of the side parking lots right about 20 bucks the main ones go 60 to 70 so if you’re up to five minute walk drive around the arena., Traveled as a couple", "Fun for the whole family!, We saw the Harlem Globetrotters in the box suite and it was fantastic! The Crypto (formerly Staples) Center was really nice. Parking was super simple and purchased ahead of time in Lot 1. I highly recommend getting that Lot because it’s super close to the stadium. We had VIP entrance and there were many good options as we made our way to the suite. Practically no lines. We will definitely be back to check out more games and concerts! Our teenagers and young kids loved the experience as well., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Parks" ], "description": "Covering more than 4,107 acres of natural terrain, this is the largest municipal park and urban wilderness area in the United States, which offers numerous family attractions and activities." }

[ "Smoggy Views of LA, Every couple of years we stop by Griffith Park during our SoCal trip. This time COVID guidelines were posted all over the park but there was a mixture of people with and without masks. When you enter the park, all parking was free. However, we did. It want to hike up to the observatory so we continued driving up and ended paying $10 per hour for parking. Pay stations are easy to find and accept only credit cards. There was spots along the road and a parking lot at the top by the observatory. It was good to stretch our legs after the drive. Branching off the main road were different trails but since it was close to lunch we opted to stay on the paved walkways. We took the requisite photos with the Hollywood sign in the background though it was a little small. We stoped by to see the James Dean statue. On the ground surrounding the observatory were stamped different solar events. Behind the observatory, we got the smoggy view of downtown LA. We’ve seen better. Since the observatory was closed we could not walk all the way around and had to turn back. It’s been awhile since we actually visited the observatory so we’ll have to come back when it’s open again., Traveled with friends", "Massive LA Park with hiking trails , Popular recreational area with a bunch of interconnecting hiking trails. Some of the trails are out-and-back, but you have the option of taking a quick hike or extending your trail to take up a full day. The trails are exposed so bring lots of water and wear sunscreen. The trails are popular, particularly on weekends, so try getting there earlier. There are a few picnic tables/benches scattered around. No bathrooms unless you head over to the Observatory. Dogs are allowed on leashes. \n\nThere are parking lots by the Greek Theater (free) as well as street parking, or you can park up by the Observatory ($15 per hour). There’s a separate lane for ride share so you could get dropped off in front of the Observatory (currently closed during covid). You could chill at one of the green spaces and have a picnic (Jitlada is only a 1.5 mi/10 min drive away!) or just enjoy some urban nature. You can see the hollywood sign or take in views of Downtown or Burbank (assuming there’s no smog or wildfire smoke). Griffith Park is LA’s answer to Central Park, and good for both locals and tourists alike. , Traveled with friends", "Amazing views, This is a must-do if you are visiting Los Angeles. Up on top of the hill away from the city you can experience the amazing views and the vast valley below. Almost 360 degrees of views. View of the Hollywood sign also. \nYou get a chance to be out in the natural beauty of this part of California and enjoy the great outdoors. You can take a hike or bike on one of the many trails. \n\nPublic restrooms and running water are available. \nThere is a parking lot at the top where the observatory is located and metered parking on the road side going up the hill. \n\nThe observatory is free but you may need to pay for parking. It opens about noon on weekdays but the park opens in the morning., Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Art Museums" ], "description": "Since its inception in 1965, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography, in addition to representing Los Angeles's uniquely diverse population. Today LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection that includes over 120,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present, encompassing the geographic world and nearly the entire history of art. Among the museum's strengths are its holdings of Asian art, Latin American art, ranging from pre-Columbian masterpieces to works by leading modern and contemporary artists; and Islamic art, of which LACMA hosts one of the most significant collections in the world. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract over a million visitors annually, in addition to serving millions through digital initiatives, such as online collections, scholarly catalogues, and interactive engagement online. Situated in Hancock Park on over 20 acres in the heart of Los Angeles, LACMA is located between the ocean and downtown. With this much to explore, we encourage you to spend an entire day with us, delving deep into the work of your favorite artists, taking a free tour, catching a film or concert, or just letting your curiosity lead the way." }

[ "LACMA Fantastic but Avoid LACMA Parking Garage, The museum itself is 100% worth the price of admission (which is $25 for one adult as of this review). If I were reviewing the museum alone, I would give it 5 stars. However, I cannot because what is NOT worth it is the LACMA parking garage. There were NO spots open where we were directed to go. I told a parking attendant, and she said (I quote), \"Just keep driving around slowly until someone pulls out.\" We drove in circles for 17 minutes, at which point we were going to be late for our museum time. When we left to find another place to park, we were charged $18. My husband found the attendant and told her there was no parking and we should not be charged, and she said (I quote), \"Yes there is! I will show you!\" We were not offered a refund. We drove around the area trying to find parking, and in the process drove by the entrance to that same garage (minutes later), and it said \"Lot Full\". So clearly, she was lying to us. We did find an $8 lot about a block away, and we made it close to our 2:30pm time. I would strongly recommend to LACMA that they choose another parking company and I would not advise anyone to park there. They (PCI is the name of the company) are running a scam. Find another option!", "Wonderful Contemporary Art Museum in great Location- next to Academy of Motion Picture Museum, Great space- fabulous exhibits. This is a pay museum but well worth it for anyone that likes contemporary art. At the present the exhibit space is divided into two buildings. When we attendedd, we also saw a small class if students engaged in art. As the exhibits ate changing, this is a museum I would recommend frequently checking their website. If this museum was in NYC - I would be a member., Traveled as a couple", "The largest the best, Lacma is the largest museum of modern and contemporary art in california and may be in west.\nI can not compare LA with new York in art mater and museums but for west coast it is the best.\nEntrance fee is about $25. There are some options that can make it free or some discounts. Check the website for discounts.\nWednesday is closed. \nThe building and outside is nice and usually visitors spend few minutes there to take photos.\nIt needs at least two hours and if you want you can spend all day.\nAcademy museum is attached to LACMA. I visit both in one day and enjoyed very much., Traveled solo" ]

{ "categories": [ "Art Museums" ], "description": "The Broad is a new contemporary art museum founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. The museum is designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and offers free general admission. The museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide. With its innovative \"veil-and-vault\" concept, the 120,000-square-foot, $140-million building features two floors of gallery space to showcase The Broad's comprehensive collection and is the headquarters of The Broad Art Foundation's worldwide lending library. -- General admission to The Broad is free. Advance online reservations are available at the museum website and are highly encouraged in this busy period after the museum's opening. For visitors who want to ensure a specific date and time for their visit, and avoid wait times during busy periods, The Broad provides advance reservation of timed tickets online at no charge. Tickets have entry times beginning every half hour. Please note that advance online tickets often book up two to three months in advance. Advance tickets are not required. An onsite ticketing line is available at the museum every day except Mondays, when the museum is closed. Admission for the onsite ticketing line is first come, first served, based on availability. The wait time in the onsite ticketing line is 30 to 45 minutes on an average weekday, and 60 to 90 minutes on an average weekend. On holiday weekends, wait time in the onsite ticketing line can be up to two or three hours. The onsite ticketing line closes 90 minutes before the museum closes." }

[ "Excellent modern art gallery, Top quality modern art museum that is a nice size, not too big so you can easily see everything in an hour or two. The rooms are well organised and house a fantastic variety of unique and thought provoking modern art, with very helpful descriptions that add background and context to each piece. Reserve ahead on their website in advance to get access to the mirrored lights ‘infinity room’ which is definitely worth it, Traveled as a couple", "Get advance tickets - Wouldn't want to wait in line, We're not Modern Art people at all but we actually didn't mind wandering about as there are a few interesting pieces (Ellen Gallagher, 2004 eXelento, Glenn Ligon's 2006 Double America and Jeff Koons pieces) but I can see how it would be mostly boring to families with little ones. The space is nice and we didn't feel crowed or like we were standing with others while taking in the art. I definitely wouldn't line up outside for hours to get in but it's very good for what is was.\n\nMy advice is to take an early morning slot - the earliest possible if your aim is to see 'The Infinity Room' because sign up/places fill up immediately - we were in at open (10th or so in line with a ticket reserved in advance - there's a walk in line too) and still had a 30min wait. So you can imagine getting in even an hour after open, reduces your chances incredibly. Also you get about 60 seconds in there.", "Jean-Michel Basquiat King Pleasure Exhibition, Hey Tiff, how was.... Jean-Michel Basquiat King Pleasure Exhibition\nThe Experience:\nAbsolutely amazing family experience from the beginning to the end. Four amazing galleries.\nThe Plug (How to make an appointment/get the tickets): \nPurchased directly on the Basguist\nThe Location: \n@The Grand\nThe Parking: \nOn-site, self and Valet\nTiff Tip – they validate at gift shop\nThe Dam$ge: \n$$ but worth it \nThe D'Over/Recommendation: \nYes\nBecause you asked....\n, Traveled solo" ]

{ "categories": [ "Beaches" ], "description": "This lively beach close to Los Angeles draws crowds to its busy boardwalk, where street performers and colorful characters make an appearance. Surfers gather around the Venice Breakwater while bodybuilders flock to the open-air gym on Muscle Beach. \n\nTake your time to explore the countless cafes and souvenir shops that line the waterfront or bike along the 4-mile boardwalk that runs from the southern end of Venice Beach to the neighboring Santa Monica Beach. There are lifeguards on duty, so families with children can have a safe and enjoyable time in the water. \n\n– Tripadvisor" }

[ "Venice Beach , Venice can be described as \"free-spirited\" with funky shops, street performers and colorful murals.\n\nVenice beach is a popular destination, attracting travellers from around the globe. Ideal for people watching, it is really worth taking your time to relax and look around.\n\nThere are a myriad of shops to pick up some quirky souvenirs for a reasonable price.\n\nOnce home to bodybuilder and former California Govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the outdoor weight room at Muscle Beach is popular among visitors and locals alike. \n\nYou can also watch on as some talented skaters take on the popular beach skate park. \n\nOnce you've finished exploring the Venice Boardwalk, I highly recommend taking the ocean front to the infamous Santa Monica Pier. , Traveled with friends", "Full of Great Vibes - An LA Must See, Absolutely my most favourite part of L.A. and the Venice area! The atmosphere is amazing - it’s got a chill, ‘everyone is welcome/accepted’ and overall fun loving vibe. Everyone is happy and friendly, it’s intoxicating! Boardwalk stalls and stores offer a large variety of great food, art, souvenirs and clothing, all at affordable prices. \n\nThere is a population of homeless people and obviously a strong smell of marijuana but it adds to its charm. If you’re seeking a pristine, boujee place then Venice isn’t for you. The beach/sand itself is well kept and safe and is swept each evening by the city council. \n\nIt’s a must see if you’re visiting LA and I highly recommend spending a few days exploring all the neighbourhood has to offer! Not to mention the sunsets are absolutely gorgeous! , Traveled as a couple", "Funky beach of unknown trajectory , Strand is downtrodden funky with pop up art (and junk) vendors, skateboarders, families, homeless, and enough 2nd hand ganja smoke to fail your next urine test. Options to eat were limited at Santa Monica end but the Ale House was good for lite fare (great staff). Mix of new and dated hotels and despite having a dedicated bike-blade-board route on the beach, kamikaze electric scooter bombing runs abound on the strand (Ocean Front Walk). Plenty of prison grade bathroom stalls and outside showers along the beach. , Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "A Must Experience for any Harry Potter Fan!, They did a great job of replicating the \"Wizarding World of Harry Potter\" at Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios in Orlando. I wouldn't consider myself a big Harry Potter fan and my family really enjoyed this attraction. The details that you will notice especially for big fans of this character. \n\nWhen you step into this area you will feel like you stepped into one of the Harry Potter movies. It has everything you would want and can imagine. The Hogwarts Castle is unbelievable! I would recommend riding and checking out every ride and attraction and they also have live performers (check the map for times of the shows). They offer beverages and snacks that you will recognize from the movies.\n\nWhen you step inside this world expect a lot of people and long lines unfortunately but you won't be disappointed after each experience. The cost into Universal is worth it to a true fan of Harry Potter just to get the full experience of this area alone. Plus you get to check out everything else Universal has to offer (once it opens back up due to the virus). \n\nNo better way to experience Harry Potter than visiting the \"Wizarding World of Harry Potter.\" If you go you won't regret it!", "Immersive experience, The park area is pretty nice, clearly most of the budget was invested on this area, and the immersive experience really gives your the feeling that you are in Hogsmeade.\n\nThere are three attractions here, and I personally thing they were pretty average. My favorite one was the thrill ride in Hogwarts, and entering the castle itself and the line experience were all incredible. If you'd need to chose one attraction, this should be it.\n\nFlight of the hippogriff is a small coaster perfect for small children and people that don't really like roller coasters. However, due to its short duration, you really shouldn't go there if the line is over 20min long.\n\nOllivanders is fun if there is a child on your group!", "Amazing!, Simply amazing, it takes your breath away. Beautifully designed and built, captures the authenticity so well, it likes walking through a storybook. Visitors dress as Harry Potter characters too. It was Amazing!" ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Walking Areas" ], "description": "The century-old canals within this iconic L.A. district recreate the dreamy landscape of the Italian city of Venice. Stroll along the waterside walkway and stop along the picture-perfect bridges. You’ll spot ducks, tiny boats, and historic houses along the way. Kids will enjoy the playground at Linnie Canal Park. While the neighborhood is quiet and family-friendly, parking in the area can be challenging if you get there later in the day. \n\nThe Venice Canals Walkway is just a few blocks from the busy Venice waterfront, where you can stop for lunch, browse the shops, and relax by the beach. – Tripadvisor" }

[ "Interesting to walk past if you are in the area, Beautiful and unique area to walk through to see some interesting canals, gardens and architecture. This is a residential area so be mindful not to get in the way of local residents. The water is in places a bit 'swampy', it would be better if they cleaned it and got rid of the algae. It doesn't detract from the experience too much though. A short walk away from Venice beach if you are in the area. If you're not anyway going to be in the area it's a bit out of the way to get to and is not really ask essential LA experience compared to other attractions. , Traveled as a couple", "Amazing Place To Stroll, We stayed in Marina Del Rey for a few nights so were able to visit her birth during the day and night. It was one of the highlights of the trips for me, the canals, gardens and houses are beautiful. It's hard to believe such an inspiring spot is just a few blocks from the chaos of Venice Beach but somehow this area seems untouched. If you're visiting in December I definitely recommend coming at night to check out all the Christmas lights , Traveled with family", "Yes! See the Canals. Venice is a \"should see\" but not a \"must see\" attraction, Venice is a quirky, charming delight of a beach town. It was once a bit gritty, but time and the escalation of property values have mellowed the place a bit I suspect. The canals, lined, with homes in the $2M plus range, are a fun way to burn an hour strolling peacefully and checking out the fun and sometimes frivolous architecture/yards/decorations. The place is very simply a delight for the eyes and I'm embarrassed that I went so long between visits. It's an easy place to walk and linger, but the bridges or the canals are steep and may present challenges to the physically impaired." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Historic Walking Areas" ], "description": "Spot your favorite Hollywood stars among more than 2,700 plaques lining the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Take an obligatory photo with the five-pointed brass stars, honouring accomplished personalities of the entertainment industry. Along the way, check out the handprints, footprints, and autographs of about 200 stars immortalized in the sidewalk of the historic TCL Chinese Theatre. While you can’t bring any of them home, you can pick up a souvenir at the countless gift shops lining the boulevard. \n\nVisit in the morning for a quieter experience or book a guided tour for fun anecdotes about its history. \n\n– Tripadvisor" }

[ "A tourist trap which could be improved with some modernizaion/investment, If you are new to Hollywood and want to see a tourist trap, this is the place to be. I walked the whole length of the Walk of Fame with my family, and we witnessed a run down location that is in serious need of gentrificaion. It needs to be reimaged from the ground up by the town council and soon. The walk itself is overcrowded with tourists. The stars are wearing down and some have cracks going through them. While they have put some stars at the far reaches of the walk (a lot of older ones) many are blank. Near the center of the activity where it is overcrowded there are more recent stars placed nearly on top of each other. \n\nThe Chinese theatre is interesting and some of the signatures in the cement are fascinating of casts of the 1960s (for example, the original Star Trek actors many of which now have passed away). A few minutes at this location is all you need but is worth the effort.\n\nThe biggest problem now is the number of vagrants we saw on the walk. There is no way around it, this place is getting seedy and at night I would be concerned being out in this area. We thought about going into a wax museum (there are two) but decided against it as the cost for four would be well over $100 which seemed to be a lot considering the condition of the buildings.\n\nIs it worth the time? Probably but only during the daytime. We had more fun on the WB studio tour we went on which actually taught us about its history than this walk did. The mall at the end of the stars is actually half vacant but there are some good stores in there but we were there to eat Ben and Jerry's and the California Pizza Kitchen.", "Very busy, Lots of people walking looking down, so you get lots of people bumping into you. I strongly recommend looking it up in advance or getting a map of where each star is located because you won’t see everything unless you know where to look for it. There are plenty of gift shops with competitive prices., Traveled as a couple", "Hard to skip, little to enjoy, It can be a fun recognition exercise to look at stars with names, but hardly anything more. The area in general has an uneasy feel, albeit very touristy and not without a couple of architectural highlights. By night, there are street performers and street food vendors. A number of museum-like establishments in the vicinity are uniformly not worth the price of admission." ]

{ "categories": [ "Natural History Museums" ], "description": "Discover your world past and present. See dinosaurs in our new Dinosaur Hall, including the world’s only Tyrannosaurus rex growth series. Get the behind- the- scenes look at how scientists work on fossils at our Dino Lab. See 240 specimens, including skeletons from mastodons to whales, animal dioramas from North American and Africa, and more.Stroll through our extensive Nature Gardens, and discover true stories about plants and animals in our Nature Lab. See and touch more than 2,000 spectacular specimens displayed in our Gem and Mineral Hall, and enter into the vault to view diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and other exquisite gems. Our Butterfly and Spider Pavilions are open seasonally. Here you can wander through the changing ecosystem with over 30 species of fluttering butterflies all around you, or witness arachnids up close and personal." }

[ "Excellent Museum, On a non-school day, my granddaughter and I visited the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Tickets must first be purchased online, selecting day and time of planned visit. Face masks must be worn at all times, except when eating.\nWe also reserved tickets for the \"Becoming Jane\" exhibit on Jane Goodall. We both enjoyed the exhibit, which included a tent simulating what Jane lived in when she was in Africa. My granddaughter really enjoyed mimicking the chimpanzee's sounds alerting that a snake is nearby. There is a small restaurant to get a snack or lunch and plenty of indoor and covered outdoor seating. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs, toys, gifts., Traveled with family", "Great museum, We had a fantastic time here at the museum! The exhibits were awesome! There is so much to see. They charge admission plus $12 for parking. You also have to pay extra for certain exhibits. Food is pricy, there are also vendors outside that sell mexican corn, hotdogs, chips and ice cream. The entire museum is well maintained(clean) both inside and outside. They have FREE museum day, check their website for more info., Traveled with family", "Pretty good for what it is, I've been to many natural history museums and this one is not bad at all. Of course the dinosaur fossils are the \"stars\" here but the exhibition about the history of LA was also quite interesting. There was a long line at the door so it's a good idea to have some kind of advance ticket before you go." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "Discover a world of celebrity fun at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, the world’s greatest wax museum! Located next to the famous Chinese Theater on the iconic Walk of Fame, Madame Tussauds Hollywood is the only place you can rub shoulders with over 125 stars from film, music and television without velvet ropes or barriers. Jump right on set with all your favorite icons like Ariana Grande, Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson, and all the MARVEL Superheroes in our NEW 4D adventure. Welcome to the Stage. Welcome to the Spotlight. Welcome to Madame Tussauds-it’s where STARS are made!" }

[ "Do it once, count on it being busy and have fun, I think this is a must visit once kind of thing. You’ve been to one wax museum, you’ve seen them all. This is one of the nicer ones here, some are errrrrr horrifying. It’s busy, don’t expect to have that one wax figure all to yourself for photos, expect to wait a bit for others to get through. Not made in mind with those who aren’t able bodied for photo ops, but you can get some cool photos and enjoy all the same. Just not as well designed for such. , Thank you for taking the time to write the review. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience and would recommend to others. \n\nSorry that you think we didn't make it accessible to all - that's obviously not our intention. If there are specific issues you noticed, please drop me a line at ed.bell@merlinentertainments.biz. I'd love to hear more.\n\nThanks again,\n\nEd, Written , March 26, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family", "A must do in Hollywood, This was our 2nd visit and we brought 4 additional family members who had never been before. We thought that it would be the same for us but it turned out that we loved it even more than the first time that we were there in 2018. We dressed up and got amazing pictures. The whole experience was great fun for everyone., Glad you got to have the full A-List experience! Thank you for visiting!, Written , October 18, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled as a couple", "Brilliant exhibition with great photo opportunities with the 'stars'! Highly recommended., A thoroughly enjoyable visit. Slight hiccup with our booking as bar code did not appear on our phone but, a supervisor resolved the problem. We throughly enjoyed our tour of all the exhibits and the many photo opportunities with the 'stars'. A throroughly enjoyable morning. A 'must see' attraction. Highly recommended., Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm glad you had a great time. \n\nAppreciate the feedback!\n\nEd, Written , April 7, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Arenas & Stadiums" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "Not the best day, We visited the stadium as we're road tripping California from the UK. I don't really understand baseball it was more a trip for us to see and experience.\n\nThe parking was $30 so we found a free park about 30 minute walk in as $30 to park when you've paid hundreds for your tickets is a joke. \n\nThen I got to the gate and she said I can't take my bag in it has to be clear/see through. My bag only had my purse and camera in. It was tiny my bag. So as we had parked so far away we couldn't take it back to the car so had to use a locker they provide at $10 absolute joke again. So I handed my empty bag over to them as I took my purse out and camera out to take into the stadium. So I paid 10 dollars for them to store an empty bag.\n\nThen we got inside to find it was $8 for a bottle of water and $10 for a fizzy drink. Bare in mind the drink isn't refillable so you have to buy another $10 drink. \nThe pizza we got was $16 and it was rubbish so dry snd small and we couldn't eat the crust it was that solid. \n\nWe asked for help to find our seats and a guy told us where they were so we sat there but after an hour got moved as we were in the wrong seats. I explained that we were told it was here. We were actually up to floor 7 so had to miss a chunk of the beginning of the game to go to seats higher up using stairs/escalators etc.\n\nThen we go to our seats which were in direct sun light so we are both burnt now so it has ruined our first day experiencing LA. \n\nMy photos look like I had a nice time but we were actually fuming the whole time. \n\nFeel ripped off to be honest. \n\nNote that the lady said it tells you when you book your ticket to bring a clear bag. It actually doesn't tried to find it on website. , Traveled as a couple", "We did the stadium tour - From Brooklyn to Los Angeles, We spent a few enjoyable hours with Lou - our tour guide. My first game as a child was at Ebbits Field, so it only made sense that while touring the area we visit Dodger Stadium. It was a beautiful day, so the view of Chávez Ravine was spectacular. On this day, there was lots of stadium construction activity, as they were getting ready for the season. Our group was able to briefly stand on the field, visit the visitor's dugout, and then walk through the innards of the stadium. Much of the time was spent reviewing the team and stadium history, and viewing many trophies, plaques, and achievements of past Brooklyn and Los Angeles players. A highlight is walking through the Vin Scully press room, and taking in all his awards, memorabilia, and tributes. While the stadium is beautiful, the building shows some of its age as the third oldest park in MLB. Lou was great!", "I Love LA and Dodger Stadium, Have only been here once before in 2014 for a Paul McCartney show. As a Dodger fan that lives in Arizona : o ( i've never been able to see a game at Dodger Stadium though, and this trip i was able to attend two games a win and loss to the Nationals and i must say it was simply wonderful. It was awesome to finally hear Randy Newman's \"I Love LA\" at the end of a winning game in person. I wandered all over the stadium and i love that the outfield areas which are so iconic in design are now attached in the middle for ease of wandering. I did alot of walking and climbing of stairs, i had seats on lower level but i went up to the top deck and it was amazing as well, the views are worth the trip. Also, if looking for dodger items don't settle for one team store they all have different items, i found stuff like magnets at top deck team store that they told me on the first level team store did not exist. Same with the vendors not all of them have same souvenir popcorn and cups. All in all had a wonderful time and the fans and people there were very nice, can't wait to return someday. Parking i did pay for up close parking which for me seemed worth it after the game and would be more worth it for large groups going to game, they were very well organized and for me both nights it was pretty easy to get in and out though the time that the game lets out makes a difference." ]

{ "categories": [ "Canyons", "Parks" ], "description": "Located off Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills, this park is especially loved by dog-lovers since they can hike with their dogs without a leash." }

[ "Popular running / hiking spot , Popular hiking/running spot with views of the LA cityscape. It’s still open during covid and there are still a ton of people. Don’t come here if you’re expecting to get peace and solitude. Come here for the people-watching / to catch up with friends (in a safe way!). Dogs are allowed, although in certain spots, they must be leashed. \n\nParking is tough and you’re most likely going to have to circle around for 15-20 min if you don’t get there early enough. No bathrooms are available. The trails themselves are clearly defined and made of a compact gravel, although there are some points coming East to West where it can get a bit gnarly. Sneakers are fine, but if you want to play it safe, hiking boots aren’t a bad idea. The trail is exposed so wear sunscreen and plenty of water. \n\nThe lookout points have good views of the city on the west side, and you can see the Hollywood sign off in the distance on the east side. You can park at the north end of fuller, or you can start your hike by going uphill by parking on the south side of the park. , Traveled with friends", "Good Workout & City Views, Can Get Crowded, Runyon is very central, basically in the middle of Hollywood, and definitely the busiest of park hikes. Choose from 3 paths to the top - middle paved route is the easier but still good fitness, left (looking up) is the busiest and has a bit of a challenging/potentially slippery section, right is a bit hard to find the entry, but just follow people, it's also the longest, most challenging and the path least followed:) The prize of walking to the top of Runyon is not only fitness, but also fantastic city views. No matter which path up, most people will choose the right (or the left, if you're looking down) to descend, so it can get a bit busy.\n\nParking is a nightmare....so walk or take other transport to the park if you can.\n\nYou can also start from the top, where there's a small parking lot, and you can also just enjoy the city views by taking the drive up on Mulholland Drive. From the top parking lot to the very top of the park (most people don't walk to the tip top from the bottom, though it's quite easy once you get to the main crest where the 3 paths meet) and city views is a pleasant stroll in itself - that's where you'd take your parents, kinda place, though slowly in one sandy small section.\n\nThere are also other much quieter parks in the Hollywood/Santa Monica Hills, though without the skyline views. Try TreePeople for a comparable fitness experience, perhaps more as it's a longer hike, and it has good parking at both the top and bottom; and also the only hike location where I've seen A List celebs, though just a small handful; part of the walk, if you take that route, is also through a wealthy residential area. Alternatively try Franklin Canyon Park, which is a much easier and quiet/peaceful walk; no problem parking. Both are also accessible from Mulholland Drive. \n\nIf you go further towards the coast on Sunset Boulevard you get to a treasure trove of other parks/hikes in the Pacific Palisades area with great city and ocean views as well; Will Rogers Park is a very pleasant walk, pretty easy, with wonderful nature/city/ocean views (take the turnoff path to get to the tip top; it's a great place for a picnic); Temescal Canyon is the most fitness challenging of all, but worth it for the accomplishment and views; free parking on the streets approaching both parks, though they both also have pay parking lots. There's other great hikes in that area, but you'd need exact details to find them...buy a guide:)", "Great hike and great views!, This was a great hike! There are three different \"trails\" to take. The west (which is the hardest), the east (which is not nearly as difficult), and the fire trail (which is paved and very easy). They all loop together so you can take different trails up or down. We took the west up and it was all dirt and rocks which made it much more fun and then the east down. The views of Los Angeles are amazing! I recommend going early as it tends to get quite warm later in the day. I think it's about a three mile loop." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Architectural Buildings", "Public Transportation Systems" ], "description": "Los Angeles Union Station is the main railroad station in Los Angeles, California, and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US. Union Station is a major transportation hub for Southern California, serving almost 110,000 passengers a day. The station is the hub of the Amtrak's California regional routes, Amtrak's long distance trains, Metrolink commuter trains, several Metro Rail subway and light rail lines, buses and coach services. History: Established in 1939. Built in 1939, Union Station combines Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mission Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. The architecture team included John and Donald Parkinson who also designed Los Angeles City Hall and other city landmarks. Originally intended as a transcontinental terminus station for the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railways, the station was a major hub for troop movement during World War II. The station's historic 161,000 square foot terminal was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and the station was restored in 1992. Beginning in the 1970s, growing use of Amtrak and expansion of local and regional rail revitalized the station as a major transportation hub of Southern California. Metro acquired the station in 2011, managing the property that currently serves as a transportation hub for Metro, Metrolink, Amtrak and other transportation services as well an urban mixed-use development site." }

[ "Union Station to the Rose Parade, We visited Los Angeles Union Station when we took the Metro light rail train into Pasadena to see the 2023 Rose Parade. We parked in the East garage which offers all day parking for $8 and were on the platform shortly after 5 am. This gave us more than enough time to arrive in Pasadena and avoided crowds. We paid our fares by saving a Tap card to our phones which was a very smooth process. The train coming back to the station was completely packed which was an adventure but it still worked out well. Upon returning we took some time to look around the station and enjoyed seeing the terminal. Everything was easy to find and our trip went well., Traveled as a couple", "LA's historic hub, Union Station is worth a quick visit to check out the unique and pretty mission revival/art deco architecture. For travelers, it's fairly well organized and has all the standard amenities. Unfortunately, the restrooms are small and often in need of cleaning.\n\nIt's very close to Olvera Street and Chinatown, and it's just a short subway ride to the rest of Downtown LA. The east parking garage on Vignes St is a cheap ($8/day) and safe place to park when visiting Downtown or even Dodger Stadium.", "Visitor from Canada, The exterior appearance of the station is striking, and it really evokes an earlier and more gracious era of travel. The whole station is beautiful, interior as well, in terms of preservation of historic architectural details and I enjoyed seeing the painted ceilings, and coloured tiles on the floor and bases of the columns as we walked through the station . \nWe arrived in the morning to catch the Amtrak Coast Starlight train to Seattle, needing to drop off a rental car at the station before heading to our train. My preference would have been to drop it off the previous day, but the rental location at the station closed at 5pm.\nThe location of the rental car drop off area was not well signed at all and it took a couple of passes around the station to find someone who could direct us (to a closed gate, which had to be opened for us, leading to the basement of the station). Once that was accomplished, it took only minutes to walk inside the station and to an Information desk where staff were helpful in directing us. \nSince we were sleeper passengers, we proceeded to a lounge on the second floor where our tickets were checked and then soon we were guided to the correct track and boarding area (where our assigned car would be stopping) to wait for our train to arrive. It was well organized and if help with luggage was needed, that was available. The lounge was small but quite comfortable, with an area for luggage to be stored, and free beverages (coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks) and snacks (chips etc), as well as a television. The lounge wasn't particularly attractive or luxurious but it was a quieter and nicer place to wait than the more bustling main floor of the station. , Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Factory Outlets", "Shopping Malls" ], "description": "L.A. Style. Outlet Savings. Citadel Outlets represents a style that is uniquely Los Angeles. L.A. style is admired for its effortless yet refined presence. It is defined by the city where trends are born and passionately followed. Citadel Outlets offers a world-class shopping experience in an open-air setting, just 10 minutes South of Downtown LA, 35 minutes East of LAX and 30 minutes north of the Anaheim/Disneyland Resort area. This is where the fashion forward shop to find leading designers and global brands, with a tastefully shadowed eye trained on fashion-conscious outlet savings. At Citadel Outlets you will find amazing savings at over 130 world-famous stores, 5-star amenities and an unparalleled customer service. New stores include The Cosmetics Company, BOSS Outlet, Armani Outlet, L’Occitane, Bally, Zwilling Henckel and Madaluxe featuring Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci and more. This complements its popular portfolio of renowned brands including Coach, Kate Spade, Nike and more!" }

[ "Big sales on Labor Day weekend , Labor Day is here. It means big sales at Citadel outlet. With blistering hot weather, people are lining up at each store front waiting for them to open. Lines at Nike and Adidas must be 30 minutes to an hour long. \n\nWith the holiday sales, stores like Under Armor and Adidas having a 50% and more off storewide. Colombia has good deals too. I got my raincoat for just $35 where the non-sales price costed $129. Hiking shirt was on sale for $16. \n\nCitadel also added stores like Ralph Laurence last year. They have both the regular store and a pop up men’s clothing store as well. I found a deal on their casual dress shirts for less than $30. Normally these shirts cost up to $100. \n\nI saw stores like Kate Spake and Coaches have long lines too. I didn’t go in but looked like people were buying in bulk. Most of the patrons came out with at least 3 to 4 bi shopping bags. They must have big sales. \n\nThe weather is hot and the parking lot gets full quickly. So please come early to get your deals. , Traveled as a couple", "Variety of Designer Outlet Stores, The weather was great for shopping at The Citadel outlet mall. The Holiday Tree was up and Santa’s photo background was being assembled. So many great designer shops: clothing, shoes, luggage, jewelry. There are plenty of seats at several different food venues, including indoor seating at Ruby’s Diner., Traveled with friends", "End of holiday shopping, We came here and spent a good 5-6 hours walking around all the shops, and having a bite to eat. For Australians it is similar to the outlets we have at home. You need to shop around and see if it really is a good deal you are getting. \n\nA couple things for Aussie who go there to remember, currently the exchange rate is not in our favour so you virtually have to add almost half the list price onto what you are buying to get the equivalent aussie dollar value. Then also add sales tax which is about 10%. \n\nThere are some good deals to be had, just need to really shop around and know how much things cost in Australia to compare., Thank you for visiting from Australia. Your comments are quite valid with the currency exchange and doing your homework. This is why our brands strive to offer the best deals for our international customers. \n\nOne way to save is stop in at Customer Service to get a discount savings card. The additional savings offered make up for the additional taxes and then some.\n\nThanks again for visiting!, Written , February 15, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": "Opened in 1930 by a vaudeville magnate, the interior of this famous theater is one of the most stunning examples of high ornate Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles. Groups of 10 or more can save on ticket prices and ticketmaster fees when they book directly through our Group Sales department." }

[ "Venerable Art-Deco theater in LA, Venerable theater for musicals. I grew up coming here to watch shows (i.e. Wicked, Book of Mormon, Miss Saigon, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and most recently, Hamilton) and have always had a fantastic experience. The venue is gorgeous and the acoustics are great. Metered street parking - come earlier to find a spot and give yourself enough time to walk over. Bathrooms are available on the ground floor by the bar area. There’s a concession stand with snacks like candy alongside the merch. \n\nDuring masks are required to be worn during the entirety of the show and proof of vaccination is shown prior to security. You’ll scan your tickets at the front (note that there are five lines) and then you’re in. There are a ton of great shows that come through the theater, and you’ll have a great time., Traveled with family", "Another beautiful experience, Took my daughter and granddaughters to see the Lion King. This was their first visit and my who knows how many visits. I loved their delighted reaction when we walked in, you never forget your first view of the interior of the Pantages!\nHollywood glory at its finest, over the top, golden fantasy of Regency deliciousness at its very best! \n\nThe show was amazing, the girls loved it. The staff were helpful and so nice with the hard parts of their job with the public. They have to look through purses and carry in’s and some people were not nice to them but they carried on to the next person with a welcome and a smile! Big kudos to them for their amazing attitudes. \n\nCan’t wait until the next time!!, Traveled with family", "Still the Best Theater to See a Musical in Los Angeles, The Pantages in Hollywood is still the best venue to see a musical in all of Los Angeles, if not all of California. You don't have to go to New York to see all the Broadway shows you have yearned to see. Sure, you have to wait a bit for them to come to LA and sometimes it is the touring cast, but they are amazing.\n\nEverything about the Pantages is wonderful. It is on Hollywood Blvd., right on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Great places to dine or grab a burger are all within walking distance. There is ample parking for a fee. \n\nThe place is just beautiful, kept in great condition it still has the interior or Art Deco from the 40's and the place is kept spotless. The service there is just great. Everyone is kind and just wants you to have the best time.\n\nAlso, the pricing at the Pantages is within reach for most people. Tickets start at about 50$ US for the far back and from 100-300 for the very front. But the thing about the Pantages is that it is not huge so there really is not a bad seat in the house. The sound is updated. You will love it.\n\nMy last outing, we go a lot, was in February, right before the Covid lock-down, was with my grandson, who I am always with, to see Frozen. The lead singer was magical. The entire production was magical. We had to the best time and so will you.\n\nIt is closed right now because of Covid, but will start selling tickets for early next year very soon. See you there." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Shopping Malls" ], "description": "Universal CityWalk is a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail promenade that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex offers L.A.’s best movie-going experience and features a lively mix of dining choices, a collection of contemporary retail favorites, Telemundo and Mun 2 network offices and an exciting range of entertainment choices including mechanical bull-riding, iFly Indoor Skydiving and a variety of live music venues that help define it as \"Always Unexpected.\"" }

[ "Touristy, but still charming, A busy promenade full of stores, and you pay for the experience of being so close to Universal Studios. \n\nIt’s a fun place to explore in the evening time especially, if you’re okay with crowds. The stores are your classic mix of touristy and LA centric souvenirs, as well as playing off the Hollywood aspect. \n\nIt was a nice time walking around, going to the arcade, and hearing some talented street performers., Traveled with friends", "Fun place to walk around , Many different stores to check out! Of course The Dodgers Clubhouse had a really long line!\nEveryone is social distancing. Security is making sure everyone's mask is on properly.\nLots of different kinds of food places to eat. The wait times are around 45 mins , Traveled with family", "Why does it close so early?!, Universal Citywalk in Hollywood is a bit of a disappointment if you are used to visiting its counterpart in Orlando. I stayed at the Hilton just next door and we were excited to be able to walk over for some dinner options. Unfortunately we realized very quickly that it is a ghost town once the park closes and many locations close earlier than their posted operating hours once they don’t have any more business. There were also no visible employees around to ask for help, just some 3rd party security company folks who knew nothing about the property they were working on. While it looks pretty, the limited offerings and operating hours don’t make it a place I would go out of my way to visit in the future., Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "The Grand Salon showcases cars of the 1910s to 1930s. There are also collections of furniture, dolls, timepieces and one of the world's finest collections of mechanical musical instruments." }

[ "Fantastic collection of Functional Art, I visited the Nethercutt Collection last Friday on the recommendation of a car collector friend. The collection does not disappoint. Admission to the entire collection is free but you must signup to tour the main building that houses the Grand Salon. The car collection is just fantastic. I did also enjoy the tour of the train, Pullman train car and the musical instruments and demonstrations. The collection is just north of LA in Sylmar and is worth the drive.", "Exquisite Collection of Functionally Fine Antique Automobiles, An absolute hidden gem in southern Los Angeles! Be sure to take your family (sons/daughters, grandkids), and friends (in town or out of town) visit this museum! We did it yesterday and enjoyed both self-guided and guided tours tremendously. You should allow 4 hours for fun! It has a huge parking lot next to the museum.\n\nAll cars are exquisitely restored to their original form and functionally drivable automobiles. Every year each car will be taken out of the museum for a joy ride in town, onto the highway, and drive through!\n\n1) Go online to reserve your tickets for the free 2-hour guided tour on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday at 10 am or 1:30 pm.\n2) Be sure to spend an extra two hours before or after and visit the other building (free to roam around) and the train.\n3) In the last part of the guided tour, go to the 4th floor - music room, grab a sofa, just sit back and enjoy the music while relaxing your legs and toes. It was just heavenly enjoyable! The organ music was just amazing!\n4) Bonus: it is FREE!\n5) You can also check out other events on the website for silent movies and organ music!\n6) The gentleman who is the curator of the museum is an absolutely awesome and very knowledgeable tour guide. He gave a very informative history of every car and every piece of musical instrument in the museum! He is the one who makes every piece of musical instrument functionally working in the museum!\n\nThis place just has an awesome and incredible collection of treasures!", "Can I mark this as a 10 out of 5?, Wow, I had never heard of them until I did a search for car museums in Los Angeles and it came up. Their webpage just doesn’t how great this FREE museum is. There are two buildings - one is the main museums with 133 cars and a train. Everything works so the cars have gas and keys in them. They drive them all at least twice a year. The gem however is the Collection across the street in a 4 story building where they have fantastic cars, many who have won major awards like best of show at the Pebble Beach concurs de elegance. One car is the 20k Dusesenberg. While you are there on the tour, you listening to a grand piano player playing Rhapsode in Blue which was recorded by Gershwin himself. Then there is a floor with hundreds of car emblems and other player devices. The top floor has a number of orchestrations, huge bellow feed orchestras with as many of 21 instruments. Then there is the pipe organ from an old silent film theater. With 5,200 pipes with largest going from the basement to the 4th floor to deliver bass sounds that shake the building. Did I say free? They only do the collection tours on Thursday , Friday and Saturday with on 1 tour on Thursday and Friday and 2 on Saturday. You need reservations. Only open Wednesday thru Saturday. \n\nDON’T MISS THIS." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Historic Walking Areas", "Flea & Street Markets" ], "description": "The oldest street in Los Angeles is fun to visit, especially during special events like the \"Blessing of the Animals\" or \"Dia De Los Muertos\" (Day of the Dead.)" }

[ "Still An Interesting Place - Even With Much Commercialization Today, When I was a kid in the 1970's my mother brought me here. I lived in the midwest with very little culture at that time. Olvera Street was at that time what I believe was an authentic hispanic cultural site with real hand-made crafts, musicians, food, etc. It left a positive impression on me for the past 45+ years. When I visited this time with my young children it was still very colorful, and has a wonderful legitimate and important history, but it was also much more commercialized. The \"crafts\" were the same mass-produced junk (not all of it, but most of it) that you buy on the streets and beaches when visiting Mexico these days. Much of it is likely \"Made in China\" and not actually by a hardworking traditional artisan like it was at one time. But, still I'd recommend visiting Olvera Street today simply because of the history the street has with the City of Los Angeles from the earliest days. For small kids it's also still a fun place to visit because of all the color and interesting things to buy. Small kids don't know how commercialized it has become.", "Li’l Mexico City, If you like Mexican Food and if you like colourful handicrafts and souvenirs then this is the place to go. I went there on a weekday but a lot of places were closed but when I went there again on the weekend Sunday it was fully packed and lively. People played music and couples dancing and having the time of their life. Lots of options for shopping and colorful creative artsy stuff at all the prices., Traveled with friends", "I love this place! It's rich in culture and the people are so nice!, I now live on the East Coast but whenever I go back home to California, Olvera St is a must stop every time...and sometimes more than 2-3 times during a California visit. I love and appreciate the culture. This is the oldest street in Los Angeles and is themed like a street in Mexico. There are shops and eateries everywhere. There are also live performances on the street and at the plaza at the end of the street. If you have never been, you are definitely missing out. Most items are bargain priced and there are many craftsmen that do custom work. My favorite is to stuff myself with taquitos at Juanitas." ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "Experience a slice of Japan at Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, a Japanese-American cultural district brimming with shops and restaurants. Established in 1855, Little Tokyo is one of only three Japantowns in the United States. Spread over five blocks, the district is crammed with food gems, streetwear vendors, and manga and anime shops. Don’t miss the Japanese American Cultural Community Center, which hosts regular cultural performances and cooking classes. \n\nTime your visit around festivals such as Nisei Week (every August), when street dancing and parades fill the area. You can explore Little Tokyo on a walking tour, along with Chinatown. – Tripadvisor" }

[ "Better than China Town, Went there today, 6/10/22, around 2:00 pm. We had a great time. If you have teenagers who like anime, or if you like trinkets this is the place for you. \n\nWe also walked over one block to the Weller Court building area where the Marukai grocery store is and there are some shops there also. You can park in the Weller Court parking ramp.\n\nUnless you are dining at a restaurant there are no public restrooms so keep that in mind., Traveled with family", "I wish there were more Japanese, Great location. Japanese grocery store (Nijiya), bakery and many restaurants. About half of the stores were closed due to COVID-19. Most workers were Hispanic with no knowledge on Japanese items, so don't expect answers if you have questions. There is a parking garage behind the water fountain. There were many dining options, not only Japanese, but Korean, Chinese and other cuisines. Japanese American National Museum was closed due to COVID-19, but I would like to visit one day. I just visited the monument outside the museum. ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・", "Parking is a Problem, We enjoyed walking around the area, with lots of interesting little shops and unique stores. Some areas did appear to be pretty run down and it was very crowded. Parking was very expensive and difficult for us to find, which was expected because it was over the Christmas holidays. It might be a better place to visit when the weather is warmer and it is less crowded." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "The GRAMMY Museum® is an interactive space where all aspects of music are experienced, explored, and celebrated. We break down the barrier between artist and audience, telling stories of how music has shaped our collective identity and cultural understanding. By deconstructing the creative process, considering music makers through a broader social lens, and placing you in the creator role, our thought-provoking exhibits and programs showcase the storied legacy of music—the thread that connects us." }

[ "Music Lovers Delight, Great place for music lovers. Covers the gamut from classical to jazz and pop. It's small, but interesting. Videos, pictures, and costumes worn by the entertainers.\n Country and Western stars featured during my visit. In fact there was a ad for the new Monarch TV show being filmed during my visit.\n Few actual Grammy's seen. I guess the stars like to keep hold of them! Interesting to see the evolution of the actual Grammy. Early model was easily broken because it had a crank on the side like the original Victrola. \n Museum is located in a high traffic area, so you are going to have to probably pay $20 for parking. It seemed to be the same at every LA attraction .", "Missing You., I never get tired of walking through the Gammy Museum!\n\nEach time I would visit the Grammy museum I would just feel so much magic and positive energy all around me. \n\nThe Music Industry may have lot some of its magic, and for the past decade the Music Industry just seems 'lost'. Still I remain hopeful. \n\nIt is my hope that the entertainment industry in whole finds its way back home.\n\nI miss you!\n~Lady Love", "Fun a quick visit, The top floor was our favorite. The first room had a film of famous Grammy moments that is a must see. Do watch the whole thing. Nice collection of costumes and artifacts. The Marleys display is fantastic with large photos and stories. The other floors specialize on a couple of artists. If you are a fan - great., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "An LA staple, If you visit LA, you must see a concert at the Bowl. I have seen \"small\" shows like Rodrigo y Gabriela here, and huge shows like Coldplay. The cool thing is, for small shows, you can bring your own picnic and wine. That's right... No need to pay for overpriced booze at the venue. But that does not apply for the larger shows... Be prepared to drop a pretty penny for booze. The sound quality has been great at every concert I have attended here, and the experience just feels quintesentially LA. ", "Rite of Passage-one must go to an event at the Hollywood Bowl!, I have been going to the Hollywood Bowl since I was young. I think one of my favorite events is when they do the Sing-Along. I remember going to many of the Sound of Music Sing-Alongs and it was crazy fun!!! There are FABULOUS shows here every season. Take a picnic! Buy box seats if you can.", "If you don't get reasonably close seats you will not see the stage. Fun place, My daughter's first concert to see Kidz Bop! and then Little Mermaid live! We go occasionally. Best time to go is in the summer. Get the tickets that come with the Waitress service its nice to sit and have the food delivered. Old place but you will have fun. Note: Also buy the cushions to sit comfortably. " ]

{ "categories": [ "Architectural Buildings" ], "description": "Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles." }

[ "Across from Grand Central Market, Building opens at 9:00. You’re not permitted to go upstairs but you can view the building from the ground level. It’s definitely a fine display of architecture. I recommend stopping by to take a peek if you’re going to the Grand Central Market, which is across the street., Traveled as a couple", "The Bradbury Building is a just quick stop on your walking tour of LA, The iconic Bradbury Building is located in the heart of old downtown Los Angeles, and it is just a quick few-minutes stop on a walking tour. You enter the 1st floor main hallway and lobby, where tourists can proceed only to the stairway landing before the 2nd floor. The building is still occupied for business. This historic building features unique and beautiful interior architecture characterized by ornamental metal work, beautiful brick work, a classic old elevator, and a glass ceiling covering the atrium. Imagine yourself posing on-set of the next film, commercial, or advertisement as you snal a selfie.", "Still closed., If you like Blade Runner, you must see the Bradbury building. It was still closed when we were there. I looked through the window on the door and took a few photos. I will have to return when it is open. There are some posters in front of the building about Blade Runner and the history of the building. They need to be refurbished as they are in disrepair. Across the street is the Grand Central Market., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "The Hollywood Museum, the official museum of Hollywood located in the Historic Max Factor Building, spotlights the Legends of Hollywood with the most extensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia in the World. The museum features four floors of breathtaking exhibits and is the home of more than 10,000 authentic Showbiz Treasures, one-of-a-kind costumes, props, photographs, scripts and vintage collectibles from favorite movies and TV shows. The Hollywood Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization." }

[ "Great Way to Learn the History of Hollywood, This is located right next to Hollywood Blvd in the historic Max Factor Building. Unfortunately it's currently closed due to the restrictions that the Mayor Garcetti has placed on the city. Tickets cost $15 per adult and you can buy them on-line and in person when they are open.\n\nThis museum offers so many artifacts (over 10,000) of the Hollywood era including a pair of red slippers from the Wizard of Oz. Also, Marylin Monroe million dollar dress & Elvis personal bathrobe to name a few. Don't miss the lower level of horror including Hannibal Lecter’s jail cell from Silence of the Lambs. It advertises that is has the largest collection of costumes, props, posters and photographs Hollywood has to offer. I would suggest planning on spending anywhere between 1 - 2 hours visiting this museum.\n\nSome of the current exhibits they have to offer include \"Back to the Future,\" \"I Dream of Jeannie,\" Super hero legends, \"Batman\" and Pointer Sisters to name a few. I saw them before the virus closure so hopefully they will still be on display once they reopen.\n\nA must see for any real Hollywood enthusiast! If you check it out I don't think you will be disappointed.", "Well Worth A Visit, I was in Hollywood on a sort of nostalgia tour, having lived there in the 80’s and 90’s. I was expecting the Hollywood Museum to be a tourist mecca like the wax museum or others. I was pleasantly surprised to find that was not the case.\n The museum is located on Highland Avenue in the old Max Factor building. There are many displays pertaining to hair and makeup and there is a “blonde room” dedicated to Marilyn and a “redhead” room dedicated to Lucy. There are also exhibits on special effects and there was a Pointer sisters exhibit when I was there with incredible costumes.\n The museum is fifteen dollars for admission and there are four floors total. Including a horror room in the basement!, Traveled solo", "Fun experience, good price, worth a visit, Great place to see. Actual memorabilia and stuff relevant to Hollywood, with a huge collection of stuff, both modern and older.\n\nGood price, no pressure sales, was very calm and relaxed atmosphere when we went, Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": "Home of the Academy Awards, Dolby Theater offers a 30-minute guided tour that includes a visit to the theater, VIP room and Oscar history." }

[ "Dolby Theater - great space for a live musical show!, We had a chance to see The Band’s Visit at the Dolby. I have worked ON that stage and back stage but have never seen a live stage show AT the Theater. Great seats!!! Orchestra row N and could see so well. For being such a large house it was great to see actors faces and hear every line and every song. The theater is great and The Band’s Visit ( 10 Tony Awards) so we’ll done. A beautiful way to start the Holiday Season ., Traveled as a couple", "Unsafe seating arrangements, Great sound, but we sat in Mezzanine 3 to see Chris Rock and there are rows of about 60 seats that have no aisle between them! I'm surprised this isn't a fire code violation. No one could move for 2 hours! The good thing is that the seats are angled so you could stand up and not block anyone's view, but getting to your seat with people already sitting was a tightrope walk, and our seats were over $100 each. Chris was awesome, my review is for the theater., Traveled with family", "Escape to Margaritaville, Cute show ... love Jimmy Buffet songs! Easy parking although paying in advance would have been better. Good acoustics at the Dolby. Audience didn't have much energy for a Saturday night though." ]

{ "categories": [ "Educational sites" ], "description": null }

[ "Nice campus, Amazingly, this was my first visit to the UCLA campus. I wanted to see it but I didn't want to pay $14 for a full day of parking to walk around for 30 minutes so we drove around the loop. It's a nice campus. I heard that the land area is the smallest of all the UCs with the largest enrollment. , Traveled with family", "The most beautiful campus in the U.S., UCLA has the most beautiful campus ever (although I am a little biased since I'm a student here). You can relax near the Janns steps, grab a coffee at Kerckhoff Hall, or take a stroll in the Statue Garden. One downside is that parking is expensive (e.g. $8 for 2 hours). ", "Sunday morning visit to splendid campus, We arrived early from Downtown on Sunday morning and saw a well-supported charity walk underway. \n\nWe enjoyed a couple hours strolling around the great campus, taking in the numerous landmark sights. The four original buildings are gorgeous. Royce Hall was modelled on the Milanese Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio and has light filled vaulted arches. \n\nPowell Library has impressive architectural styling. In Romanesque Revival form it was also inspired by an Italian Basilica. It is named in honour of the university librarian with a tenure of 17 years from 1944.\n\nMarvellous modern sculptures are to be admired in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. An outstanding collection. A number of interesting temporary exhibitions were underway at the Fowler Museum." ]

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": null }

[ "Easy to Visit, Hardest part was getting there- traffic very heavy in last mile. Would strongly recommend getting your parking in advance-$30 is the cheapest, and parking in the furthest lot, the letter H, and walking a few yards to the venue. Food and drinks above average for this type of venue, but pricey, as to be expected. Acoustics very very good, and we could easily see the performers from our medium priced seats. Leaving was also relatively painless, and we were on the road within a half hour. Yes, we will be back. ", "Historic concert venue by Griffith, I have had a vendetta against the theater ever since they made me throw my unopened skittles away as a fifth grader watching Avril Lavigne, but I’m since forgiven them. As of this year, I saw Fleet Foxes and the Goo Goo Dolls, and have enjoyed the open air theater. They do have food available for purchase as well as alcohol. Bring a jacket as it does get chilly at night. The lodge seats aren’t really worth it, I would start at C if you’re being budget-conscious. Restrooms are available on the left hand side of the stage if you’re facing it and they do have a water dispenser. \n\nPaid parking - you can pay in advance when you buy your ticket or you can park about a mile away on a Main Street and walk. Residential parking gets a bit dicey so read the signs carefully., Traveled with friends", "Great Place for a Concert, Getting to the Greek Theater is just awful. There is a lot of traffic and once you get near it you will be in grid lock. When you make it, you may be able to find a place to park, maybe not (buy in advance) and regardless you will likely be parked in uneven dirt or mud, depending on how the passed weeks weather was and then comes the 1/4 mile or more walk up a grade. If you are disabled this really is bad. They need to get it together. They have very few handicapped spots and even then they assume that all disabled people are in wheel chairs with a way to get up the grade. For those with other disabilities, it is really bad.\n\nOnce you are there, at the gate, it is wonderful. You may be tired, but there are places to sit before you walk into the outdoor theater. The staff is so very nice and super helpful. They will direct you to your seats or to the food area.\n\nThe food is much better than many other venues. They have the typical junk food, but also some really good items, even a vegan can find something they can eat. They have a full bar.\n\nThe seats are very good, not as in comfort, they are small and plastic, but in location. There are bad seats, if you go all the way to the left or right of the stage or all the way back, but the first 25 rows are very nice and you will be able to see the person on the stage. \n\nThe prices for tickets are reasonable.\n\nThe sound is very good. You can hear well and there is not that horrid echo or grind you hear at some other venues. Their sound system is one of the main reasons to go there.\n\nAll in all it is a great place to see someone you adore. I go often, but getting up there makes me want to scream. But once there we are happy." ]

{ "categories": [ "Piers & Boardwalks", "Beaches" ], "description": "Anything and everything on this famous concrete strip - from hippies to skateboarders, you will see it all here." }

[ "Interesting Art and people, Lots of great boardwalk art vendors as you travel between Venice Beach Pier and Santa Monica Pier. I started on the South end and walked (rented a Bird scooter also) to Santa Monica Pier. The South end is where you see more homeless people but they don’t really bother you and the Souvenirs are less $ than when you get towards Santa Monica. There is a lot of dog poop on the Venice Pier so watch your step. You can see surfers catching smaller waves there.\n\nI rented a Bird scooter a few times to zip past the stretches of residential area. The scooters are easy to find but I found out after my Bird scooter stopped working that you’re not allowed to use them on the beach boardwalk. You have to use the Speedway alley 1 block West of the beach.\n\nIf you’re a dog lover there’s a cool artist about halfway along the boardwalk (IG: linnysart) that makes art from recycled pop cans. I got one made of my dog and it’s awesome. Really nice lady.\n\nThere’s also another cool artist I bought a mushroom print from (IG: 2storeycory). His dog Daisy rides a skateboard. \n\nI enjoyed the southern end of the boardwalk more than the north “ritzier” end where the boardwalk has crushed sea shells embedded in the cement., Traveled solo", "Grand morning stroll over a mile, We enjoyed a splendid morning stroll of over a mile along the promenade. Delightful in the clear blue-sky sunshine.\n\nIt fully lived up its image, with shop-fronts, stalls and entertainers of many kinds. One that took our attention was a grand piano that had evidently been towed to the beachfront and the player was busy tuning up before his recital.\n\nMurals were another highlight. A fine one of Arnie shows him displaying his body-building prowess. Another portrait was of LA favourite Jim Morrison of Doors renown who spent many years in the area.", "Very Lively Area and Great Sunsets, Venice beach is a must see tourist attraction. Our favorite area is from Venice beach boardwalk to the Santa Monica Pier. We really enjoyed watching the skilled skateboarders at the skateboard park. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, kiosk stores and souvenir shops all along the area. Venice beach is a great place to go for a walk and experience the lively area." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": null }

[ "Vibrant Street Scene, Fun, vibrant mile long strip of stores, restaurants, cafes and fun things to do. You might even recognize the shops from commercials or movies filmed on location. \nDefinitely check out the food trucks on the first Friday of the month and other exciting happenings whenever you are in the area. Located close to Venice Beach and public transportation.", "Lovely , This is a lovely but busy area of LA. Abbot Kinney is lined with shops, bars, salons and restaurants, it's very popular so prepare to shuffle your way up and down. But hey who's in a hurry anyway ona sunny weekend.. Also lots of cute doggies! , Traveled with friends", "Shop Dine Enjoy, Love to spend a girls day on Abbot Kinney. There is literally something for everyone in a group. Many top name stores and small boutiques. Many restaurants to choose from. Additionally there are many street art murals to enjoy. This street is a great excursion for young and older., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Art Museums" ], "description": "The museum consists of eleven stunningly sculptured life-size dioramas. It combines India’s ancient doll-making artistry and yogic wisdom with America’s advanced multimedia tech. Different concepts of the Bhagavad-gita, renowned as the jewel of India’s yogic knowledge, are introduced in the course of 45 minutes of narrative accompanied by animatronics, light show and video projection which leaves the audience with a magical experience." }

[ "Bhagavad-Gita Diorama-Museum is a gem., Bhagavad-Gita Diorama-Museum was well worth the price of admission. \nWe were warmly welcomed by Julio our guide. His knowledge of his faith was evident thru out the tour.\nHis calm serene demeanor put us at ease.\nThe vegetarian meal they shared with us was delicious.\nWe saw a long line of people that were provided lunch by these kind people free of charge.\nA great way to spend a Sunday-afternoon., Traveled as a couple", "IT WAS AMAZING!, To anyone who's looking to explore the wisdom of the Bhagavad- Gita in an interactive way, I HIGHLY recommend this experience. It literally blew my mind! \n\nI'm going to be honest: I was expecting the Bhagavad-Gita museum to be... traditional (a.k.a. a little bit boring). I thought I was signing up for an exhibition with a few highlighted verses and a couple pictures of Prabhupada. But no, it wasn't at all like that! \n\nIT WAS AMAZING!\n\nThe interactive experience you enjoy, while going though every single chapter of this holy book, is just BEYOND. The music, the artistry, the narrator, the play of lights... it takes you through a journey that stimulates all of your senses in the best way possible. And, they make it so simple to understand. \n\nI felt I learned as much in this museum, as I would have learned taking a Gita class. But with the added element of being wowed by how the story was unfolding!\n\nIf you're just beginning your journey into Bhakti yoga, this museum is a wonderful place to start!", "A Spiritual Bastion in the Heart of Los Angeles, The Bhagavad Gita Museum is a hidden gem in Culver City! The craftsmanship that went into building the figures and sets is evident throughout the exhibit. Built in the 70s, there is an nostalgic quality to exploring the exhibit that you are going to see for yourself. It is like taking a trip back in time with sound effects and voice acting that was characteristic of that decade. The animatronics were captivating and reminded me of something straight out of Disney Land. Our tour guide, Hari Bhakta, was deeply knowledgeable about the exhibit and took time to answer all of our questions. This is an outstanding introduction to the wisdom contained in the Bhagavad Gita for the spiritual aspirant and an entertaining experience for museum goers alike!, Thank you very much for visiting us. I hope you get the chance to visit us again soon. , Written , April 22, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Cemeteries" ], "description": "Final resting-place of some of Hollywood's celebrities and other luminaries." }

[ "A Grand Resting Place for Hollywood's Elite and Talented Actors and Musicians, Nicely kept cemetery with many well known Hollywood stars. Of course my first stop was the Judy Garland Pavilion mausoleum memorial area and it was touching. If you get a chance grab a guide from the main office so that you know how to take your own tour from the main office upon entry of the grounds. It was a warm day and many peacocks let you know they rule the place... when I went and the sky was clear. You get a calming feeling reading the tombstones and reminiscing about the actors who portrayed parts in many famous movies. If you have your iPhone simply look them up on IMDb in case you are wondering who did what. I especially made sure to stop by Mel Blanc's resting place and thought what a great talent. So many cartoons encompassed his unique and talented voiceovers. RIP Hollywood entertainers... you deserve a good rest for all your work in the movies and beyond. Thanks for the memories.", "LOU's NEWS, A walk back in time. Many of Hollywood's famous luminaries are buried here. Close to Paramount Studios. Historically speaking, interesting. Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. Flower Shop sells a who's who book on the famous at an affordable price. \n\n ", "Gorgeous Resting Place, I have never heard of this cemetery but SO glad we stopped in! I normally do not gush about peaceful locations such as cemeteries but this one is incredibly unique and beautiful. \n\nThe grounds are gorgeous, and it made for a nice walk and experience. There were lots of celebrities buried here but what was more incredible were the outstanding memorial/gravestones for so many. The craftsmanship along with the $ that folks invest in their departed loved ones is off the charts." ]

{ "categories": [ "History Museums" ], "description": "Explore art, history, and culture at the Autry Museum of the American West. Located in beautiful Griffith Park, the Autry presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs-including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music-and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach. The Autry's collection of more than 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, one of the largest and most significant collections of Native American materials in the United States." }

[ "Memories Came Alive, A wonderful surprise. We stayed over 3 hours because there was so much to see: weapons, clothing, short films, art. The boundaries were pushed a bit - Hawaiian clothing - but everything was put into context. The dungaree info wasn’t quite accurate. I can remember in 1959 buying them at the Army/Navy store in men’s sizes. Then I’d put them on, get into a very hot bath tub and shrink them to size. The Autry reminded me of the 50’s., Traveled as a couple", "My favorite museum of my trip!, I loved it! This place is full of art, artifacts, galleries, exhibits, and stories. I spent quite a few hours here and enjoyed every part of it. I learned a lot and gained a new appreciation for this part of history.", "Interesting and well done, I stopped in as I was staying nearby in Glendale. I also happened to go on the day of the month when they have free admission. In spite of this, the museum was not busy and I was able to explore at my leisure. There is a nice outdoor area and educational exhibits and artifacts from the west. Overall, a nice option if you are looking for something a bit different." ]

{ "categories": [ "Cemeteries" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "A Peaceful Oasis in a City of Sound, Reviewing a cemetery?! Well, if I have to review one, this is it.\n\nFor such a small and concentrated piece of land in the middle of one of America's great cities, it was incredible just how quiet and peaceful it was. The lawn is also very well kept and it is a clearly very respectful final resting place for those who have been laid to rest here.\n\nThen of course are the names themselves - a veritable who's who of 20th century entertainment. Marilyn Monroe and Dean Martin are just two of the big hitters but for me, the greatest of all is the 'Big O' - Roy Orbison who lies in an unmarked grave. But just knowing that he is there is enough for this big fan.\n\nMuch more accessible than many other 'celebrity cemeteries' in LA, this is a must visit for those who, like me, have a natural pull towards such places.", "Love this place, We were passing so took the opportunity to visit again as it had made such an impression when we visited 3 years ago.\nA peaceful escape from the madness of LA ths small shaded cemetry is small enough to explore in an hour..\nUnfortunatly since our last visit Hugh Heffner has now taken up residence next to the lovely Marilyn Monroe securing his memory/place in history with $$$s. Poor Marilyn would not have approved, he paid her just $50 for the nude photoshoot when she needed the money. Years later he then used those pics of the now famous Marilyn on the front cover of Playboy's 1st edition without paying MM any royalties. (Not a fan, he used women)\n\nIf ypu get the chance visit, its tricky to find but well worth it! The entrance is nartow, between tall buildings and you think you are entering a car park but just before the carpark entrance you turn shatp right into the cemetery quadrangle where you can discretly park up.", "Lovely, peaceful small cemetery of some of Hollywood's notables!, My wife and I, while touring LA, wanted to visit a cemetery containing some of America's most notable Hollywood treasures. In particular, I wanted to pay respects to my favorite character - Lieutenant Columbo. We found Peter Falk, along with several other favorites, in The Westwood Village Memorial Park. By any means, this is a small cemetery, no larger than a few blocks that can be easily traversed. The trick is finding the entrance, as it's unmarked from the street. The GPS takes you to a parking lot entrance; the cemetery is in back of the garage lot, and is nestled amongst the skyscrapers. A security guard will meet you at the entrance and ask your business, but was very cordial in letting visitors enter. I got a map on line to help find the celebrities. Among some of the stars besides Peter Falk - Jack Lemmon, Don Knotts, Dean Martin, Beachboy Carl Wilson, Marilyn Monroe, Merv Griffin, Mel Torme (The Golden Fog), and Richard Dawson. \"Just one more thing\" - add this stop to your touring itinerary." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums", "History Museums" ], "description": "The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. Open to the public since 1996, the Skirball has established itself as one of the world's most dynamic Jewish cultural institutions and among the leading cultural venues in Los Angeles. Come visit soon! Noah's Ark at the Skirball is a permanent, interactive playspace for families, requiring a timed-entry admission ticket." }

[ "Pretty cool experience for all, My family and I were visiting my brother and his family during the holiday season. He mentioned that we should go to Noah's Ark. He couldn't really describe it but once we got there it was pretty cool. I love how it tells the story of Noah's Ark and the animals and ark are created out of recyclable items. The added touches of storytime and sing-a-long time was a hit for the kids as well. If you are in the area you should stop by and have a look!", "The Deli Exhibit was fun to see, Not as large an exhibit on Deli's as I had expected and walked through in less than 30 mins. However, other exhibits close by were of interest. Places to sit for those who need to sit down or wait for others to finish touring the site. ", "Must see for your children - Noah's Ark is great, A customer of mine recommended this and I thought, nah , I don't want to go. But we did not have plans one weekend and I thought why not give it a try. We went and really were impressed! The play area is great for kids of all ages. It is a combo of art and lots of interactions for kids and for me too. \n\nWe later took a look at the art. It really is a history museum of the Jewish people and culture. I did not know a lot about this before. I am glad we did this trip. " ]

{ "categories": [ "Architectural Buildings", "Churches & Cathedrals" ], "description": "Located in the midst of downtown Los Angeles, only the second cathdral to be built in a US city in the past 50 year, the structure has been compared to Notre Dame in its magnificense." }

[ "Modern Cathedral with a lot to see!, This is a modern church with a lot to see. After you park in the parking lot (which costs $10, and I didn’t see any other parking around the area), you exit the garage and enter the Cathedral outside area which is very large. You could spend quite some time just walking around the outside. There are three fountains, some small garden areas with statues in one of the areas, an area dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a glass overview area of the freeway. There is also a café and a gift shop. The inside of the Cathedral is modern, but, of course, it is huge, again with a lot to see. There are quite a few pop out areas with paintings, statues and in one pop out some relics from Saints. The Cathedral also contains a beautiful gold ornamental framework with statues and a very pretty 19th Century Presepio (Nativity Scene). While this Cathedral is certainly not similar to the ones in Europe, it is definitely worth a visit.", "Majestic and Solemn House of Prayer, I love visiting the Blessed Sacrament whenever I can. I enjoy browsing their Gift Shop. One time, I bought a luminous Rosary for 50 cents! I still have it to this day.\n\nThe grandeur walls are painted with images of saints, some of which I'm not familiar of.\n\nThe symbiosis of the church organ and the acoustics is heavenly.\n\nCathedral of Our Lady of Angels exudes the ambience of a solemn House of Prayer. It gentle ushers you into that aroma of holiness, and to that yearning to be a step closer to God every visit.\nDownside: PARKING is EXPENSIVE (for me).", "A must-visit, especially if you've seen many older cathedrals, I used to have the view that all cathedrals were basically the same. Of course, that's not true. If you feel like I did, this magnificent modern building will change your mind. It's a mix of traditional and contemporary, with an emphasis on the latter.\n\nI wish I'd read the reviews below before I went. I can see that missed a lot." ]

{ "categories": [ "Libraries" ], "description": "Restored, historic library with Egyptian influenced architecture." }

[ "Must see downtown; hidden gem of LA, I came after reading \"The Library Book\" by Susan Orlean, which I highly recommend. It tells the story of this library, including its early years, its devastating fires and many other fascinating details. I walked over in an early evening and wandered up to the fiction section. The lovely librarian handed me a self-guided tour booklet (highly recommended) and off I went. Beautiful architecture, lovely surrounding gardens and sculptures and meaningful symbolic-laden artwork throughout, both from the original building and from the rebuild after the fire. What a gem of a place and I felt privileged to see it and privileged that my mom always took me to libraries as a child. , Traveled solo", "Nice to walk around if you're in the area, This library was built in 2 stages; the older is worth exploring for its architecture and design but the newer is less interesting. There are walking tours nearby that can teach about the history, so they're definitely worth taking to make the most of visiting this space. Make sure you check out the children's section - it's the most interesting room.", "To Just Call this Place a Library is an Understatement, This is in the heart of downtown. There are some small fountains and statues that are quite nice to look at. There is no nearby parking so you will have to drive around and maybe park a few blocks away. \n\nYou also have to go through a metal detector to get in but once that is done its a brave new world. There is the remnants of a cafeteria style eating place but there are no open places serving food.\n\nThere is also a library gift shop. Yes a gift shop that sells books, post cards, and novelty items related to the library.\n\nThere are three floors and on the second is a beautiful mural about California's history and culture. The mural extends to the children's book section and the art work is something to behold. \n\nThey do offer tours which I would recommend just because there is so much to see. Also you can rent books, movies, and audio books. You must have an LA identification and mail to prove your residency." ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods" ], "description": null }

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums", "History Museums" ], "description": "The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. As the national repository of Japanese American history, JANM creates groundbreaking historical and arts exhibitions, educational public programs, award-winning documentaries, and innovative curriculum that illuminate the stories and the rich cultural heritage of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States. JANM also speaks out when diversity, individual dignity and social justice are undermined, vigilantly sharing the hard-fought lessons accrued from this history. Its underlying purpose is to transform lives, create a more just America and, ultimately, a better world." }

[ "Fascinating and educational, Very well curated, often has special exhibits for most of a year, organized and professional, helpful staff/docents, great gift shop. \nYou can learn a lot here and all the folks there were friendly. It is across the street from a plaza with shopping and restaurants for when you are done.\nThere are two levels at this museum, and you should plan to be there for at least an hour.", "Excellent exhibits, The WWII exhibit highlights how Japanese American families were suddenly relocated to internment camps. Descriptive panels and models of Manzanar were moving. It was worthwhile to read the timeline showing Japanese immigration to the US along with important contributions to society. This was an interesting learning experience.", "Amazing Historical & Heritage Experience, Downtown LA has become a cultural treasure of the US with various experiences and world-class museum collections, and the Japanese American National Museum is a treasure often undiscovered by locals and visitors. Don't rush, take the time to slowly walk through and read the enlightening signage with the exhibits. It's a humbling experience, mainly when you read about and see the exhibits of the WWII internment.\n\nBefore or afterwards, enjoy Little Tokyo, and have a nice meal:). " ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "A rebuilt historic incline railway." }

[ "The world's shortest railway, Since opening in 1901, Angels Flight has become a historical landmark. \n\nThe railway transports passengers on a short ride between Hill Street and Grand Avenue on Bunker Hill.\n\nVisitors can ride the world's shortest railway every day from 6:45 AM to 10 PM, including weekends and holidays.\n\nThis popular attraction across from Grand Central Market has made several appearances in films over the past 118 years including \"Man or Muppet\", \"La La Land\", and \"The Saint\".\n\nVisitors can purchase a souvenir round-trip ticket for $2.00 to take a piece of history home with you., Traveled with friends", "Angels Flight Railway, We ate lunch at Grand Central Market and noticed the Angels Flight Railway across the street. It is billed as the worlds shortest railway and was opened in 1901. The cost is $1 per way but it is half the price with a Metro Tap card. We boarded at the bottom of the hill and paid our fare at the top. After looking around for a bit we rode back down. The whole experience doesn’t take much time and it is an inexpensive and fun way to experience a historic part of downtown Los Angeles., Traveled as a couple", "For a Cost of One Dollar, Why Not!, Angels Flight is a funicular type railway that takes you from the Grand Central Market (across the street) up the hill approximately 300 feet, to California Plaza. California plaza is located at the foot of 2 major high-rises in downtown Los Angeles with several others close by. \n \nThe cost each way is $1 and is very convenient for the many high-rise building workers to quickly get to / from the Grand Central Market for lunch. The railway itself has had a long history of incident’s and a fatality through its many on and off years of operation. We rode up one way and walked down the 181 steps from the top to the bottom. It was entertaining for the $1 one-way cost." ]

{ "categories": [ "Parks" ], "description": null }

[ "Get Here Early, Come early and park here along the street for easy access to hike to the Hollywood sign. Parking is free. It gets crowded mid-day. If you aren't interested in hiking, Lake Hollywood Park still offers a really great view of the Hollywood sign for pictures with it in the background.", "100% Recomended, We have been many times in LA and Hollywood, but never took the time to have a photo with the Hollywood sign, so we went to Lake Hollywood Park.\nIt is small but was not crowded. We park right in front, the were many parking spots near.\nAll visitors were friendly. It is kind of a dog park, but all dogs were well behaved.\nWe regret not bringing food with us, because I would have loved having a picnic there.\nPictures with the Hollywood sign in the background were beatiful, and we definitely are going to print and frame the best one.\nPark and parking are free.\nThe only thing we didn't like, was leaving, we were very confortable there.\n100% recomended", "Perfect view!, We had taken the trek up to Griffith's Observatory first, and it was a mob scene. There was nowhere to park and as a drive by, there was little opportunity to get a good photo of the Hollywood sign. We decided to check out Lake Hollywood. Lots of windy roads to get there but well worth the trip! , Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods", "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": null }

{ "categories": [ "Zoos", "Gardens" ], "description": "The L.A. Zoo is currently open with a modified experience. Advance purchase of date-specific tickets is recommended for all general admission guests. The landmark L.A. Zoo is a world-class destination and one of the city’s top attractions. This lush oasis is home to thousands of animals – including one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in North America. Exhibit highlights include Rainforest of the Americas, which transports guests to a tropical rainforest that's home to piranhas, giant otters, harpy eagles, tapirs, and jaguars, and more. Other highlights include the massive Elephants of Asia habitat and the LAIR (Living Amphibians, Invertebrates, and Reptiles), where guests can view rare and endangered critters, many of which can be seen at no other zoo in the world. The Zoo funds and participates in wildlife conservation programs all over the world, which means that every ticket purchase helps protect endangered and vulnerable species." }

[ "Beautiful facility in need of creative management., The zoo has potential, but also needs help. We (2 adults, 2 teen boys and a 3 year old boy) spent about 4 hours on Sunday(10/9/22). General Admission was a bit over $100. Although I did not actually count, it appeared that upwards of 1/3 of the animal areas were closed or reportedly under renovation. Few, how ever, actually had any indication that any work was in progress. Most of the animals looked like I guess I would if I was in their environment. Sad. Bored. Hopeless. Most were either alone or accompanied by one equally unhappy specimen. Site maps are strategically placed throughout the park. Unfortunately, the maps did not have the \"You are here\" markers which was clearly recognized by people trying to find out where to go. Careful examination of the maps did appear to have glue residue in spots leading me to think that perhaps \"You are here\" stickers may have been peeled off. \nAll of the above, to me, just leads to a need to do some re-imagining to tired ideas. I know that fiscal challenges must be VERY difficult and that management is looking for income sources. BUT the prices for the limited \"refreshments\" make the prices at the airport seem cheap. I attached a picture of the menu. A pint can of water should not cost $5.49. The soft serve ice cream in a plastic cup was a single golf ball size scoop which was some how scooped to be hollow but appearing to be a soild scoop. Yes, the park need to find ways to get money to support the operation...but not in a way that has its customers leaving feeling they had been cheated. If they feel like that, they will leave reviews like this one.", "Fantastic Day Out, My 10 year old son absolutely adores animals and so does my best friend so I thought I would treat them both to a day out. My son loved the whole experience and so did my best friend and I. The zoo has a wide variety of animals and my son loved almost all of them, especially the Sumatran tigers, the snow leopards, and the chimpanzees. My best friend has even memorized the zoo's layout for when he next takes my son without me, even though he is a little terrified of the animals escaping from their enclosures. Would definitely recommend it to families, especially those with energetic kids like my own as the zoo provides fun for the whole family. My son can't wait to come back, it's been a few months since we last went and he hasn't stopped talking about it since.", "great zoo, We like to visit zoos in other states and cities, so we decided to visit this one. I got online to find out where and how we get tickets to it. We are AZA members, so I asked it's A I chat about the price of tickets and how to get them. It told me all were free, just order them on line, with your date and time, so I did. We got lost a couple of times trying to get there, but made it with about 15 minutes to spare. We got in line and waited our turn, when we were told, if we had member tickets we had to go to a different line, so we did, then that man stated we had to go to a window and talk to that person, for we were not LA Zoo members, so we did and then that person referred us to another person, who stated he could not sell tickets and we had to go to another window. We got to the other window and the lady stated they were not honoring memberships from other zoos, if I wanted to go in I would have to pay, so we did. It was 41.00 for 1 senior and 1 adult, not a bad price. We then took our tickets to this lady and she asked what time were our tickets and I let her know, no time was mentioned, so she stated go on in. So after all this mess, it was still worth it for the zoo was very nice to go through with the plants, animals and statues. We had a very nice day here. It took about 2-3 hours to go through, for some of the exhibits were closed., We are sorry for the confusion. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! \n, Written , May 12, 2021, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Educational sites" ], "description": "A major university that has developed into an international center of learning, enrolling more than 28,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on its two campuses." }

{ "categories": [ "History Museums" ], "description": "Founded in 1961, Holocaust Museum LA is the first survivor founded and oldest Holocaust museum in the United States and continues to fulfill the mission of the founding survivors to commemorate, educate, and inspire." }

[ "Loved the docent tour with David (a holocaust survivor), Highly recommend taking a tour with one of their docents at no extra cost. We toured the museum with a docent called David W (I can't remember his last name) who was really awesome. He provided us with so much information and he himself is a holocaust survivor. A really nice man. You can also take the audio tour at no extra cost. My husband and I started with the audio tour. It was very detailed but we never would have had the time to get through everything. I'm so glad that we changed our minds and took the docent tour instead. Taking the docent tour allowed us to get through the entire museum and still learn so much.", "Powerful, During a quick visit to LA, the kids wanted to do a museum day, and I was happy (and surprised) this was on their list. I'm a history buff, and think I knew a lot about the Holocaust (Shoah), though I learned that I still have so much to learn. \n\nAdmission fees are reasonable but must be reserved online before entering the museum. I was able to do this on my phone right at the gate. The staff, including security and front desk staff, were nice and helpful. They provide a device that you can use for a guided tour. My only constructive criticism is that it was difficult to navigate through the audio program (unless you strictly follow each exhibit and not go back to a previous exhibit). \n\nThe museum provides an incredible amount of information about the atrocities that occurred, though also provides context both before and after. There is no added drama or emotion in the museum's powerful narrative - it is all there in the story itself. One of my favorite exhibits was on gentile allies (like Schindler) and resistance movements (like the White Rose). \n\nI am so glad we got to experience this museum. I encourage everyone visiting LA to add this to their list. ", "Very educational, Staff and security were very nice, polite, and helpful with the experience. \n\nThey provide all of the information needed to detail how you want to do your tour. They go over every option and help you navigate the system that is used. \n\nThe museum itself is very informative, though it is a lot of reading/listening to audio. Not as interactive as I originally thought. \n\nVERY clean and they have someone who cleans all of the glass and keeps everything very clearly visible. \n\nI would highly recommend to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on the subject., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Architectural Buildings", "Observation Decks & Towers", "Civic Centres", "Government Buildings" ], "description": "After an impressive seismic rehabilitation, completed in 2001, the beloved 28-story landmark can withstand an earthquake up to magnitude 8." }

[ "Observation Deck, Go during business hours for an exclusive view of LA from up high. It's free and about 200 feet up. You can get a unique view of the East Side of Downtown. I know it's not as high as the observation deck of the US Bank, but that thing costs like 40 dollars. Anyways, it's an easy thing to do if you have the day off and are in downtown for some reason.", "A great free activity in downtown LA. Only available Monday-Friday!, We visited the Observation Deck at City Hall. It is one of the best free views of downtown L.A. we entered through the east door. You must get a visitor badge and go through security. Take the elevator to 22nd floor. Then take another elevator to the 26 floor, then walk up steps to the 27th Observation Deck floor. You can see LA from each direction… north, south,east and west. Even though it was a hazy day, we still saw the immediate area around city hall. The architecture of the building is Art Deco and historic. Be sure to visit the 3rd floor on the way down to see gifts given to the city and more cool architecture. This is a great free activity in downtown, and only available Monday-Friday., Traveled with family", "Very stately building, Came for the free views of the city from the building's observation deck. The views are not quite as those from the OUE Skyspace, but at City Hall, they are free," ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": null }

[ "Historic Hollywood Bowl, Many people don't know this but the Hollywood Bowl is FREE including the 2 level museum located there. They even offer FREE tours of the Hollywood Bowl for groups of 10 or more. They do close it at times according to the concerts/shows they have going on so you should check their web site of call them to ensure that's it's open during the time of your visit.\n\nIt's definitely a neat place to visit and so many entertainers have performed there including the Beatles. The views of this historic entertainment center are beautiful. It's located right off the 101 & Highland exit but I didn't notice a lot of parking available at the venue.\n\nMy visit was before the virus that essentially closed the Los Angeles area so I don't know what it may be like under current restrictions or even if it's open to the public for free touring. \n\nIf you're in the Hollywood area I definitely would recommend taking the time to checkout the historic Hollywood Bowl. There are a lot of steps so if you have problems with stairs or walking then this attraction could be more challenging even though I imagine they have elevators or ramps for wheelchairs.", "Nice view of Hollywood Bowl and area from overlook, Stop along Mulholland Drive to see the view of the Hollywood Bowl. Get out and walk up the steps to see the Hollywood sign, downtown, and area. Entry is one way. No left turns into the overlook. Worth a 10-15 minute stop.Free., Traveled with family", "Temporarily closed, The view from here is spectacular. The gates, however, are closed right now. The sign says it’s related to pandemic, so unsure when it will be open. There are several spots with a similar view along the road close, but none have quite the perfect view of downtown., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "One of the world's most famous streets, this route links the urban streets of downtown Hollywood to the lush, green and up-scale residential avenues of Beverly Hills." }

{ "categories": [ "Wineries & Vineyards" ], "description": "This wine shop in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles has been established as a Los Angeles City Historical Landmark. With the new addition of, The 1917 Wine Bar & Bistro located on-site, outside of the original winery. With a food & beverage menu of all its own, you'll get to experience wine country without having to road trip. View food menu: https://sanantoniowinery.com/locations/los-angeles/the-1917-wine-bar-bistro/the-1917-patio-tastings/#" }

[ "Looking for a place for a soothing experience of a few hours in Los Angeles? Come and experience this winery!, This is a great place to go for a soothing experience or a short few hours of get away experience from the daily routine activities. Make sure to sign up for a free tour, and ask for 'Hector' for your tour guide if he is available. He has worked at the site over 30 years, so he is quite knowledgeable. He will reveal quite interesting information about the winery/wines through what feels like an interactive learning. \n\nCurrently, there is no wine tasting, but it offers wine flight (4 samples for $20). We've tried 'Vintler's Fall Selection', and tasting it with a steak salad like how Hector had suggested made a huge difference! The steak salad itself tasted great. Out of 7 other dishes we have tried, we highly recommend rib-eye sandwich, Chilean sea bass, seared salmon (it just melt in you mouth!) and lobster ravioli (it goes in so smoothly!). The prices were reasonable, and the portions were much larger than what we have expected too.\n\nMost staffs were nice, friendly and funny. \n\nThe gift shop had many interesting items that we spent another half hour to shop after our to-go items were ready. If you are looking for a wine from Italy, look for the word 'sparkling'. Hector can explain the answer to you during the free tour!", "Fun local wine tasting, We have been wanting to go here for a long time as we always see their sign from the 5 Freeway. Made it there yesterday with our daughter/son-in-law. The wine shop is good sized with selections from all of the brands owned by San Antonio. There are \"Premium\" and a regular tasting options. We got 2 of each among the 4 of us. The premium wines were very good, I am partial to Cabernet Sauvignon and did like that the best. We ended up purchasing a Cab and a bottle of the \"Chocolate Bar\" Port as a dessert wine.", "Always a pleasure to visit!, Recently took my friend here who had never been. It was a great experience! We did the free wine tour then had lunch and did a flight tasting. We were able to split a plate for lunch since the portions are good sized. There was a musician playing while we were eating and she had a lovely voice. Out your guide Hector was fantastic! What history he knows of this place, Overall, we had a great time and even bought some wine., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "State Parks" ], "description": "State historic park in the Santa Monica mountains includes hiking and equestrian trails, picnic grounds, guided tours of the Will Rogers historic ranch house and weekend polo matches." }

[ "Another Piece, Since have been to Will Rogers’s birthplace and museum in Oklahoma, it was a natural progress for me to visit the home he lived in during part of his Hollywood years. Yes this park has other things to see besides the house, like the polo field and hiking trails, but I came just for the house and a tour of it. It started as a weekend retreat to escape the big city, but eventually became Will’s primary residence prior to his death. It started as a cabin and he added on to it with help from set designers/builders who were out of work. It screams cowboy inside and was so much fun to go through. Go for a tour, I promise you you have fun and learn something., Traveled solo", "House Tours are Back!, We came to the state park to hike the trail to Inspiration Point, which was a nice, fairly easy trail. Fortunately, the weather was on the cool side so the hike was more pleasant than it would be on a hot day. After we ate lunch, we were delighted to find that the park had just started offering tours of the house this weekend after being closed for a year and a half due to the pandemic. The tour groups are limited to eight people (sign up at the front door of the house) but only two others were on our tour. It was fascinating to see the interior of the house and learn about the life and family of Will Rogers. Park guide Bill was obviously knowledgable and enthusiastic telling us interesting stories about Rogers and his family. An added bonus was being able to watch a game of polo. Matches occur on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer., Traveled as a couple", "Love Will Rogers, I didn't know that I could tour Will Rogers house. I was so excited when I found out I could. I like Will Rogers. James Whitmore did a one man show as Will Rogers years and years ago which I saw and read a lot of Will Rogers writing after. I'm a fan. I love that he had a sofa size swing in his home and that's where he got his best sleep. I love that it's not ornate. It's nice but it's not showy. It was a cowboy's home. There is a film that's shown in the nearby museum that shows Will Roger's awesome roping skills. We also saw polo players in the field below the house practicing for the next day's match. I've never seen anyone play polo in person before. The polo field was apparently the first thing built. This was their summer home before it became their main home. It was turned over from his wife Betty to the state of California so it's mostly their furnishings." ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "All tours are by RESERVATION ONLY. You can make a reservation on our website. Stahl House Tour Tickets can ONLY be purchased on our website. No other website or app has been given permission to sell our tour tickets. Thank you." }

[ "Exceeded expectations, The tour guide was informative, but the great joy was just being in the house and looking out (and down, down, down) at Los Angeles. Only 12 people are allowed on any tour, and you are encouraged to walk through the house, sit wherever you like, and just experience the house as the Stahls must have when they lived there. The house and its surroundings are simply spectacular - if you have any interest in architecture it's a must. It's hard to get tickets - the number of visitors are strictly limited and the tours sell out as soon as a new month's times are posted, so if you want to go you have to book quickly. The best tours (and the most quickly sold out) are the evening tours, which start out in daylight and end after dark, so you can watch the lights of LA come on below.", "Stahl House Tour - Fave In LA, I just recently visited the Stahl house and didn’t want to leave. The breathtaking view, stunning architecture and beautiful piece of history are not to be missed! Our docent, Scott Sterling, shared amazing facts and family stories, like taking a walk down memory lane and I could have listened for hours. What a fantastic tour! Big thanks to the Stahl family for sharing this historic icon., Traveled solo", "A dream come true, I've been in love with the Stahl House since childhood. My husband and I were visiting LA and I jumped on getting tickets. We made reservations for May 7th. Upon arrival we were greeted by a lovely gentleman. (I wish I could remember his name). The moment the front door is opened I was mesmerized and awestruck. The views of LA and the home were breathtaking. I loved how you were free to roam and take as many pictures as you want. You're even allowed to sit on the furniture. Our docent was knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend visiting. Tickets sell out fast be sure to book well in advance." ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Architectural Buildings", "Monuments & Statues" ], "description": "A unique folk-art masterpiece, this 99-foot-tall group of steel towers is decorated with scrap metal, bed frames, bottles, ceramic tiles, and thousands of seashells. One of LA's famous local landmarks, the towers were created by a construction worker who toiled over them in his spare time for 30 years until their completion in 1954." }

[ "Unique And Offbeat, First of all park along E 107 St versus Santa Ana Blvd. Its closer versus having to cut through the park (avoiding some sketchy people just hanging out) and walls were decorated versus the unfinished side facing the park. Street parking was limited so we only stayed for about 20 minutes. The structure was fenced in and still locked but at least the netting mentioned in earlier reviews were down so the towers were in full view. Due to COVID the completion date of Spring 2020 was long overdue but nowhere was there an updated sign when restoration would be completed. The towers was made by hand and was the singular focus by its creator Simon Rodia over 34 years. It looked like only concrete, rocks, seashells and tiles were used. He never finished it and deeded his property to his neighbor before moving to Northern California. While it would have been nice to go inside we settled for the outside views and read many of the posted signs which gave a lot of good information on the towers and Simon. It was truly amazing. Also a short walk away was the Watts Tower Art Center. It was closed but out in front was a statue of Simon and more art., Traveled with friends", "Interesting and Unique Folk Art Structure / Sculpture, The towers are located in the Watts neighborhood on East 107th Street. There were a few parking spaces available on the street. The art center and the fenced area at the base were closed. However, you can view the towers and many of the framed doorways and details by walking around the base of the site. There are several information boards describing the site and creator/builder, Simon Rodia. The tallest tower is nearly 100’ high. Impressive work. It is worth a visit. Spent about 30 minutes at the towers.", "Interesting Sight, Worth checking out during the day. Roland who works at the Arts Centre was very friendly and knowledgeable. He’s been in the neighborhood for over 30 years. Great guy. Unfortunately the towers were being restored at the time we were visiting but it was amazing to see the scale of the towers and how one person built them over a 30 year period., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Convention Centers" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "The legendary Bowl, The Hollywood Bowl is an LA icon, with its beautiful history and venerable history. I saw the annual \"Maestro of the Movies\" show with John Williams, which was wonderful. Be prepared for crowds and lines. Seating is mostly benches, but you can rent a cushion for just a dollar.\n\nGetting in and out is a little crazy, especially when it's a sold-out show. If you don't want to deal with parking, you can take a shuttle from one of the many off-site lots. I opted to take the Metro B (red) Line to Hollywood & Highland. It's just a 15-minute walk to the entrance.", "Great musicians, but the show relied too much on lighting effects and stage antics., Saw the 2 CELLOS. Great musicians, but the show relied too much on lighting effects and stage antics. Acoustics were great, even in the nose bleed section. Best to bring a jacket or hoodie as it gets chilly in the evening.\nAs for parking, recommend you use one of the shuttle buses at Chatsworth, City Zoo, Pasadena, Torrance, or Lakewood. At $7 round trip per person; it sure beats the headache of parking at the Bowl. The bus will drip you off near the gate entrance. At the end of the concert, the buses are grouped at the bottom of the hill near the street entrance. The Bowl website has all the details about the shuttle service.", "Reggae Night 2022!, Wow what a night. Amazing line up to start with. Easy to park and get out afterwards. \nFood and drink aplenty albeit expensive. \nThe arena itself is old but wonderful and huge. \nWe where in section N maybe two thirds of the way up and still great seats, prices for tickets only $90 for two of us, amazing value for such a high end list of artists. Everyone was in party mood, great vibe. Can’t wait to return. \nExcellent evening., Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "State Parks" ], "description": "This beautiful state park spans 9,000 acres of varied terrain." }

[ "Extreme Beauty and peaceful, The Topanga State Park is remarkable and easily accessed from the 405 highway. I would recommend great walking sneakers and dress accordingly as it can be cold and windy or hot and dry. I would also say to bring a good amount of water if out exploring because there is not much available. Bathrooms are a bit scarce also so maybe \"au natural\" is an option. Don't go hiking if you are inexperienced and your phone may or may not work in the canyons. Overall a very pleasant day trip!", "Should be in the top 5 of la sites , Topanga state park is the only wilderness area in the country to bisect a city. It’s the best place to experience the natural chaparral forests of Southern California. Trippet ranch has a wealth of information and exhibits and free tours about the Chumash people and the natural life of the area. Easy to challenging hikes. Well maintained trails. Breathtaking views. , Traveled with friends", "hiked a bit of the park, Topanga Park is a great place to connect with the outdoors, explore and admire nature while you hike. I enjoyed seeing the local wildlife especially the deers. If you decide to visit the park expect to stay a minimum of 2.5 hours.\n" ]

{ "categories": [ "Cemeteries" ], "description": null }

[ "Very interesting place to visit., Visiting a cemetery isn't something most people do as part of their holiday itinerary but we did (visited several in LA actually) and it was very interesting to see the final resting places of some of Hollywood's biggest stars. \n\nYou could easily spend a few hours walking around the place. \n\nTip: it's so big it's much easier to visit with a car and drive (within the grounds) to the various areas of the cemetery. Yes, it's that big! , Traveled as a couple", "Excellent Experience, We had already purchased a plot however, we did not have our funeral plans completed. Sandra Zaldana has been working with our family members for several years. We attended a free luncheon provided by Forest Lawn. Food was great, location close to our home, most importantly gave details of what we still needed to do. Two week later she came to our home to give us pricing, choice of what kind of funeral, casket, flowers and answered other questions we had. Sandra followed all CDC guidelines when she came to our home.\n\nWe signed all documents 1 week later. Our minds are at ease, our adult children do not have any thing to worry about when we pass.\n\nThank you Sandra for your professionalism. You are a great asset to Forest Lawn.", "Excellent service, I enjoy the company of Ms Villalobos ,she is not only an experienced,knowledgeable plan advisor, but she is also caring and compassionate in everything she does in her field. Ms. Villalobos explains her products thoroughly and detailed them, so I can fully understand the contents of the plan service. Thank you Lord, that I met her for a reason at the Glendale mall. I’ m very thankful and happy with the service she provided. I will contact her again in the near future for my other family members and friends. She gives an excellent service to make a customer happy and satisfied with her plan service., Traveled solo" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "Celebrating 50 years on Hollywood Boulevard, this classic star-studded attraction lets you get into the action with the biggest stars. Get up close and personal with celebrities for fun photos (you choose the poses!) and learn little-known facts about their pets, pet peeves, and accomplishments. See for yourself why so many California vacationers feel this is one of the best things to do in LA. Come play with the stars!" }

[ "Fun activity, Not bad for a wax museum. Liked that there were props so you could take pictures next to the figures. I personally enjoyed the horror figures, the set up was great. \n\nSome of the celebrities were spot on, others were not, but what else can you expect from a wax museum? \n\nOverall, not bad., Traveled with friends", "Wax Museum Visit , The wax work here was very good but it would be a very short attraction to complete. Staff were friendly and there was a good souvenir shop. \n\nIt would be great to see more themed displays rather than solo characters from various productions. , Traveled solo", "Funniest hour of the trip, I found myself with time to kill on Hollywood Boulevard and being A. Solo and B. the wrong side of my mid thirties, I decided to fling $35 at the Hollywood Wax Museum, Ripley’s and Guinness World Records triple. I’m probably not the target market for these, for the afore mentioned reasons, and also because I have eyes. Little did I know, however, what hilarious delights awaited me in this waxy temple. I first began to question the quality of the wax works when I mistook Robin Williams for my uncle Bob. Jack Sparrow wasn’t too bad, but it took a lot of squinting to see that Sean Connery was meant to be Sean Connery. It was around Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence that the hilarity really set in. I’d say they look 85% like the people, if the people had been stunned and dipped in an apple glaze. The Hollywood Bowl room was an ever increasing pleasure. Both I and the other people in the room had to refer to the sign to work out who the shiny man on the end was (George Clooney) and I’m still laughing about Julia Roberts and Sandra Bullock now. My absolute favourite, without a shadow of a doubt though, has to be Jennifer Aniston. I had to refer to the, signage to understand it was her, of course and have since thrown it open to an Instagram review. 100% of respondents thought it looked more like Christina Applegate, so my advise to Hollywood Wax Museum would be, just change the label on that one. My advice to anyone reading this is to definitely go. I honestly mean this when I say it was the funniest hour I’ve had for a long, long time. My cheeks hurt from lolling by the time I got outside and it was worth every cent for the pleasure of that. Happy waxing! , Traveled solo" ]

{ "categories": [ "Art Museums" ], "description": null }

[ "A good walk through and it's FREE!, My friend and I went to The Broad Museum first and hit this museum 2nd., since we were spending the day in downtown LA., it worked out perfectly. This museum was fairly small, must get tickets online and they only release a month at a time in advance. The artist are not as well known but it is still a good walk through of contemporary art. We had 2:00 tickets. It took as about 45 minutes to go through. Well worth it and it's FREE!", "It's free , You have to make a reservation before entering the museum. It's a small museum with a circle route so even taking your time you can walk through it all in about an hour to 1.5 hours. The gift shop is outside in another building and it's kinda small but you can still find something probably as a souvenir. It's free but make sure you plan other things around this area cause it's not worth a special trip/parking structure expense. , Traveled as a couple", "Ho-Hum for my taste, Not very impressed with the collection in the museum at this location on S. Grand Ave. \nGlad we did not pay for admission. Worth a walk through after you spend time at The Broad (across the street). More impressive collection of art at LACMA in Mid-Wilshire location. Check to see which buildings and/or exhibits are open at LACMA, as I believe some are closed for renovation." ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods", "Parks" ], "description": null }

[ "Echo Park Romantic Swan Boat Ride, My fiance and I were in town for 2 nights in LA and decided to drive to the park for a late-night stroll. The park was very active with people walking their pets, jogging, and running. The park is host to a swan boat ride rental business; the boats are located in the lake and you have about an hour to ride for $10 per person. The boat ride was a fun activity and since it was night time the lights surrounding the fountain and lights from the city were visible creating a romantic picturesque ambiance.", "Not as bad as some people say, We took a stroll around this park to look at the swan boats as they lit up for the night, and we had an enjoyable experience. The pond (lake?) itself is very pretty, with a fountain in the middle and lots of pretty plants encircling it, although I saw signs warning people not to swim in the water due to storm runoff and the possibility of bacteria. There are food vendors selling fruit drinks and other snacks, and there are bathrooms available. It's a pleasant place to stroll - just be careful with your stuff and be aware of your surroundings, like anywhere else in the city.", "Beautiful Park with a stunning view downtown LA, Beautiful park where we can enjoy nature and have a stunning view of downtown LA. You can also Enjoy the lotus flower blossom during this time of the year. Very nice walk around the lake with the fountain as foreground. Can’t ask for more than that. \n\nIt’s such a nice day to take some pictures. I wish we could have gone there during the golden hours in the evening where the sun is more beautiful for picture taking. \n\nThere were plenty of parkings around the lake when we went in the morning today. But please take the valuables with you when leave your car. , Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks", "Monuments & Statues" ], "description": "A huge bell given to the US as a bi-centennial gift and as a commemoration of veterans of the Korean War" }

[ "Gift From South Korea, We drove here for the beautiful bell tower and the panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The bell and tower were a gift from South Korea in celebration of the US bicentennial on July 4, 1976. It was located nearby an old army base but the only structure in this park like setting. The parking was full the weekend of our visit but we ended up finding a close by spot on the street. Many families were here taking in the views or even setting up for picnics. The location was perfect for flying kites as there was at least half a dozen up in the sky with a strong breeze that day. We especially enjoyed the huge red and black goldfish (not sure how they managed to get that up in the air). A sign was posted at the start of the walkway detailing the history and construction of the tower and bell. Next were a two traditional Korean wooden statues and markers on the ground. Up close the bell towers was well maintained and the paint sharp and bright. Lots of intricate patterns were painted on the ceiling and top supports. The bell was roped off so no one would be ringing it. Behind the tower was a dirt field with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. No good place to sit so we just walked along the edge. The sun finally broke through the clouds and we got to enjoy the views up the coast on the right and to the left the Long Beach Harbor including the massive cargo facility., Traveled with family", "Great for sunsets., We drove up right at sunset and thought it was closed. Drove around back and found a parking lot to park in and walk up this dirt mountain. The sun was setting it was just beautiful to see. With the ocean and all the colors it was just breath taking. It would be a great picnic spot if it wasn't so cold. There were lots of couples walking around just enjoying the view. \n\nMy brother in law &I took my 3 year old nephew would NOT recommend taking toddlers here. It'd be too dangerous with the hills and for them to walk up on their own and walking down is just out of the question. My brother in law had to carry him down the entire way. \n\nI would recommend wearing good shoes because the hill can be a bit steep. It's a must see if you're in the area.", "Beautiful setting, Very traditional East Asian bell and structure that is well sited. The site is beautiful overlooking the ocean and the port. Expansive lawn and a playground. A sunny day makes for an extraordinary scene." ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "Consisting of forty-four acres, this region is a historical re-creation of a typical Spanish village representing the origins of Los Angeles." }

[ "Very pretty area, This is a rather nice area that gives you the idea that you’ve entered Mexico. There are stores that specialize in Mexican clothes and goods and numerous kiosks selling Mexican goods. There are also a couple of Mexican restaurants, the one we ate at, was created in 1930 (which is quite old for a CA restaurant). The area itself is pretty with some large and interesting trees. There is also a small church worth visiting and a number of historical buildings that were closed when we visited. Not sure where the best place to park is located. We parked in the metro area across the street which cost $2 every 15 minutes. I would think there would be a better choice for parking.", "Fun to walk around, We got there at 10 so some shops were just opening. We found some decorations, earrings, a fan for decent prices. They said they had a tour at 10, 11, and 12. So we were a little miffed when we arrived at the office to find it closed. We are pretty sure we saw the tour guide leading a group we saw at 10:40. If you want happy visitors stick to the plan. The Chinese American Museum was very nice and you should see it. It’s free too., Traveled with friends", "Wonderful morning in delightful area, With a gorgeous plaza as centrepiece, there are numerous evocative attractions to see while strolling around the charming area. \n\nAmongst these is the Old Plaza Fire House Museum that gives an engaging account of the time when most buildings were wooden and fires were common.\n\nAn imposing statue of King Carlos III who was King of Spain and thus of these lands from 1759 to 1788 is prominent in the Plaza.\n\nImmigrants being at the heart of city and country, the Italian American and Chinese American Museums detail well the hardships faced by newcomers as well as the opportunities. The latter is in the impressive Garnier Building.\n\nOlvera Street is charming. Colourful with a fine array of stalls with much on offer. Included in the choice of eateries is Cielito Lindo Restaurant where we alighted for a delicious Mexican lunch.\n\nBeing the first church in the city, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church was tranquil and well worth visiting. \n\nOther museums that evoke former times are Adobe Avila and the Old Winery. Former dominion by Spain and Mexico is reflected by the beautiful Instituto Cultural Mexicano which has grand murals and ornamentation." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": null }

[ "Something different to do, If you are into this stuff or just want to do something different I would recommend. Expect to see some stuff that you don’t normally see. Not really recommended for kids or young teens. \n\nThey are currently relocating so hopefully they will be opening soon.\n\nWent back in later part of 2019 (never got around to do this). The museum is pretty good with quite a bit of information on the different items and other stuff in there. Each room has a certain subject or information on different topics. Yes, a few rooms were small and crowded with stuff but was lucky to go during a less busy time to avoid crowded rooms or walkways. \n\nThe only 2 or 2 1/2 disadvantages. The first one is the parking and parking lot is limited during busy times (not sure how long or often it happens). Secondly, the price of admission is a tad high for a museum of this size. I could see it being $10 max to better compete with other similar sized museums. Lastly (not really a complaint but maybe a recommendation), is the no photography rule can stay but if someone needs to take a call or something similar then require people to go outside or have a small room inside so they can step in and take the call or text. \n\nBut other than that I would definitely recommend this place., Traveled as a couple", "Not of the faint hearted!, Not for the faint hearted but one of the most bizarre museums I’ve been to. Entry fee is a bit steep but worth it for the weirdness that you wouldn’t see anywhere else. We took our 2 older teens but I wouldn’t recommend taking younger teens or children though as some of the photos and portrayals are a bit graphic., Traveled with family", "Wow, what a great time!, My friend and i have wanted to go here for a long time and were not disappointed when we visited. You could probably walk through the place in an hour or so, but we stayed for about 3 hours looking at all the intersting items. The no cell phone policy is understandable due to the rarity of the items on display. The staff was very nice and helpful. They let me put my heavy tourist bag at the front desk which made it easier for me to be able to walk around longer. They have super cool merch and we bought some of that. This place is awesome and i would love to go back if i'm ever in the area again. Thanks for everything!" ]

{ "categories": [ "Art Galleries", "Art Museums" ], "description": "Located in the Westwood Village neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Hammer Museum presents exhibitions of contemporary and historical work in all media of the visual arts plus a full roster of free public programs including film screenings, performances, lectures, readings, and panel discussions on current social issues. Admission to the museum is free." }

[ "excellent contemporary and classical art, This is a favorite. There is a core of Hammer's classical art, Rembrandt, impressionists. Some key Daumier's. \n\nThen, there are galleries with a variety of contemporary art, some of the edgiest one will find in any LA museum. Well presented. Friendly staff. Good layout. Good, comfortable facilities and lighting. \n\nSome reconstruction going on at this time, but it does not affect the overall museum experience. Parking is easy below the museum, entry on Westwood or Gayley.", "A must visit museum in LA, The Hammer is a great museum to see both modern and classic art. The larger galleries had modern artists exhibited and there was a smaller exhibit of the classic artist such as Monet, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Admission is free and the parking garage only costs $7. But bring cash because you can not pay for parking by card. This museum is also extremely family-friendly. There is a beautiful outdoor cafe if you want to stop for coffee or lunch., So glad you had a nice visit!, Written , January 9, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.", "Outstanding, The hammer Museum that is now part of UCLA is free and at the edge of their campus. The building is modern, and the galleries open into a 2 story courtyard. The Hammer collection is traditional with Van Gogh and several Impressionists. Admission is free; validated parking is available on ground level, and they have a large gift shop. Enjoy!" ]

{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "Arenas & Stadiums" ], "description": "Home to the USC football team since 1923, and a designated National Historic Landmark, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has the most diverse and all encompassing history of any stadium in the world. It has hosted two Super Bowls (I and VII), a World Series (1959), and two Olympiads (X and XXIII). Along with the adjacent Sports Arena, which closed its doors in 2016, the Coliseum is credited with helping to start the migration of professional sports teams to the West Coast. The complex provided a home for the Rams (1946-79, returning again in 2016), the Dodgers (1958-61), and the Lakers (1960-67), and has also been home to a variety of Southern California teams, including: the Raiders (1982-94), UCLA Football (1933-81), the Chargers (1960), Clippers (1984-99), USC Basketball (1959-2006), UCLA Basketball (1959-65), the Cobras (1988, Arena Football), Ice Dogs (1995-96, IHL), Sharks (1972-74, WHA), Stars (1968-70, ABA) and Kings (1967, NHL). The Coliseum has also welcomed a wide range of diverse and legendary events, such as entertainer Evel Knievel (1973), a Papal Mass by Pope John Paul II (1987), Nelson Mandela’s “Crusade against Apartheid” (1990), visits from several U.S. Presidents (FDR, JFK, and Reagan, to name a few), and endless sold-out concerts from such iconic artists as Pink Floyd, U2, The Who, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, and many more. Come find out why we are known as the \"Greatest Stadium in the World\"!" }

[ "The grand old Coliseum, The Coliseum is a huge and legendary venue, home to two Olympics, two Super Bowls, and a number of other historic sporting events. I hadn't been there in many years, so when I went to see the USC-Fresno State game this season, I was pleasantly surprised with the many recent renovations. It is still very much a classic stadium, but the seats, sound system, and jumbotrons are all new. Parking can be difficult and expensive, but you can easily take the Metro E Line to the Expo Park/USC station. From there it's a quick and safe walk to the Coliseum. Overall, a great place to see a football game.", "A historic venue, We attended a USC football game. We purchased on campus parking through a link on the USC website - a short walk to the stadium. The food concessions were limited. Although hot dogs were listed on the menu at two stands that I visited, neither had a hot dog., Traveled solo", "Two times Olympiad Venue, Not everyday you can walk into a two times Olympiad venue. But thanks to Richard, front gate opens and it was pretty much a private viewing of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The 1920's construction style is certainly imposing. The great entrance flanked with the stones from Coliseum Rome and Altis Olympia Greece. The placards of the Olympians of the 1932 and 1984 Games. It's all history. Don't forget this is also home of Super Bowl, NFL, MLB, USC and a memorial to Los Angeles veterans of World War I.\n\nBut it will become a 3 times venue in 2028 when the Games return." ]

{ "categories": [ "Aquariums" ], "description": "Discover the underwater world of Southern California! Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a trusted resource that inspires exploration, respect and conservation of Southern California marine life." }

{ "categories": [ "Shopping Malls" ], "description": "Beverly Center is home to over 90 stores, featuring the best in luxury, contemporary and fast fashion favorites. The unique retail collection targets the trend seekers and tastemakers of L.A. and beyond. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Beverly Center is the premier fashion, food, and lifestyle destination, designed and curated to celebrate the creative spirit of L.A. The recent reimagination of Beverly Center with its bright new, contemporary design, perfectly-curated retail, an enviable line-up of dining options, and experiential offerings combine for a singular lifestyle destination made for the creative class who move LA and the rest of the world forward. Beverly Center welcomes visitors from all around the world with the Passport to Shopping program, where visitors from over 50 miles away can receive exclusive offers from nearly 50 retailers by visiting the Concierge Desk on Level 6 in Grand Court." }

[ "Great centre for do not go to the cafeteria on the 6th, Excellent center but avoid the cafeteria on the 6th floor like the plague. Long waiting times, unnecessary because they don’t care about their customers, and extremely rude personnel. Everywhere in the centre staff is extremely friendly and helpful, but there they are close to abusive. We had to wait 15 minutes to be seated at a table that was available all along and when I said something about it the manager came to us and asked us to leave because that stuff was ‘uncomfortable with us’. NEVER AGAIN., Hi Tommie, thank you for taking the time to leave your honest feedback about Beverly Center. We're disappointed that your experience at one of our restaurants wasn't as great as the rest of your visit. If you have any more details about this incident you think we should know, please email them to Be verlyCenter@Taubman.com so we can investigate this further. We hope you will accept our apologies and visit us again. , Written , January 5, 2022, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled with family", "Nice mall, The mall is nice, but in many ways only the name and location give it an added special touch. I enjoyed shopping at Bloomingdales, and bought a few items. , Hi InnaYYZ and thank you for taking the time to let us know abut your experience. We're glad it was a good one!, Written , August 17, 2019, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC., Traveled on business", "Beverly Hills shopping, but there are much bigger malls, The mall is nice, but you have to pay for parking, although not overly expensive. Not to my liking. I prefer the larger malls, such as South Coast Plaza., Hi KodoDrummer,\n\nThank you shopping at Beverly Center and taking the time to let us know about your experience. We appreciate and value your feedback. Unfortunately, we do not offer parking validations, but we do hope you give us another try. :), Written , August 8, 2019, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC." ]

{ "categories": [ "Farmers Markets" ], "description": null }

[ "A Must Visit., Stumbled across this place on our way to the nearby mall, The Grove. The bus stops just along the road. \nThere is a little bit of history attached to this market so worth looking at some of the historical facts and pictures around the place on the walls as well as the old fuel pumps.\nWhat a choice for fresh and cooked food, all in one place.\nYou can stroll up an down the aisles to take in the sights and smells of all the different foods.\nWe were a couple but the market caters for all. Even if a family all want different foods it is here.\nThe atmosphere is very friendly and no pressure to buy from any of the vendors.\nFor any readers of this review who like spicy sauces then make an effort to visit the Dragunara Spice Bazaar which contains some very entertaining names for the sauces and snacks. Maybe not for the younger members of the family. \nWhether you need to purchase fresh food or simply enjoy breakfast, dinner or a snack I would highly recommend a visit to the Farmers Market.", "The best Farmers Market in LA!, This is a great spot for locals to shop every Sunday morning. The second oldest farmers market in LA County, I personally think it’s the best one bar none. Four full city blocks of fresh baked breads, an astounding array of organic fruits, vegetables, legumes, dairy and meat products, plus a wild array of crafts. Some of the best buskers as well playing everything from bluegrass to jazz. Great people watching. Great place to come for breakfast or lunch. A place where you get to know your farmer as well as your neighbors!, Traveled with friends", "So many offerings, What a cool place! There are tons of restaurant stalls as well as fresh produce stalls. Nonnas empanadas were delicious! They offer tons of flavors; I tried the pumpkin pie one and the mac & cheese one and they were both really good. There was seating right next door too. I will definitely be back to explore the next time I visit. , Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Architectural Buildings", "Theaters" ], "description": "The Wiltern Theatre first opened its doors to movie crowds on October 7th, 1931. Recognized by the City of Los Angeles as a Historic Cultural Monument, this Art Deco Landmark was renovated and restored to its original splendor in 1985, under the direction of Bill Graham Presents. Following a legendary history of performances and events, a $1.5 million facelift led to the Grand Re-Opening on October 15, 2002. Formerly an all-seated venue, the theatre had its 1,200-orchestra seats removed and now features a five-tiered floor that slants upward from the stage, thereby accommodating a standing-room-only configuration. The balcony still offers a thousand seats, and the flexible new arrangement allows for seats to be brought in for more intimate performances. The venue's new capacity is roughly 2,300, depending on how the floor is set up. In October 2003, The Wiltern and LG Electronics, a leading global consumer electronics company, celebrated the renaming of the theater. Currently known as The Wiltern LG, this venue sponsorship will offer concert-goers the opportunity to become acquainted with LG Electronics' line of well-designed, groundbreaking digital products. Formerly a great place to catch more sedate acts, the Wiltern's new design makes it one of “LA's coolest venues to check out performers of any type of music” says AOL’s City Guide. Join us for love, laughter and music!" }

[ "Great venue for Anjelah Johnson, Beautiful old theater. Saw Anjelah Johnson here and the seating was great. It’s a smaller venue so even though we were towards the back, hearing her and seeing her was not a problem. She was very funny! Drinks in the lobby before the show had a pretty long line. Parking for the special event was $30 in lot next door., Traveled with friends", "Gorgeous Art Deco Gem, First, the place is commonly referred to as The Wiltern. The building itself is said to be one of the finest examples of Art Deco building design in the USA. Statuesque in blue, it is such a landmark that there is a metro station that seems to have been dedicated to it (to be fair, this is an intersection of two busy streets, Wilshire and Western). \n\nThe lobby actually took my breath away. It’s hard to describe, with several tiers of uniquely beautiful design elements around an open centre. Deco flower and leaf adorned ceilings circling one level give way to an opalescent ceiling high above, and the chandelier that drops from it.\n\nThe theater itself has an awesome Art Deco ceiling feature, a sun with beams radiating out like slender skyscrapers of an age when nothing seemed impossible. The lovely soft colours from the lobby are brought into the larger space, as the ceiling is dappled with shimmering stars. \n\nThe staff were friendly and very helpful. The seat numbers are a little strange, with odd numbers on one side and evens on the other, but this is obviously something the staff expects and they jump in. There was some kind of hiccup with the door, as tickets said 7:00pm and the Wiltern opens one hour before showtime, yet ticket holders waited for an hour in blistering heat before being let in. Apparently, the doors never open before 7, so the tickets were incorrect. It made for some unhappy a-ha fans., Traveled solo", "The Wiltern is Back to It Glory., Wow, it is as if the Wiltern has gotten it together since my last experience there and my last review. It has if all the people that worked there are back and they have it all so organized that it was a joy being there.\n\nThe Wiltern has general admission, which is the pit, standing room only section, a VIP section, for which there is a fee and it comes with a table and chairs right near the front of the stage with a great view and I think a server. What else comes with the VIP I am not sure. They also have mezzanine seating and balcony seating. There is no elevator so you will be taking the stairs to this area, but they are lovely stairs with lots of space and rails if you need those to help you get up the stairs. \n\nIn order to enter you must be vaxed and be able to prove it or have a negative test either that day or the day before, I am not sure as I am vaxed. You will wear a mask inside unless you are eating or drinking. They will go down the line and ask for vax cards and give you a wrist band to speed up getting in when the doors open.\n\nThere is a wait in a line to get in. Sometimes they have one for those with seats, but usually it is for all, standing or seated. The line does get long and if you have seats, you really don't care, just get there before doors and you will be fine. If you have general admission you need to decide how close you want to be to the stage. If you want up front, get there early, really early to get in line. I think they have a faster way to get to the front and that is also for a fee, but I know little about it. You can find out on line. \n\nOnly clear plastic bags are allowed and you will go through a metal detector. This does not take long.\n\nOnce in there are many places to get drinks and concessions. Those lines are not bad at all. The line for merch. does tend to be long and I have found that if I get in that line as soon as I get in, it is not as bad as waiting for the show to be over. \n\nThey have a great selection of drinks and a limited selection of concession--popcorn and such. We skip it and get sodas. You can not bring in any liquids.\n\nThe place is beautiful, all art deco, totally redone some time ago and it looks great. The sound is great and it does not get stuffy like some places. The talent they bring in is great. We go a lot, we missed a year with Covid, but used to go every few months. We are now back to that routine.\n\nThe entire staff there is super nice and I love their security. They are nice and don't push people around, unless you act like a fool, of course. Don't do that. \n\nParking is for a fee.\n\nI am so happy they are back to being the Wiltern I love so much. My favorite venue.\n\nHave the best time and don't walk the streets at night alone, girls stay in a pack and you will be fine. Enjoy." ]

{ "categories": [ "Convention Centers" ], "description": "The Los Angeles Convention Center attracts millions of visitors annually and is renowned internationally as a prime site for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. Located in the cultural, business, and entertainment mecca of Downtown Los Angeles, the LACC is an integral economic component of the Southern California area, and remains an enduring symbol of environmental sustainability and social responsibility for our community. First opened to the public in 1971, the LACC has since undergone modernization and expansion; as a testament to our continuous effort to enhance our facility and services, the LACC is embarking on its fourth phase of renovation under AEG’s management this year. The year-long transformation will enhance both functionality and aesthetics of the LACC, and will include replacing existing carpet, installing the latest energy-efficient products such as “cool roofs” and new air handling units, completely remodeling the theatre, and upgrading IT infrastructure and operating systems throughout the Center." }

[ "Very nicely laid out convention center but not a fan of the location, Sometimes it's hard separating a convention center from the event that brought you there and the city it's located in.\n\nThe physical layout is nicely done with a North and South Tower and a bridge-way that connects them. Large and small meeting rooms are everywhere. This convention center could literally accommodate 10's of 1000's of people at a time. Both the interior and exterior are appealing to the eye. The catered food was well done.\n\nWhile I liked the physical convention building, I did not like downtown LA and the dirty surround area. Crazy high LA pricing abound. You will spend $100's of dollars for a burger and beer with friends. Hotels will be $300 a night with $100's more per night for wifi, parking, etc. Your drive from the airport to this location will be filled with cement highways, brown smog, run down buildings and sketchy areas. It's not pretty at all.", "The 2022 LA Auto Show at The Los Angeles Convention Center is Terrific!, A collection of views from the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show on today till Sunday November 27th at The Los Angeles Convention Center-over 1000 cars are on display for a great experience and test drives! See the latest technologies and models-family friendly in the heart of down town Los Angeles!\n.\n.\n.\n.\n.\n#laautoshow #cars #newcars #oldcars #godisgood #ilovecars #seetheusa #carshows #happythanksgiving #blackfriday #hydrogencars #electriccars #laconventioncenter #dtla #dodge #ford #toyota #mercedes #bmw #mopar #chevrolet #cars #carphotography #hyperioncars #porsche #lexus #vintagecars , Traveled with friends", "Big & Spacious, Seem to be well managed with easy access. Nice big and open spaces for any large function. LA Downtown not quite as good. Not recommended to walk at night after sunset. Lot of shady characters." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "The scene along Hollywood Boulevard has always been a bit strange, but now, the entirely new Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood Odditorium takes it to the next level of bizarre, amazing, unbelievable and downright fun. With a Colossal Emphasis on Tinseltown, Everything inside is new and unbelievable!The Hollywood Odditorium is open again after a temporary closure to give the show a major facelift – in true Hollywood fashion!Visitors to Ripley’s historic Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue attraction will be greeted by the iconic dinosaur on the roof, but inside they’ll find hundreds of new unbelievable exhibits – many of them hands on and interactive –all designed for family fun and entertainment! Celebrities take center stage here, including Brad Pitt, Jack Nicholson, Frank Sinatra, Liz Taylor and Marilyn Monroe – but in ways people have never seen. Guests will find celebrity creations carved from phone books, pasted from junk mail, created from candy and even a lifesized Arnold Schwarzenegger “Terminator” statue covered in dozens of three-dimensional scenes from some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Eclectic may be the best word to describe the new collection of nearly 500 different exhibits – all unusual, all family-friendly. Most are one-of-a-kind items, like the actual flag a Chilean miner draped over his shoulder when he emerged from being trapped underground after 69 days, it’s signed by all 33 of the men who were rescued. Other unusual items include a 1975 FBI Wanted poster for Patty Hearst, 17th century dog armor, a purse made from soda cans and gallery after gallery of early, weird, rare and often bizarre Hollywood celebrity artifacts. “Our completely new show will absolutely knock our guest’s socks off!” said Andrea Silverman, manager of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Hollywood Odditorium. “We’ve assembled an unbelievable collection that people will never forget.”Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Hollywood is open 364 days a year, 10 a.m. to midnight. The Odditorium is located at 6780 Hollywood Blvd., and is only closed the day the Oscars are held across the street at the Kodak Theatre." }

[ "Fun for first timers, Not as interactive as some of the other Ripley’s museums that I have been to. \n\nIt wasn’t terrible by any means, there is just a lot of reading involved. Some of it is a little cluttered as they are trying to put as much in the space as possible, which can cause some chaos if you have trouble focusing. \n\nOverall, it was not a bad place to venture to and you can definitely learn some new and interesting things., Traveled with friends", "Definitely not a must go place in Hollywood, One of the most hyped places in western Hollywood. Its right on the Hollywood walk of fame, the museum is a trio with wax museum and hollywood museum with combined tickets of $35.\nThis is no where close of the Ripley's at New York or London. There is really noting that sticks out in mind. It is definitely not a must visit when in Hollywood., Thank you for your visit and your review! we are not the size of the New York location but still tons of great items on Display. , Written , March 2, 2020, This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.", "Worth the price of admission, I was originally sceptical about visiting this place thinking it was going to be a tourist trap. Price is average for what you might expect for a Los Angeles museum type experience. \nMy wife and I enjoyed the many facts, the interactive displays and some of the left over COVID safety protocols and sanitizer along the way. Loved the experience and I do feel it’s worth the time and price., Traveled as a couple" ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums", "Historic Sites", "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "HOLLYHOCK HOUSE was Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission and an ode to California – its freedom and natural beauty. Built between 1919 and 1921 for Aline Barnsdall, the house introduced young architects Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra to Los Angeles. It is a harbinger of California Modernism, which came to include celebrated homes by all three visionaries that continue to impact the direction of residential design. Today, Hollyhock House is owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by the Department of Cultural Affairs." }

[ "Beautiful House, The Hollyhock house was a real treat. I’ve seen several Frank Lloyd Wright houses and this was definitely my favorite. Easy to visit and very inexpensive. There were docents in every room ready to show you the treasures. This was a highlight of my trip to LA!, Traveled as a couple", "Frank Lloyd Wright at his best., Took the outdoor tour where we learn a lot about the history of the house from the Docent. The outside is not typical of FLW but then you get to the inside: Wright at his best. Beautiful interior design. Lots of docents inside to answer your questions. Have been to a lot of FLW's homes. This one is as beautiful as the others with some unique features.", "Wright in Hollywood, Well maintained FL Wright home with beautiful grounds and landscaping. It is situated in the Barnsdall arts colony(yes?) high on a hill in Hollywood with great views. Well informed docents. Well worth the trip., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Zoos" ], "description": "Features animals" }

[ "Amazing Private Tour!, Our family was looking for something fun to do to get out of the house during the current pandemic, but we wanted to be safe. Wildlife Learning Center offered the perfect solution! We signed up for the private tour ($150 for 5 people, but $10 more for one extra person) and had a great time learning about all the various animals in the exhibit. Our biologist was friendly and knowledgeable and took her time to answer all our questions. We got up close to many unique animals, including porcupines (we had never seen any up close and they're fascinating!). We even got see a baby porcupine. And, for our experience, we chose to feed a giraffe, which was just awesome. Everything felt very safe--our biologist wore a mask the entire time and maintained social distance. We wore masks as well. There was hand sanitizer available at all times, and only one private group was on the premises at a time. Would highly recommend!", "Wonderful Family Trip!, My family of 3 and I booked a tour with 2 of the private animal experiences - feeding a giraffe and toucing an armadillo. It was a wonderful experience and well worth the money spent. Larissa was a fantastic guide! She was very informative as well as patient and kind. We will be coming back and I highly recommend booking the animal experiences!", "Up close with Wildlife!, We were a little hesitant when we first pulled into the small complex for our private tour, but soon realized what a wonderful sanctuary lay behind the gates. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, the animals are very well cared for, and unlike most experiences with wildlife, we were really able to get up close with the animals, even petting several of them. We also wanted a pandemic-safe experience and they were as concerned that the animals not get exposed, as we were about not getting exposed. My children, 9yrs old and 13yrs old, loved it, as did my husband and I. I highly recommend the Wildlife Learning Center." ]

{ "categories": [ "Sports Complexes", "Parks", "Playgrounds" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "Los Angeles Chinatown is home to great food and numerous specialty stores where you can shop for charming souvenirs amid lanterns and neon signs lining the streets. Don’t miss the Chinese-style buildings around the Central Plaza and the ornate East Gate—one of the most famous landmarks of the area. \n\nChinatown hosts major events throughout the year like the Lunar New Year Parade and the Lantern Festival. It's also a stone’s throw away on foot from the Old Plaza and the historic Olvera Street, so you might want to explore the surroundings when you’re done visiting the district. – Tripadvisor" }

[ "Not as bad as some claim., It's mind boggling as to why there are so many negative reviews on Chinatown. Sure, it may not be the best Chinatown in the world, but it's far from being the worst. Centered around Broadway betw. College and Bernard, there are enough shops, restaurants, and cafes to make a trip worthwhile. The architect of the buildings along Gin Ling Way evokes the charm of a quaint sothern Chinese village. It is also one of L.A.'s best known landmarks, frequently used as a shooting location for many films and TV shows. In spite of all that, naysayers are always looking for something negative to nit-pick over. My response to the reviewer from Chicago complaining about the streets being dirty and how Chicago Chinatown is a million times better: I've been to Chinatown Chicago, and being located in the notorious southside(murder capital, USA), it's no picnic out there I can tell you. And the individual from San Diego: New York more authentic than L.A.s., I think not. There has always been a Chinese community located wthin the same area in L.A. for more than 100 years. FACT: By comparison, most of present day Manhattan Chinatown wasn't even standing when Disneyland celebrated it's 25th anniversary back in 1980. My verdict for L.A. Chinatown: YES!!!!", "Would you like a baby turtle?, Everyone was trying to sell us baby turtles for $5. Like they were trying to get rid of them. Other than that the place is one you MUST see if you visit Los Angeles.", "Trip down Broadway, My husband and I enjoyed walking along Broadway; there are a lot of little shops that sell little nic-knacks. One side of Broadway has a lot of restaurants and the other side has fruit vendors, jewelry stores and the smaller retail stores. We tried the restaurant called Hop Woo Seafood Restaurant. We were not pleased with the pork and duck platter, but we had a cod platter with lemon and sesame sauce that was decent. We also tried the dumpling appetizer and it was ok. We wouldn't go back though because the service was very poor.\n\nWe walked a little further down Broadway and found a nice little shopping center that had a small fountain, perfecting for relaxing. Even further up Broadway is the Phoenix Bakery. The bakery is definitely worth a visit. They are very busy, but delicious Almond Cookies, Sugar Butterflies and Strawberry Cake. They also make very good Mochi Ice-Cream; we tried the green tea and strawberry flavors. I liked both, but my husband only liked the strawberry. \n\nI would definitely recommend finding somewhere to park and walking. We paid $4 for all-day parking. (Not bad for LA) Definitely will be going back to the Phoenix Bakery, everything was wonderful and they had great service." ]

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums", "History Museums" ], "description": "The Museum of Tolerance is a human rights laboratory and educational center dedicated to challenging visitors to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts and confront all forms of prejudice and discrimination in our world today." }

[ "All students and adults should go, Although I was here many years ago when my children were in elementary school, the experience was amazing again. I'm glad I got there at 10:30 am and could enjoy the exhibits without a group. Coming later would have been a rush. The recorded guide through the exhibits was perfect, and, contrary to my typical tiredness walking through other museums, the pace was perfect here, with benches to sit on but fascinating things to read and listen to. The historical context presented really painted a full picture of how Hitler came to power; a sober reminder of what can happen today as well. The interactive social lab, which highlights many social issues throughout the world, would be particularly meaningful to young people, as it answers ways they can take action to improve the world. Although the Anne Frank story is known well to almost all, the exhibit told more and was captivating. I wish this could be a required visit for every student in school, as well as all adults.", "Truly Sobering, We visited with our teen boys during spring break, on the way home to Northern California from San Diego. It was truly sobering. The museum itself is well done, but the most impactful experience is the opportunity to hear Holocaust survivors share their stories. While we had all learned about the Holocaust in school, hearing a first person account gave a very different perspective, making it “real” in a way that books simply can’t. We realized the importance of hearing such testimony while we still can (the survivors are mostly in their 90s), and returned during summer break, this time buying a membership. We heard two more survivors. Although there are common threads, each has a different story to tell. We returned during winter break, again on the way home from visiting family in San Diego. This time we heard from a survivor, as well as a former white supremacist. I believe speakers are scheduled daily. This is a must-do not just for families, but for everyone., Traveled with family", "Not friendly, The museum it self was wonderful....allthough I couldn't see it all because of unfriendly museum staff and volunteers telling us to do this and do that. I finally gave up seeing it because of how unkind all the stafff (except one lady in a scooter) was. I paid alot of money to be made to feel like an intruder. All they needed to do was smile and talk like they wanted us there. A real disappointing experience. " ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "The LA Fashion District is a 100 block district in downtown Los Angeles and is the hub of the West Coast apparel industry. Here, lots of shopping opportunities and amazing discounts await you. You can shop for clothes and accessories at Santee Alley—an outdoor bazaar, or at notable showrooms like the California Market Center where fashion related tradeshows happen. \n\nThe area is also part of downtown's Gallery Row and is home to several art galleries which are open to public—but do check in advance which galleries are currently active. – Tripadvisor" }

{ "categories": [ "Parks", "Gardens" ], "description": null }

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums", "Children's Museums" ], "description": "An interactive transportation museum that caters to kids." }

[ "Enjoyable, We spent about an hour here. Great that entrance was free, but the miniature train ride wasn't (and for 4 tickets it's quite expensive compared to other rides of a similar nature). Lots of old trains but a number of them could really do with some work as they are starting to rust and decay. Pity you can't actually go on board any of them. \n\nIf you love trains, then certainly visit, but otherwise there isn't really much to do here. There is a small inside area for the kids to play with Thomas type trains and a picnic area out back...", "Free, Lovely place! Lots of trains to see and things to explore. The entry is free and it’s a very interesting and visual place for children. My son enjoyed exploring the trains, you can go on board and look around. There is a gift shop and a small stall which sells fruit. Lovely place! Great collection of trains!, Traveled with family", "All on board !!!, Fantastic place to go. Having heard for first time in a Columbo’ s episode, this a place that surely you would enjoy, above all if you are a train fanatic. It is free of charge and plenty space to park. Totally would recommend it., Traveled with family" ]

{ "categories": [ "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": null }

[ "Fun to see in person, This is a cool installation at the LACMA and worth stopping to see, I didn't realize how different each individual light is until you see it in person. If you go at night be prepared for a LOT of people, you won't get a photo without someone in it unless you use photoshop. We stopped after our visit to the museum and with a little patients, I was able to get a relatively clean shot with just a couple of folks in it. Not sure it is worth driving out of your way to see, but if you are in the area it's a good stop.", "Fun and gorgeous restored 1920s streetlamps!, I visited back in late September as part of the #localadventurechallenge. This place is a great back drop for any kind of pics you may want to take! It’s an art installation at the LACMA museum and is accessible without actually visiting the museum itself so you don’t need a ticket. \n\nThe artists collected and restored over 200 streetlamps dating back to the 1920s from LA and surrounding areas! It’s so aesthetically pleasing to walk among them! And was a great palate to practice on with my new camera too! \n\nIt’s free to enter...but you’ll most likely have to pay to park. We parked on the street and put some quarters in the meter. When the museum is open again, I’d highly recommend combining the two into one visit! , Traveled with friends", "COVID = Security, There were about 4 security guards at the Urban Lights watching people. You are required to wear a mask AT ALL TIMES including when you are taking photos. These guards walk back and forth on the sides of the exhibit and will go up to people and remind them to wear a mask. \n\nAlso, there are now stanchions and cables around the perimeter so your photos have to be up close rather than far away to see all the lights. Not a big deal. \n\nDon’t go during the day. It’s not as cool. Go when dusk hits because that’s when the lights come on. \n\nPark across the street on the street. There’s an LA Fitness across from the Urban Lights that has 2 hour street parking. Make sure to read the restrictions. We went on a Saturday after 4 pm and didn’t have to pay the meter. \n\nWith COVID the location isn’t too crowded. It definitely started to thin out when the sun set. , Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "Neighborhood in the city's midtown section that serves as the hub for cultural, social and business life for Korean residents." }

{ "categories": [ "Neighborhoods", "Points of Interest & Landmarks" ], "description": "This funky, eclectic, unique, trend-setting neighborhood includes shops, restaurants and galleries." }

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "Nice old theater, There are three levels to this theater and lots of nice seating areas. We spent quite a lot of time sitting due to Stevie Wonder taking the stage an hour and a half after the show was supposed to start. And we did not buy any of the $15 drinks! But the safety protocols were well in place.", "Great venue, Cirque du Soleil \"OVO\" was performing at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater. The venue is easy to find, plenty of parking close by ($30 in parking structure). 7,700 seats are in the Theater, yet it ldoes not feel too crowded. The show was an amazing demonstration of acrobatics!, Traveled with family", "DTLA Theater at LA Live, Came here to see Ovo in March 2022 and the theater was really nice. They have garage parking available or you can park in a nearby lot. If you’re feeling particularly lucky, you can try searching for street parking, although be very careful about the street signs, as I saw other cars get ticketed for parking in anti-gridlock zone spaces at the wrong time. \n\nThe check-in process was a bit slow and disorganized, but I get why it needs to be done. They check your ID and proof vaccination, after which you go through the metal detector and then you get your tickets scanned. They have food and drinks for sale indoors, and the bathrooms are available immediately on the left of when you enter. There are cup holders in the seat, but if you’re tall, note that your knee may hit the one in front of you. The seats were otherwise pretty comfy and the acoustics were good., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": "Elaborate French Renaissance theater dating back to 1926." }

{ "categories": [ "Movie Theaters", "Science Museums" ], "description": "Welcome to the California Science Center! Please note that advance timed-entry reservations are required for all guests and can be booked online. Upon arrival, all guests are required to verify that they have self-screened and are free of COVID symptoms. Space Shuttle Endeavour on display in the California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Explore over 100 permanent interactive science exhibits spanning several galleries. Admission to permanent exhibit galleries is free! (excludes IMAX and special paid exhibits) Visit Ecosystems -- a hands-on exhibit home to nearly 400 plant and animal species. Come discover amazing environments from the familiar to the fantastic, and find out how the physical and living worlds affect each other." }

[ "Free admission extensive science museum, Free admission science museum in DTLA. Came here on a Sunday afternoon and spent a couple of hours exploring the exhibits. It’s much larger than you’d think, and you can easily spend a whole day. Garage parking is $15 (cash and card accepted). No food or drinks allowed inside the museum, but we were able to carry our water bottles. It’s a kid-friendly space.\n\nI love the ecosystem exhibits, especially the aquariums. Head outside for the touch tank! There are paid exhibits as well, and you get the timed entry tickets at the front kiosk. There’s the rose garden right outside and there’s plenty of food vendors (some will take Zelle/Venmo) if you’re feeling hungry., Traveled with friends", "WOW... Even better than the last time, We only spent 3 hours here today with 3 adults and 2 children (Aged 3 and 9).\nWe watched the IMAX 3D Superpower Dogs - Such a brilliant movie for all ages. The 3D effects are great but the story line is so powerful. Highly recommend it..\n\nWe spent another 2 hours odd in the museum (maybe 2 or 3 different areas) but there was so much to do there it kept everyone occupied for the entire duration..\n\nThe kids loved the kids area with the magnetic sliders / rollers. It kept them occupied for at least 30 minutes and probably longer if we hadn't dragged them away.\n\nWe did the Endeavour briefly (but we had done it before) so only spent a short time there (You get free entrance with any IMAX ticket)..\n\nWill definitely come back here on our next visit but plan for much longer.\n\nThe only negative was the parking cost of $12 fixed price. Would have been nice if there were other parking options nearby..", "Endeavour!, This is mainly a hands-on science center for kids and teenagers, however it also houses the space shuttle endeavour, which is why we went. Though one can’t go inside the shuttle it is fabulous to be able to walk all around it, and it is presented authentically. There is great information presented audio visually around the shuttle and a good gift shop too. We spent probably an hour in the shuttle hangar (we didn’t visit any of the rest of the science center). It is free to enter unless you want to watch an imax show or see the current special exhibition." ]

{ "categories": [ "Architectural Buildings" ], "description": null }

{ "categories": [ "Science Museums" ], "description": null }

{ "categories": [ "Speciality Museums" ], "description": "Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens." }

[ "Tons of history, This mission offers lots of history and is a great way to learn about the area's changes through the years and how the California missions came to exist. \nIt is series of complexes and each is filled with tons of historic items. The Old Mission Church is beautiful and the Madonna Room is packed with hundreds of statues of the Madonna. \nYou can also see the grave of Bob Hope and his wife in the Bob Hope Memorial Garden.\nThere is a small gift shop that has some interesting items, which also serves as the place to pay the entrance fee and to exit.", "History Preserved, The inside of the church is dark due to the beautifully carved wood. Please take the time to see the other buildings. They have preserved the historical artifacts very well. Do not miss the very large still! Another surprise was it is the burial place of Bob Hope.", "Interesting stop , Interesting area with a small gift shop. After the church service was out we were able to go in and see the church. Further along was a garden area. We didn't know this beforehand but Bob Hope is buried in that garden area. Security guard there also. There were other buildings to check out with historical items., Traveled with friends" ]

{ "categories": [ "Caverns & Caves" ], "description": null }

[ "Nice easy walk, Nice short walk (we weren't prepared for a long hike so this was a plus for us!) we wanted to see where pentatonix filmed their Mary did you know video. There was a fence, but it was super cool to see! Was not busy when we went. Nice quick trip., Traveled with friends", "If you love the Batman TV show, see the Batcave., If you love the Batman TV show, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Wild Wild West, and many more movies and TV shows, go here. The caves were fenced off but you can hike and still look inside without going in. You will also have a great view of the Hollywood sign. It is an easy and short hike to the caves. Park on the road and turn right at the gate heading up the hill. Worth a stop for Batman fans., Traveled with family", "Beautiful place, This place is amazing and beautiful and has 2 labyrinths made out of Rick's that are beautiful. the cave is fin fir kids to explore and they can climb the surrounding mountains. It's a very short and easy hike to the cave. Tou can see the Hollywood sign from this area too., Traveled with family" ]

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[ "Lake Balboa Park, By far the best park in the valley. However, plan in advance if you need to rent a pavilion they are hard to get between mat and August. So plan accordingly. They have boats, bikes and lots of nature to see. It's always lots of room and plenty of parking. The store are close if you forget something for your gathering.", "Very pleasant and open for business, Although the website might suggest otherwise, this park and recreational area are very much open for business. Whether or not the playground is supposed to be closed is unclear but academic. In this regard, the tape closing the playground area has been removed or taken down. So there were plenty of kids enjoying all of the playground amenities. As for the playground, the equipment is both impressive and expansive. Lots of things for young kids to do. There is also a 1.3 mile walk along the lake. Not much in the way of shade so best to bring plenty of sunscreen. The toilet facilities are adequate. Not great but I have seen far worse. All in all, a great place to visit and plenty of fun for the family.", "Big place, People here are friendly and helpful. I know because I was lost, asked around, and now... I have been found sitting in the parking lot.\n\nAnd I just took my first Pfizer vaccination at the Balboa Sports Center inside the park. \n\nThe park’s huge, (baseball, football, soccer, tennis, paddle ball, racquetball, walking, running, sports center and more...). Across the street, golf course and restaurant vicinity. Maybe, it’s a country club.\n\nGreat way to get exercise in to your day: local or tourist., Traveled on business" ]

{ "categories": [ "Theaters" ], "description": "Suggested duration" }

[ "Go There., The Ahmanson Theatre is one of the play houses located at The Music Center in Downtown LA. It is a great place to see a play or ballet. It sits on the Music Center property, known as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. \n\nParking is for a fee. You can valet at about $17 or self park right under the Music Center for about 5$ after 4 pm. It is really easy to get to and getting out is not going to take hours. \n\nAll Covid measures are in place. You will need to show you vax card and wear your mask, which I love. \n\nThere are plenty of places for dinner nearby. Kendall's is very good and has a nice, but limited French menu. It is fine dinning. On the same floor as the Pavilion is Mullin's Wine Bar, which has snacks and burgers and they are great. They also have a full bar. Other places are set to open up at the end of March. Inside you can get snacks and drinks, but right now they are to be consumed outside. \n\nThe place is spotless and ever so pretty. The staff is super and will help you to your seat or whatever you need.\n\nI have never seen a bad play, musical or ballet there. We just saw \"Everyone's Talking About Jamie.\" It was fantastic. These are professionals, sometimes straight from their run in the UK and now and again right from Broadway. A lot of their shows are Touring and the cast is always great.\n\nI suggest you sit in the orchestra. The back balcony is okay, but the people look tiny. The seating is very comfortable.\n\nThe area is safe, there are guards everywhere. There are lovely places to walk on the Pavilion. The views of Downtown LA surround you and there are beautiful fountains. \n\nYou will love this place.", "Broadway Style Theater in DTLA Is Back, Back again, post pandemic, seeing how it feels to go to live theater again and sit next to a stranger (still masked). This is probably your best shot in LA for Broadway style theater, often with members of the original Broadway cast. It's in the Music Center complex, easy to find, underground parking, with Metro Rail nearby. On this occasion I came to see The Lehman Trilogy. this is the first tour of this play off of Broadway. Not very satisfied with the script. My understanding was that the original detail was about 5 hours, but cut for Broadway to over 3. So the end is muddled and the beginning far too long and culturally obsessive. Anyway, the three principal actors, playing varying roles, did justice to their parts. If you enjoy Broadway events but are in LA, give this venue a try. Attendance still isn't back to normal and last minute seats won't cost you much. Box office people are very friendly. You should call before if you have questions prior to your arrival.", "The Last Song, Sting. What more is there to say. Sting tells wonderful stories through his songs in concerts and recordings. This time Sting tells the very personal story of people in a town whose economy and life’s blood is building ships. The musical “The Last Ship” resonates as a story of working class Union shipbuilders as they face the end of their work and community with strength and dignity. Growing up in a city that relied on making steel, the story hit home in its authenticity., Traveled with friends" ]

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{ "categories": [ "Historic Sites", "Neighborhoods" ], "description": "Heritage Square Museum, a popular tourist attraction, features eight local and nationally listed historic buildings and residences from different areas of Los Angeles. For over 40 years Heritage Square Museum, a non-profit organization, has not only worked on preserving these buildings, but interpreting the history of Los Angeles during it s first 100 years of statehood.Heritage Square believes that the preservation of our shared history is integral to our community. Each of the significant structures on the site has a unique story to tell and a special place in the development of Los Angeles, from a peaceful valley to today’s sprawling metropolis." }

[ "Weekends only, I've been here once before and what brought me back was the Spooky Swap Meet taking place in April. I didn't expect it to be so busy as many of the weekend entrance slots were sold out - who would've thought. We were glad we went back to visit these amazing historic homes plus the horror flick atmosphere of the event. The houses were not open for tours due to this special event. If you want to see the interior of the houses come by on a regular weekend.", "All This, and a Kitty, Too!, I grew up watching the mansions on Bunker Hill get torn down or taken away. L.A. local,Leo Politi, was a contemporary artist of my youth. Visiting this unique museum park was interesting, and a step back in time. It showcases several different styles of once opulent houses from a Victorian Los Angeles. \n\nThe guides are full of information, and entertain with colorful stories of days gone by. The interior tour visits several of the buildings, which are being carefully restored. It's popular, so book in advance \n\nThe octagonal home is particularly interesting, as it was once a popular design, but fell from favor. Three such structures survive up in San Francisco.\n\nA well stocked gift shop is an added bonus. Check out the Victorian mourning soap! And the park's resident feline, a handsome ginger tom named Belle Boy, wanders here and there to the delight of guests.\n\nIf you like historical homes or architecture, this is for you. And the surrounding neighborhoods, Montecito Heights and Mt. Washington, are a feast of hidden architectural treats., Traveled solo", "L.A. History, I’ve known about this place for a while and I don’t know why it took me so long to visit but I’m glad I finally made it. I loved it. We went on a Saturday for the 1 o’clock tour. Our group had about 10 people in it. The tour was about an hour twenty minutes. Only the first three houses are complete, the others need extensive renovation work on the inside (which is expensive and they are are a nonprofit so easily said than done) but are still cool to see. After the tour we were free to wander around and take pictures (not inside the homes). Lovely way to spend an afternoon. I would recommend pairing this with a visit to Lummis House just down the road., Traveled with friends" ]