Top 10 Los Angeles

330 Pages·2010·7.85 MB·English

by  Catherine Gerber

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Los Angeles Top 10
Los Angeles Highlights
Sunset Strip
Historic Hollywood Boulevard
The Getty Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens
Universal Studios® Hollywood
Griffith Park
Disneyland® Resort
Catalina Island
Moments in History
Architectural Landmarks
Parks & Gardens
Beaches
Sports & Fitness Venues
Drives & Day Trips
LA for Children
Shopping Streets
Performing Arts Venues
Movie Theaters
Hollywood Connections
Live Music Clubs
Weird & Wacky LA
Places to See & Be Seen
Restaurants
Los Angeles Highlights
The myth, the velocity, the edginess in creative and technological fields - this is
Los Angeles, where the multicultural future that awaits the rest of the country is
already a firm reality. In just over 200 years, LA has grown from a dusty
Spanish outpost into one of the world's largest and most complex cities offering
top venues for everything from archaeology and the arts to food. The birthplace
of Mickey Mouse and Hollywood, LA has shaped the imaginations of millions.
1. Sunset Strip
2. Historic Hollywood Boulevard
3. The Getty Center
4. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5. El Pueblo de Los Angeles
6. Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens
7. Universal Studios Hollywood
8. Griffith Park
9. Disneyland Resort
10. Catalina Island
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Sunset Strip
The heady mix of hip restaurants, nightclubs, and bars along the city's
entertainment mile attracts legions of the young and the trendy (see Sunset
Strip).
Historic Hollywood Boulevard
The boulevard that gave birth to the movie industry is still associated with the
stars, even if the only ones around today are those embedded in the sidewalk
(see Historic Hollywood Boulevard).
The Getty Center
One of the best bargains in town, this striking hilltop complex is a marvel of
modern architecture and a mecca for fans of European art. Stunning views (see
The Getty Center).
The Getty Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
One of the largest art museums in the US, LACMA offers a survey of artistic
achievement in the world from prehistoric times to the present.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
This historic district preserves LA's oldest buildings, celebrating its Spanish-
Mexican past with stores, eateries, and festivals (see El Pueblo de Los Angeles).
El Pueblo de Los Angeles
Huntington Library, Art Collections, & Botanical Gardens
One of LA's great cultural treasures invites visitors to experience its fine
paintings, rare manuscripts, and gorgeous gardens (see Huntington Library, Art
Collections, & Botanical Gardens).
Universal Studios Hollywood
A day at Universal involves high-tech thrill rides, live action shows, and special
effects extravaganzas. The Studio Tour takes visitors to the backlot of this actual
working movie studio (see Universal Studios® Hollywood).
Griffith Park
The largest city park in the nation offers a unique combination of rugged
wilderness and such diversions as museums, a zoo, and an observatory. The
landmark Hollywood Sign is located here as well (see Griffith Park).
Griffith Park
Disneyland Resort
As timeless and ageless as Mickey Mouse himself, the original Disney park
hasn't lost its magic over half a century after it first opened (see Disneyland®
Resort).
Catalina Island
Catalina Island is a quick and easy getaway whose considerable charms include
crystal-clear waters, miles of undeveloped backcountry, and a sense of being far
away from the bustle of big city LA.
Catalina Island
Sunset Strip
Sunset Strip has been a haven of hedonism since Prohibition days. Wedged
between Hollywood and Beverly Hills, this 1.7 miles (2.7 km) of the Sunset
Boulevard is crammed with hot nightclubs, hip rock venues, and fashionable
boutiques. During Hollywood's Glamour Age (1930-50), the stars trysted at the
Chateau Marmont, partied at Trocadero, and talked shop at Schwab's
Pharmacy. Today's hot spots rub shoulders with some historical landmarks.
The Strip by day
For fusion food at its finest, head to über-trendy Asia de Cuba inside the Mondrian Hotel.
Gaining entry to the trendiest venues is easiest around 9pm and on weeknights.
Avoid the traffic on the Strip on Friday and Saturday nights.
Along Sunset Blvd between Crescent Heights Blvd & Doheny Dr
Site of Schwab's Pharmacy
8024 Sunset Blvd
Sunset Strip Tattoo
7524 W Sunset Blvd
Sunset Plaza
8600 & 8700 Sunset Blvd
Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Blvd
Rainbow Bar & Grill
9015 Sunset Blvd
Top 10 Sites
1. Site of Schwab's Pharmacy