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City Hall

200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012
213 485 2121
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Ranked #127 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings, Observation Decks/ Towers, Civic Centers, Architectural Buildings
Description: After an impressive seismic rehabilitation, completed in 2001, the beloved 28-story landmark can withstand an earthquake up to magnitude 8.
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

The views of downtown and beyond from the 27th floor observation deck are impressive and helped us, as first-time visitors and on foot, see where different downtown points of interest were that we wanted to visit. The building is an impressive example of 1920s architecture. Access to the observation deck is free. However, one has to clear security and access... More

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pakistan
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

i guess i am not the sort of person who would enjoy anything like it....was bored here More

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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

The architecture, the history, the locale, and the interior are all part of what makes downtown LA a fascinating place to explore if you have done your homework on the locale, and have some time to spend exploring the city at your leisure. More

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Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

I recently did a photography journey through downtown and wandered into City Hall. I asked the guards if there was anything to see and they recommended the 27th floor observation deck. It is open to the public til 5 p.m. Wow, what a treat!! Amazing views of downtown are a photographer's dream and there were plenty to be had from... More

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Pasadena, CA
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2004
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If you're in downtown, it is certainly a must! The achitecture on the 3rd and 4th floors is very cool with intricately laid tiles. The 26th and 27th floors, the top ones, are surreal and the view is great! More

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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2003
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Los Angeles city hall is recognized around the world for it's distinct architecture. This world famous landmark opened in 1928. There's a lot of history here as free tours of this building will take you from the basement level all the way to the top observation level for spectacular city views. Tours will also take you to the heart of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2010
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2010
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