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Paramount Studios
Ollie #21 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Owner description: The only remaining "big name" studio located in Hollywood and the only continually operating studio in Tinseltown. Offers behind-the-scenes tours to...... more » Owner description: The only remaining "big name" studio located in Hollywood and the only continually operating studio in Tinseltown. Offers behind-the-scenes tours to visitors. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Factory Tours
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
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Runyon Canyon
Ollie #22 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 59 reviews
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.
Attraction type  Parks; Canyons
Distance  22.0 miles from city center
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Staples Center
Ollie #23 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Skirball Cultural Center
Ollie #24 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
This museum holds the world's fifth-largest collection of artifacts concerning Judaism and American life.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; History Museums
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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The Magic Castle
Ollie #25 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theaters
Distance  6.6 miles from city center
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Pantages Theatre
Ollie #26 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Owner 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...... more » Owner 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. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Performances
Distance  5.7 miles from city center
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Madame Tussauds Hollywood
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Ollie #27 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 152 reviews
Owner description: It is the best new wax attraction in LA, next to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you can see, touch and take a photo with Hollywood’s celebrities...... more » Owner description: It is the best new wax attraction in LA, next to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where you can see, touch and take a photo with Hollywood’s celebrities under one roof! « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  6.5 miles from city center
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Ollie #28 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Final resting-place of some of Hollywood's celebrities and other luminaries.
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  5.0 miles from city center
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Hollywood Bowl Overlook
Ollie #29 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  15.1 miles from city center
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El Capitan Theatre
Ollie #30 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

The El Capitan theater is a beautiful historic landmark in Los Angeles. It was renovated in 1991 with the original decor being restored. The architecture is simply stunning and... more »

Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
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The Baked Potato
Ollie #31 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Jazz Bars; Performances
Distance  8.9 miles from city center
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Hollywood Sign
Ollie #32 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 185 reviews
Owner 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,...... more » Owner 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  6.8 miles from city center
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Topanga State Park
Ollie #33 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
This beautiful state park spans 9,000 acres of varied terrain.
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  19.9 miles from city center
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Nokia Theatre
Ollie #34 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Ollie #35 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner 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...... more » Owner 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. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Bradbury Building
Ollie #36 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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iFLY Hollywood Indoor Skydiving
Ollie #37 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: iflyhollywood.com, www.iflyhollywood.com description = It's where people fly! Excitement, adrenaline and adventure; iFLY Hollywood offers it all in...... more » Owner description: iflyhollywood.com, www.iflyhollywood.com description = It's where people fly! Excitement, adrenaline and adventure; iFLY Hollywood offers it all in the flight experience of a lifetime. No experience necessary - our professional instructors will teach you the fundamentals. All of your flight equipment is included in the experience. You just need to fly, and then try to wipe that smile off your face! « less
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Distance  8.3 miles from city center
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Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Ollie #38 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Owner description: Universal CityWalk is a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail promenade that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air...... more » Owner 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 offer’s 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.” « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  8.5 miles from city center
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Union Station
Ollie #39 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 41 reviews
First Los Angeles train depot.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Scenic Railroads; Public Transportation Systems
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Hollyhock House
Ollie #40 of 339 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
This house turned museum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  8.9 miles from city center
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