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Little Tokyo
Ollie #41 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
This Japanese neighborhood is a good place for eating and visiting gardens.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Learn To Surf LA
Ollie #42 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Surf Camps
Distance  12.1 miles from city center
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Watts Towers
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #43 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner 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...... more » Owner 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. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  7.9 miles from city center
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Kodak Theater
As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles
Ollie #44 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Home of the Academy Awards, Kodak Theater offers a 30-minute guided tour that includes a visit to the theater, VIP room and Oscar history.
Attraction type  Theaters; Performances
Distance  6.3 miles from city center
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Hollywood Bowl Overlook
Ollie #45 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  15.0 miles from city center
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Angels Flight Railway
Ollie #46 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews

The historic Angels Flight Railway (no apostrophe in "Angels") opened in Downtown Los Angeles in 1901. It operated for 68 years, with the fare increasing from one cent to a... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Sunset Ranch Hollywood
Ollie #47 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Tour LA on horseback: saddle up and ride over the ridge into Burbank, have a Mexican meal and ride back to the stables by moonlight.
Attraction type  Horseback Riding Stables; Tours
Distance  6.7 miles from city center
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Ollie #48 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 47 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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Los Angeles Philharmonic
Ollie #49 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Concerts
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Hollywood Sign
Ollie #50 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 302 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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San Antonio Winery
Ollie #51 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
This wine shop in the heart of Los Angeles has been established as a Cultural Historical Landmark.
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Ollie #52 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
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Wiltern Theatre
Ollie #53 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner 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...... more » Owner 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! « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
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LA Fashion District
Ollie #54 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: The LA Fashion District is a 115 block district in downtown Los Angeles and is the hub of the West Coast apparel industry. It caters to the wholesale...... more » Owner description: The LA Fashion District is a 115 block district in downtown Los Angeles and is the hub of the West Coast apparel industry. It caters to the wholesale and retail communities, with apparel and accessories for the entire family, textiles, flowers, live/work lofts, and restaurants. It is home to Santee Alley, an outdoor shopping bazaar, and notable showrooms such as the California Market Center, Cooper Building, New Mart where annual LA Fashion Markets, LA Fashion Week, and other industry related tradeshows happen. Art is omnipresent in the LA Fashion District and as part of downtown's Gallery Row, the Fashion District is home to several art galleries that hos an eclectic mix of artists throughout the year, including the monthly Art Walk. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre
As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles and 1 other guide
Ollie #55 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 190 reviews
Owner description: Walk in the steps of the Tinseltown's stars: visit the theater's famous forecourt and gaze down at the stars' footprints, handprints and autographs...... more » Owner description: Walk in the steps of the Tinseltown's stars: visit the theater's famous forecourt and gaze down at the stars' footprints, handprints and autographs immortalized in cement. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites; Movie Theaters
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
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Hollywood
Ollie #56 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4 of 5 stars 113 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods
Distance  6.2 miles from city center
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Hollyhock House
As featured in Los Angeles off the beaten path
Ollie #57 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 9 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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Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
As featured in Los Angeles for young kids
Ollie #58 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
3.5 of 5 stars 112 reviews
Owner description: The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles...... more » Owner description: The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens opened on November 28, 1966. The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800 different plant species with over 7,400 individual plants. « less
Attraction type  Zoos; Gardens
Distance  7.0 miles from city center
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University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Ollie #59 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Beautiful campus!  There's always something going on at campus: movies, concerts, plays etc.  It is a great place to visit, it is serene and tranquil (except during finals week... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  11.5 miles from city center
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Lake Balboa Park
Ollie #60 of 352 attractions in Los Angeles
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water; Parks
Distance  17.0 miles from city center
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