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Attractions in Los Angeles

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Los Angeles, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

276 places

Pershing Square

ParkPershing Square

Skirball Cultural Center

MuseumSkirball Cultural Center

The Wende Museum's Community Center

TheaterThe Wende Museum's Community Center

Southern California Institute of Architecture

SightSouthern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc)

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

MuseumNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC)

SightWatts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC)

Chess Park, Playa Vista

ParkChess Park, Playa Vista

Historic siteVilla Aurora (tours by appointment only)

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

MuseumThe Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

Hollyhock House

Historic siteHollyhock House

Jim Morrison Mural on the side of the Ellison Suites

SightJim Morrison Mural on the side of the Ellison Suites

The Beverly Hills Hotel

SightThe Beverly Hills Hotel

SightHermosa Beach

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Historic siteHollywood Walk of Fame

Watts Towers Arts Center

Historic siteWatts Towers Arts Center

Art Center College of Design

ShoppingArt Center College of Design Student Store

Heal the Bay Aquarium

AquariumHeal the Bay Aquarium

Beverly Canon Gardens

GardenBeverly Canon Gardens

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

LandmarkWarner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Colorado Street Bridge

BridgeColorado Street Bridge

MuseumThe Getty

Sunset Strip

SightSunset Strip

Los Angeles Zoo

ZooLos Angeles Zoo

S.S. Lane Victory

MuseumS.S. Lane Victory

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