From Griffith Observatory to the beaches of Santa Monica, LA is endlessly explorable. Here are the best activities, landmarks, markets, and events across the city.
LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) is the largest art museum in the western US, with collections spanning ancient to contemporary. The iconic Urban Light installation — 202 restored street lamps — is one of the most photographed spots in LA.
The Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049) offers free admission, stunning architecture by Richard Meier, and panoramic views of the city. Its gardens are worth the visit alone.
For contemporary art, The Broad (221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) houses over 2,000 works by artists like Jeff Koons, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Yayoi Kusama. General admission is free.
The Natural History Museum of LA County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007) has dinosaur halls, gem collections, and rotating exhibits. Right next door is the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037), home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Griffith Observatory (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) is free to visit and offers some of the best views of the Hollywood Sign and the LA skyline. The planetarium shows are affordable and worth catching. Hike up from the Greek Theatre parking lot or take the shuttle from the Griffith Park visitor center.
The Santa Monica Pier (200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401) has rides, an aquarium, street performers, and sunset views that never get old. Combine it with a walk along the Third Street Promenade or a bike ride on the beach path.
Runyon Canyon is the go-to urban hike — a 3-mile loop with views of the Hollywood Sign, downtown, and the ocean on clear days. It's dog-friendly and social.
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