It might be one of LA’s old-timers but Disneyland remains its most popular attraction by far. A mixture of themed ‘lands’ and exciting rides, it also boasts daily parades along Main Street USA and evening laser shows. The LA version also has four themed areas celebrating California and a separate Hollywood Studios area.
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LA Tourism & Convention Board Visitor Information Center
Address: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
Tel: +1 323 467 6412.
Opening Hours:Mon-Sat 0800-2200, Sun 0900-1900. www.discoverlosangeles.com
Available online, the Southern California CityPASS (tel: +1 888 330 5008; www.citypass.com) is valid for two weeks and offers discounted entry to a number of theme parks including Disneyland. The Go LA Card (tel: +1 800 887 9103; www.golosangelescard.com), available as a 1-, 2-, 3-, 5- or 7-day pass, offers discounted admission to 34 attractions. It’s available online or over the phone.
Disneyland
Opening Times: Mon-Sun 0800-2200.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, Los Angeles, CA 92802, United States
Telephone: +1 714 781 4636.
Website:
disneyland.disney.go.com
Getty Center
A beguiling combination of striking modern architecture (the buildings are the work of Richard Meier) and J. Paul Getty’s impressively large collection of paintings, the Getty Center truly is one of LA’s cultural highlights. The surrounding botanical garden, packed with rare and native plants, is also well worth a wander.
Opening Times: Tue-Thurs 1000-1730, Fri-Sat 1000-2100, Sun 1000-1730.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
1200 Getty Center Drive, Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA 90049, United States
Telephone: +1 310 440 7300.
Website:
www.getty.edu
Getty Villa
Modelled on the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, the Getty Villa was built for oil tycoon J. Paul Getty to house this personal art collection and sits atop a Malibu cliff. Packed with Roman and Greek antiquities, it also boasts spectacular gardens, all done in the classical style, and a modest amphitheatre.
Opening Times: Wed-Mon 1000-1700.
Admission Fees: No (but advance, timed tickets required, available by telephone or online up to three months in advance).
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA 90272, United States
Telephone: +1 310 440 7300.
Website:
www.getty.edu/visit/villa
Grammy Museum at LA Live
Dedicated to the biggest names in music, the huge Grammy Museum is a reminder that LA isn’t just for actors. Its four floors contain exhibitions on the creative process, the history of music and, latterly, a special display dedicated to Taylor Swift. Live acts also perform here.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1030-1830, Sat-Sun 1000-1830.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
800 W Olympic Boulevard, Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Telephone: +1 213 765 6800.
Website:
www.grammymuseum.org
Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Built by showman Sid Grauman in 1927, this is the most famous of the flamboyant picture palaces along this stretch of Hollywood Boulevard. Celebrities’ hand and footprints are embedded into the cement of the forecourt, while the trail of bronze stars that make up the Hollywood Walk of Fame passes in front of the building.
Opening Times: Daily 24 hours.
Admission Fees: No (except for tours).
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood & Highland, Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States
Telephone: +1 323 461 3331.
Website:
www.tclchinesetheatres.com
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
The former home of railroad tycoon Henry E Huntington is a treasure trove of French porcelain, tapestries and paintings, among them Gainsborough’s Blue Boy. The library boasts four million items, including a 15th-century copy of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, while the Botanical Gardens cover an impressive 81 hectares (200 acres).
Opening Times: Wed-Mon 1000-1700.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, Los Angeles, CA 91108, United States
Telephone: +1 626 405 2100.
Website:
www.huntington.org
Universal Studios Hollywood
One of the world’s largest film studios (and one of LA’s most popular attractions), Universal Studios takes visitors behind the scenes of the movie world via a series of thrilling rides. Along with a Peter Jackson-designed King Kong ride, there’s a simulated earthquake, an attack from Jaws and a brilliant Jurassic Park rollercoaster.
Opening Times: Park hours vary throughout the year, check website for more information.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, Los Angeles, CA 91608, United States
Telephone: +1 800 864 8377
Website:
www.universalstudios.com
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Home to one of the largest collections of art and artefacts in the USA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art boasts more than 100,000 objects, all housed within the imposing Ahmanson Building. Highlights include the South East Asian art collection and the impressive collection of early Latin American treasures.
Opening Times: Mon-Tues 1100-1700, Thurs 1100-1700, Fri 1100-2000, Sat-Sun 1000-1900.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States
Telephone: +1 323 857 6000.
Website:
www.lacma.org
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
Housed in a striking red sandstone building designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, MOCA specialises in modern art and counts works by Piet Mondrian and Mark Rothko among its permanent collection. Two more sites house the rest of its vast holdings - the nearby Geffen Contemporary and West Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center.
Opening Times: Mon 1100-1800, Wed 1100-1800, Thurs 1100-2000, Fri 1100-1800, Sat-Sun 1100-1700.
Admission Fees: Yes (free on Thursdays 1700-2000).
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
152 North Central Avenue, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States
Telephone: +1 213 626 6222.
Website:
www.moca.org
Santa Monica
Famous for its 5.5km (2.5 mile) stretch of sandy beach and much-filmed pier, Santa Monica is the place to come for a taste of LA at its most relaxed. Head to the pier for a ride on its vintage carousel or, if that sounds too energetic, browse the many beachfront boutiques and snap up something totally unique.
Opening Times: Daily 24 hours.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, United States
Telephone: +1 800 544 5319.
Website:
www.santamonica.com
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