Location: Central L.A
Top Things to do in Central L.A
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Central L.A That You Shouldn't Miss
Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. Placita de Dolores
2. Union Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,826 reviews
Los Angeles Union Station is the main railroad station in Los Angeles, California, and the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western US. Union Station is a major transportation hub for Southern California, serving almost 110,000 passengers a day. The station is the hub of the Amtrak's California regional routes, Amtrak's long distance trains, Metrolink commuter trains, several Metro Rail subway and light rail lines, buses and coach services. History: Established in 1939. Built in 1939, Union Station combines Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mission Revival and Streamline Moderne styles. The architecture team included John and Donald Parkinson who also designed Los Angeles City Hall and other city landmarks. Originally intended as a transcontinental terminus station for the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railways, the station was a major hub for troop movement during World War II. The station's historic 161,000 square foot terminal was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and the station was restored in 1992. Beginning in the 1970s, growing use of Amtrak and expansion of local and regional rail revitalized the station as a major transportation hub of Southern California. Metro acquired the station in 2011, managing the property that currently serves as a transportation hub for Metro, Metrolink, Amtrak and other transportation services as well an urban mixed-use development site.
Reviewed By ShermanOaks2019 - Los Angeles, United States
Enjoy beautiful architecture - great dining in the station or less than a block away famous Philippes French Dip Sandwich - or great Mexican Food at Olvera Street. If you have time take a quick trip to Santa Monica or to Hollywood & Vine and dine at Musso & Franks, or Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel by the pool.
3. Monastery of the Angels
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
A convent of cloistered Dominican nuns. Visitors can view the building and grounds and shop in the gift shop.
Reviewed By EugenioSalandra - Los Angeles, United States
Nestled at the foot of the Hollywood Hills, the Monastery of the Angels is a hidden treasure. The cloistered Dominican Nuns of the community are dedicated to perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Visitors can join the nuns for prayer in a special guest chapel, separated by a screen and central altar. In the gift shop, the famous Monastery Pumpkin Bread is available. Molto buonissimo! This place is a great blessing.
4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
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4.5 based on 3,038 reviews
Home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this concert hall is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated in the world.
Reviewed By dcm_boticelli - Orlando, United States
LA Phil under Gustavo Dudamel is one of the greatest orchestras of the world and Disney Hall is an ideal place for their magical performances.
5. Abbot Kinney Boulevard
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4.5 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By elizabethlascheid - Marina del Rey, United States
Abbott Kinney is a lovely Street in Venice that spans about 1.5 MI. Parking is not easy but you will find a spot, but mind the meters. On the weekends it can be especially crowded, especially during the summer. It is just as pretty in the winter and I suggest you go then. There's a lot to do and a lot of walking on Abbot Kinney. Now, if you are looking for discount shopping or Cheap Eats go somewhere else. The street is filled with boutiques, art galleries, fine dining restaurants and expensive coffee and tea. Despite the cost it is great fun and if you want something unique you might very well find it. The area is relatively safe and there are few bars which are quite nice. Back to parking: do not go behind the street and find places to park inside the residential area you may find your car stolen when you get back. Stay right on or near Abbot Kinney and you will be fine. The place has gentrified over the years. It used to have little bars, tiny shops and even a few houses, that is no longer the case. But, as locals we have made the best of it and we have learned to love it. You will too
6. Canyon Country Store
7. TCL Chinese Theatres
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4.0 based on 3,461 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 235nickit
We decided to take a guided tour of the TCL Chinese Theatre - you will learn the history and see the breathtaking sights inside the theatre. You will also watch a short film seated inside the theatre on the history. Great experience!
8. South Robertson Boulevard
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Egyptian Theatre
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
This theatre, which dates back to 1922, recently reopened after a $15 million restoration.
10. Melrose Avenue
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4.0 based on 159 reviews
This funky, eclectic, unique, trend-setting neighborhood includes shops, restaurants and galleries.
Reviewed By mariana48 - Houston, United States
Melrose ave is a must visit when you’re in LA. It has plenty of Trendy and vintage shops like round 2 , urban outfitters, and so many more. It also offers a lot of quick bites and healthy food options. There are lots of murals on both sides. So if you’re like me you would want to pause and take your best pics.
