Things to do in Los Angeles, California (CA): The Best Sights & Landmarks

October 20, 2021 Deane Carmody

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. Bradbury Building

304 S Broadway Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1224 +1 213-626-1893 http://www.laconservancy.org/locations/bradbury-building
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 623 reviews

Bradbury Building

Famous 19th-century Italian Renaissance building in downtown Los Angeles.

Reviewed By overeasy

I did a very quick visit here years ago, but was thrilled to come back again. This is a truly special building, which is why it has appeared in many movies and TV shows. My fav was "Demon With A Glass Hand," an original Outer Limits episode with Robert Culp. I saw that show over 50 years ago and even then was enthralled by the location. You can only go on the ground floor and up the stairs to the first level, but that is enough to let you understand how beautiful this place is. Read the history, which is fascinating as well. It's open on the weekends and you'll have more of a chance to nab a parking spot on the street then, too.

2. 849 Building

849 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014-3206
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

849 Building

3. Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple

505 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1720 +1 213-626-4200 http://hhbt-la.org/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple

4. City Hall

200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4801 +1 213-485-2121 [email protected] http://www.lacity.org/RESTORE/index.htm
Excellent
47%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 345 reviews

City Hall

After an impressive seismic rehabilitation, completed in 2001, the beloved 28-story landmark can withstand an earthquake up to magnitude 8.

Reviewed By TPAT75 - Oulu, Finland

Beautiful building that offers great views over the city for free! So take some time to visit here if you're in downtown.

5. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2707 +1 213-680-5200 [email protected] http://www.olacathedral.org
Excellent
56%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 543 reviews

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

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.

Reviewed By ShermanOaks2019 - Los Angeles, United States

Easy parking- beautiful modern sanctuary. Great cafeteria where you can sit outside. Close to Disney Hall and the Los Angeles Music Center.

6. Walt Disney Concert Hall

111 S Grand Ave Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034 +1 323-850-2000 http://www.laphil.com/
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 3,038 reviews

Walt Disney Concert Hall

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.

7. Fine Arts Building

811 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017-3408
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Fine Arts Building

8. Oviatt Building

617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014-1605 http://oviatt.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
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Poor
9%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Oviatt Building

9. Staples Center

1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1300 +1 213-742-7340 https://www.staplescenter.com/
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 3,452 reviews

Staples Center

Reviewed By MG02116 - Boston, United States

Had the distinct pleasure of taking in a Kings hockey game while in LA last weekend. As a first time visitor to the Staples Center, I was impressed. Seating was comfortable, admission was smooth and professionally handled. There were plenty of venues for food and drink. A great time was had by all!

10. US Bank Tower

633 West Fifth Stree, Los Angeles, CA 90071-2005 http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/us-bank-tower/445
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

US Bank Tower

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