De style Art déco, cet observatoire a été construit au début des années 1930 et constitue l’un des monuments les plus importants de Californie du Sud. Utilisant des technologies ultramodernes, l’Oschin Planetarium propose d’incroyables spectacles de lumière. À l’extérieur de l’observatoire, vous pourrez profiter de vues imprenables sur la région, aussi époustouflantes de jour comme de nuit. Les expositions et les spectacles du planétarium fascinent toujours les visiteurs, et vous reconnaîtrez peut-être l’observatoire comme le site de tournage du dénouement du film La Fureur de vivre. Par nuit claire, profitez des télescopes publics gratuits pour observer les étoiles de plus près.
Occupant un espace d’exposition de 9 290 mètres carrés, le Peterson Automotive Museum est l’un des plus grands musées automobiles de la planète. Outre ses accords de développement, ce musée est connu pour son amour des roues, présentant la relation sympathique des habitants de Los Angeles avec leurs voitures, à travers plus de 150 modèles allant de classiques à des « hot rods » au sein de ses galeries permanentes. Des Porsche à la Batmobile de Batman, ce musée a tout pour plaire aux passionnés de voitures ! Il accueille également des expositions spéciales dans son Children's Discovery Center (centre de découverte pour les enfants), avec des événements pratiques et interactifs. Enfin, le Peterson Automotive Museum propose différentes options de visites guidées.
Ce somptueux panthéon de célébrité et glamour en cire est l’un des joyaux d’Hollywood. Originaire de Londres, Madame Tussauds apporte à Hollywood ses œuvres visuelles divertissantes et interactives de classe mondiale, une excellente expérience pour tous les âges. Situé sur Hollywood Boulevard, juste à côté du Grauman's Chinese Theatre, ce musée est difficile à manquer en raison de son imposante façade à ciel ouvert abritant quelques personnages de cire dépassant sur le trottoir. Venez explorez ce vaste espace abritant les riches et célèbres, les beaux et les formidables. N’oubliez surtout pas votre appareil-photo, pour immortaliser une poignée de main avec le président Obama ou autour des épaules de Mae West. Vous serez stupéfait par le réalisme de ces statues et le nombre infini d’occasions de prendre des photos.
This museum run by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is an important landmark in Little Tokyo. It is one of the three MOCA museums in the city. The spacious establishment has a gallery where exhibitions of renowned artists are hosted and a reading room stocking books. Opened in 1963, it offers more than 40, 000 square feet of exhibition space.
This spacious park is known for its sprawling lake tucked away in the San Fernando Valley. Jog or walk along the lakeside as you watch the graceful swans and ducks glide through the water or enjoy a leisurely picnic beneath the Japanese Cherry Blossom trees. A children's playground will keep the little ones entertained while dogs run around on the grassy area. Barbecues, picnic tables and shady areas make this park a family-friendly locale.
Located on the flood control basin of the Hansen Dam, Hansen Dam Recreation Area is an extensive recreational park. It features two artificial lakes - one for fishing and the other for swimming. The fishing lake also allows paddling and rowing. Both of these water bodies are manned by life guards. Picnic spots, equestrian, hiking and walking trails, a skate park, playground and restrooms are added amenities of this place.
Little Tokyo is the Japanese version of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. Covering 67 acres of land and a mere four blocks, the area may not be as famed as its Chinese counterpart, yet it manages to retain a fair share of tourists and locals who come here to shop, eat and even look for a place to live. Having survived quite a few hard times, the area is now abuzz with businesses, restaurants, shops and hotels. Quaint, 19th century homes add ambiance to the place. Exploration is best done by foot. Note that credit cards and open hours will vary by business, so call ahead before you visit.
Step into Blackout Haunted House and play out some of your darkest nightmares. Voted as one of the scariest attractions in the state, this house is certain to have you running for your life, as you dodge past several scary entities. Your worst fears are personified, with strategically placed props, characters, traps and pop-ups that work to scare the life out of you. Its labyrinth style, ghastly-clad actors, animatronics and eerie rooms are designed to cause a stir among audiences create a make-believe scare scene.
This museum run by the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is an important landmark in Little Tokyo. It is one of the three MOCA museums in the city. The spacious establishment has a gallery where exhibitions of renowned artists are hosted and a reading room stocking books. Opened in 1963, it offers more than 40, 000 square feet of exhibition space.
Biddy Mason Memorial Park, as the name suggests is a quaint memorial park dedicated to the popular black right activist, philanthropist and nurse, Biddy Mason, who lived in Los Angeles during the early 19th Century. This memorial park comprises panels, placards and posters describing life-events of Biddy Mason in detail. Biddy Mason Memorial Park was built as an effort to educate today's generation about greatness and life works of Biddy Mason.
The James Irvine Japanese Garden, also known as Seiryu-en or Garden of The Clear Stream is a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city. It is a mix of Eastern and Western landscaping styles and is located in a sub-ground level of the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. The garden was made possible by volunteer Japanese-American gardeners, landscape contractors and nurserymen. In 1981, it won the National Landscape Award presented by First Lady Nancy Reagan at the White House. The park is closed to the public when rented for special occasions. Stop by for a relaxing stroll and enjoy the beautiful landscaping and plants.
The Old Plaza Firehouse is a castellated brick building built in 1884 as a firehouse for the Los Angeles area. Nowadays, it is a museum showcasing firefighting equipment and interesting photos of different fire stations of the 19th century around the country. It is an interesting site if you are in the downtown area and want to do something different. Admission is free and guided tours are provided.