Top Rated Attractions in Los Angeles

La Placita Church, also called La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles or The Church of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels, is a historic Catholic church. Founded in 1814 by Franciscan Fray Luis, this church was built over the remains of an old adobe church. In 1861 the church created a replacement chapel using the same old materials. La Placita Church now features some lovely modern additions, including a tile mosaic of The Annunciation, but it still has its historic charm.

Located between tall raised buildings and inside the Wells Fargo Center, this history museum is literally a hidden gem. Wells Fargo History Museum depicts the era of gold mining and a part of Wells Frago's life in the wild west. A restored stagecoach, real gold nuggets and a telegraph system that you can try, are just a few of the things that will fascinate you. You can also try your hand at solving a morse code, which might not be as easy as you think. Guided tours can be arranged for groups or students with prior notice for free. One must visit the museum for interactive elements and to acknowledge the struggles of Wells Fargo.

As soon as you'll step into The Falls cozy atmosphere and laid back charm of the place will make you feel right at home. The lovely wooden log covered walls and the unique chandelier hanging over the bar adds to the appeal of this watering hole. Order from the delicious list of cocktails, The Modesto or The Hunter maybe, to help you relax and enjoy the peppy music brought to you by the talented DJs or the lively bands and karaoke on Sundays. The bar is spacious enough to host private parties of 15 and above; can you say Oscar viewing party?

No visit to the City of Angels would be complete without a visit to San Antonio Winery, located just 5 minutes from the Civic Center. Designated by the city as a cultural landmark, this family-owned winery has been operating since 1917. The last of more than 100 wineries that once flourished near the Los Angeles River, San Antonio is legendary for its large variety of fine wines. The winery offers tastings and have a wine store where you can buy your favorite award wining wine. Go on a wine tour if you're interested in the history of the vineyard or how wine is made.

These Victorian homes in the neighborhood of Angelino Heights are more reminiscent of those on Haight Street in San Francisco as opposed to Carroll Avenue in L.A. Nonetheless, this tiny enclave in greater Echo Park has the largest collection of late 19th-century residences in the entire city. Its location in the steep hills also allows for some marvelous views of downtown and some parts of Mid-City. Overall, Angelino Heights is a nice detour when visiting Echo Park, and it's a definite must-see for architecture buffs.