The Observatory (de sterrenwacht) is het hoogtepunt van Griffith J. Griffith's contributie aan Los Angeles. De constructie van deze art deco sterrenwacht was afgerond begin 1930 en sindsdien heeft het een grote renovatie ondergaan die het gemaakt heeft tot een van Zuid Californie's populaire observatiepunten. Het Het state-of-the-art Samuel Ochin Planetarium van The Observatory biedt een beeld dat een lust voor het oog is. Ondanks de nieuwste technologie is het ook de moeite om de buitenkant te bekijken van The Obsertory die tevens een mooi uitzicht biedt, zowel overdag als 's nachts. Iedereen die ook maar een beetje interesse heeft in astronomie zal de exposities en het planetarium fascinerend vinden. De Griffith Sterrenwacht is ook interessant voor film fans omdat dit het decor was tijdens de climax van de film Rebel Without a Cause met James Dean.
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.
Spread across 100,000 square feet (9290 square meters) of exhibition space, Peterson Automotive Museum is one of the world's largest automobile museums. From Porsche to Batman's iconic Batmobile, the museum has it all for ardent car fans. It also hosts year-round special exhibitions. Of special interest to families is the Children's Discovery Center, which offers hands-on interactive exhibits. Apart from cars, you will also find an impressive collection of motorcycles and trucks, which can be explored on an immersive guided tour of the museum.
This lavish pantheon of fame and glamor captured in wax is one of Hollywood’s crown jewels. Hailing from London, Madame Tussauds brings to Hollywood its world-class interactive viewing entertainment, great for all ages. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, just next to TCL Chinese Theatre, the museum is hard to miss due to its open-air façade with a few wax figures casually spilling out on the sidewalk. Come in and stroll the vast grounds populated with the rich and famous (as well as the infamous) and the beautiful and formidable. Whether it is shaking hands with President Obama or wrapping your arm around Mae West, you will be exhilarated by the lifelike, vivid portrayals and infinite photo ops.
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.
The Robinson Memorial is fittingly located a few blocks from where the legendary athlete and trailblazer was born. After facing constant scrutiny by the community for being part of the only black family living in the area, Jackie Robinson went on to become a star athlete at Pasadena City College and UCLA. He eventually became the first African American in major league baseball and the rest, as they say is history. The memorial depicts the visages of both Jackie and his older brother Mack, who also contributed to the civil rights movement.
Downey History Center is an educational center that provides a wealth of historical information, preservation, education and research. Whether you are just curious about Downey's history or are a serious scholar, you will find everything you need. Resources include Downey newspapers dating from 1888, photographs dating from 1870, books and periodicals about Downey, Los Angeles County, California and more. There is also a lot of information on Downey's namesake, Governor John Gately Downey. Call ahead for varying days.
This museum presents wax figures of African American personalities. It also showcases the eras through authentic clothing, uniforms and artifacts. The museum has figures of Malcolm X, Muhammed Ali, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Louis Armstrong and George Washington. It also presents cultural artifacts from the African world as well as black memorabilia from recent times.
Located on South Lake Avenue, The Commons can be better described as a meeting point for locals on the east of the Playhouse District. The charming venue offers a good range of unique services, stores and eateries like the Green Street Restaurant and more that are lined along its shady courtyard. It's a spot where you can combine work with a fine dining experience. Besides, the California Institute of Technology and the famous Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens lie a short distance away.
Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society is a science fiction members-only club, that has its own set of laws. The club was originally founded in 1934 by Hugo Gernsback, and is today led by Forrest J. Ackerman, a legendary science fiction spokesperson. The club hosts two prestigious science fiction and fantasy conventions, namely, Loscon and Westercon. Meetings at this society primarily feature guest lectures and auctions of science fiction items. There is also a weekly forum called Neverending panel, that holds discussions on science fiction story plots and listens to fan suggestions. There are also regular events hosted, that invite scientists and science fiction writers, and there are also exhibitions held displaying a slew of sci-fi artwork.
Overduin & Co. is a contemporary art gallery on Los Angeles's iconic Sunset Boulevard. This Hollywood gallery showcases modern art in a lively, engaging manner, and holds regular exhibitions highlighting a particular theme. The art draws you in and the gallery offers a dynamic space for conversation and exploration of various art forms. Artists like Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Dianna Molzan, Tris Vonna-Michell, and Haim Steinbach are representative of the gallery's cosmopolitan nature, showcasing works in a variety of media and from across the globe.