Originally built in 1926, this theater was completely renovated in 1991 by Pacific Theatres and The Walt Disney Company. It's now a premier movie palace that Disney uses to showcase its animated and children's features. Special features begin with a live stage show with a singing and dancing chorus of familiar Disney characters. Often short cartoons will precede the main show. Be sure to call or check the website for the movie and show times.
This Victorian mansion built in 1908 in the Hollywood Hills is home to the Academy of Magical Arts, an organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of magic. From showy stage magic to subtle card tricks, this organization knows it all. The purpose of the Academy is to advance the public awareness of the art of magic as well as to preserve its history, but only members and their guests can enter this institution. For exclusive members, the castle serves as a restaurant and entertainment venue as well as an educational facility. For people who secure coveted tickets, they can expect an unbelievable show, whether it be a kid-oriented brunch show or a more grown-up evening performance.
Espalhado por 100.000 pés quadrados (9.290 metros quadrados) de espaço para exposições, o Peterson Automotive Museum é um dos maiores museus automotivos do mundo. Do Porsche ao Batmóvel do Batman, o museu tem tudo para os fãs fervorosos de carros! Ele também abriga exposições especiais durante todo o ano. De interesse especial para as famílias é o Children's Discovery Center, que oferece exposições interativas práticas.
No visit to Farmers Market would be complete without browsing in Kip's Toyland, a chock-full-of-toys store. It has been at this location since 1945, and is fully stocked with train sets, dolls, stuffed animals, games and collectibles. The place is usually crowded with tourists taking home imaginative and fun toys for the kids.
Perhaps the best way to spend a summer evening in Los Angeles is at this huge amphitheater, the Hollywood Bowl, that offers jazz, pop and classical concerts for the denizens of Los Angeles. The sound quality is excellent from any point, although binoculars are suggested for the seats in the far back. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic since 1922 and the home of its very own Hollywood Bowl Orchestra since 1991, numerous guest stars from Itzhak Perlman to Tony Bennett have performed their selections in this much loved, relaxed concert alternative.
133 acres (54 hectares) in the center of Griffith Park is taken up by the popular Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. With over one million visitors a year, the zoo and gardens are home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna from around the world. The massive space is neatly divided into different zones for convenience. Although all are worth visiting, The Lair, which opened in 2012, houses some of the rarest and most endangered reptiles and amphibians. The zoo hosts some of the best events in the city. It promises to be a wonderful combination of fun and learning for the whole family.
This place is heaven for train-loving tots. An interactive museum in the old-fashioned sense of the word, youngsters can climb in, around or on all the attractions, and many of them will want to do so for hours upon end. Kids can even take a mini train ride for a small fee. The antiques, which include artifacts from trains to classic cars to horse-drawn carriages, showcase the country's railway history—which is especially relevant to California. This museum is a treasure for transportation lovers of all ages.
Theatre West has been continually performing for the audiences of Los Angeles longer than any other theater company, since 1962. Many of the theater's productions have won prestigious awards over the years, from Tony Awards to NAACP Image Awards and quite a few legends of stage and screen have worked with Theatre West at some point, including Martin Landau and Richard Dreyfuss. Theatre West is dedicated to artistic growth, and hosts children's theater and special performances and workshops for school groups as well.
This fun bustling area is located in Universal Studios and connects all the Universal City attractions. Universal City Walk opened in 1999 and is a three block open-air street featuring more than 30 retail stores, 19 screen movie theater, bars to grab a quick drink and about 30 restaurants to deal with those hunger pangs. The promenade offers a perfect break from the crazy rides, where you can relax and recharge yourself.
Uma atração icônica em Hollywood, o Universal Studios é uma visita obrigatória para quem gosta da emoção de um parque temático. Com uma lista de atrações em constante mudança, o parque é um ótimo passeio para toda a família e pode facilmente ocupar um dia inteiro. Após a visita guiada, você pode passear pelo parque e comer algo em um dos inúmeros restaurantes e cafés espalhados por sua extensão. Mais tarde, assista a vários shows como WaterWorld ou o show de efeitos especiais. Algumas outras atrações do parque que definitivamente aumentarão sua adrenalina incluem o Revenge of the Mummy Ride, vários passeios no Wizarding World of Harry Potter e o aclamado passeio virtual King Kong 360-3D.
Nestled within the grandiose space of Universal Studios Hollywood, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is here to thrill with magical rides, attractions and entertainment. The themed interpretation of this famed book takes visitors on an exhilarating journey, with the fabled castle of Hogwarts looming in the backdrop. Jump on to the 3D ride of Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey to tour the castle, its grounds, and soak up all the magic you possibly can. Then, climb aboard the majestic Hippogriff's back and let it swoop you around as you hold on with bated breath. At the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visitors can also drop by the real-life versions of several attractions from the book, including the Three Broomsticks pub, Zonko's Joke Shop, Honeydukes and the Owl Post. Don't forget to pick up your wand at Ollivander's!
This multi-storied hotel is equidistant from Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley. Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City feels a bit more conservative than the neighboring Sheraton Universal, but offers a gleaming glass lobby filled with plants, amazingly spacious rooms and restaurants. Rooms tend to lean toward more formal English decor. Views from the upper floors are a sight to behold.