|
Jewish & Jewish Related
Museum of Tolerance: challenges visitors to confront bigotry and racism,
and to understand the Holocaust in both historic and contemporary contexts.
9786 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90035.
Skirball Cultural Center: changing exhibitions, engaging music, theater,
comedy, film, family, and literary programs, and a new interactive family
destination inspired by the Noah's Ark story—all in a stunning architectural
setting designed by renowned architect Moshe Safdie.
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, 90049.
Other
Aquarium of the
Pacific: take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802.
Beverly Center: a
premiere shopping center.
8500 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, 90048.
California Science
Center: the West Coast's largest hands-on science center!
S Figueroa St & W 39th St, Los Angeles, 90037.
DisneylandŽ & Disney's California AdventureŽ Park:
1313 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, 92802.
George C. Page Museum: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
includes the La Brea Tar Pits.
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 90036. (right next to Los Angeles
County Museum of Art)
The Getty Villa
Malibu (shares website with Getty Center): museum dedicated to the study
of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades, 90272.
The Getty Center
Los Angeles (shares website with Getty Villa): the Getty's collection of
Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of
dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views.
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, 90049.
Grauman's
Chinese Theatre: opulent, awe-inspiring presence and history has been a
cornerstone of Hollywood for over 75 years.
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028.
Griffith Observatory: providing a great view of Los Angeles, a national
leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of
southern California's most popular attractions.
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, 90027.
Huntington Library & Gardens: founded in 1919 by Henry E. Huntington.
The Huntinton as three facets: the library, art collections, & botanical
gardens.
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino 91108.
Los
Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA): the largest art museum in the
western United States with 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the
present.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90036. (right next to the George C. Page
Museum)
Los Angeles Garment District (Fashion District): spans 90 blocks and is
the hub of the apparel industry on the West Coast. Retailers, wholesale
buyers, designers, stylists, students, shoppers and residents all converge
here. Centered at
9th and Main, Los Angeles, 90079.
Los Angeles Natural History Museum: see George C. Page Museum.
Los
Angeles Zoo: home to 1,200 animals.
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, 90027.
Museum
of Contemporary Art (MOCA): the only museum in Los Angeles devoted
exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection,
presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940. One museum,
three locations.
Norton Simon Museum: one of the most remarkable private art collections
ever assembled. Over a thirty-year period 20th-century industrialist Norton
Simon (1907–1993) amassed an astonishing collection of European art from the
Renaissance to the 20th century and a stellar collection of South and
Southeast Asian art spanning 2,000 years.
411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, 91105.
The Original
Farmer's Market & The Grove: 75 years old encompassing both new and old
shopping experiences.
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles 90036.
Santa Monica
Pier: offers a variety of entertainment, dining and shopping
experiences, including the thrill rides of Pacific Park; a historic 1922
Carousel, and an interactive aquarium.
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401.
Six Flags
Magic Mountain: thrill rides galore! Hurricane Harbor water park is next
door.
26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, 91355.
Universal Studios: home of the Tonight Show, amusement park, studio
tour, concerts, & shopping (Citywalk).
100 Universal City Plaza, Los Angeles, 91608.
Venice Beach:
sunbathing, rollerblading, bicycling, muscle beach, street performers,
general craziness.
200-2000 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, 90291.
More Ideas at
LA Jewish Guide.com
Things to
do.com
|
