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Venice Beach is one of I need to explore my new home.

1. Venice Beach

9.2
Pacific Ave (Speedway), Venice, CA
Beach · 615 tips and reviews
Runyon Canyon Park is one of I need to explore my new home.

2. Runyon Canyon Park

9.3
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews
Griffith Observatory is one of I need to explore my new home.

3. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews
Griffith Park Trail is one of I need to explore my new home.

4. Griffith Park Trail

9.3
W Observatory Trail (Western Canyon Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Hiking Trail · 78 tips and reviews
Venice Beach Boardwalk is one of I need to explore my new home.

5. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.8
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 148 tips and reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of I need to explore my new home.

6. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews

7. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The Getty Center is the world’s most comprehensive arts, conservation and education institution

8. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago, with a collection of more than 100,000 works

9. Los Angeles Public Library - Central

8.6
630 W 5th St (btwn Flower & Grand Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Library · Financial District · 77 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: This is the third largest public library in the country

10. MOCA

8.6
250 S Grand Ave (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Bunker Hill · 91 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) holds one of the country’s most comprehensive collections of American and European art created since 1940, with more than 5,000 objects

The Witch's House is one of I need to explore my new home.

11. The Witch's House

8.6
516 Walden Dr (at Carmelita Ave), Beverly Hills, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 6 tips and reviews
Beverly Gardens Park is one of I need to explore my new home.

12. Beverly Gardens Park

8.5
Santa Monica Blvd (btwn N Crescent Dr & N Rodeo Dr), Beverly Hills, CA
Park · 21 tips and reviews

13. Union Station

7.9
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
Rail Station · Historic Cultural · 285 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Established on the site of L.A.'s first Chinatown, Union Station opened in 1939 at a cost of $11 million. Over 1 1/2 million people visited it within its first three days.

14. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.4
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 163 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Look for the "Rose for Lilly" designed by Gehry as a tribute to Lillian Disney, knowing that she loved Royal Deft porcelain. More than 200 vases and 8,000 tiles were used for the fountain.

15. Music Center Plaza

9.0
135 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · 14 tips and reviews

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.com: When summer hits, this is the destination for free and low-cost live music, dance lessons, sing-alongs, and more. So bring the whole family!! Read more.

16. Angels Knoll

7.2
356 S Olive St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Financial District · 33 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Re-enact 500 Days of Summer at Angel's Knoll. Go @metrolosangeles 2 Pershing Sq & walk north #dtla - http://ht.ly/5AX9P

17. Angels Flight Railway

7.8
351 S Hill St (btwn W 3rd & W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Train · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Best Turn-Of-The-Century Trip!

18. Bradbury Building

9.0
304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · 50 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This architectural landmark was built in 1893 and designed by George Wyman who was convinced to take the job after receiving a message to do so from his deceased brother through a Ouija board.

Million Dollar Theater is one of I need to explore my new home.

19. Million Dollar Theater

7.8
307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Indie Movie Theater · 13 tips and reviews
Autry National Center is one of I need to explore my new home.

20. Autry National Center

8.5
4700 Western Heritage Way (at Zoo Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 35 tips and reviews
Getty Center North Building is one of I need to explore my new home.

21. Getty Center North Building

8.9
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · Brentwood · 7 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Villa is one of I need to explore my new home.

22. J. Paul Getty Villa

9.3
17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA
Art Museum · 134 tips and reviews
The GRAMMY Museum is one of I need to explore my new home.

23. The GRAMMY Museum

8.3
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South Park · 85 tips and reviews
Heritage Square Museum is one of I need to explore my new home.

24. Heritage Square Museum

8.9
3800 Homer St (Avenue 43), Los Angeles, CA
History Museum · Montecito Heights · 15 tips and reviews
The Hollywood Museum is one of I need to explore my new home.

25. The Hollywood Museum

8.4
1660 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Central Hollywood · 15 tips and reviews
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens is one of I need to explore my new home.

26. The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

9.4
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Museum · 116 tips and reviews
Museum of Tolerance is one of I need to explore my new home.

27. Museum of Tolerance

8.7
9786 W Pico Blvd (Roxbury Drive), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South Robertson · 31 tips and reviews
Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits is one of I need to explore my new home.

28. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits

7.6
5801 Wilshire Blvd (at Curson Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · Mid-City West · 75 tips and reviews
USS Iowa (BB-61) is one of I need to explore my new home.

29. USS Iowa (BB-61)

9.0
250 S Harbor Blvd (Berth 87), San Pedro, CA
Boat or Ferry · 26 tips and reviews

30. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: While the sign’s grounds are barred from public access, you can still get great angles for photos. From Franklin go N on Beachwood; turn L at Ledgewood. Right at the 3-way intersection onto Deronda.

31. Korean Bell of Friendship

9.5
3601 S Gaffey St (at 37th St), San Pedro, CA
Monument · 35 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Intricate reliefs represent goddesses of liberty, victory & peace, while architectural details impart the nature of Korean culture. Visit on a clear day for a picnic w/ pristine views of the harbor.

32. Hollywood Walk of Fame

7.0
Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · Hollywood Hills West · 486 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The best way to see your favorite celebrities up close and personal is to check out the star-dedication ceremonies. They are typically held twice a month.

33. Silver Lake Avenue Stairs

Los Angeles, CA
Hiking Trail · Silver Lake · 2 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: The hills inspired early housing developers to connect streets via sets of stairs, which led to now-defunct trolley car stops. An online search connects you to online communities that share locations.

34. Griffith Park

9.5
Griffith Park Dr (Mount Hollywood Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Los Feliz · 152 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: For years, the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club has been leading guided hikes through the many trails of Griffith Park.

35. Lake Hollywood Reservoir

9.2
Lake Hollywood Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Reservoir · 22 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Great hiking! Start the trail on the northwest side with available parking on Lake Hollywood Dr. Along the way, you’ll encounter ducks, views of the Hollywood Sign and a beautiful Mulholland Dam.

36. Eaton Canyon Nature Center

8.5
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA
Hiking Trail · 10 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: There are regularly scheduled tours and themed walks to satisfy your curiosity for nature and wildlife.

37. California Institute of Technology

1200 E California Blvd (between Catalina and Hill), Pasadena, CA
University · South Lake · 30 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take the architecture tour! The entire school dates back to 1891. You'll learn a multitude of anomalies in the famed school's infrastructure.

38. Rose Bowl Stadium

8.8
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA
Stadium · Brookside Park · 164 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Take the public tour and explore the entire stadium, from the field to the press box, and learn everything about the site.

California Science Center is one of I need to explore my new home.

39. California Science Center

9.1
700 Exposition Park Drive (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Science Museum · South LA · 156 tips and reviews
Balboa Park is one of I need to explore my new home.

40. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit up the nation’s largest sports museum and don’t miss the 40 exhibits of local athletes who are way better at sports than you.

41. The Mission

8.9
2801 University Ave (btwn 28th & Utah St), San Diego, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Park · 108 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get the protein-packed Power Plato Breakfast.

42. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: We're fans of the salted carmel ice cream and Sam's Sundae--chocolate ice cream with bergamot olive oil, maldon sea salt and whipped cream.