Visit before 2013

1. Los Angeles Valley College Planetarium

5800 Fulton Ave, Van Nuys, CA
Planetarium · 1 tip

NASANASA: One of the various planetarium shows offered at LAVC is called "Point of No Return: Quasars and Supermassive Black Holes."

2. Glendale Planetarium

1500 N Verdugo Rd (Glendale Community College), Glendale, CA
Planetarium · 1 tip

NASANASA: Come enjoy either of two public shows at the Glendale Planetarium, "Evening with the Stars" or "Spontaneous Fantasia."

3. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.5
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 505 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: The museum is free after 5pm on Saturdays. Stroll between galleries or through the gardens for spectacular sunset views. Take advantage of the free wi-fi as you walk through the galleries. #vday

4. The Hollywood Bowl

9.3
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Grab some cheese, wine (no glass allowed!) and blankets then snuggle up with your date in the cool night air. Make sure to come back for the famous "Sound of Music" Sing-a-long! #vday

5. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Arrive just before dusk to watch an incredible sunset and the Planetarium show. After dark, use the free large telescopes on the roof to see crystal clear images of the moon and stars. #vday

6. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.7
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 148 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Rent a two-seater bicycle and pedal your way down the boardwalk to see the Venice drum circle and local artists. Pose in front of the ‘Starry Knight’ mural for a great photo opp! #vday

7. Pershing Square

7.4
532 S Olive St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: During the Holiday season you can take your loved one ice-skating at this outdoor pavilion. Even when it’s warm there’s always a free concert or special event you can attend! #vday

8. The Standard, Downtown LA

550 S Flower St (at 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 142 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Enjoy the spectacular views of downtown LA on the rooftop patio. Get warm by the outdoor fireplace or take a dip in the heated pool. Local DJs spin nightly so go bust a move on the dance floor. #vday

9. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 484 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Go for a romantic ride on the Ferris Wheel. If you like people watching, head down to the beach on the south side of the pier to watch the locals do tricks on the outdoor playground. #vday

10. Runyon Canyon Park

9.2
2000 N Fuller Ave (at Hillside Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Park · 358 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Veer right as you walk up the path for a great view of the Hollywood sign. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle and keep your eyes peeled for celebs walking their dogs! #vday

11. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 664 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Book an outdoor table at a restaurant after you’ve seen the musical fountain show or taken a trolley ride. Treat your sweetie to a homemade peppermint ice cream cone at the Farmer's Market. #vday

12. The Original Farmers Market

9.3
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 319 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Plan a meal with a significant other at this expansive outdoor market while sampling its treats. Try the crepes or sing a love song to your sweetie on the West Patio’s Wednesday Night Karaoke. #vday

13. Union Station

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

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Rendezvous at one of the most beautiful train stations in the country. Leave time for an art deco dining experience at Traxx Restaurant – it’s so romantically retro! #vday

George's Greek Cafe is one of Visit before 2013.

14. George's Greek Cafe

8.9
5316 E 2nd St (at Pomona Ave.), Long Beach, CA
Greek Restaurant · Belmont Shore · 36 tips and reviews
Inretrospect is one of Visit before 2013.

15. Inretrospect

7.9
2122 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA
Antique Store · 5 tips and reviews
Muggie's Chicken and Biscuits is one of Visit before 2013.

16. Muggie's Chicken and Biscuits

937 Redondo Ave (10th Street), Long Beach, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · 1 tip
Sushi Studio is one of Visit before 2013.

17. Sushi Studio

7.7
4917 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Traffic Circle · 49 tips and reviews

18. Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park

7.5
1765 E 107th St (at S Wilmington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Watts · 47 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This collection of 17 interconnected structures were built by Italian immigrant Sabato Rodia over 33 years from 1921 to 1954. They were designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990.

19. Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles

7.5
506 S Grand Ave (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 92 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: At its opening in 1923, this was the largest U.S. hotel west of Chicago. It originally had 1,500 guest rooms and was later restructured to the current 683 rooms.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1896, Col. Griffith J. Griffith gave funds in his will to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on this donated land. Construction began in 1933 and opened to the public in 1935.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is one of Visit before 2013.

23. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

8.8
7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Arts and Entertainment · 111 tips and reviews
Rallys is one of Visit before 2013.

24. Rallys

5.6
3234 E Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
NORMS Restaurant is one of Visit before 2013.

25. NORMS Restaurant

7.2
2500 E. Slauson Ave, Huntington Park, CA
Diner · 19 tips and reviews