The Broad
A massive contemporary arts hive that kinda looks like a modernist honeycomb, the Broad (rhymes with “road”) houses the mega-millions art collection of billionaires Eli and Edythe Broad. Free admission to the public (by reservation).
Griffith Observatory
The vista from the Griffith Observatory is stunning, particularly at night when the whole of Los Angeles twinkles below you. Inside this hilltop landmark you’ll find a selection of exhibits, including a Foucault pendulum, Tesla coil and planetarium show.
Huntington Botanical Gardens
Between the library holdings, the art and the sublime outdoor spaces, there’s easily enough to see there to fill an entire afternoon—indeed, it’s definitely best taken at a leisurely pace rather than any sort of mad dash.
The Getty
Perched high above the city of Los Angeles, the The Getty is home to a stellar art collection—with pieces spanning the ages from Renaissance to Pop Art—as well as Richard Meier’s cutting-edge architecture and serene, seasonally changing gardens.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, home to LA Phil and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world.
Rodeo Drive
Immortalized by Julia Roberts' "Pretty Woman" shopping spree, Rodeo Drive (pronounced Roh-DAY-oh), is an upscale shopping street in Beverly Hills that features designer stores and small private boutiques.
