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The Hollywood Sign
Perched on the
slopes of Mount Lee, this is one of the greatest icons in the
world, photographed
by millions and as
permanent a feature of the landscape as the mountain upon which
it stands.
There are plenty of other places where you can get a good view
of the Sign are, and here are
just a few:
• The Beverly
Center mall: There are two places where the Sign can be seen
— from the exterior escalator tubes on the mall's east side, or
from the outdoor food court patio on the mall's top floor.
• Beachwood Canyon Drive: In the housing area which gave
the sign its name, you can get a clear view of the sign as you
drive up this road
• The Griffith Park Observatory: from its parking lot,
look northwest.
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The Getty Centre
Featuring lofty skylights and original architecture, this museum stores a multitude of art,
sculptures and photographs from Europe and America, as well as old manuscripts and
decorative arts.
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Opening
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Tue-Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri-Sat: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Pricing:
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Getty Villa & Getty Centre: Free admission. Parking: USD7. Advance timed tickets for each individual are required for Getty Villa.
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Contact:
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+1 310 440 7300 or email visitorservices@getty.edu |
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For more info visit www.getty.edu
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049-1657
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Griffith Observatory
One of the city's most recognisable landmarks, this art deco observatory showcases
astronomical exhibits and a planetarium, providing a great view of the area both day and night.
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Details
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Opening
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Hours vary.
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Contact:
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Recorded info: +1 323 664 1191; Office: +1 323 664 1181; email info@GriffithObs.org |
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Currently closed for renovation and will reopen in May 2006.
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Los Angeles Zoo
This 113-acre metropolitan zoo houses species from every corner of the globe and also an
array of botanical gardens.
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Details
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Opening
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sun.
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Pricing:
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Adults USD10; Children (2 to 12)
USD5; Senior Citizens (65 and older) USD7; Children younger than two are free.
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Contact:
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+1 323 644 4200 or email webmaster@lazoo.org |
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For more info visit www.lazoo.org
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 5333 Zoo Drive, (Griffith Park), Los Angeles, CA 90027-1451
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Olvera Street
Visit the birthplace the City of Los Angeles, a colorful village featuring 27 historic buildings with
a traditional Mexican style plaza area where you can shop for souvenirs such as handcrafted Mexican wares and novelties.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Opening hours may vary from one shop to another.
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Pricing:
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None to enter.
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Contact:
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+1 213 628 1274 or email info@olvera-street.com |
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Info:
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For more info visit www.olvera-street.com
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Main and Alameda streets, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
One of the country's premier art museums, its galleries house more than 100,000 works of art
from all corners of the globe, from Islamic art dating back to 6000 B.C. to masterpieces from
the Renaissance period.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Mon, Tue & Thurs: noon to 8 p.m.; Fri: noon to 9 p.m.; Sat & Sun: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Contact:
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+1 323 857 6000 or email events@lacma.org |
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For more info visit www.lacma.org. Closed on Wednesdays, Thanksgiving & Christmas.
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036-4504.
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