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Los Angeles Scene & Attractions
Live the Hollywood life, if only for a little while. Get in on the glamour and excitement only the entertainment capital of the world can offer.Home to many of Southern California’s most sought-after attractions and things to do- from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to the Hollywood Bowl and Rodeo Drive - the InterContinental Los Angeles Century City, California gives you the ultimate spot for rocking the LA scene. Check out a few of the Hollywood hot spots that await.
LA Things To Do
Rodeo Drive.
Rodeo Drive is a landmark shopping address that extends from Wilshire Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard and numbers many of the world’s most famed names in fashion. Located in Beverly Hills, California, Rodeo Drive has long been counted among the most exclusive addresses in the world. The Rodeo Drive parade of world-class boutiques includes: Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermès, Yves Saint-Laurent, Escada, Chanel, Prada, Harry Winston, David Yurman, Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Jimmy Choo. To learn more about shopping attractions on Rodeo Drive, visit www.rodeodrive-bh.com/index4.html. www.rodeodrive-bh.com.
Hollywood Bowl.
The Hollywood Bowl is a strikingly enduring landmark of Los Angeles, famous both for its architecture and the many performers who have graced the stage here since 1929. Located just off Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood and Highland neighborhood, the Hollywood Bowl is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and home to an ever-changing lineup of big-name talent and concert events. To get more details on upcoming concerts and tickets for events at the Hollywood Bowl, go to www.hollywoodbowl.com. [Top]Grauman's Chinese Theatre.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre is most closely associated with the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, which has been honoring Hollywood royalty with cement footprints in the sidewalk since the 1920s. The Chinese Theatre built by Sid Grauman opened on May 18, 1927, and has since been home to some of Hollywood’s biggest premieres and events. To learn more about Grauman's Chinese Theatre, visit www.manntheatres.com/chinese.University of California, Los Angeles.
Established in 1919, the University of California, Los Angeles, or UCLA, or as it's more commonly known, is one of America’s most famous higher learning centers and a leading medical institute. The UCLA campus is located in Los Angeles' Westwood neighborhood and has been ranked among the top 25 universities and colleges in America by U.S. News & World Report. For more details about things to do at UCLA and upcoming Bruins games and events, visit www.ucla.edu/. [Top]
Universal Studios Tour.
Universal Studios is where The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is taped and the home of some of the most famous movie sets in the world. The Universal Studios Tour offers thrills, rides and a backstage look at one of the movie industry’s truly legendary studios. Among the newest amusements at Universal Studios is Halloween Horror Nights 2009, which features a terror tram, mazes and terrifyingly fun scare zones and the Simpson's Ride. Plus, there’s an all-new assortment movie sets to see on the Studio Tour. To learn more about top attractions at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, CA, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com.Walt Disney Concert Hall.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall has been hailed as one of the architectural marvels of the world since it was opened to applause in 2003. The work of architect Frank Gehry, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is recognized as one of the most sophisticated auditoriums in the world. Boasting 2,265 seats, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is home to the LA Philharmonic and includes an art gallery and events space. To learn more about the Walt Disney Concert Hall, visit www.musiccenter.org//about/venue_wdch.html. [Top]Staples Center.
The Staples Center is a multi-functional venue for entertainment, events and sports. The Los Angeles area’s leading sports venue, the Staples Center is home to the LA Lakers of the National Basketball Association, the LA Kings of the National Hockey League, the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League and top boxing matches. A concert venue for 20,000, big-name headliners like Dave Matthews Band and Oasis have all graced the stage. To learn more about upcoming events and things to see at the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, California, visit www.staplescenter.com.Getty Center.
Opened on December 16, 1997, the Getty Center is located in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California and houses dazzling permanent collections of 19th-century and 20th-century American and European photographs, pre-20th-century European paintings and drawings, sculpture, and decorative arts. One of two locations that comprise the J. Paul Getty Museum, one of the Getty Center’s most famous pieces is Irises, a rare surviving painting of Vincent van Gogh. To learn more about the collections and exhibits at the Getty Center, visit www.getty.edu.Annenberg Space for Photography.
The Annenberg Space for Photography represents an entirely new state-of-the-art vision for a cultural institution and creates an intimate environment for viewing high-definition digital and traditional print photography. Dedicated to both emerging talents and some of the most famous photographers in the history of art, the space is dedicated to preserving and promoting photography in many forms. For more details on the Annenberg Space for Photography, visit www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org. [Top]
