Things to do

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The world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame features more than 2,700 terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalk along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. The five-pointed stars honor the accomplishments of actors, musicians, directors, producers and others in the entertainment industry.

As America’s largest institution devoted to the art and science of moviemaking, there’s always something to see at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Its enthralling exhibitions and experiences turn the dream factory inside out, delving deep beyond the screen to reveal the diverse stories of the creative people and processes behind the films we love.

Walt Disney Concert Hall became a Los Angeles icon the moment it opened its doors to the public on Oct. 23, 2003. Located on Grand Avenue in Downtown LA, the concert hall seats more than 2,200 people

Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Richard Meier, the world-famous Getty Center opened to the public Dec. 16, 1997. Nestled above Brentwood on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, the 24-acre campus houses the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, the Getty Foundation and the J. Paul Getty Trust.

Built in 1893, the Bradbury Building has appeared in movies, TV episodes and music videos, and is frequently mentioned in literature. The building was featured prominently in the 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner, while noir fans will recognize it from films such as Chinatown (1974), D.O.A. (1950), and I, The Jury(1953). Visitors are allowed up to the first landing, but not beyond it. 

Originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for a real estate development, the Hollywood Sign has become a world-famous cultural icon. The sign, which read “HOLLYWOODLAND” when it was first erected, is spelled out in 45-foot-tall letters and is 350 feet long.

Opened in 1909, the Santa Monica Pier is one of LA’s most popular destinations, a family-friendly coastal landmark that includes Pacific Park, an amusement park with a roller coaster and the world’s first solar-powered Ferris Wheel. Other pier attractions include the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, shops, and restaurants. You can indulge your inner artist day or night, and get creative with Instagrams from south of the pier,

The Capitol Records Building is a 13-story tower located just north of the famed intersection of Hollywood and Vine. The landmark was designed by Welton Becket, the architect who also designed the Music Center, Cinerama Dome, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and the department store that now houses the Petersen Automotive Museum. 

Anyone can be an observer, and we are here to help. You may look through our free public telescopes or use our astronomical information to observe from your own backyard. Check out the weekly Sky Report to see what you can observe in Los Angeles.