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A Verdict itinerary

Los Angeles for history buffs

The places where context changes what you see, and where taking a little longer pays off.

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39 places worth your time

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  1. Getty Center01Brentwood · attractionGetty CenterGetty Center rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  2. Getty Villa02Pacific Palisades · attractionGetty VillaGetty Villa rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  3. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures03Miracle Mile · attractionAcademy Museum of Motion PicturesAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  4. The Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens04San Marino · attractionThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical GardensThe Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  5. LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)05Miracle Mile · attractionLACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art)LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  6. The Broad06Downtown LA · attractionThe BroadThe Broad rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  7. Watts Towers07Watts · attractionWatts TowersWatts Towers rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  8. Griffith Observatory08Los Feliz · attractionGriffith ObservatoryGriffith Observatory rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  9. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood09Burbank · experienceWarner Bros. Studio Tour HollywoodWarner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  10. Walt Disney Concert Hall10Downtown LA · attractionWalt Disney Concert HallWalt Disney Concert Hall rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  11. Museum of Jurassic Technology11Culver City · attractionMuseum of Jurassic TechnologyMuseum of Jurassic Technology rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  12. Olvera Street & El Pueblo12Downtown LA · attractionOlvera Street & El PuebloOlvera Street & El Pueblo rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  13. TCL Chinese Theatre13Hollywood · attractionTCL Chinese TheatreTCL Chinese Theatre rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  14. Grand Central Market14Downtown LA · experienceGrand Central MarketGrand Central Market rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  15. Downtown Arts District15Downtown Arts District · neighborhoodDowntown Arts DistrictDowntown Arts District rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  16. Union Station16Downtown LA · attractionUnion StationUnion Station rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  17. Petersen Automotive Museum17Miracle Mile · attractionPetersen Automotive MuseumPetersen Automotive Museum rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  18. The Queen Mary (Long Beach)18Long Beach · attractionThe Queen Mary (Long Beach)The Queen Mary (Long Beach) rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  19. Dodger Stadium19Elysian Park · experienceDodger StadiumDodger Stadium rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  20. Guelaguetza20Los Angeles · restaurantGuelaguetzaGuelaguetza rewards a trip built around history & culture.Read the verdict
  21. Venice Beach & Boardwalk21Venice · attractionVenice Beach & BoardwalkVenice Beach & Boardwalk offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  22. Universal Studios Hollywood22Universal City · attractionUniversal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios Hollywood offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  23. Sunset Strip23West Hollywood · neighborhoodSunset StripSunset Strip offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  24. Natural History Museum of LA County24Exposition Park · attractionNatural History Museum of LA CountyNatural History Museum of LA County offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  25. The Last Bookstore25Downtown LA · attractionThe Last BookstoreThe Last Bookstore offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  26. Hollywood Sign Hike26Griffith Park · experienceHollywood Sign HikeHollywood Sign Hike offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  27. Abbot Kinney Boulevard27Abbot Kinney Boulevard · neighborhoodAbbot Kinney BoulevardAbbot Kinney Boulevard offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  28. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum28Miracle Mile · attractionLa Brea Tar Pits & MuseumLa Brea Tar Pits & Museum offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  29. California Science Center29Exposition Park · attractionCalifornia Science CenterCalifornia Science Center offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  30. The Beverly Hills Hotel30Los Angeles · hotelThe Beverly Hills HotelThe Beverly Hills Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  31. Chateau Marmont31Los Angeles · hotelChateau MarmontChateau Marmont offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  32. The Hollywood Roosevelt32Los Angeles · hotelThe Hollywood RooseveltThe Hollywood Roosevelt offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  33. Disneyland Resort (Anaheim)33Anaheim · attractionDisneyland Resort (Anaheim)Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  34. Angels Flight Railway34Downtown LA · attractionAngels Flight RailwayAngels Flight Railway offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  35. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles35Los Angeles · hotelAce Hotel Downtown Los AngelesAce Hotel Downtown Los Angeles offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  36. Hollywood Walk of Fame36Hollywood · attractionHollywood Walk of FameHollywood Walk of Fame offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  37. Rodeo Drive & Beverly Hills37Beverly Hills · neighborhoodRodeo Drive & Beverly HillsRodeo Drive & Beverly Hills offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  38. Langer's Delicatessen38Los Angeles · restaurantLanger's DelicatessenLanger's Delicatessen offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict
  39. Celebrity Homes / TMZ Bus Tour39Hollywood · experienceCelebrity Homes / TMZ Bus TourCelebrity Homes / TMZ Bus Tour offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict