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Dodger Stadium is one of Explore LA.

1. Dodger Stadium

9.1
1000 Vin Scully Ave (at Stadium Way), Los Angeles, CA
Baseball Stadium · Chavez Ravine · 581 tips and reviews
Philippe The Original is one of Explore LA.

2. Philippe The Original

9.0
1001 N Alameda St (at Ord St), Los Angeles, CA
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 413 tips and reviews
Union Station is one of Explore LA.

3. Union Station

7.9
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA
Rail Station · Historic Cultural · 285 tips and reviews

4. Wurstküche

9.2
800 E 3rd St (at Traction Ave), Los Angeles, CA
German Restaurant · Arts District · 371 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: This Downtown “Purveyor of Exotic Grilled Sausages” will sell you its product raw for 30% off the list price.

5. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1896, Col. Griffith J. Griffith gave funds in his will to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on this donated land. Construction began in 1933 and opened to the public in 1935.

6. Cole's

8.9
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · Fashion District · 194 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.

Hollywood Sign is one of Explore LA.

7. Hollywood Sign

9.0
Mount Lee Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Monument · 121 tips and reviews
The Hollywood Bowl is one of Explore LA.

8. The Hollywood Bowl

9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 446 tips and reviews
Exposition Park is one of Explore LA.

9. Exposition Park

8.7
3980 Menlo Ave (inside Figueroa, MLK, Exposition & Vermont), Los Angeles, CA
Park · South LA · 21 tips and reviews
Huntington Botanical Gardens Conservatory is one of Explore LA.

10. Huntington Botanical Gardens Conservatory

9.5
1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA
Garden · 20 tips and reviews
Olvera Street is one of Explore LA.

11. Olvera Street

8.4
845 N Alameda St (at E Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Chinatown · 87 tips and reviews
Nickel Diner is one of Explore LA.

12. Nickel Diner

524 S Main St (btwn 5th & 6th St), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Central City East · 180 tips and reviews
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is one of Explore LA.

13. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

9.3
900 Exposition Blvd (at Vermont Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Museum · South LA · 134 tips and reviews
J. Paul Getty Museum is one of Explore LA.

14. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 504 tips and reviews

15. Venice Beach Boardwalk

8.8
Ocean Front Walk (at Windward Ave), Venice, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Venice Beach · 148 tips and reviews

Malibu Country MartMalibu Country Mart: People watching at it's best, you'll love Venice Boardwalk.

16. Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier (at Ocean Ave), Santa Monica, CA
Pier · Santa Monica · 483 tips and reviews

LIVESTRONG_COMLIVESTRONG_COM: Meet your friends at the iconic Ferris wheel to run, walk or rollerblade up the boardwalk. Bike rentals are abound. Create a bike loop by clicking "More Info." Read more.

La Brea Tar Pits & Museum is one of Explore LA.

17. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum

8.5
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 117 tips and reviews
The Original Farmers Market is one of Explore LA.

18. The Original Farmers Market

9.3
6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Farmers Market · Mid-City West · 320 tips and reviews

19. The Geffen Contemporary (MoCA)

8.9
152 N Central Ave (at 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Little Tokyo · 42 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Art in the Streets - Check it out, now until August 8th, 2011. Read more.

Venice Canals is one of Explore LA.

20. Venice Canals

9.4
Dell Ave (at Howland Canal), Venice, CA
Canal · 121 tips and reviews
Pasadena City Hall is one of Explore LA.

21. Pasadena City Hall

100 N Garfield Ave (btw Walnut St and Union St), Pasadena, CA
City Hall · Pasadena Civic Center District · 22 tips and reviews

22. Old Town Pasadena

9.1
Pasadena, CA
Neighborhood · 51 tips and reviews

Jo L.Jo LuQ': The hangout spot for most locals. You can find everything from pubs to movie theatres, to your fave stores down here

Grand Central Market is one of Explore LA.

23. Grand Central Market

9.1
317 S Broadway (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Market · Downtown Los Angeles · 339 tips and reviews