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Convention Centers Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center is located 1 mile north of our Los Angeles (USC) property, on Figueroa St. Shrine Auditorium The Shrine Auditorium is home to a variety of events. Past events have included the Academy, Golden Globe and Grammy Awards. The Shrine Auditorium is located 0.1 miles southwest of our Los Angeles (USC) property on Royal St at Jefferson Blvd. Hospitals Orthopedics Hospital Orthopedics Hospital is located 0.7 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Landmarks AAA Headquarters The AAA Headquarters are located 0.3 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property on Figueroa St. Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral Our Lady of the Angeles Cathedral is under construction and is located on Temple and Hope Streets in Downtown Los Angeles. St. John's Church St. John's Church is a Romanesque Episcopal church and is located 0.3 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. St. Vincent De Paul Church St. Vincent's Church is a historic and beautiful Doheny contribution. The Catholic church is located 0.2 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Koreatown Koreatown, just west of Downtown, is a neighborhood nearly every Angeleno travels through, but few take the time to explore. What a shame. For starters, sample the outstanding Korean barbecue at Woo Lae Oak or Soot Bull Jeep. Those with insatiable appetites might consider Shilla, an all-you-can-eat buffet where the lobster is plentiful. In the rear of Shilla are some of the most plush and high-tech private karaoke booths around; the system even scores your performance. (Talk sbout pressure!) Korean and Korean-American artists exhibit their work at the Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery. Two other area favorites are the indoor driving ranges along Olympic Boulevard, and Beverly Hot Springs, a popular spa. Little Tokyo In addition to the Japanese American National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art at the Geffen, Little Tokyo offers dozens of restaurants, from inexpensive Suehiro, a favorite late-night hang of artists who live in nearby lofts, to chic R23, a hard-to-find sushi bar where the decor is minimal and the sushi pristine. A Thousand Cranes in the New Otani Hotel, another good choice, offers a view of a serene Japanese garden; the garden alone is worth a visit. For shoppers, the area is especially rich in ceramics; don't miss Little Tokyo Clayworks. At night, check out the scene at Downtown's premiere rock haunt, Al's Bar. Or test your karaoke skills with the 20-something crowd at Restaurant Oiwake. Olvera Street Vendors at Olvera Street, a permanent open-air marketplace just north of Little Tokyo, sell all varieties of knickknacks. But there are real finds here, too. Casa de Souza, for instance, imports folk art from Mexico and Central America. Bazaar de Mexico specializes in sterling silver jewelry and traditional Mexican clothing. And the area represents the city's beginnings. In fact, Los Angeles' first home, Avila Adobe, built in the early 1800s, still stands here. Don't leave without sampling fresh tortillas from La Luz del Dia, or margaritas and mariachi music on the patio at La Golondrina. Also worthwhile is a quick trip across the street to poke your head into Union Station. To the east, on a corner in Boyle Heights, Mariachi Plaza is a striking new 40-foot-tall, blue-tiled dome pavilion and sculpture at a spot where mariachis have gathered for decades. Chinatown The biggest draw at nearby Chinatown might be dim sum on the weekend. Thousands of people pour into banquet-style restaurants such as Empress Pavilion, Ocean Seafood, and ABC Seafood for savory dumplings that won't break the bank. Chinatown is also home to beloved Phillippe the Original, one of two L.A. eateries that claims to have invented the French dip. After lunch, stroll along Broadway, the main drag. Here you'll find dozens of herb shops selling a mind boggling array of ginseng as well as colorful gift shops stocked with silk pajamas, embroidered slippers, decorative fans and jade bangles. One of the best is Imperial Dragon Gifts, a favorite of fashion stylists. Leimert Park Leimert Park, location of the recently cancelled 'Moesha' show on UPN, is enjoying a remaissance spurred by the recent renovation of the 70-year-old Leimert Plaza Park (host to more festivals, including an annual Kwaanza celebration, than any other park in Los Angeles). At Babe & Rickey's Inn, you can sit back and listen to some of the best Blues around, while Fifth Street Dick's Coffee House and The World Stage remain the destinations for jazz. Several boutiques around Kongo Square sell authentic African clothing. And you won't find more talented braiders in one area. The Museum in Black is especially popular with young people. Museums California African-American Museum The California African-American Museum is located in Exposition Park, 0.6 miles south of our Los Angeles (USC) property on Figueroa St. California Science Center The California Science Center has hands-on exhibits relating to physics, space, the environment, and health. An IMAX Theater is also on-site which uses a five-story screen and surround sound to take audiences on three-dimensional experiences. The California Science Center is located in Exposition Park, 0.6 miles south of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Explore the world of science and how it relates to everyday life through more than 100 interactive exhibits, art, live presentations and an IMAX-3D Theater. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County The Natural History Museum contains detailed habitats of African, North American, and exotic mammals. The museum is located in Exposition Park, 0.9 miles south of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Southwest Museum The Southwest Museum features the art and cultures of the native peoples of California, the Southwest, the Great Plains and the Northwest Coast, Hopi, Kachina, Southwest. 234 Museum Drive. Huntington Library, Art Collections, etc. An oasis of art and culture set amidst breathtaking gardens, four galleries and a library showcasing magnificent collections of rare books, manuscripts, and art. 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Autry Museum of Western Heritage Relive the early years of the American West, including the romantic images created by Hollywood. 4700 Western Heritage Way. Museum of Contemporary Art The Museum of Contemporary Art, located in Downtown Los Angeles, is the only institution in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to art from 1940 to the present. Robert Rauschenberg's "Untitled Combine (Man with White Shoes)", 1955. 250 South Grand Avenue. Museum of Tolerance Established to help visitors understand and experience discrimination, the Museum of Tolerance is a high-tech interactive look at hate, tolerance and one's own biases. 9786 West Pico Blvd. Museum of Latin American Art The only museum in the western United States to exclusively feature contemporary Latin American Art. 628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach. Museum of Neon Art Grand at Olympic Watts Museum Watts Museum of Art, History and Culture, 10950 South Central Avenue. Historical events and cultural legacies provide a view into a collection of memorable experiences through the gathering of people, documents, and artifacts. Hollywood Entertainment Museum Celebrates Hollywood and the entertainment arts of film, television, sound recording and new media with interactive exhibits. 7021 Hollywood Boulevard. Banning Residence Museum 401 East M Street, Wilmington, CA, just off Pacific Coast Highway Ennis-Brown House 2655 Glendower Avenue, Los Angeles. 323-660-0607. Fort MacArthur Museum 3605 South Gaffey St. San Pedro, CA 310-548-2631 The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Drive. Parking reservations are required! 310-440-7300. The Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 North Highland Avenue. 323-850-2058. Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 North Highland Avenue. 323-874-2276 Homestead Museum 15415 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry. 626-968-8492 Japanese American National Museum 369 East First Street, Los Angeles. 800-461-5266. A must see!! Stunning exhibits of the WWII Japanese American Internment Camps. Lomita Railroad Museum Foundation 2137 West 250th Street, Lomita. 310-326-6255. Los Angeles Children's Museum Los Angeles Mall, 310 North Main Street, Los Angeles. 213-687-8801. Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Boulevard. 323-857-6000. Los Angeles Maritime Museum Berth 84, San Pedro. 310-548-7618. Museum in Black 4331 Degman Boulevard, Los Angeles. 323-292-9528. Norton Simon Museum 411 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena. Seven centuries of European art from the Renaissance to the 20th century are on view as well as an outstanding collection of Asian Sculptures spanning a period of 2000 years. Museum of Flying 2772 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica. 310-392-8822. Museum of Television and Radio 465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. 310-786-1000. Page Museum, LaBrea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Boulevard. 323-934-7243. Penske Racing Museum 3534 North Peck Road, El Monte. 626-580-6013. Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Boulevard. 323-930-CARS. S.S. Lane Victory Memorial Museum Berth 94, San Pedro. 310-519-9545. Skirball Cultural Center 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd. 310-440-4500. Travel Town Museum A must for Children! See live trains, take trips on miniatures. At Griffith Park. 5200 Zoo Drive. 323-662-5874. UCLA Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire Boulevard. 310-443-7000. USC Fisher Gallery 823 Exposition Boulevard, 213-740-4561. Walking distance to the LA-USC property. Wells Fargo History Museum Wells Fargo Center, 333 South Grand Avenue. 213-253-7166. Ripley's Believe it or Not Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum on Hollywood Boulevard. Parks Santa Monica Mountain Range and Recreation Area The Santa Monica Mountain Range and Recreation area, offering breathtaking views of the L.A. Basin and San Fernando Valley from its summits, is L.A.'s premier outdoor spot. The sprawling 65,000-acre park runs from the Hollywood Hills to the Ventura County line and features some splendid hiking trails, lush rolling hills broken by stream-cut canyons, shady oak groves, meadows, waterfalls, valleys and sandy beaches. The park is open year-round, and most park sites are open from sunrise to sunset. Griffith Park Griffith Park is the country's largest and boasts picnic grounds, horseback rides, pony rides, golf courses, a major zoo and an observatory. A trail from the observatory offers a close-up view of the famed Hollywood sign. Interestingly enough, you don't have to leave the urban jungle to escape it. Runyon Canyon Park in Hollywood, once owned by Irish tenor John McCormack, is a much-beloved hiking destination. Universal City University City offers many attractions such as Universal Studios Hollywood, and the recently expanded City Walk which contains shops and restaurants such as the Hard Rock Cafe. Universal City is located 12 miles northwest of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Restaurants The Original Pantry Cafe Owned by former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan, the Pantry opened its doors in 1924 and offers all-American basics in an old, coffee-shop environment. Open 24 hours. The restaurant is located at 877 South Figueroa St, 1.8 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Rosen Brewery On Western at 4th Street. A Koreatown original. Featured in the Los Angeles Times, this microbrewery is a spacious, beautiful locale. The hand-crafted ales are some of the tastiest to be found in Los Angeles. The 188" television features sports video, while soft rock is played. The food is excellent. The huge bar is full service. Worth a stop, if even only to sample the Koreatown Ale! Bonaventure Brewing Company - American 404 South Figueroa St, #418A. 213-236-0802. Fine Brewpub Dining. Brasserie - Continental 711 South Hope Street. 213-683-1234. Checkers - American 535 South Grand Avenue. 213-624-0000. City Grill - American 930 Wilshire Boulevard. 213-627-4289. Emerald Grill - Continental 1020 South Figueroa Street. 213-743-7618. Ciudad - Mexican Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milikan's (Two Hot Tamales) stunning restaurant at the Figueroa Courtyard, Figueroa at 3rd Street. Engine Company #28 - American 644 South Figueroa Street. 213-624-6996. Fox Sports Sky Box - American In the Staples Center, 1111 South Figueroa Street, 213-742-7345. Gazebo - Continental 930 Wilshire Boulevard. 213-629-4321. Moody's Bar and Grille - American 333 S. Figueroa Street. 213-617-6023. Pacific Dining Car - American/Continental 1310 West 6th Street. 213-483-6000. Philippe The Original - American One of two claimants to the creation of the French Dip. 1001 North Alameda Street. 213-628-3781. Sidewalk Cafe - American/Continental 404 South Figueroa Street. 213-624-1000. Cha Cha Cha - Caribbean 656 North Virgil Street. 323-664-7723. Back Door Pub - Spanish 813 South Flower Street, 213-627-6981. Windows Steaks and Martinis 1150 South Olive Street, 213-746-1554 The Sonora Cafe - Southwestern 180 South LaBrea Avenue, 323-857-1800 Ciao Trattoria - Italian 815 West 7th Street, 213-624-2244 Garden Grill - Japanese 120 South Los Angeles Street, 213-253-9263 Water Grill - Seafood 544 South Grand Street, 213-891-0900 Atlas Supper Club - International Cuisine 3760 Wilshire Boulevard, 213-380-8400 Restaurant on Premises Our Los Angeles (USC) property has the Grinder Restaurant on its premises. Shopping Los Angeles Jewelry District The Jewelry District is located near 7th and Hill Streets in Downtown Los Angeles and is 1.2 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Los Angeles Fashion District The Fashion District is located near 9th and Los Angeles Streets in Downtown Los Angeles and is 1.3 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Macy's Plaza Macy's Plaza features Macy's department store along with many other specialty stores and restaurants. The shopping area is located at 750 W 7th St, 2.3 miles northeast of our Los Angeles (USC) property. 7+Fig 7+Fig is an open-air, three level shopping center that features more than 35 specialty stores along with a Robinsons-May department store. There is a food court as well as a California Pizza Kitchen restaurant. The mall is located at 735 S. Figueroa St, 2 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Universal City Walk Universal City has just added an IMAX 3D theater, a dozen specialty shops and more than 20 new dining and entertainment choices in its biggest expansion since the complex opened. New to the mix are virtual racing, rock 'n roll bowling, vintage clothing and Harley Davidson boutiques, Cafe Tu Tu Tango and a dueling piano bar. Perched on a picturesteque hill northwest of the Hollywood Hills, the promenade connects Universal Studios, Universal Amphitheatre and Universal City Cinemas. 9 miles northwest of the Inn. Tour Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Acquarium Way, Long Beach, CA. 562-590-3100 Transportation Blue Line Station The Metro Blue Line light rail station is located 1.7 miles northwest of our Los Angeles (USC) property on Washington Blvd at San Pedro St. Colleges and Universities Hebrew Union College The Hebrew Union College is located 0.3 miles from our Los Angeles (USC) property on 32nd St and University Ave. Marymount College Marymount College, a Catholic college, is located 0.5 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property. University of Southern California (USC) The University of Southern California (USC) is adjacent to our Los Angeles (USC) property. Founded in 1880, USC is the oldest and largest private research university on the West Coast and is the largest private employer in Los Angeles County. Stadiums, Sports Arenas, Etc. Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team and is located 5.1 miles northeast of our Los Angeles (USC) property. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympics and current home of USC Trojans football, is located 0.6 miles south of our Los Angeles (USC) property in Exposition Park. Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is located 0.6 miles south of our Los Angeles (USC) property in Exposition Park. Staples Center The Staples Center is the current home to the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Sparks, and Avengers. The venue is located 1.2 miles north of our Los Angeles (USC) property on Figueroa Street. The Staples Center is a $375 million, state-of-the-art arena located next to the Convention Center, and is downtown L.A.'s most significant and exciting new sports and entertainment complex. Not only home to the sports teams mentioned above, it also hosts top-ticket acts like Bruce Springsteen and Bette Midler, and the 2000 Democratic National Convention. Staples is a riot of unusual shapes. One end resembles the bow of a ship; the tilted roof has a surfboard-shaped super truss. Activities Beach Nearby beaches: Santa Monica: 13 miles; Manhattan Beach: 16.9 miles Boating Boat charters available at the Los Angeles Harbor: 20 miles Bowling Nearby bowling center: Shatto 39 Lanes: 3.7 miles Fitness Centers / Gyms Nearby fitness centers: Bally Total Fitness: 2.1 miles; 24 Hour Fitness: 2.6 miles Golfing Nearby golf courses: Elite Golf USA: 3.2 miles; Los Feliz Municipal Golf Course: 9.9 miles Ice Skating Nearby ice skating rink: Culver Ice Rink: 10.1 miles Tennis Nearby tennis courts: La Cienega Park Tennis Center: 8.4 miles; Plummer Park: 10.1 miles Cinegrill 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood. 323-466-7000 Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood. 323-656-1336 Mystery Event Theatre 2629 Main Street, Santa Monica. 310-399-1507 The Sun Theatre 2200 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim. 714-712-2700 Ahmanson Theatre The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. 135 North Grand Avenue. 213-628-2772 Dorthy Chandler Pavilion The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. 135 North Grand Avenue. 213-972-7211 Geffen Playhouse 10886 LeConte Avenue. 310-208-6500 L.A. Theatre Works 681 Venice Boulevard, Venice. 800-708-8863. 310-827-0808 Mark Taper Forum The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. 135 North Grand Avenue. 213-628-2772 Shubert Theatre 2020 Avenue of the Stars. 310-201-1500 |
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