Los Angeles Things to Do

This is the last of the mansions that once lined Hollywood Boulevard. Built in 1903, this estate and its counterparts were built on the influx of money garnered when Hollywood introduced the first 'talkies' to the world. From 1... more

While the skyline of Hollywood is largely unspectacular, Capitol Records Building is one of the few exceptions. At the urging of label artists Nat King Cole and Johnny Mercer, this 13-story building was built in 1954 as the hig... more

Bradbury building is the most impressive Victorian building remaining in L.A. Determined to build a lasting monument as his final real estate development, millionaire Lewis Bradbury rejected conventional designs and urged draft... more

These caves, located in Griffith Park, are the result of an old quarry dug in 1903 by the Union Rock Company in order to mine materials to use in building the surrounding streets. After the quarry closed in the 1920s, it became... more

It's not exactly the Great Wall of China, but it's still a sight to see. Painted on a flood control reservoir, which runs along Coldwater Canyon Boulevard, this 2,435-foot-long painting is easily the longest mural in the world.... more

The Dunbar Hotel was built in 1928 by John Alexander Somerville in order to afford African Americans with elegant accommodations during their stay in Los Angeles. It was named after African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. T... more

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is one of the premier educational institutes to learn all about fashion. It offers courses in fashion designing, interior designing, beauty industry merchandising, theatre costume des... more

Anthony Quinn born in Mexico is a grand name in the cinema fraternity as well as a public figure. He was nominated for Oscars for his movie "Zorba the Greek". Hence, the name Zorba Mural in his honor. The artist Eloy Torrez pai... more

Probably one of the most famous places all over the world, The Playboy Mansion promises to make all your fantasies come true—quite literally! A "Gothic-Tudor style" structure, this entire property is worth millions and each of... more

Little Tokyo is the Japanese version of Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles. Covering 67 acres of land and a mere four blocks, the area may not be as famed as its Chinese counterpart, yet it manages to retain a fair share of tour... more