Pico Rivera Things to Do

If you thought that the only place you'll find neon lights would be in a nightclub or bar, think again. The Museum of Neon Art is filled with exhibits and documents of contemporary fine art in electric media as well as some ver... more

Think Glenn Miller and get ready to "Go Daddy Go!" After being featured as the singles nightspot in the film Swingers, this classic dance hall has gone from underground hip to mainstream mania. Glossy hardwood floors and great... more

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more

The one-time tenant of this building provides its link to history. Formerly the home of the Hearst newspapers, this structure is most notable for its design by Julia Morgan, who also created the legendary Hearst Castle and othe... more

During its heyday, this sprawling department store was dubbed the "Cathedral of Commerce." Opened in 1929, it was one of the most impressive consumer centers that the city had ever seen, an art deco masterpiece adorned with chr... more

Frequented by fiestas and open-air concerts, this is the heart of El Pueblo. Once the center of everyday life in Los Angeles, today some of the festivals held here include Dia de los Muertos in early November, Las Posadas leadi... more

The collection of science fiction and fantasy memorabilia at the mansion of Forrest J. Ackerman is one of the wackiest you will ever behold. Accumulated over his years as editor and publisher of Famous Monsters of Filmland and... more

Commissioned by Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, this three-story building was constructed as a hotel by Ezra F. Kysor. Built in the style of an Italian palazzo, the building was once considered one of the fin... more

This Byzantine-style architectural wonder is 454 feet tall and takes up a whole block of space. A tourist attraction in itself, the venue is always alive and humming with activity. Regular tours are held here, so tourists and l... more

A brief visit here can give you a great sense of California's early history. 45 years after the Mission San Gabriel was constructed, Native Americans from the mission built this water-powered mill, the first of its kind in Sout... more