Bell Gardens Things to Do

The great live music, the 4000 square-foot (372 square meter) dance floor and two full bars are just three reasons to visit this gargantuan dance club, located in West Los Angeles. The latest and greatest salsa, samba and swing... more

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

This facility is located just three miles from LAX and features horse racing. It was opened by Jack Warner of Warner Brothers fame in 1938 and included shareholders such as Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell and Walt Disney.... more

The Palladium has been considered the largest dance club in the world. Before it became a club and concert venue, it was a spot for awards ceremonies like the Grammys and the Emmys. Although it retains traces of its former gran... more

Totally without attitude - Burgundy Room is so small there's no room for any. The ever crowded spot is home to the casual as well as the casually dressed. T-shirts are as fancy as you'll get and even the women seem far removed... more

Celebrated by Curtis Hanson in his masterpiece of film noir, L.A. Confidential, from the James Ellroy novel, the Formosa Cafe is the stuff of Los Angeles folklore. This Rococo hangout started out as a Chinese eatery but in rece... 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

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