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Hollywood beckons to tourists who long for a brush with Tinseltown glamor. Tour movie studios, slip your hands into the famous prints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, or indulge in a celeb sighting at one of LA’s white-hot nightspots. Spot your favorite star while shopping at The Grove, or forget all about the famous eye candy as you take in the iconic artwork at The Getty Center. For a different type of star-gazing, peek through the telescopes at the Griffith Observatory.
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1. Doheny Memorial Library
2. Hoose Library of Philosophy
3. Powell Library
4. United Airlines Polaris Lounge Lax
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By The_Loup_Garou - Phoenix, United States
The New Polaris Lounge at LAX In September, for our flight to London, we had the opportunity to experience the newly opened Polaris Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. As the Polaris Lounges have been opened, we have had the pleasure of spending time in each: Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), and now Los Angeles. Of the Polaris Lounges, which we have visited, the one at LAX is the smallest, but that is not a bad thing - I would call it intimate. It’s located in T7, right above the hub in that concourse, and at Gates 75A & B, and 76, which was our departure gate. This location, on the upper level, was where the old United Global First Class Club had been located. That was reconfigured a bit, and reopened as the United Club, while the new, larger United Club was being constructed. Then, it was closed, to be completely redone, to now open as the Polaris Lounge, and what a lovely Lounge it is too. Finding the elevator up to the Polaris Lounge does take some detective work, but then it will likely get more signage, in the future. It was worth the search, and we had been in that elevator before, back in the Global First Class Club, and regular United Club days, but have lately spent a lot of time in the new United Club, just around the corner. As I mentioned, this Polaris Lounge is smaller, but that does not mean that it is not well-appointed. Because of the design of the building, there are many curved walls, but those add to the intimacy. Upon entry, one comes into a very nice seating area, with a full, curved bar at one end, and varied seating arrangements throughout. It appeared that every seat had access to at least one AC/USB outlet, so charging devices would be easy, anywhere in the Lounge, and even at the bar. Around the corner (or curve), there is a lovely buffet area, but also a sit-down, order from the menu area, with about 8-9 tables. Most are 2-tops, but one looked large enough for 6-8 to dine. The entry to this area is past curved walls of wine storage. There is also seating near the buffet, or one can take the food, into the main seating area, or to the bar - note: one can ONLY order from the menu, in that small dining area. We had plenty of time, before our London flight, so go to explore most of this Lounge. We started in the dining area, with Tuna Poke Nachos, which were very tasty, and some wines. Then, we moved out to the bar, for more wine, and we sampled the buffet, all of which was quite good. One of the things, which I loved about the old Global First Class Club was their sushi - it was better than the sushi at the Global FC Club at SFO. Well, the sushi that we had was good, but I think that during the time this facility was closed, and under construction, United lost their sushi chef - this was just no longer outstanding, as it had been before - good, but short of great. Our bartender was excellent, and went over all of the amenities of this Lounge. He was also quick with the wines. Now, the wine list is short, but has some interesting wines on it - enough to keep us occupied for the 4+ hour layover. I am glad that this Lounge has finally been completed, and that we got to visit it, plus that we had enough time, to explore it a bit - while I usually do not like 4+ hr connections, I can think of few better places to spend it.
5. Los Angeles Central Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Restored, historic library with Egyptian influenced architecture.
Reviewed By 615kimberlyc - Toledo, United States
I wandered into the Central Library after a friend told me about the gift store! I spent over an hour trying to decide what to buy. There are funny cards , paper fans, pencils, erasers, books, socks, jewelry - too many to list! Unique gifts that are representative of Los Angeles.
6. Bullocks Wilshire Building
7. Hollywood Bowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By nickelcitygirl - Sudbury, Canada
We were so fortunate to catch a sold out concert with Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. What a great venue! Try to arrive early to find parking close by and to avoid being stuck in traffic.
8. United Club Lounge
9. Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Offers information on Los Angeles area attractions, events and accommodations.
10. Los Angeles Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 217 reviews
The Los Angeles Convention Center attracts millions of visitors annually and is renowned internationally as a prime site for conventions, trade shows, and exhibitions. Located in the cultural, business, and entertainment mecca of Downtown Los Angeles, the LACC is an integral economic component of the Southern California area, and remains an enduring symbol of environmental sustainability and social responsibility for our community. First opened to the public in 1971, the LACC has since undergone modernization and expansion; as a testament to our continuous effort to enhance our facility and services, the LACC is embarking on its fourth phase of renovation under AEG’s management this year. The year-long transformation will enhance both functionality and aesthetics of the LACC, and will include replacing existing carpet, installing the latest energy-efficient products such as “cool roofs” and new air handling units, completely remodeling the theatre, and upgrading IT infrastructure and operating systems throughout the Center.
Reviewed By jassimalkanani - Harrow, United Kingdom
I came along to the LA Convention Center not for my usual habit of following the global democratic movement around the world; but for the annual LA Auto Show which can trace its history back to 1907. The LACC first opened its doors to the public in 1971 and in the mind of most people its the place where we got to hear the greats like Bill Clinton speak for humanity. It’s also admittedly a great place to host a car show. What is even more great is to see the number of production and concept vehicles moving away from the use of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels not only result in an archaic product but they are communist additives and a form of private taxation which deny me the right to have a vehicle which is supremely space-age, fusion energy, powering itself. I love the Ford Mustang. I always have. I rented a Mustang in Los Angeles because to me it is the only way to see California. I love everything about the shape of the Mustang, the driving position, the ease with which it drives. I was saddened to see that the new hybrid Mustang looks more like a mini version of the Porsche Cayenne. For some reason it seems Ford don’t want to see the Mustang survive in a zero carbon world. Moving forward: the LA Motor Show is going to become a more beautiful and exciting event to attend. See it for yourself: it’s worth every dime of the $15 entry fee. An inspiring event in an inspiring space.
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