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New Layer USC Hotel Owned and operated by the University of Southern California, the USC hotel is conveniently located adjacent to campus, next door to Galen Center, and a three-minute walk to the LA Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park. It is also within two miles of downtown LA venues such as the STAPLES Center, LA Live, and the LA Convention Center. Download the zoom background here. Back to map Santa Monica
Back to map Santa Monica is a coastal city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean, Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Next to the pier is Muscle Beach, an outdoor gym established in the 1930s. In the city center, Bergamot Station houses several art galleries.
Download the Zoom background Los Angeles Zoo Back to map It is a fun place to visit with many different activities besides viewing animals. There is always at least one volunteer on the sidewalks with an animal. The Los Angeles Zoo has had a number of notable escaped animals over the years. A particular spate of escapes took place during the late 1990s and early 2000s when, in half a decade, at least 35 animals escaped the zoo including zebras, chimps, kangaroos and antelopes.
Download the Zoom background The Houdini Mansion Back to map Welcome to the iconic Laurel Canyon property, and former home of the late Harry Houdini, a famous illusionist –– this estate is historic, magical, and the wedding site of nature and architecture. The five-acre estate is available for events, still shoots, film production, and long-term rentals. The five-acre, $15 million estate is centrally located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, minutes from the Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, and Universal Studios. Download the zoom background The Huntington Library Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens, Pasadena, CA Back to map The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and Arabella Huntington and located in San Marino, California, United States. There is no shortage of picture perfect settings here. Download the zoom background. Back to map Two Bit Circus In the south part of the Arts District, you can find the Two Bit Circus, an untraditional amusement park. Located within a warehouse, it offers a unique experience with virtual reality, escape rooms, and carnival games. Originally, it was a traveling carnival but eventually grew too large and found a permanent place in Los Angeles. Some of the attractions include the arcade and arena. In the time of social distancing, they offer remote events. You can check them out at: https://twobitcircus.com/events/. Download the zoom background. Griffith Observatory Back to map Griffith Park is one of the largest municipal parks in North America and is the largest historic landmark in the City of Los Angeles (Historic Cultural Monument #942), now covering 4,511 acres. This landmark is a rare example of untouched, natural chaparral in an urban center. Situated in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains, the park’s tree-studded canyons are criss-crossed with more than 70 miles of hiking and equestrian trails that offer unparalleled views of the Los Angeles basin. Download the zoom background. Banc Of California Stadium Back to map Just in the University Park backyard is the Banc of California Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). This relatively new stadium opened in 2018 and will host the 2028 Summer Olympics. If you get a chance to visit the stadium, be sure to head to the northeast side as it opens to a beautiful view of the Los Angeles skyline and San Gabriel Mountains. Download the zoom background Venice Canals Back to map Right off of Venice Beach are the Venice Canals. Sometimes overlooked, the area is primarily residential with sidewalks and bridges along the total length of the canals. Originally opening in 1905, marshes were drained to create the canals and bring Venice to America. However, in 1924, the city decided that it needed more roads and filled in the canals. The remains are those still standing today. Download the zoom background. Getty View Park Back to map Elevated, urban park with a hiking trail & views of the city & the Getty Museum. Download the zoom background Universal Studios Hollywood Back to map Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island known as Universal City while the rest lies within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. Download the zoom background. LA Memorial Coliseum Back to map The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is an American outdoor sports multi-purpose stadium located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Conceived as a hallmark of civic pride, the Coliseum was commissioned in 1921 as a memorial to L.A. veterans of World War I. The stadium serves as the home to the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans football team. Download the zoom background Redondo Beach Back to map Located in the southern region of Los Angeles is Redondo Beach. This beach contains a pier and boardwalk with restaurants and shops perfect for a weekend night out! For those that enjoy being right on the water, there are fishing pole rentals and a bait shops. Additionally, there are kayak, pedal boat, and stand-up paddle board rentals as well! Download the zoom background. Aquarium of the Pacific Back to map The Aquarium of the Pacific (formerly the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific) is a public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California. It is situated across the water from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and the Queen Mary Hotel. Download the zoom background Home Depot Center Back to map The Home Depot Center is a 125 acre facility for soccer, tennis, track & field, cycling, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball and other sports. The building has been designated as the Olympic training site. Until then, it is the home to Major League Soccer's Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA. The center’s commitment to exercise even extends to the community. On the parameter of the center are tennis courts, soccer training fields and a three-mile jogging trail with 12 fitness stations that are opened to the local residents. Download the zoom background Staples Center (officially stylized as STAPLES Center) is a multi-purpose arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. The arena opened on October 17, 1999. Download the zoom background. Staples Center Back to map Americana at brand Back to map Americana at Brand has it all! - shopping, dining, entertainment and residential housing! It was opened to the public in 2008. In addition to the movie theater and outdoor mall, there is a musical fountain with performances every hour on the hour. There is a fun battery-powered trolley to take you from the main center to the perimeters of the property. Download the zoom background. Urban Light Back to map Urban Light (2008) is a large-scale assemblage sculpture by Chris Burden located at the Wilshire Boulevard entrance to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The 2008 installation consists of restored street lamps from the 1920s and 1930s. Most of them once lit the streets of Southern California. Download the zoom background. Far Bar in Little Tokyo Back to map Located in the historic Far East Building in the heart of Little Tokyo, Far Bar offers something for everyone looking for a good time. They have been listed as the No. 1 bar in Downtown LA from LA Weekly in 2013, CITIZINE's "A Purist's Guide to Little Tokyo", and Discover Los Angeles Guide to the "Best places to Watch the World Series", as well as featured in Hopped LA's "Downtown Beer Guide". Download the zoom background Descanso Gardens Back to map Descanso Gardens is a 150-acre (61 ha) botanical garden located in La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County, California. Descanso gardens features a wide area, mostly forested, with artificial streams, ponds, and lawns. Download the zoom background. Wildlife Learning Center Back to map Wildlife Learning Center (WLC) is a zoological park nestled in an old olive grove in San Fernando Valley, California, where visitors can appreciate and learn about animals from around the world. WLC was founded to provide public education in the life sciences, conservation, and our environment. WLC is dedicated to providing life-long care to more than 100 displaced, rescued, and zoo-born wild animals who call this shady, natural environment home. Download the zoom background Hollywood Bowl Back to map In the Hollywood Hills neighborhood, the Hollywood Bowl amphitheatre can be found. Rolling Stone Magazine named it one of the top ten best live music venues in 2018. Sadly all the 2020 events have been canceled due to coronavirus, but keep an eye out for the 2021 schedule. Download the zoom background.
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park Back to map Named after a former county supervisor, Ernest E. Debs Regional Park is a large nature preserve and park, located in the Montecito Hills neighborhood. The park has a community center and trails for hiking and biking - a breath of fresh air and a great place to escape to once in a while! Download the zoom background Santa Anita Race Track Back to map Santa Anita Park is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Arcadia, California, United States. It offers some of the prominent horse racing events in the United States during early fall, winter and in spring. The track is home to numerous prestigious races including both the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap as well as hosting the Breeders' Cup in 1986, 1993, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2019. Download the zoom background Walt Disney Concert Hall Back to map The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry. It opened on October 24, 2003. Download the zoom background La Grande Orange Back to map La grande orange café is proud to call pasadena’s historic 1934 del mar station home. what was once the stepping off point for the stars of hollywood’s golden age like clark gable, mae west and will rogers is now a testament to american cooking. Download the zoom background La Brea Tar Pits
Back to map The La Brea Tar Pits is a registered National Natural Landmark encasing specimens of animals that died in the pit. Hancock Park was formed around the tar pits in urban Los Angeles. The George C. Page Museum is dedicated to researching the pits and uncovering the animal remains. Unfortunately, the museum is currently closed to the public due to the global pandemic. They do have some virtual events that can be checked out at: https://tarpits.org/. Download the zoom background. Chinatown Back to map Chinatown is a festive destination for dining and shopping. Pagoda-style buildings with red lanterns house traditional Chinese restaurants, dim sum houses and bakeries, plus specialty grocery stores and gift shops. There’s also the Taoist Thien Hau Temple, small art galleries and dark bars. Foodies head to creative Asian-fusion eateries and the landmark Philippe the Original, lauded for its French dip sandwich. Download the zoom background The Comedy Store Back to map The Comedy Store is an American comedy club opened in April 1972. It is located in West Hollywood, California, at 8433 Sunset Boulevard on the Sunset Strip. An associated club is located in La Jolla, San Diego, California. Download the zoom backgorund SoFi Stadium Back to map SoFi Stadium is an unprecedented and unparalleled sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood, CA. The brand new stadium is home to the NFL Los Angeles Rams. Download the zoom background. [/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section] Published on February 18th, 2021Last updated on March 30th, 2021