Things to do in Los Angeles
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Rainbow Bar & Grill
Marilyn Monroe had her first date with Joe DiMaggio at the Rainbow Bar & Grill it's still pumping out steaks and pizza for local rock'n'roll types.
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Laugh Factory
The Marx Brothers used to keep offices at this long-standing club with multicultural programming: Asian Thursdays, African-American Sundays and Latino Mondays. Over 18s.
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Here
Situated next door to Abbey, you will find the buff boys and sleek designs of stylish Here, easy to miss in the shadows of the ongoing Abbey annexation.
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Eagle Rider
For Harley rentals, go to Eagle Rider , just south of LAX, or Route 66 . Rates start at $155 per day, with discounts for longer rentals.
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Empress Pavilion
Chinatown - Downtown LA; Essential dish: dim sum at Empress Pavilion While there, view contemporary art in galleries along Chung King Rd
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San Francisco to Los Angeles Adventure
8 days (San Francisco to Los Angeles)
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Vegas, Frisco, LA and the quest for the perfect burger—all that’s missing from this quintessentially American experience is a ballgame and mom’s apple pie.…Not LP reviewed
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Egyptian Theater
The exotic 1922 Egyptian Theatre is home to the American Cinematheque, which presents arty retrospectives and Q&As with directors, writers and actors.
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Actors' Gang Theater
Cofounded by Tim Robbins, this socially mindful troupe has won many awards for its bold and offbeat interpretations of classics and new works pulled from ensemble workshops.
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Japanese American National Museum
Get an in-depth look at the Japanese immigrant experience, including the painful chapter of the WWII internment camps.
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Ice House
Dana Carvey, Lily Tomlin and Billy Crystal have honed their chops at this former ice warehouse. Drinks are disappointing, the show – usually – not. Over 18s only.
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Magellan
This brick-and-mortar version of the popular mail-order store has a huge assortment of clothing, accessories, books, maps, games and whatever else you need for a pleasant trip.
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House of Blues
Despite a Disneyfied ‘Mississippi blues shack’ exterior, this center-of-the-strip music hall books quality, sometimes quirky, small-venue bands from all over the US and abroad.
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State Theater
Broadway's biggest entertainment complex is the 1921 State Theater, which can seat 2500 people and has a flamboyant ceiling; it's now a Spanish-language church.
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Rage
Buff bods and the boys who love them groove to the music on DJ-driven dance floors at this high-energy club, while scenesters check each other out on the sizzling sidewalk patio.
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McCabe's Guitar Shop
This mecca of musicianship sells guitars and other instruments, and the likes of Jackson Browne, Liz Phair and Michelle Shocked have performed live in the postage-stamp-sized back room.
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Hollywood Hills Hiking Tour in Los Angeles
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Los Angeles, California)
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Hike into the Hollywood Hills and see the best views of Los Angeles on this guided morning, afternoon or sunset hiking tour. Marvel at jaw-dropping panoramic…Not LP reviewed
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Ahmanson Theatre
Much larger than the Taper, this grand space is another Center Theatre Group venue in the Music Center. It's used primarily for big-time musicals on their way to or from Broadway.
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Los Angeles to San Francisco Adventure
8 days (Los Angeles to San Francisco)
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LA, San Francisco, Vegas, the Grand Canyon—they might as well rename this whole region ‘The American Best.’ Steel yourself for eight days of 24-hour thrills as…Not LP reviewed
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J. Paul Getty Museum Admission and Transportation
4 hours 30 minutes (Departs Los Angeles, California)
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Visit one of Southern California’s favorite museums, the J. Paul Getty Museum. Enjoy round-trip transportation with admission to the museum and see a wide range…Not LP reviewed
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Doughboys
Cream cheese–frosted cupcakes are among the naughty delights served up quickly at this boho-artist redoubt, which also has more sensible soups and sandwiches. Portions are huge.
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Head Line Records
This is one of the best places in town for indie punk and hardcore, both domestic and rare imports, including limited editions. Owner John is a good source for plugging into the scene.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
The world-class LA Phil performs classics and cutting-edge works at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, under the baton of Venezuelan phenom Gustavo Dudamel.
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Whisky-a-Go-Go
Pining for the days when rock’n’roll sprang from passion, not primetime? Baby, Sunset Strip is calling your name. Whisky-a-Go-Go is where The Doors were the house band.
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Pico House
South of the El Pueblo’s plaza are more historic buildings, including Pico House , the 1870 home of California's last Mexican governor and later a glamorous hotel.
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Old Plaza Firehouse
South of El Pueblo's plaza is the 1884 Old Plaza Firehouse, the city's oldest fire station and now a one-room museum of dusty old fire-fighting equipment and photographs.
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