Hollywood Bowl
#14 in Best Things To Do in Los Angeles
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- 5.0Value
- 4.0Facilities
- 4.5Atmosphere
If you can catch a gig at the Hollywood Bowl, LA's beautiful outdoor amphitheater, don't pass it up. Since its inaugural season in 1922, this unique stage, set in the Hollywood Hills, has entertained thousands of fans and hosted some of the biggest names in music, including The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John and Tina Turner.
Many travelers praise the Hollywood Bowl, touting everything from the sound quality to the scenic overlook. Several also add that all of the seats offer great views and suggest arriving early with a bottle of wine and a picnic basket.
Save time for the on-site Hollywood Bowl Museum. The museum highlights Hollywood Bowl history with special exhibits showcasing artists who have put on shows at the venue as well as programs and memorabilia from the Hollywood Bowl's history. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour around the Bowl, called the Bowl Walk, which features 10 photo displays detailing the venue’s history.
The Hollywood Bowl Museum's summer hours are from 10 a.m. to showtime Tuesday through Saturday and it opens four hours prior to showtime on Sunday and Monday. Offseason hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Available facilities include 14 picnic grounds, a gift shop, two restaurants, restrooms and multiple food and beverage concessions. Parking here is notoriously limited and pricey (fees start at $20 per vehicle), so consider arriving early and buying your parking space in advance for a discounted rate. Bus services are also available from several park and ride spots throughout the city, or you can park for free at a nearby shuttle lot and take the $7 round-trip shuttle. For more information, visit the venue’s website. Ticket prices for Bowl concerts and events vary and are sold at the box office and through Ticketmaster's website.
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Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about. But there's more than just a pretty photo-op here. The observatory hosts fascinating exhibitions and features a top-notch planetarium.
Most recent visitors cited the beautiful setting as Griffith Observatory's main draw, though the free entry was certainly a bonus. However, you will have to pay between $3 and $7 to see the planetarium shows. Griffith Observatory is open from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on weekends. Free but limited parking is available along the winding roads leading up to the property, or visitors can park in the small lot by the observatory for $10 per hour. A gift shop and cafe can be found on-site as well. For more information, check out Griffith Observatory's website.
Griffith Observatory sits on the south face of Mount Hollywood and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Its location gives visitors impressive views of the surrounding area, which many rave about. But there's more than just a pretty photo-op here. The observatory hosts fascinating exhibitions and features a top-notch planetarium.
Most recent visitors cited the beautiful setting as Griffith Observatory's main draw, though the free entry was certainly a bonus. However, you will have to pay between $3 and $7 to see the planetarium shows. Griffith Observatory is open from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with extended hours on weekends. Free but limited parking is available along the winding roads leading up to the property, or visitors can park in the small lot by the observatory for $10 per hour. A gift shop and cafe can be found on-site as well. For more information, check out Griffith Observatory's website.
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