What is Los Angeles
without the beautiful sights and enjoyable entertainment? The sights, sports, and food reflect the multi-culture
diversity in Los Angeles. From the
famous tourist attractions in Hollywood to the Staples Center in LA Live, there
are numerous places that showcase the beauty and entertainment of this
city.
Watching sports has been a
way to bring people closer together.
Cheering on the same team creates a strong bond among fans of the same
team. In Los Angeles, the locations
where sports teams play are in minutes driving distance from each another.
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| Dodgers Stadium |
- Baseball: Dodgers
- Basketball: Lakers,
Clippers, Sparks
- Football: USC Trojans
- Hockey: LA Kings
- Soccer: LA Galaxy
Besides sports
entertainment, art and high culture also contribute to the rich identity of Los
Angeles. From the grim to the galleries,
Los Angeles expresses its creativity on concrete street walls to the
climate-controlled art galleries around town. Below is a list of some museums
worth visiting.
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| LACMA's "Urban Light" |
The LACMA is a good place to experience
art from Asia, Latin America, and Islamic art all in one place. Recently with
its new Transformation, postwar art
will also be showcased in the newly constructed buildings designed by the
famous Renzo Piano Building Workshop.
J. Paul Getty Museum (The Getty)
The Getty Museum has two
locations containing European art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and
photographs. Visit the Getty Villa in Malibu or the Getty Center in Los
Angeles.
At the Gene Autry Museum,
visitors can immerse themselves in the culture of the grand American West. Here
you can find one of the largest collection of Native American art including
weavings, ceramics, jewelry, and costumes that represents the people of the
American West.
Located in the Little
Tokyo neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Japanese American National Museum devotes
its interior to celebrating and preserving the culture of Japanese Americans.
You can find different artifacts, photographs and movies at the JANM. For
history buffs, the temple building that was used to process Japanese and
Japanese American residents during World War II is still standing and is used
as office space.
Los Angeles is ever
changing, and is itself a canvas of some sort. You can find many historical
landmarks and beautiful architecture just by walking down any street. Los Angeles is a prominent location for many
national and international media outlets, including the music and film industry.
For film enthusiasts, a visit to the
Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is a must-see. Each
has played and continues to be a major staple in the American film
industry. It is not unusual for films to
be shot around the city.
Sightseeing in Los Angeles
is in the eye of the beholder. Having
patience to cruise the streets of Los Angeles, people can see all that this
amazing city has to offer. Below are a few places worth visiting:
If people look deep
enough, Los Angeles has many hidden gems in addition to the events publicized annually. Being a college student also comes with a few
perks. Every year, some museums enjoy
promoting the arts and host events called “College Night.” LACMA and the Getty provide free admission
for college students to attend their annual event (LACMA College Night and College Night at the Getty Center). One of the traditional events that Los Angeles hosts
every year is the LA Auto Show. Along with
being able to explore the various exhibits of the museums, students also have
the opportunity to mingle with students attending other colleges around the
area.
From museums to restaurants
to festivals, Los Angeles has much to offer to its residents and visitors. The
experience is truly in the eye of the beholder.
