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Universal City Walk is located in Universal City, Hollywood. This is an outdoor mall that includes restaurants, shops and entertainment. Shops include Dodgers Clubhouse where you can purchase Dodger's baseball merchandise and the Universal Studios Store. Entertainment includes an amphitheatre, B.B.King Blues club, a comedy club and much more.
Universal City Walk
Universal Studios Blvd.
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 622-4455
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Gibson Amphitheatre is located off Highway 101 at the Universal Studios exit. Formerly Universal Amphitheatre, it is not truly an amphitheatre since a roof was applied in the 90's. This is a large venue that hosts top bands performing everything from Rap and R&B to rock and country.
Gibson Amphitheatre
1000 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 622-4440
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Hollywood Bowl is located off Highway 101 near the Odin Street exit. This shell-shaped amphitheatre is a Hollywood landmark and hosts orchestras and other musical events. The big names play at 'The Bowl,' which have included Nat King Cole, B.B. King, Willie Nelson and so many more. This is where the L.A. Philharmonic performs and other events include blues & jazz festivals.
TIP: Get there early and bring picnic items or purchase a box lunch at 'The Bowl'... It's the thing to do. Picnic areas exist throughout the surrounding hills or enter 'The Bowl' and picnic on the lawn.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, California 90068
(323) 850-2000
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Hollywood & Highland is located off Highway 101 and the Hollywood Boulevard exit. This is the heart of Hollywood where Grauman's (Mann's) Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, Kodak Theatre, Hollywood Wax Museum, Hollywood Walk of Fame draw millions of visitors each year. The Hollywood & Highland Center offers outdoor shopping, dining and viewing walkways of the Hollywood sign. Many movies premier at Mann's Chinese and El Capitan Theatres. Nightclubs and other Hollywood hotspots are within walking distance.
NOTE: Check out our Hollywood page for more to see and do around Hollywood.
Hollywood & Highland
Hollywood Boulevard & Highland Avenue
Hollywood, California 90028
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Henry Fonda Theatre is located on Hollywood Boulevard near Highway 101. This small theatre hosts D.J.s and bands performing rock, punk, R&B, rap, techno and more.
Henry Fonda Theatre (The Music Box)
6126 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90028
(323) 464-0808
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Sunset Strip is a stretch of Sunset Boulevard that has a dense grouping of popular night clubs, comedy clubs, restaurants and shops. Here you will find the famous Whiskey a Go-Go where many popular bands get their start. The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store are where Jim Carey and Richard Pryor got their big breaks. The Sunset Plaza is a small shopping center but attracts high-end retailers and big celebrities.
The Sunset Strip
8400 W. Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, California 90069
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Greek Theatre is located in Griffith Park northeast of Hollywood. This amphitheatre in the trees hosts top musical performers of rock, country, R&B and more.
The Greek Theatre
2700 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90027
(323) 665-1927
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Staples Center is located in downtown Los Angeles and hosts many different events including professional basketball and hockey, concerts, boxing, ice skating and much more.
Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
(213) 742-7340
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Nokia Theater is located in downtown Los Angeles off Interstates 10 & 110, near the Convention Center and Staples Center. This mid-sized venue hosts top performers, orchestras, television broadcasts and awards ceremonies. Only open since 2007, Nokia has hosted performers like Neil Young, The Eagles, Dixie Chicks, Anita Baker and Mary J. Blige. Television events include 'So You Think You Can Dance' and the 'American Music Awards'.
Nokia Theater
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-7340
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Walt Disney Concert Hall was built by renowned architect Frank Gehry and is an unmistakable structure. The exterior is constructed entirely of stainless steel with waves, curves and protrusions jutting upward as if they grew like crystals. It is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. This is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and many other events are held here included rock concerts and Hollywood award shows. The grounds also include gardens that are a favorite place for business people and locals to catch a refreshing break.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012
(323) 850-2000
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Santa Monica Pier & 3rd Street Promenade are located where Interstate 10 meets the Pacific Ocean. Attractions include Pacific Park (a boardwalk park with rollercoasters and thrill rides), an arcade, aquarium, souvenir shops and restaurants. The nearby Santa Monica Place offers shopping from some of the major retailers like Macy's and Robinson's May. Continuing 3 blocks north from Santa Monica Place along 3rd Street is the 3rd Street Promenade. This promenade offers an outdoor shopping and entertainment venue along 3 blocks of pedestrian-only streets.
Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8900
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Fisherman's Village is located in Marina del Rey off Highways 1 & 90. Modeled after a New England seaport village, Fisherman's Village offers many souvenir shops, restaurants and entertainment options. Sailboat, kayak, jetski and boat rentals are available nearby and deep sea fishing charters leave several times daily.
Fisherman's Village
13700 Fiji Way
Marina Del Rey, California 90292
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Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is located within Raibow Harbor and The Pike in Long Beach. The facility contains a huge convention center, two theatres, a ballroom and a sports arena. Together they host many different events including professional hockey, concerts, theatrical plays, ice skating, the Long Beach Grand Prix and much more.
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, California 90802
(562) 436-3636
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