Los Angeles Trip Overview
Famous for its sunny climate and iconic Hollywood sign the South Californian city of Los Angeles is much more than America’s film and TV hub. When it comes to modern or traditional architecture it’s a real treasure trove of gems.
Mexican influences mix with modern influential design creating a dazzling architectural display of all things bright and beautiful from large residential estates and brand spanking new modern office buildings to the soft curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The variety of architecture including the new Broad Museum and favourites such as Bradbury Building built in 1893 create a visual design feast as you walk through Downtown LA. Here you’ll see the old Mexican influences play their part at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Big blue skies and sunshine play their part in highlighting LA’s modern architectural gems which catch the light and glint in the sun.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Los Angeles, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Los Angeles, California, United States
Famous for its sunny climate and iconic Hollywood sign the South Californian city of Los Angeles is much more than America’s film and TV hub. When it comes to modern or traditional architecture it’s a real treasure trove of gems.
Mexican influences mix with modern influential design creating a dazzling architectural display of all things bright and beautiful from large residential estates and brand spanking new modern office buildings to the soft curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The variety of architecture including the new Broad Museum and favourites such as Bradbury Building built in 1893 create a visual design feast as you walk through Downtown LA. Here you’ll see the old Mexican influences play their part at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Big blue skies and sunshine play their part in highlighting LA’s modern architectural gems which catch the light and glint in the sun.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Union Station, 800 N Alameda St Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90012-2177
Begin your tour at Union Station, called the last of America’s great train stations.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave Inglewood Can Day Has Was Year Day Was, Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
Squint your eyes, and the stainless steel Walt Disney Concert Hall design looks like a gleaming clipper ship, its sails filled with wind.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Olvera Street, Main and Alameda streets 125 Paseo de la Plaza 90012, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Visit Olvera Street, known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles.” The block-long tree-shaded Mexican marketplace is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Union Street, Union St, Pasadena, CA, USA
Walk down Union Street, a vibrant symbol of LA’s spirit and soul. Its’ stunning signature Mission Moderne style combines Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco architecture
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bradbury Building, 304 S Broadway Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1224
Visit The Bradbury Building – where modest mildly Romanesque exterior hides a magical light-filled Victorian court, open cage elevators, marble stairs, and ornate iron railings, built in 1893.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Central Market, 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1222
Enjoy Grand Central Market, which boasts vintage neon signs, glorious 1960s tile-work and original Beaux Arts detailing.
Duration: 30 minutes
