There are so many reasons to visit Los Angeles. First of all, the weather is (almost) always nice and sunny, providing the perfect setup for a vacation by default. But more importantly, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy.
If you’re a history buff, there are some incredible museums you can stop by, like the Natural History Museum or the Petersen Automotive Museum. If you’re a sports fanatic, you can check out LA Live or the LA Memorial Coliseum, or even go all the way up to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. And if you’re a movie fan… well, you’re obviously in the right place.
While non-essential travel continues to be a big no-no, we decided to take you on a Virtual Tour of La La Land. Thanks to various immersive 360-degree tours, YouTube videos, and original content, we found a way to virtually visit 27 of LA’s most iconic locations.
Use the map below, or just keep scrolling down, to get started!
Downtown LA
Grand Central Market
An iconic Downtown LA staple, the Grand Central Market is a huge emporium that attracts both locals and tourists alike due to its eclectic variety of available goods. Here, you can find food vendors offering cuisine and snacks from all over the world, as well as handmade crafts and goods. The market also often serves as a venue for game nights, movie screenings and other events.
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Grand Park
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Grand Park is a 12-acre public park located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, between the Walt Disney Concert Hall and LA City Hall. The park is a favorite spot among downtown residents and visitors alike, and you can often see people who work nearby enjoying their lunch with the park’s famous fountain in the background.
Fans of the movie Pretty Woman will recognize this park (and the iconic fountain) as the place where Vivian takes Edward after she makes him take a day off for a picnic in the park.
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LA Arts District
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The Arts District is one of Downtown LA’s most vibrant and thriving areas with artists’ studios and art galleries spread across the neighborhood’s industrial buildings. In fact, walking around this area is like exploring an open-air art gallery as there are various unique murals and graffiti art around every corner.
This virtual tour takes you on a stroll around the Arts District and showcases some of the most iconic street art you will find in the neighborhood.
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LA Live
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LA Live is an entertainment district in Downtown Los Angeles. Here you will find a number of famous event venues, including Staples Center (where the Grammy Awards take place every year, and home of the LA Lakers), the Microsoft Theater (the venue for the Emmy Awards), and the LA Convention Center. There are also a number of restaurants and bars, and this is where you will also find the Grammy Museum.
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Grammy Museum
At the Grammy Museum, you can find exhibits dedicated to the history and winners of the Grammy Awards. While the museum remains closed, the team behind it continues to make some of its exhibits available for online viewing.
On the museum’s website, you can get an exclusive look at collections of memorabilia for some of the most iconic recording artists in history, including Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald, among others.
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LA Convention Center
As any convention center, this location is not that exciting when there are no special events or conferences taking place. However, if you’re a construction buff or a convention center aficionado (maybe that’s a thing, we don’t judge), this virtual tour will allow you to roam the halls of the LA Convention Center and explore how this 720,000-square-foot venue is set up.
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Microsoft Theater
Even though it’s one of the smaller event venues at LA Live, the Microsoft Theater holds one of the largest indoor stages in the country. If you were ever curious about the place where award ceremonies like the Emmys or the MTV Movie & TV Awards take place, this tour will help you explore every nook and corner of the theater.
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The LA Memorial Coliseum is an outdoor sports stadium located just south of Downtown Los Angeles right below the University of Southern California campus. Historically, this venue is most famous for hosting the 1984 Summer Olympics. Currently, it serves as the home for the USC Trojans football team.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles. While it remains temporarily closed, the museum’s team continues to update the MOCA YouTube channel with talking tours and pre-recorded Q&A sessions, showcasing the museum’s extensive collection.
If you’re looking to “walk” through the museum at your own pace, check out the virtual tour for a truly interactive experience.
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Natural History Museum of LA County
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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is located south of Downtown LA between the LA Memorial Coliseum and the USC campus, and it is the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States. During its temporary closure, the museum has set up the NHMLAC Connects portal on its website, allowing nature (and history) buffs to continue exploring and learning from its exhibits.
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Pershing Square
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Pershing Square is a small public park in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles dating back to the mid-19th century when it first became known as St. Vincent’s Park. Nowadays, it’s a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists.
One of the main reasons to take a tour of Pershing Square is the variety of art installations that are permanently or temporarily on display at the park. Some of those include the Spanish American War Memorial, the Beethoven statue, and the Doughboy sculpture.
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