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Top Tourist Information Centers in Los Angeles

Tourist Information kiosks are not as prevalent in the United States as they are in Europe; however, Visitor Information Centers do exist in Los Angeles if you know where to look for them. Their friendly multilingual staff can assist you with finding hotels, planning tours, securing tickets for shows and attractions, or making dinner reservations. Moreover, they can provide you with walking maps of the surrounding area and various attraction brochures. Additionally, these centers often have discount shopping coupons available for local retailers. Unlike the better-staffed Visitor Centers, kiosks generally offer only maps, brochures, and directions and may not sell attraction and tour tickets. Consequently, it is beneficial to know the best resources available.
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Celebrate Day of the Dead in Los Angeles 2025: Events & Traditions

Dia de los Muertosis the Mexican celebration of All Souls Day. It is celebrated with varying degrees of reverence and enthusiasm at Day of the Dead events across Los Angeles. Traditions include caring for the graves of family members, building elaborate altars to loved ones who have passed on, and celebrating the dead with processions, dances, and music. Calaveras, or skulls, appear in masks, costumes, paper mâché puppets, and candy, including sugar skulls that children decorate for this special day. Every Mexican community in LA hosts distinct festivities, from family events at local cemeteries to neighborhood block parties. Here are a few of the biggest celebrations.
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Ultimate Guide: 11 Fun Activities for Father’s Day in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a thriving city in southern California that’s suitable for visits year-round, and there are countless ways to show dad your affection in the City of Angels. From vintage car displays on Rodeo Drive to thrilling baseball games featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers, there’s an abundance of enjoyable activities in California this June. There’s something for fathers of every taste and budget.
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Explore LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes: The Premier Mexican American Museum

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, commonly referred to asLA Plaza, is a significant cultural museum dedicated to showcasing the Mexican roots of Los Angeles and the role of Mexican culture in shaping the city’s landscape. It is surprising that such an important cultural center was only established in 2011, reflecting the rich history and contributions of the Mexican community in the area.
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Explore the Getty Villa: J. Paul Getty Museum Highlights

Oil magnate J. Paul Getty used some of his vast wealth to amass an incredible art and antiquities collection, first displayed in his ranch house on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. In the early 70s, he had a Romanesque villa constructed next to his house to be a permanent museum for his collection. The Malibu Villa, modeled after the partially excavatedVilla dei Papiriin Italy, became the home of the J. Paul Getty Museum in 1974. In 1997, the Getty Villa was closed and the collection was relocated to the hilltop Getty Center in Brentwood (Los Angeles).
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Explore the GRAMMY Museum: A Journey Through Music History

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at theBox Office or online.Time Needed:Three hours to all day depending on your level of interest and how long you want to stand. 90 minutes if you’re just hitting a few highlights.Metro:Blue Line to Pico Station (2.5 blocks); Red, Purple or Blue Line to 7th Street Station (3.5 blocks).Parking:There is no dedicated parking for the GRAMMY Museum, but there are many parking lots surrounding L.A. Live with prices from $3 to $35, depending on location and events going on. Even during events, you can usually find $5 parking within 2 blocks or so of L.A. Live. Checklosangeles.bestparking.comto compare rates at surrounding lots and garages (rates may not be up to date, but close).
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Explore Native American Museums and Landmarks in Los Angeles

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the Los Angeles basin was home to four primary coastal Indian groups: the Tongva (also referred to as Gabrieleño/Gabrielino), the Tataviam (known as Fernandeño by missionaries), the Chumash (from Malibu to Santa Ynez Valley), and the Ajachemem (Juaneño) extending from Orange County to the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Today, descendants of these groups continue to live in southern California, preserving their heritage through sacred and cultural sites.
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Best 14 Dance Clubs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles dance clubs get a late start, some not opening until 11 pm. However, if you’re willing to stay up until the wee hours, there are places to go dancing around Los Angeles every night of the week. Here are some popular spots for those who want to dance! Clubs are not exclusive, but rather inclusive, at least most of the time. Some clubs that are generally inclusive may become exclusive under the control of particular promoters. While clubs stop serving alcohol at 2 am, a few remain open until 4 am.
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