24 Hidden Gems You Can't Miss in Los Angeles

Global Traveller
15 Mar 2023 - 4 min read

Los Angeles sometimes referred to as the City of Angels or LA, is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Its diverse culture, world-class museums, entertainment industries, Hollywood stars, and stunning beaches attract visitors.

To discover more about Los Angeles's hidden gems, keep reading and check out the list below!

List Of Hidden Gems In Los Angeles - Must Visit!

1. The Bunny Museum

The Bunny Museum is a place that must be included if you are compiling a list of destinations/places that can only be found in Los Angeles. Although the Bunny Museum is not large, you will have so much fun here. I plan to spend about an hour there and more if you are with the kids!

2. The Bridge To Nowhere

Bridge to Nowhere is an abandoned bridge in the San Gabriel Mountains that crosses the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. To get there, park near LaVerne at the end of Camp Bonita Road and begin walking along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River.

3. The Korean Bell Of Friendship

The Korean Bell Of Friendship is a historic place in LA. It was created and dedicated to honoring American veterans of the Korean War (1976) and is regarded as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Interestingly, it only rings five times a year!

4. The Echo Park Time Travel Mart

With the tagline "Whenever you are, we're already there," The Echo Park Time Travel Mart is a retail shop with a time travel concept. The shop sells interesting antiques from the past, present, and future, as well as a variety of other items.

5. Old Los Angeles Zoo

The Old LA Zoo is unquestionably the ideal place for you if you are seeking a thrilling and eerie adventure. After being abandoned, the zoo was transformed into a picnic park.

6. Autry Museum Of The American West

The Autry Museum Of The American West highlights the American West's history, art, and culture. It houses around 500,000 art pieces and artifacts! In addition to learning about the culture of the American West, you may have the chance to practice a native dance or make a craft here.

7. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a spectacular new urban park where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire Los Angeles Basin, the Pacific Ocean, and nearby mountains. Plus, hiking through rehabilitated natural surroundings.

8. Pasadena Bubble House

Bubble House, which is now only accessible from Pasadena, is another undiscovered gem in Los Angeles. Wallace Neff came up with the idea after predicting a housing shortage at the time.

9. Gehry Residence

The Gehry Home is the house of architect Frank Gehry. The house was an iconic piece of Californian architecture that combines art and architecture. Since it is private, you cannot take a tour, but you may examine the assortment of materials used, the unique design, and so on.

10. Bob Baker Marionette Theater

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is Los Angeles's first and oldest children's theatrical institution. It offers enjoyment for the kids and free ice cream for everyone in the show!

11. TCL Chinese Theatre

The TCL Chinese Theatre is the only movie theater in California that offers an IMAX Laser projection experience. It is also the largest IMAX auditorium in the world.

12. Spadena House

Due to its design, the Spadena House is sometimes referred to as "the Witch's House". The house has so many interesting details, so make sure you take your time observing them all.

13. The American Military Museum

The American Military History Museum, popularly referred to as Tankland, is located 12 miles east of the heart of Los Angeles. If you enjoy military history, here is the spot for you.

14. Phantasma Gloria

Phantasma Gloria is a sparkling sculpture that was built in the front yard of artist Randlett Lawrence, also known as Randy. It is a special feature of Echo Park.

15. Avila Adobe

The Avila Adobe is a public museum that is designed to resemble how it could have looked in the late 1840s. In the middle of the enormous metropolis, it is a beautifully peaceful area that welcomes over 300,000 tourists each year!

16. Pasadena's Giant Fork

The 18-foot wooden fork stands right where the roads split, literalizing the “fork in the road.” Originally placed by locals Bob Stane and Ken Marshall without the consent of the city, the statue was temporarily removed but has been replaced since the builders purchased the pertinent insurance and blessings from city officials. Since its reinstatement the giant fork has been known as a site for philanthropic efforts such as food drives.

17. Sunken City

The Sunken City isthe site of a natural landslide which occurred in the Point Fermin area of theSan Pedroneighborhood of Los Angeles, starting in 1929. A slump caused several beachside homes to slide into the ocean. The development of cliffside homes and exclusive bungalows was established in the 1920s by George H.

18. California Institute of Abnormal Arts

Usually classified as “freakshows,” the events, which draw large crowds that don’t have many other venues that cater to them, fit right in with the decor. If you love horror, you would love this place because this place scattered with body parts, including skulls, bones, and petrified limbs. Brrr....

19. Mosaic Tile House

A large-scale artwork-in-progress structure, it’s like walking inside a coral reef. Most of the tiles are in the red, yellow, and orange spectrum, but bold colorsradiatethroughout the space. Almost every square inch of the home (including the outside) is covered in mosaic tiles. It's really pretty!

20. International Printing Museum

The International Printing Museum is a dynamic non-profit Museum devoted to bringing the history of books, printing, and the book arts to life for diverse audiences. In this museum, you can see the live demonstration of manual typecasting, getting to print a page of the Gutenberg Bible on a Gutenberg Press, and seeing your name cast in a metal type slug by a working Linotype Machine.

21. UCLA Meteorite Collection

One of the largest meteorite collections in the United States. More than 1,500 meteorites comprise UCLA’s collection. Built over the past 80 years, it is the largest collection on the west coast and the second largest housed at a university. Around 100 of these ‘space rocks’ are on display at the UCLA Meteorite Gallery.

22. Peach Awareness Labyrinth

A hidden gem in the busy city of Los Angeles! Just walking up to the property you feel an overwhelming sense of calmness. Walk the labyrinth or meditate in the gardens to fine the serenity you need.

23. The Stahl House

The Stahl House is a modernist-styled house designed by architect Pierre Koenig in the Hollywood Hills section of Los Angeles, California, which is known as a frequent set location in American films.

24. Lighthouse Los Angeles

Lighthouse Artspace is the first experiential entertainment multi-plex, aiming to cultivate community and creativity through large-scale events and exhibitions of all art forms.

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