Top rated Historical landmarks in Los Angeles, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Los Angeles

Experience the best that Los Angeles has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 36 places from Historical landmark category.

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Chaplin Keaton Lloyd Alley

Historical landmark

👍👍 Historic place for all the classic comedy fans around the globe! The significance of this alley was discovered by the dedicated works by John Bengston. I traveled all the way from JAPAN just to visit this spot, and it was totally worth it! Such sacred place where Keaton, Chaplin, Lloyd and many othe...

5.00 (173 reviews) (~9.57 km from centre)

Paramount Studios Water Tower

Historical landmark

😠 GIVE US BACK SPONGEBOB AI ISTG I WILL KNOCK DOWN THAT DAMM WATER TOWER

4.90 (55 reviews) (~8.01 km from centre)

Astronomers Monument

Historical landmark

👍👍 Cool monument outside Griffith Observatory. If you look at the ground around the open area around the monument you can see the different orbits of the solar system marked in relation to the monument. This area can get a little crowded depending on the time and day of the week.

4.80 (206 reviews) (~8.99 km from centre)

Tommy Trojan

Historical landmark

👍👍 The Tommy Trojan monument is an iconic symbol of the University of Southern California (USC). Standing tall on campus, it exudes pride and tradition. Its dynamic pose and regal presence reflect the school's spirit. A must-see for USC visitors and a beloved gathering spot for students.

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4.70 (234 reviews) (~5.39 km from centre)

Charmed House

Historical landmark

😐 Most who visit this place don't even realize the house(s) to the left are famous too, so I thought I'd drop the info here: Remember Dan Gordon, Piper's on-off from season 2? Just like in the series, obviously, his house is the one next door! Remember his daughter, Jenny Gordon (Karis Paige Bryant),...

4.70 (148 reviews) (~2.04 km from centre)

Mattachine Steps

Historical landmark

👍👍 164 Steps. Beautiful views of the Silver Lake Reservoir, the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Park Observatory. No crowd. Perfect for a cardio-intensive workout at your own pace.

4.70 (111 reviews) (~4.9 km from centre)

The Velaslavasay Panorama

Museum

Quirky exhibition hall presents historic panorama paintings, plus living gardens & live events.

4.70 (66 reviews) (~4.43 km from centre)

Grave of Lou Costello

Memorial park

😠 This landmark placement interferes with viewing other graves on the Find a Grave website it should not be a permanent landmark. It can be view from The Find a Grave website.

4.70 (43 reviews) (~6.58 km from centre)

Old Los Angeles Zoo

Zoo

Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~9.89 km from centre)

Jack's Family Kitchen

Historical landmark

👍 Came here to place a to go order. Place smelled amazing walking in and the music definitely was a whole vibe. The waitress attitude was a little stank until she saw I left a tip then that attitude turned to gratitude. The salmon cakes definitely where delicious. I was very pleased with the taste and...

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4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~5.58 km from centre)

Capitol Records Building By Prince Presstigiou Parker

Historical landmark

The famed label’s iconic, circular home features gold albums in the lobby & a Hollywood Jazz mural.

4.60 (914 reviews) (~9.47 km from centre)

Lummis Home-El Alisal

Historical place museum

👍👍 Charles F. Lummis was an author, activist and historian who, after dropping out of Harvard in 1884, decided to walk from Cincinnati to Los Angeles. An amazing house built rock by rock by an amazing man. I loved the interior. The niches, the wood work, the carvings. This house has so much spirit and...

4.60 (179 reviews) (~5.49 km from centre)

Thriller House

Historical landmark

👍👍 Hasn't really changed. Beautiful home among many in the historic Angelino Heights.

4.60 (87 reviews) (~2.08 km from centre)

La Casa Del Mexicano

Historical landmark

😐 There was certainly a lot more electricity and energy to this place say, in 1984. These days, it just needs to be torn down so that a long overdue shopping center can be built.

4.60 (77 reviews) (~3.99 km from centre)

Three Stooges Stairs

Historical landmark

👍👍 Famous steps where the Three Stooges short "An Ache In Every Stake" was filmed in 1941. It is a classic scene of where they have to deliver a block of ice all the way to the top of the stairs and with the stairs being so long, the block melts into a cube.

4.60 (32 reviews) (~4.76 km from centre)

Barnsdall Art Park

Park

Expansive complex featuring art classes for both adults & children, plus a gallery.

4.50 (3.6K reviews) (~7.04 km from centre)

Angels Flight Railway

Historical landmark

World's shortest railway, built in 1901, with 2 funicular cars that travel on a 298ft incline.

4.50 (2.5K reviews) (~0.76 km from centre)

Bradbury Building

Historical landmark

Unique structure featuring a Victorian center court with wrought-iron stairs & birdcage elevators.

4.50 (1.9K reviews) (~0.58 km from centre)

Hollyhock House

Historical landmark

Self-guided tours are available of this Wright-designed home, with roof terraces & gardens.

4.50 (440 reviews) (~7.01 km from centre)

James Dean Bust

Historical landmark

👍 Cool bust of a real star. Great view over the hills.

4.50 (73 reviews) (~9 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Los Angeles, United States