Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Los Angeles, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Los Angeles

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Los Angeles. This list contains 133 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Hollywood Peak

Park

👍👍 Hollywood Peak is a fantastic hike and a great spot to view Los Angeles and surrounding area. The hike is not too challenging, although there are few people making some rest spots. Wear comfortable hiking footwear with some treads. Folks with normal sneakers where slipping and sliding a little....

5.00 (22 reviews)

The Good Luck Gallery

Art gallery

Contemporary gallery with a focus on self-taught painters, sculptors & mixed-media artists.

5.00 (17 reviews)

Belarusian Freedom Mural

Tourist attraction

👍👍 For Freedom and Solidarity, this mural is a dedication to Belarusians fighting against repressions for their freedom 🤍❤️🤍

5.00 (15 reviews)

Liber’s DTLA view

Tourist attraction

👍👍 It is for to enjoyed the Liber's DTLA view as able to drink and eat in grounds area with train railroad passing by with loud horns

5.00 (14 reviews)

Royce Canyon

Park

👍👍 One of the most hidden and secluded spots in Griffith Park. This canyon was saved by activist Royce Neuschatz from being turned into a landfill like nearby Toyon Canyon. Thanks to her efforts this canyon was saved. It’s rather easy to reach, just follow up Mt. Hollywood Drive. The road is usually ra...

5.00 (12 reviews)

Kareem Abdul Jabbar Statue

Sculpture

👍👍 Una de las diversas estatuas dedicadas a grandes jugadores y personalidades relacionadas con el Staples Center.

5.00 (10 reviews)

The Ribbon Of Light- 6th Street Bridge

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Amazing !

5.00 (8 reviews)

Central Avenue Historic District

Historical place

5.00 (7 reviews)

Lassie's Star

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Messi is also in the hall of fame

5.00 (6 reviews)

UCLA Planetarium

Planetarium

👍👍 Though the planetarium can be a little hard to find, it is definitely worth the trip. The planetarium is extremely small so come early to events in order to get a good seat. UCLA will often put on educational talks here and you can actually see the stars and planets.

5.00 (6 reviews)

Public Art "Aquarius"

Tourist attraction

5.00 (5 reviews)

Outside Gallery

Tourist attraction

5.00 (5 reviews)

Robert Irwin's Central Garden

Garden

👍 I thoroughly enjoyed this visitor's attraction following a lovely delivered dining experience from the Subway™ eatery at 23 Chesterfield Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333, United States. There was a smidge more mayonnaise than is to my palate, however the elite and secluded nature of this garden allowed me to...

4.90 (136 reviews)

Theodore Payne Foundation

Garden center

Nonprofit nursery specializing in California native plants, plus ceramic pots, custom soil & books.

4.90 (103 reviews)

Los Angeles Fire Dept Historical Society

Museum

Open on Saturdays, a 1930s fire station turned museum with equipment dating from the early 1900s.

4.90 (78 reviews)

Universal Studios Backlot - Courthouse Square

Movie studio

Studio backlot depicting the quintessential American town, used in films like "Back to the Future."

4.90 (44 reviews)

Nipsey Hussle Mural (Fatburger Wall)

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Senseless murder! I hope that his family is coping properly and well!

4.90 (43 reviews)

Wallis Annenberg Building

Museum

👍👍 I attended a homecoming dance the other night. Everything looks so beautiful and welcoming. I would definitely come again if I ever had the opportunity. I didn't know that you can rent the area and have an event here. Very convenient and a great place to celebrate your special event

4.90 (27 reviews)

Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments

Historical landmark

4.90 (25 reviews)

Freddy Krueger's House

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Please remember - these are people's actual houses!! You can stand outside and take photos but please be respectful... You can't go inside or stand in their lawn but you can walk down the street and stand outside We went early, around 8/9am on a Sunday so not to disturb anyone... There are big tre...

4.90 (20 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Los Angeles, United States