What to visit in Los Angeles California in summer? Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Observatory.

What to visit in Los Angeles California during summer vacation? Walt Disney Concert Hall, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier and downtown LA.
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- Timestamps -
00:00 - Hi, there!
00:23 - Landed in Los Angeles
00:50 - Downtown LA
01:17 - Los Angeles Central Library
01:40 - Flowers and a park in LA
02:50 - City Hall, Grand Park in LA
03:23 - Walt Disney Concert Hall
04:13 - Griffith Observatory
05:33 - Santa Monica Pier
06:45 - Love the Palm trees
07:13 - University of California Los Angeles
We departed from Atlanta International Airport and, in 4 hours, landed in Los Angeles, rented a car with Hertz, and went straight to the hotel, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, which is located downtown. It's famous for being a shooting location for many Hollywood movies, including Interstellar, Rain Man, Blade Runner, and True Lies.
After we checked in, my husband stayed at the hotel, and I explored the nearest surroundings and took photos. Although downtown is not a very tourist place in Los Angeles, compared to New York, I enjoyed it, especially all the tall buildings. I find them especially attractive and interesting as a subject for a photo. At the end of my walk, I visited the Los Angeles Central Library. I love books and libraries, so I couldn't miss this one. Inside, it's nicely organized, and on the second floor, there is an impressive drawing on the walls and ceiling. Artistic elements are everywhere around the library.
Downtown LA is not only tall buildings and cars but also about greenery, flowers, and parks.
Taking photos, recording videos, and slowly wandering around, I found myself in the park near City Hall with a court of historical flags that looked very impressive. After that, I visited Grand Park, just a few minutes away, had a strawberry Frappuccino in Starbucks, and continued exploring Los Angeles.
One of the first things I noticed walking around the streets of LA is that only a few people are walking around compared to New York, which is buzzing with active walkers.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of my favorite buildings I've seen during my six days in Los Angeles. It was designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2003. It's the home to Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, presenting its best in classical, contemporary, and world music. And it's also one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world. The building itself is considered an international landmark. As a first-time tourist in LA, I appreciated the view of the nearest surroundings that opened from several points of the building.
Later on, that day, while walking back to the hotel, I saw a bronze sculpture, "Peace on Earth" It stands near Ahmanson Theatre, whose entrance is decorated with a fountain. A nice, refreshing spot in the hot climate of LA.
The next day we went to see Griffith Observatory.
This is one of the spots in LA where you can see the Hollywood sign.
We didn't intend on going inside, but we enjoyed walking around, looking at the different installations, and remembering names of famous scientists whose work was related to astronomy.
Later the same day, we drove to Santa Monica Pier, one of the most iconic touristic spots near LA. It's crowded and noisy but also fun to walk around, enjoy people watching, and see the life of locals.
Gorgeous tall palm trees are one of the symbols of California. I loved observing and taking photos of them, especially on a sunset with a soft, warm light.
On one of the days during our trip to Los Angeles, we stopped by the University of California Los Angeles UCLA. While walking around, listening to my husband's stories about his student years in California, I connected a little more with a local lifestyle.
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