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The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)

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The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles boasts an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art and hosts dynamic rotating exhibitions. MOCA operates three distinct venues: the main facility on Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo, accommodating larger works and installations, and the MOCA Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

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Address: 250 S Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Opening hours: Tue, Wed & Fri 11am–5pm; Thu 11am–8pm; Sat & Sun 11am–6pm; Mon closed
Phone: +1 213 626 6222
Email: info@moca.org

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Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theatre

Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theatre

Stretching along Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a tribute to entertainment legends, with over 2,700 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks honoring actors, musicians, directors, and more. And a few steps away, the TCL Chinese Theatre is impossible to miss, with its dramatic, pagoda-style facade. The real magic, though, is in the forecourt, where generations of stars—from Marilyn Monroe to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—have left their handprints and signatures in cement. Since its first movie premiere in 1927, the theater has been at the center of Hollywood’s biggest moments, and even today, it’s one of the best places to catch a film in true Hollywood style.

Santa Monica Pier

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Street performers, tattoo artists, novelty vendors, Gen-X nomads, hippies, people-watchers, and freaks of all kinds come together to create this unique bazaar you have to explore at least once. And don't forget the three-mile beach or the streets that are lined with edgy boutiques. No wonder why this is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Southern California.

Griffith Park

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Sunset Strip

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Between Crescent Heights Boulevard and Doheny Drive, you can indulge in all the glitz, glamour, and spectacle of Los Angeles without traveling more than a few blocks. Sip a poolside or rooftop drink at exclusive bars, or hear live music at rock clubs like the iconic The Viper Room.

Universal Studios & Universal City Walk

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The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA)

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles boasts an impressive permanent collection of contemporary art and hosts dynamic rotating exhibitions. MOCA operates three distinct venues: the main facility on Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary in Little Tokyo, accommodating larger works and installations, and the MOCA Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

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