A guide to the unique, offbeat, and unusual things to see and do in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a big place.
So let’s get exploring.
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Holyland Exhibition
Tucked away in an out-of-the-way corner of Silver Lake, there’s a house that holds countless sacred treasures plundered from the Middle East .
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Benjamin Davis “Don Benito” Wilson Statue
In a busy, brightly colored plaza, you can find a statue commemorating Benjamin David Wilson, the “Founding Father of Alhambra.”
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Abbey San Encino
It’s not an abbey and it’s nowhere near Encino, but Highland Park’s Abbey San Encino has a storied history in both the local artists movement and in the Los Angeles music scene.
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First Jewish Site in Los Angeles
Wedged between Dodger Stadium and a firefighter training facility you will find a concrete plaque marking first Jewish site in Los Angeles.
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Morrison Hotel and the Original Hard Rock Cafe
In Downtown Los Angeles you can still visit two sites where The Doors were photographed for their fifth album, Morrison Hotel, in 1969.
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Dutch Chocolate Shop
Hidden behind a non-descript storefront in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll find a series wondrous handmade tile murals from the kiln of a Southern California tile-making master.
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The Velvet Turtle Sign
Once a popular chain of fine dining restaurants, all that remains of the Velvet Turtle today is a single sign in Downtown Los Angeles.
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The Los Angeles Explorers’ Guild is dedicated to searching out the many cool and unique places Los Angeles offers. There’s something here for traveler, tourist, and native alike.
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