Nearby Attractions


Need a place to spend a few fun hours before or after a visit to Children's Hospital Los Angeles?  Below are some local family-friendly attractions that you and your family may consider for your next visit to our hospital. 

Links to the websites below provide more information regarding hours of operation, entry fees, parking availability and much more.

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Autry National Center /
Museum of the American West

323-667-2000 
Explore the legacy of the American West. 

    

ArcLight Cinemas
323-464-4226
Enjoy a movie at the historic Cinerama Dome or in one of the 14 new state-of-the-art cinemas.  

Egyptian Theatre
323-466-FILM
Discover the unique story of Hollywood and the movie industry at the Egyptian Theatre with its hour-long movie “Forever Hollywood.” 

Original Farmers Market and The Grove
323-933-9211
The Original Farmers Market is a historic landmark and has been a world-famous tourist attraction for over 60 years.  Having The Grove next door makes this area the perfect place for lunch and shopping.  

Griffith Park
323-913-4688
Enjoy family picnics, hiking trails, pony rides, Travel Town and much more. 

Griffith Park Observatory
213-473-0800
Enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles, astronomy exhibits, and shows in the planetarium.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre 
(formerly Mann’s Chinese Theatre)
323-461-3331
See the footprints of immortalized stars and television personalities.  Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Superman impersonators will greet you. Movies are shown daily. 

Hollywood & Highland and the Kodak Theatre
323-817-0200
Find world class retail shops and restaurants, a multiplex cinema, a dramatic central plaza overlooking the Hollywood Sign, and of course the now world famous Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards.  Tour the Kodak, or catch a live performance. 

Los Angeles Zoo
323-644-6400
Located in Griffith Park, the L.A. Zoo is home to 1,200 animals from around the world.  

Paramount Studios
323-956-4848
Paramount is the last major working studio in Hollywood.  Guests may take a 2-hour behind-the-scenes look at daily operations for the studio. 

Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk
1-800-UNIVERSAL
Visit the world’s biggest movie studio and amusement park.  CityWalk is a popular outdoor shopping center with attractions for children and adults alike.

Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-458-8901
Visit the Santa Monica Pier for the amusement park, shops, eateries and a gorgeous view of the beach and coastline.

Disneyland Park
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-781-4000
Located just 30 miles away from Children's Hospital is Disneyland Park and Disney Adventureland.

Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
310-854-0070
Located less than 7 miles from Children's Hospital is an indoor shopping mall.