You鈥檒l never run out of things to explore in Los Angeles. We鈥檝e even got tips for helping you get around town.
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You鈥檒l never run out of things to explore in Los Angeles. We鈥檝e even got tips for helping you get around town.
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There are more live music venues in Los Angeles than you can shake a drum stick at. Whether you catch a concert or exhibition at the or experience classical music under the stars at the , you are never at a loss for somewhere to hear something special. For a deeper dive into the music scene, check out 's concert listings.
They make them here, so you better believe you can watch them here. From premieres at the famous , to movies at the Arclight, to classics and outdoor movies at the , L.A. has lots of options. If you're looking for a more low-key experience, you can buy discounted movie tickets from the Student Activities Center on campus and grab some friends to catch a flick at one of the local theaters.
Lions and mammoths and bears at the appeal to some, but others are fascinated by the classic Monet paintings at the . L.A. has a wide range of arts and cultural venues to fit any taste. Some museums are ; others offer free days each month or discounts with your student ID. If you prefer live theater, you can catch at various venues around the city as well.
Hop a bus or the Gold Line into downtown and explore a world of interesting sights, sounds, smells and tastes. is the oldest part of L.A. and a great place to explore some of the culture and history of the city. is the heart of the Japanese-American community and has a lot to offer. Students also enjoy wandering (and shopping) in Old Pasadena or heading west to the Santa Monica Pier.
If you want to get away from the hum of the city, maybe you want to take a hike in , or head to one of the for surf lessons. If you prefer wheels to walking, you can take a ride on one of the many around the city. In the winter you can go skiing at places like . Both the and Botanical Gardens serve as a peaceful refuge.
The crowd goes wild for L.A. sports! You can find fans of sports teams from around the world here, but the home teams definitely get the loudest cheers. If you love baseball you've got the and . For basketball it's the , and . For the soccer fans out there, the is the team for you. We even have two hockey teams in the and the .
If rollercoasters and costumed characters are your thing, then L.A. has something for you! can give you an inside look and feel of the movies, and and will spin you around and upside down. And who could forget about , the happiest place on Earth? Best of all, the Student Activities Center on campus has discount tickets to many of them.