California African American Museum, Los Angeles

California Science Center

The California Science Center is the largest interactive science museum on the West Coast, featuring hands-on exhibits, live aquatic animals, technical displays, and enthralling demonstrations

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

A crown jewel of Los Angeles' museums

The Shrine Auditorium

A huge venue that once served as host to a number of awards shows

Grammy Museum

History of music, with listening posts

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Gorgeous campus of FIDM and ongoing free exhibits make this a pleasant way to kill a couple of hours

Leimert Park

A famous center for Los Angeles' African-American culture, this neighborhood (just south of Crenshaw/Martin Luther King- accessible by bus) is a must-see if in the area

St. Vincent Court

A tranquil hideaway tucked in the heart of the Jewelry District

The Theater District

The Theater District along Broadway has been converted to discount jewelry, electronics and ethnic shops, but much of the architecture and the marquees remain