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Chinatown Central Plaza: A Hidden LA Gem
Discover Chinatown Central Plaza, a hidden gem in Los Angeles packed with history, the Bruce Lee statue, and old-school charm most Angelenos drive right past.
Hidden gems in Los Angeles that aren't on mainstream lists, each one visited and written up in person.
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Free Hollywood Bowl Rehearsals: LA's Best Kept Secret
The Hollywood Bowl hosts free open rehearsals for LA Phil concerts, complete with picnics and city views, one of LA's best-kept hidden gems for live music.
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LA City Hall's Free Observation Deck: A Hidden Gem
LA City Hall hides a free 360-degree observation deck on the 27th floor, one of the best views in the city and one of downtown's most overlooked hidden gems.
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Mount Wilson Observatory: Skywatching Hidden Gem
Mount Wilson Observatory offers free public access and docent tours of its historic 100-inch telescope above Pasadena, a genuine hidden gem in the San Gabriel Mountains.
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The Queen Mary: Long Beach's Art Deco Hidden Gem
The Queen Mary in Long Beach is a retired ocean liner turned floating hotel, packed with Art Deco history, ghost stories, and one of LA's most unique hidden gems.
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These are places I have actually been to, not scraped listings. Each gem has my own photos and a plain write-up, and I leave out anything I wouldn't send a friend to. Want a walk? Try the outdoor picks. Want a meal? Look at food and drink. The full list of events is on the events page.