Los Angeles History From Adobe Plazas to Broadway Tours

4.5 (1,533)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00

125 Paseo de la Plaza

Start across from Union Station at the original site of Los Angeles. Historic adobe buildings and plazas anchor this landscaped pocket park. Browse markets filled with Mexican heritage shops. Free museums explore Chinese American and regional history. Check current hours before visiting.

6233 Hollywood Boulevard

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre keeps its historic footprint on Hollywood Boulevard with a steady run of Broadway tours and live stage shows. Its long life as a performance venue gives the program continuity even as productions rotate through. Check current show listings before planning a visit.

4.5 (243)

Tue, Thu – Fri, 17:00 – 20:00; Sat, 10:00 – 17:00

4315 Melrose Ave

The Ukrainian Cultural Center hosts live concerts, combat sports and cultural gatherings at 4315 Melrose Avenue. Cathedral-like interiors give the historic Hollywood hall its distinctive scale. Attendees note imperfect sound but consider it a minor tradeoff for the historic setting. Check current event listings and hours before visiting.

4.7 (888)

104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

Lodge Room puts independent live music in a historic Highland Park masonic lodge above a restaurant. The venue operates outside major ticketing networks, and reviews praise its sound and attentive staff. The second-floor room is near a metro line, with parking nearby. Check current concert listings before making plans.