Los Angeles County, California

Completed in 1928, this historic hotel in Beverly Hills was once home to Warren Beatty and Elvis Presley (1958-60). It also enjoyed a starring role in Pretty Woman (1990).

Part of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Center displays a small but important collection of Western art from Gothic to the present.

Completed in 2002, this Catholic cathedral is considered an exceptional example of modern religious architecture. It also contains many notable artworks, including cast bronze doors and a tapestry of the saints.

Built in 1927 by the architects who design the Chinese Theater, the Hollywood First National Bank is an eye-catching combination of Gothic Revival and Art Deco. It also appeared in Ghostbusters.

Founded in 1927 by Hollywood heavyweights including Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Sid Grauman, and Louis B. Mayer, this historic hotel hosted the first Academy Awards in 1929 and was the home of Marilyn Monroe for two years.

Covering 110 acres in Burbank, this historic studio has been used for the filming of hundreds of movies and TV shows since its construction in 1926. Studio tours are offered several times daily.

Designed by Frank Gehry and opened in 2003, the Walt Disney Concert Hall is the home of the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Its spectacular modern design features sweeping curves and reflective metallic surfaces.