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Hollywood Bowl
Type: Cultural Venues, Performing Arts
10Best Says
From April to October, the Hollywood Bowl is the most romantic place in SoCal to see concerts and performances of every kind. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic, it's also the venue that hosts... Read More
From April to October, the Hollywood Bowl is the most romantic place in SoCal to see concerts and performances of every kind. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic, it's also the venue that hosts the Playboy Jazz Festival weekend every June. There's sometimes ballet on the beautiful bandshell stage, sometimes a classic movie musical unspools with the whole audience singing along, and other times rock, country, Latin or pop musicians belt out their tunes. Bring your own picnic, wines â" and especially if you are sitting in a box while on an important date â" tablecloths and candles. Or have a first-rate dinner at Ann's Wine Bar or The Backyard inside the bowl before the show; and remember that there's no hurry to leave when the music ends, as the parking lots stack everyone's cars, so it often takes a while to find a way out.
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Hours:
- Box Office (May - Oct): Tue-Sun Noon-6pm
- Museum (Off-Peak Season) (Sep - Jun): Tue-Sat 10am-4:30pm
- Museum (Peak Season) (Jul - Sep): Tue-Sat 10am-8:30pm; Sun 4pm-8:30pm
Admissions:
- $1 - $200
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jenny Peters
Los Angeles Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do, Best Attractions & Activities: "Bring your own wine and picnic basket to any of the shows at the Hollywood Bowl, but remember to use a carrier with wheels, for it's a long, often steep walk from the parking lots to your seats."
- Things to Do with Kids: "Bring your own picnic basket to any of the shows at the Hollywood Bowl, but remember to use a carrier with wheels, for it's a long, often steep walk from the parking lots to your seats."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Listening to world-class music in a fabulous outdoor setting makes the Hollywood Bowl one of L.A.'s most romantic experiences ever.
- Best for Things to Do with Kids, Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Hollywood Bowl has been a Los Angeles institution since 1922, a stunning outdoor music amphitheater located just on the edge of Hollywood.
