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Hollywood Bowl
Type: Cultural Venues, Performing Arts
10Best Says
From April to October, the Hollywood Bowl is the place in SoCal to see concerts and performances of every kind. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic, it's also the spot where the Beatles and the... Read More
From April to October, the Hollywood Bowl is the place in SoCal to see concerts and performances of every kind. The summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic, it's also the spot where the Beatles and the Doors played back in the day and 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 and (especially if you are sitting in a box) tablecloths and candles. Or have a first-rate dinner at Ann's Wine Bar at 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
- Best Attractions & Activities, Romantic Things to Do: "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."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities, Things to Do with Kids Because: The Hollywood Bowl has been a Los Angeles institution since 1922, a stunning outdoor music amphitheater located just on the edge of Hollywood.
- 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.
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