Ad from LA INC.'s 'That's So LA' Contest
Los Angeles photo opportunities are a dime a dozen, especially with sights such as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, the Getty Center, Griffith Observatory and more. But for the most scenic viewpoints of the city, we recruited a few good Angelenos for their top picks. Check out the five places they chose as the best photo-ops in town. Want to share your favorite LA view? Give us your best LA photograph.
1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323.466.5125
Spectacular backdrop aside, this Los Angeles mainstay has one of the most stunning environments in the city. The restaurant was built as a replica of a palace in the Yamashiro mountains, complete with a pagoda, koi ponds and gardens. Sunsets stretch above the LA metro area in an endless sky — hence a designated section called the “Sunset Room.” Couples battle for Table 8, one of the best seats in the house. > see more ...
15600 Odyssey Dr.
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818.366.6444
www.theodysseyrestaurant.com
It’s all about the courtyard and the drinks at this upscale restaurant. Ideal at night, the Odyssey features unspoiled views of the Valley. Equipped with space heaters and a fire pit, the courtyard is the best place to relax and have a round of drinks with friends while enjoying the scene.
3601 S. Gaffey St.
San Pedro, CA 90731
310.548.7705
Overlooking the Los Angeles harbor and the Catalina Channel, the Korean Bell of Friendship was given to LA in 1976 as a gift from Korea. Intricate reliefs represent spirits and goddesses of liberty, victory and peace, while architectural details impart the colorful nature of Korean culture. Best visited on a clear, sunny day for a picnic and a stroll, the area features pristine views complemented by the yachts and charter boats of the harbor below.
Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
707.459.5992
www.hollyhockhouse.net
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s first commissions, the Hollyhock House was designed for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall. The house sits on what is now Barnsdall Art Park, with panoramic views of Hollywood landmarks such as the Hollywood Sign. Take a tour, or simply sit back and enjoy the picturesque landscape.
550 S. Flower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213.892.8080
It’s one thing to look at a breathtaking view, and it’s another to be part of it. At the sleek and sexy Standard Rooftop Bar (that goes for the clientele, too), you’re part of the Downtown LA skyline. It’s literally the ultimate high, with towering skyscrapers level with the cocktail in your hand. You’ll be hard pressed to find another bar where you can party poolside and have an unbeatable view. > see more ...
