We came out for Friday night roller skating at Melrose Rooftop Theatre to celebrate a surprise…read morebirthday with friends. It's a fun concept, but the experience left a bit to be desired. We checked in at the front entrance and took the slow-moving elevator up to the rooftop. It wasn't a huge deal, but definitely something that stood out. When we got to the top, we were asked to fill out a waiver on our phones--super quick and easy, but honestly something that could've been done earlier when buying tickets online. Parking in the area was $20 at a lot across the street. Not terrible for a Friday night in LA, but still worth mentioning. Your ticket includes skate rental and one drink, so we grabbed a Paloma (the other option was not available) which hit the spot. Unfortunately, the skating surface was a bit of a letdown--treaded hard plastic mats that didn't offer a smooth ride. It took a lot of effort to move and wasn't beginner-friendly. Plus there was a tricky spot that tripped up more than a few skaters. The biggest surprise was the low energy overall--music was pretty quiet, and the vibe felt more relaxed than festive. We expected more of a party atmosphere for a Friday night rooftop in the heart of LA. It was still fun to do something different and hang out with our group, but unless they upgrade the floor or amp up the energy, it's probably a one-and-done for us. Tips: - Allow extra time for the elevator to the 3rd floor. - $20 parking lot across the street. - 1 Drink included, so grab one and make the most of it!

Great view especially if you're into rooftops. Theres a bar…read moreattached to the side of the movie venue. The Ceviche was filling. The cocktails were tasty and potent. Would go again.

I planned a trip to LACMA to see Matisse's La Gerbe in the newly opened David Geffen Galleries. The…read morepiece is even more impressive in person, especially after realizing that it is made entirely of ceramic! I was greatly surprised to see The Great Wave Off Kanagawa which is rarely on display due to light sensitivity and fading issues. You could spend all day here browsing through the outdoor exhibits and main museum. The Pavilion for Japanese Art is set to open in Fall 2026 and the La Brea Tar Pits are just a walk away, but they are closing 7/6 for a few years. The LACMA museum is free on weekdays after 3 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) for LA residents. If you can manage it, the street parking is also much cheaper than the attached parking lot. Otherwise, LA residents can pay $25 for a discounted ticket rather than the $30 for all visitors.

Just returned from my first (perhaps last) visit to the new Geffen Gallery and wow, what a…read moredisappointment. The new building is oppressive, dreary, and terribly designed. There is either too much light and glare to see the exhibits, or it is too dark to see anything. The concrete grey that is everywhere does nothing to set off the works of art on display. And the walls resonate any sound so even hushed conversation quickly echoes into a din. I am so disappointed that after all this time and the loss of some great galleries and historic buildings this "art prison" is what Los Angeles is left with. Thank goodness the Resnick Pavilion, the BCAM, and the Japanese Pavilion are still intact (though the latter has not reopened yet). I felt my faith in this institution slightly restored by walking through the BCAM after my dismal experience in the David Geffen Galleries. I still love this collection, and I hope they find some way to fix the lighting in the new gallery. Because the BCAM still has wonderful pieces displayed respectfully, I am only removing two stars, but it will take something really special for me to set foot in the Geffen Gallery again.

Needed a last minute outing to keep the kids busy so naturally, I googled my options. This…read morelocation was pretty convenient so off we went. Tickets were pretty easy to purchase online. I thought it was a timed entry but it is not...or it wasn't when we went. I followed the parking sign on the wall which led me to a lot just a little north of the museum. It was $20 to park there. Had I had more time to plan, I may have parked somewhere else as I felt that was a bit steep. I'm assuming metered parking would be hard to find in that location as it is in the heart of Hollywood. I thought it would be similar to the Museum of Illusions in New York, but rather than a museum feel, this was purely just photo ops. You can rent tripods at the front for $10. They also provide free lockers for your bags and stuff- which I would highly recommend. I didn't take up the offer in the beginning but soon realized that was a better option. I would also like to highly recommend and thank Tim! He showed us the ropes of how to take photos and he took some photos for us. He was friendly, professional and patient with my two young kids. He definitely knows his way around an iPhone camera and showed me some tricks I didn't even know. Tim's photos came out a lot better than mine as you need to find the perfect angle for the pictures to have that illusion effect. The tickets I purchased online also allowed us to go to the giant house next door and the upside down house. Tim came to the rescue again and took some amazing photos for us in the upside down house. It was a fun experience for all of us and I would definitely recommend visiting this location. If you see Tim, ask him for some pointers! Thank you, Tim!

I recently visited the Museum of Illusions and had mixed feelings about the experience. It was fun…read moreoverall, especially if you enjoy taking pictures. There are several photo-friendly illusion setups that make for some cool and creative shots. We bought the bundle deal and also visited the Upside Down House and the Giant House. While those were interesting to see, there still wasn't much to do at either location besides taking pictures. One thing I really appreciated was the front cashier--He was very nice and welcoming, which made the check-in experience pleasant. However, I don't think the visit was quite worth the price. It felt a bit too expensive for what it offers, especially considering the bundle included all three exhibits. The experiences are fun for photos, but they're fairly short and limited in activities. For the amount you pay, it would be nice if there were more interactive things to do or more areas to explore. Overall, it's a good spot if you're really into taking fun illusion photos, but if you're expecting a longer or more activity-filled experience, it may feel a bit overpriced.

I'm so glad I made it out to the La Brea Tar Pits yesterday! I knew it was the last day they'd be…read moreopen for a while, and I really wanted to check it out one last time before they start the big renovation. It's pretty wild to think this place is going to be closed for the next two years for a massive update. It's definitely going to be missed while the doors are locked, but I'm actually pretty excited to see how it turns out when it finally reopens. They have some big plans to add more space and update the whole experience. If you missed your chance to get inside before yesterday, at least you can still walk around the park and look at the excavation sites while they work. It's still such a cool, surreal spot to have right in the middle of L.A......seeing actual Ice Age history being pulled out of the ground never gets old. Can't wait to see the final product in a couple of years!

The place is closing for 2 consecutive years, temporarily. So we rushed here after July 4th, to…read morevisit before it closes. We were disappointed!!!!! Just like folks have said in the reviews, this is NOT the La Brea Tar Pits that you remember. The inside/indoor museum is tiny. Yes, the museum still has found fossils of sloths, wolves, and saber-tooth cats. Incomplete and complete. However, not as many as there were in the past. The glass-walled fossil lab is still there. My visit included 3 scientists, cleaning and studying bones. However, since people were packed inside like sardines and cluttered around/near/in front of exhibits/lab/entrance/exit, it was pretty difficult to read, view, observe, and enjoy our inside/indoor tiny museum visit. There seems to not be a capacity limit, making it impossible to escape quickly in an emergency. You pay a flat rate fee of $20 if you use their official lot. Which was filled to capacity. You pay $18 (or $13 on Groupon, which I recommend) for each adult. Less for kids and elderly,. A lot of the good stuff is outside/outdoor in the park area and FREE. Like pools of bubbling natural tar and life-sized mammoth models. But most of those were closed off. Don't get me started on the souvenir prices at their overprice gift shop. They are through the roof. An example is the $30 price for a miniature sno globe that can fit in a new born baby's hand. Additionally, most of the souvenirs don't say Lab Brea Tar Pits, or similar, and are generic. Bottom line, if you visit after July 2028, find free public parking on street. Hopefully after 2 year renovation is completed, the inside/indoor museum area will be restored to previous normal size and there will be an ENFORCED capacity limit for visitors.

A peaceful oasis in the Historic Adams District. It used to be free, then COVID had to go and ruin…read morethat. But still, at $6.00pp it's very affordable. Plan at least an hour or two to wander around. As indicated by the name, it's very peaceful and there is a labyrinth to walk. Enjoy the gardens and water features as you marvel at this blissful hideaway in the middle of Los Angeles.

I've wanted to go here for a very long time and since it was so nice over the weekend, we finally…read moreremembered and went. It used to be free but it's $6 per person and you have to park on the street, but no big deal here . . . yet. Our group of 3 walks up along with another person and we try to check in with 2 men at a table. One older gray haired man tells us the tour already started. I'm completely confused and look at my watch, and say, "it's only 3 minutes after the start time." Then he says, "We were looking for you!" I said, "Well, you weren't looking very hard because here we all are checking in at the start of the tour." After he checks us in, I ask if we can sprint to catch up to the tour and he says yes. I lean into the doorway and see the rest of the tour - 4 other women right there. So half the tour was 3 minutes "late" and they decided to start, weird but moving on. The woman leading the tour was really quite lovely and I wasn't expecting the house to be so amazing since I was focused on the garden part but I really loved learning about the house and original inhabitants. We are asked several times if we want to join the meditation but I'm getting culty vibes and we keep politely declining. Once we are outside, we are asked again if we would like to join the meditation and now the gray haired man is with us again and I said, "No, we really just wanted to see the gardens." At this point he says, "Oh the gardens are closed." I'm completely confused again and said, "What? But that's why we came-- to see the gardens & labyrinth." He then says, "Oh! well the labyrinth is open but the gardens are closed." At this point I think they asked us to join the meditation again. I asked when they expected them to be opened and the response was June of this year, maybe because there have been a lot of delays. Again, weird, but okay we just want to walk the labyrinth. There were a couple of other women walking it and then our group of three joined too. I'm halfway thru it and I look up and see the gray haired man STARING at us - which included 3 preteens/teens in halter tops posing and taking pix - and I was so incredibly creeped out. I had no idea what to do, cross the labyrinth? ask him what he is staring at? I came to this place to ground and do something calming and now I have a man staring at me and other women but since everyone else was looking down or at their phone, they didn't notice so I didn't want to disrupt THEIR experience. Eventually he went away, to join the meditation I guess. We finished the labyrinth and left. It was only $6 but since it didn't mention the gardens were closed on the website or ticket, I am asking for a refund. Would I go again when the gardens are open? Yes. Would I recommend to others? Yes. Would I advise against it as a single woman? Also yes. I will update if they refund us or not.

I had such a wonderful time here…read more I had been wanting to come for years! My cousin told me about it, and she lives so far away, and I've had lived here all my life and never knew about it. They had really great accessible features for anyone that is handicap. It's really clean, and it's so cool getting to learn about others and how they passed away, not to mention, understand my own life and put it in perspective. I really appreciate them making my night.

Please please please listen to ALL the reviews citing poor customer service before you decide to…read morespend your hard earned money here. The staff are soo unbelievably rude, obnoxious, creepy, possibly racist and just straight up distatesful asf. The amount of "jokes" I heard coming the two employees with long hair, pertaining to the victims was disturbing. Those same employees also felt the need to follow me around for some odd reason which made me very uncomfortable to the point I almost walked out. I respectfully approached one and asked was there a downstairs to which he snapped, "yeah we have a downstairs" in a very dismissive and rude tone. Lol alright buddy, not sure who pissed in his Cheerios or stole the meth he obviously smokes from the looks of (it?) him. Try rehab, friend :) There were also some pretty loud and obnoxious guests, who kept making it hard for some of us to concentrate, and while I understand the museum can't exactly control who they get as a guest, I was hoping at least ONE staff member would tell them to keep the noice down. Nope! Instead they followed the quiet girl around and allowed the hyenas to roam thru the museum making crass jokes. It's funny I just realized I've already written three paragraphs before I actually got to talk about the museum contents so I'll make this short. Blood, guts, porn and more blood. While I did learn some things, I was expecting a lot more for $21 fridgin dollars. Most of the stuff in there could've been found on Reddit. Welp I crossed this off my list and regretfully so. Save your time and money.

Oh my god where do I start!? Such an amazing Museum and probably my favorite one so far! I will…read morerecommend this museum ten toes down! Such an interactive museum with so many different concepts and a well rounded experience all around. I would 110% come again and look forward to coming again in the future!

This is a great experience for dating and married couples. I enjoyed learning about my husband…read more We've been married for over a decade and I never knew his love language. It is helping us connect stronger in our relationship. I enjoyed this interactive museum very much. It's lgbtq+ friendly. The music is quite loud to help with privacy but can feel overstimulating for those affected by loud music.

This morning was my 2nd visit to Legacy Studios and I continue to be very happy. The receptionist…read moreis very friendly and introduced me to other staff members. Mistress Ashley Reigns (my 2nd time) continues to give me wonderful sessions. Highly recommend her and I look forward to a continuing journey. Who knows where it will lead. That's the fun!

Legacy Studios is the classiest dungeon in Los Angeles. Whether you want to play with professionals…read moreor go to a party, this is the place to go to if you want to do BDSM.