7 Secret Spots in Los Angeles

[Destinations]( [Collections]( [Hotels]( [7 Secret Spots in Los Angeles]( [7 Secret Spots in Los Angeles]( While there is nothing wrong with wanting to visit some of LA’s most famous spots like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Disneyland, or Rodeo Drive, there are loads of lesser-known spots that are worth checking out. From unknown filming locations to amazing views of the city, here are seven spots in LA that might not be in your guidebook. [Oyster Bullet] Apple Pan - 10801 W Pico Blvd. Beverly Hills, 90210 fans, take note! The [Apple Pan]( is the original Peach Pit, and, even if you aren’t a 90210 fan, it’s worth a visit. The restaurant opened in 1947, and the menu has not changed at all. There are a handful of food items to choose from, like a steak burger, southern baked ham, or egg salad- and, of course, apple, pecan, or cream pie. [Oyster Bullet] Tam O’ Shanter - 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. LA’s oldest operating restaurant, [Tam O’ Shanter]( is a must-see while in the city. This unique Scottish steakhouse was a favorite of Walt Disney’s, and it may even look familiar, as he is rumored to have modeled the Dwarf’s cottage in Snow White on it. While they have delicious steak, there is also plenty on the menu for non-steak eaters as well. Disney-lovers can even ask to sit at the special Disney table, Walt’s favorite spot in the restaurant. [Reservations]( are required. [Oyster Bullet] Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Cemetery - 1218 Glendon Ave. While [Hollywood Forever]( is the favorite for tourists to visit, [Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Cemetery]( is the lesser-known final resting place for many celebrities. Tucked away in the Westwood Village area of LA, you can pay your respects to the likes of Marilyn Monroe, author Ray Bradbury, Truman Capote, Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, as well as the unmarked graves of Roy Orbison, George C. Scott, and Frank Zappa. [Oyster Bullet] Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Griffith Park may seem like a more popular destination, but there are spots within the park that are lesser-known, and worth a visit. Our two favorite secret spots are: - Wisdom Tree Located within the [Cahuenga Peak Hike]( The Wisdom Tree is an inspirational stop with stunning views of Los Angeles. The trail is a loop, with an extension just beyond the Wisdom Tree that offers an interesting look of the backside of the Hollywood sign. The back end of the loop is a bit steep, and the entire hike is just under four miles. If you want to see the tree without completing the entire hike, turn around and go back the way you came. Fun fact: the land the trail now sits on was once owned by Howard Hughes. The trailhead is at the gate at the end of Wonder View Dr. - The Old Zoo Before Griffith Park was Griffith Park, there was a zoo on the premises that operated from 1912-1965. When the old park closed, the area was turned into a picnic area, and many of the structures remain. Sit at a picnic table inside old zoo exhibits, explore old animal cages, and have the kids run around the open fields. The old zoo area is accessible via Griffith Park Dr. [Secret spots in LA circular image]( [Oyster Bullet] Time Travel Mart - 1714 Sunset Blvd. Get an unusual souvenir at the [Time Travel Mart](. With the motto “Wherever you are, we’re already then,” the Time Travel Mart has everything you need for time traveling, like Time Travel Sickness Pills, an Epoch Chronometer for your time machine, and Tooth Darkening Strips. Besides the time travel necessities, Time Travel Mart is actually a nonprofit organization that hosts writing workshops for budding writers. [Oyster Bullet] The Huntington - 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino [The Huntington]( triples as a library, art museum, and botanical garden in one, making it a unique destination. The library is home to eleven million items from the 11th to 21st centuries, including Thoreau’s Walden, a Gutenberg Bible, and Newton’s Principia. The Art Museum features British, European, American, and Asian art as well as over 45,000 objects. The gardens feature 16 themed gardens spread over 130 acres. [Oyster Bullet] La Brea Tar Pits - 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles Selected as one of The First 100 Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), the [La Brea Tar Pits]( is an active paleontological site. During your visit, you can watch excavators carve fossils out of the asphalt, see fossils being preserved inside, and view some of the thousands of fossils that have been found on-site over the years. See the remains of large animals like saber-toothed cats, and mammoths, as well as the microfossils of insects, plants, mammals, and reptiles. Is there something you'd like us to cover in our newsletter? Let us know by clicking the link below! 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