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Things to see in Universal City (United States): 23 places and when to go
Universal City is a town in United States, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (5), With kids (5), Museums and art (4). The best known are Hollywood Walk of Fame, La Brea Tar Pits and Griffith Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 34.1392, -118.3553
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · With kids (5) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 22 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cahuenga Peak, at 553 m.
What to see in Universal City
The places in and around Universal City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hollywood Walk of FameMore than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California4.7 km
- La Brea Tar PitsProtected area8.4 km
- Griffith ParkMunicipal park in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States5.0 km
- Universal Studios HollywoodAmusement park in Los Angeles County, California, United States4 m
- Los Angeles ZooPublic zoo and botanical garden6.2 km
- Chateau MarmontHotel in Los Angeles, California, U.S4.7 km
- Pacific ParkAmusement park in Santa Monica, California, United States20 km
- Cahuenga PeakMountain in United States of America2.7 km
- Bronson CanyonFormer rock quarry in Los Angeles used as a location for movies and television shows4.3 km
- Sunset TowerHotel in Los Angeles, United States5.2 km
- Grace Community ChurchChristian church in Los Angeles, California11 km
- The Japanese GardenJapanese garden located on the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, California, USA13 km
- Rómulo Pico AdobeBuilding in California, United States18 km
- Bolton HallHistoric American Craftsman era stone building in Tujunga, Los Angeles County, California14 km
- Convento BuildingBuilding in Los Angeles, California, United States18 km
- Valley Relics MuseumHistory museum in Van Nuys, CA16 km
- Brews BrothersBrewery3.3 km
- California Mission Trail - stage 04 Mission San Gabriel Arcangel to Mission San Fernando, Rey de EspanaHiking8.6 km
- Donald Bianchi PlanetariumPlanetarium19 km
- Lincoln Beer CompanyBrewery7.5 km
- Paperback Brewing Co.Brewery8.7 km
- Samuel Oschin PlanetariumPlanetarium5.6 km
- Santa Monica Brew WorksBrewery17 km
When to go to Universal City
The best time to visit Universal City is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:58
- FebPossible10:46
- MarBest time11:45
- AprBest time12:52
- MayBest time13:47
- JunBest time14:16
- JulBest time14:04
- AugBest time13:17
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:07
- NovPossible10:11
- DecPossible9:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Universal City
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Pasadena, California23 places20 km
- Los Angeles42 places23 km
- Calabasas24 places33 km
- Valencia8 places39 km
- Long Beach, California36 places43 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Universal City?
The best known: Hollywood Walk of Fame, La Brea Tar Pits, Griffith Park, Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles Zoo. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Universal City?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Universal City?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 22 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Universal City as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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