Things to Do in El Monte, California

There are 2 attractions in El Monte, California. Hollywood Sign, iconic hillside sign symbolizing the american film industry, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Hollywood Sign
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Hollywood Sign
Iconic hillside sign symbolizing the American film industry
Monument
Disneyland
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Disneyland
Historic Anaheim theme park with Disney character attractions
Building
Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Hollywood Walk of Fame
Famous Hollywood sidewalk honoring entertainment industry figures
Monument
Disney California Adventure
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Disney California Adventure
Disney theme park featuring Pixar and California-themed lands
Building
Universal Studios Hollywood
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Universal Studios Hollywood
Movie studio and theme park with studio tours
Amusement Park
Knott's Berry Farm
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Knott's Berry Farm
Southern California theme park blending Western history and rides
Amusement Park
J. Paul Getty Museum
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J. Paul Getty Museum
Art museum in Los Angeles with European paintings
Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Large Los Angeles art museum with diverse global collections
Museum
Getty Center
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Getty Center
Hilltop museum complex with modern art and gardens
Museum
Museum of Tolerance
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Museum of Tolerance
Museum addressing intolerance, human rights, and Holocaust education
Museum
Holocaust Museum LA
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Holocaust Museum LA
Museum documenting the Holocaust through survivor testimonies
Museum
Crypto.com Arena
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Crypto.com Arena
Major Los Angeles indoor arena for sports and concerts
Stadium
San Fernando Valley
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San Fernando Valley
Los Angeles valley region with residential and studios
Valley
U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles)
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U.S. Bank Tower (Los Angeles)
Los Angeles skyscraper and Downtown landmark
Building
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Historic Los Angeles stadium, Olympic and USC venue
Stadium
SoFi Stadium
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SoFi Stadium
Modern Los Angeles-area stadium hosting NFL and concerts
Stadium
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Historic Hollywood movie palace with iconic forecourt
Theater
RMS Queen Mary
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RMS Queen Mary
Retired ocean liner docked in Long Beach, museum hotel
Museum
Hollywood Boulevard
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Hollywood Boulevard
LA street famous for the Walk of Fame.
Stream
La Brea Tar Pits
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La Brea Tar Pits
Urban fossil site with asphalt seep preserving Pleistocene fossils
Park
Dodger Stadium
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Dodger Stadium
Major Los Angeles baseball stadium, home of Dodgers
Stadium
Dignity Health Sports Park
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Dignity Health Sports Park
Southern California sports complex with soccer and tennis facilities
Stadium
San Gabriel Mountains
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San Gabriel Mountains
Mountain range east of Los Angeles, popular hiking
Mountains
Angel Stadium
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Angel Stadium
Major baseball stadium home to Los Angeles Angels
Park
Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, California)
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Christ Cathedral (Garden Grove, California)
Large modern cathedral in Garden Grove, former Crystal Cathedral
Church
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California)
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California)
Large Glendale memorial park cemetery with celebrity graves
Cemetery
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
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Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
Contemporary art museum in Los Angeles, modern collections
Museum
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Research library, art museum, and gardens in Pasadena
Museum
Aon Center (Los Angeles)
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Aon Center (Los Angeles)
Downtown Los Angeles skyscraper formerly First Interstate Tower
Palace
Norton Simon Museum
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Norton Simon Museum
Pasadena museum housing European and Asian art collections
Museum
Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)
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Walt Disney Studios (Burbank)
Major film and television studio complex, Disney headquarters
Area
Los Angeles Zoo
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Los Angeles Zoo
Urban zoo in Griffith Park housing diverse species
Park
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Modern cathedral and archdiocese seat in downtown Los Angeles
Church
Griffith Park
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Griffith Park
Large Los Angeles park with hiking trails and observatory
Park
Petersen Automotive Museum
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Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles museum showcasing historic and exotic automobiles
Museum
Sleeping Beauty Castle
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Sleeping Beauty Castle
Iconic Disneyland castle at Disneyland Park, Anaheim
Amusement Park
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Major Los Angeles concert and opera hall
Theater
Mount San Antonio
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Mount San Antonio
Prominent San Gabriel peak and Southern California hiking destination
Mountain
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Large natural history museum notable for dinosaur exhibits
Museum
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Presidential library and museum documenting Nixon administration
Museum
Mount Lee
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Mount Lee
Griffith Park peak crowned by the Hollywood Sign
Mountain
Hammer Museum
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Hammer Museum
University art museum in Los Angeles with contemporary collections
Museum
Mount Wilson (California)
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Mount Wilson (California)
Southern California peak hosting historic Mount Wilson Observatory
Mountain
Watts Towers
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Watts Towers
Folk-art steel-and-mortar towers built by Simon Rodia
Park
Angels Flight
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Angels Flight
Historic downtown Los Angeles funicular railway
Area
Television City
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Television City
Television production complex in Los Angeles
Area
Mount Baden-Powell
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Mount Baden-Powell
San Gabriel peak popular with hikers and views
Mountain
Terminal Island
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Terminal Island
Industrial Los Angeles island serving port facilities
Island
Angelus Temple
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Angelus Temple
Historic Los Angeles church and Pentecostal headquarters
Church
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
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Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Historic Los Angeles synagogue with ornate Beaux-Arts architecture
Synagogue
Aquarium of the Pacific
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Aquarium of the Pacific
Large public aquarium in Long Beach, California
Museum
MacArthur Park
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MacArthur Park
Historic Los Angeles park with a central lake
Park
Memorial Park station
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Memorial Park station
Light rail station serving Pasadena's Memorial Park area
Park
Heritage Square station
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Heritage Square station
Light rail station serving the Heritage Square area
Park
Japanese American National Museum
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Japanese American National Museum
Museum documenting Japanese American history and cultural heritage
Museum
Korean Bell of Friendship
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Korean Bell of Friendship
Large ceremonial bell symbolizing Korea–US friendship
Monument
California African American Museum
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California African American Museum
Museum devoted to African American art and history
Museum
Dedeaux Field
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Dedeaux Field
University baseball stadium at USC, Los Angeles
Park
Descanso Gardens
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Descanso Gardens
Botanical garden in Los Angeles with camellia collections
Park
Exposition Park (urban park)
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Exposition Park (urban park)
Large urban park housing museums and sports venues
Park
Hollywood Wax Museum
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Hollywood Wax Museum
Celebrity wax museum attraction on Hollywood Boulevard
Museum
Los Angeles State Historic Park
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
Urban historic park preserving early Los Angeles railways
Park
Pershing Square (Los Angeles)
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Pershing Square (Los Angeles)
Urban plaza and green space in downtown LA
Park
Runyon Canyon Park
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Runyon Canyon Park
Popular Los Angeles hiking park with skyline views
Park
California Botanic Garden
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California Botanic Garden
Botanic garden specializing in California native plants
Park
Chinese American Museum
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Chinese American Museum
Museum documenting Chinese-American history in Los Angeles
Museum
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
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Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
Large regional park with lake and recreation facilities
Park
Leimert Park, Los Angeles
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Leimert Park, Los Angeles
Los Angeles neighborhood and hub for African-American arts
Park
Pico-Union, Los Angeles
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Pico-Union, Los Angeles
Dense Los Angeles neighborhood with diverse immigrant communities
Park
Santa Ana Zoo
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Santa Ana Zoo
Zoo focusing on endangered species and children's exhibits
Park
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South Park, Los Angeles
Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood and mixed-use district
Park
Venice Beach, California
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Venice Beach, California
Iconic Los Angeles beachfront with boardwalk and street performers
Park
Vermont Square, Los Angeles
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Vermont Square, Los Angeles
Los Angeles neighborhood with historic cultural landmarks
Park
Hollywood Heritage Museum
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Hollywood Heritage Museum
Museum preserving Hollywood's early film history and artifacts
Museum
Lomita Railroad Museum
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Lomita Railroad Museum
Small railroad museum exhibiting historic Southern California trains
Museum
Long Beach Museum of Art
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Long Beach Museum of Art
Coastal art museum focusing on California and contemporary art
Museum
Travel Town Museum
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Travel Town Museum
Outdoor museum exhibiting historic locomotives and railcars
Museum
USC Pacific Asia Museum
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USC Pacific Asia Museum
Museum focusing on Asian and Pacific art collections
Museum
Los Angeles Maritime Museum
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Los Angeles Maritime Museum
Museum of Los Angeles maritime history and vessels
Museum
Movieland Wax Museum
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Movieland Wax Museum
Wax museum featuring movie star figures and film memorabilia
Museum
Museum of Flying
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Museum of Flying
Aviation museum at Santa Monica Airport with historic aircraft
Museum
Museum of Latin American Art
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Museum of Latin American Art
Contemporary museum devoted to Latin American and Latino art
Museum
Southwest Museum of the American Indian
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Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Museum of Native American art and cultural history
Museum
Hyperion Theater
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Hyperion Theater
Large performance theatre at Disney California Adventure
Theater
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Pasadena Museum of California Art
Museum dedicated to California art and design
Museum