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Universal City

Universal City is a community in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California, most of which is given over to the world's largest motion picture studio and its associated visitor attraction, the popular Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.

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Experiences

Timed, planned outings built around a specific moment: a sunset, a view, a walk worth doing in order.

  • Sunset

    Golden Hour at the Studios

    Catch the last light over the hills before the park lights come on.

    sunset · 90 min

  • Sunset

    Golden Hour at Cahuenga

    Grab a warm drink, watch the valley catch fire, and wind down with live music.

    17:07 · 105 min

  • Daytime

    Cahuenga Peak Daytime Hike

    Start early to beat the heat and the crowds at LA’s highest point in Griffith Park.

    none · 120 min

  • Daytime

    Warner Bros. and a Late Lunch

    Start early to beat the crowds at the studio museum, then enjoy a relaxed meal nearby before catching the afternoon light.

    none · 240 min

451 places

  1. DoTheme park

    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park located in Universal City, California, United States, near Hollywood, Los Angeles. Owned by NBCUniversal (Comcast) and operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, it is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA".

    Limited wheelchair access

  2. DoPark

    Campo de Cahuenga

    Campo de Cahuenga ( ) is an adobe reproduction and memorial park located at the site of the signing of the 1847 Capitulation of Cahuenga, a ceasefire agreement which ended the Conquest of California. Situated at the north end of Cahuenga Pass, in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, the current structure was built in 1950 and serves as a historic interpretation center dedicated to the Capitulation of Cahuenga, signed between Lieutenant Colonel John C. Frémont, representing the American forces, and Captain Andrés Pico, representing the Californio forces.

  3. DoSummit

    Cahuenga Peak

    Cahuenga Peak ( ) is the 12th-highest named peak in the Santa Monica Mountains and is located just west of the Hollywood Sign. Cahuenga Peak is the highest peak in Griffith Park. It provides a spectacular 360-degree panorama of the Los Angeles Basin and the San Fernando Valley.

    553 m high

  4. SeeAttraction

    Jurassic World-The Ride

    Jurassic World: The Ride is a dark water ride attraction that is themed to the Jurassic World series at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California. The original Jurassic Park: The Ride, which operated from June 21, 1996, to September 3, 2018, underwent a major refurbishment and reopened as Jurassic World: The Ride on July 12, 2019.

  5. EatBurger restaurant

    Bob's Big Boy

    Chain of family-friendly diners serving breakfast, burgers & other American comfort food.

    Open now · closes 3 am tomorrowWheelchair accessible · Built 1949

  6. EatBakery

    Lou - The French On The Block

    Warm, relaxed stop serving a range of French pastries & coffee plus sandwiches, quiches & salads.

    Open now · closes 2:30 pmWheelchair accessible

  7. EatThai restaurant

    Rustic Spoon

    Inventive Thai cafe selling spins on curries, fish & noodles plus exotic cocktails in intimate digs.

    Open now · closes 9:30 pm

  8. DrinkBar

    Skinny's Lounge

    Swanky, relaxed lounge with cocktails & live music in an open 1970s-inspired interior.

    Closed · opens 9 pm

  9. DrinkBar

    Spin The Bottle Wine Studio

    Hybrid retail wine shop/wine bar featuring small production artisanal wines from around the world.

    Closed · opens 1 pm

  10. EatThai restaurant

    Soo Raa Thai-American

    This casual strip mall eatery features a traditional Thai menu plus a few Asian American offerings.

    Open now · closes 4 pm

  11. EatMexican restaurant

    Poquito Mas

    Local order-at-the-counter chain for burritos & other Mexican basics, with a self-serve salsa bar.

    Open now · closes 9 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options

  12. EatCoffee shop restaurant

    Olive and Thyme

    Cozy, family-owned market & café featuring a menu of breakfast-to-dinner eats, coffee & baked goods.

    Open now · closes 3 pm

  13. DoPark

    El Paseo Cahuenga Park

    3300 Cahuenga Blvd

  14. DoPark

    Woodbridge Park

    11240 Moorpark St

  15. DoPark

    Johnny Carson Park

    400 Bob Hope Dr

  16. DoPark

    South Weddington Park

    10600 Valleyheart Dr

  17. EatRestaurant

    FYC Bar + Kitchen

    322 North Pass Avenue

    Open now · closes 11 pmTakeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  18. DrinkCafé

    Coffee Commissary

    3121 West Olive Avenue

    Open now · closes 6 pmOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

  19. EatMediterranean restaurant

    Joe’s Falafel

    3535 Cahuenga Boulevard West

    Open now · closes 9 pmWi-Fi · Outdoor seating

  20. EatIndian restaurant

    Lal Mirch

    11138 Ventura Boulevard

    Open now · closes 8:30 pmVegan options · Built 1946

  21. EatJapanese restaurant

    Gokoku Vegetarian Ramen Shop

    4147 Lankershim Boulevard

    Closed · opens 11:30 amTakeaway · Fully vegetarian

  22. SeeMuseum

    Warner Bros. Transportation Museum

    Warner Bros. houses some amazing film vehicles including a Batmobile, the Ford from Harry Potter and the Mach 5.

  23. DrinkPub

    Brews Brothers Brewpub

    3000 W Olive Ave

    Closed · opens noonBrews its own beer

  24. EatThai restaurant

    Gindi Thai

    4017 Riverside Drive

    Closed · opens 11:30 amWheelchair accessible

  25. EatJapanese restaurant

    Kabosu Japanese Cuisine

    10155 Riverside Drive

    Closed · opens 11:30 amWheelchair accessible

  26. EatThai restaurant

    Lotus Vegan

    4715 Lankershim Boulevard

    Open now · closes 10:30 pmFully vegan

  27. EatRamen restaurant

    REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN

    11044 Ventura Boulevard

    Closed · opens 11:30 amVegan options

  28. EatBurger restaurant

    Something Vegan

    10000 Riverside Drive

    Open now · closes 3:30 pmVegan options

  29. DrinkNightclub

    The Baked Potato

    3787 Cahuenga Boulevard West

    Open now · closes 12:01 am tomorrowBuilt 1924

  30. EatJapanese restaurant

    Oku-Niku

    4013 Riverside Drive

    Closed · opens noonWheelchair accessible