Central Garden - Los Angeles Shopping

  • Address: J. Paul Getty Center, Los Angeles, CA
  • Phone: +1 213 228 7000
  • Website:www.lapl.org
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4.5
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4.5
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Central Garden
J. Paul Getty Center
Los Angeles, CA

Central Garden Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • The city's primary downtown library serves as an architectural landmark and is an immense source of civic pride. more on TripAdvisor
  • Egyptian motifs and glorious visual treats await you at this magnificent library in LA's downtown historic district. An extensive children's section, children's theater, storytimes, special events, and friendly docents make this a must-do for all ages.The Children's Literature Department, surroun... more on GoCityKids.com
  • In Short :Searching for a gift that screams "cultural literacy"? You'll find it here. Quieter than the library in which it is located, the Library Store is a mellow retreat of subtle lighting and beige tones, populated mostly by middle-aged bibliophiles poring over L.A. history books like Mike Da... more on CitySearch

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Central Library

...an incredible section just for children; sure, parents may find more to their liking here, but if your kid loves books, and the free tours and special programs like storytelling, ... Zagat, a user of Zagat. Read full review on Amazon.com

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2.0
Less Than the Sum of Its Parts

This is a grand example of what a garden in Los Angeles should not look like. Planted with all imported species, many of which do poorly in our climate unless supplied with copious extra water and care, this garden is as inappropriate to our climate as woolen underwear. Great place to eat and wat... a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

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Shopping at the Library

It's surprising to find such a chic gift shop in a public library. Located in the Grand Central Los Angeles Public library downtown, it's great for picking up a well-designed card, delicate piece of jewelry, or witty book on your lunch break. There's a section devoted to Los Angeles travel and ar... lwmango, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

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4.0
May 2005 Visit to LA for the day lead us to the Library

What a great library in LA. We toured Hollywood and did some sightseeing and had time before we took Amtrak back to san ... wateronbluesky, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

Directions

Cross Street :Grand Avenue

Hours

Sun 1pm-5pm

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Free

Other Web Resources

  • www.lapl.org
  • http://www.visitlanow.com
  • http://www.discoverlosangeles.com
  • http://www.anaheimoc.org
  • http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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