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Things to See and Do

Things to See and Do

Our location just off the 405 (San Diego) Freeway gives you convenient access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and many of Southern California’s most famous attractions.

Campus Attractions

The campus is home to several cultural attractions and other places of interest, including the UCLA Store, and special-interest museums and gardens with unique collections. Check with the front desk for maps, directions, and more information.

UCLA Store

Whether you’re looking for an academic book or UCLA gear, the UCLA Store has something for everyone. The UCLA BookZone is among the nation’s largest independent university bookstores, with a selection of 25,000 titles covering a range of academic, literary, scientific, technical, reference and general interest titles. To keep you going while shopping, take advantage of one of the many dining options available upstairs in Ackerman Union.

UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame

The UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame is located in the J.D. Morgan Center, across from Ackerman Union facing Westwood Plaza. It features the “John Wooden — The Den” exhibit, an exact replica of the late coach’s den; state-of-the-art interactive displays; a mini-theater where Bruin video clips and highlights re-create past championship moments; a timeline of important dates in national, state and UCLA history; a collection of Bruin memorabilia, and much more. UCLA athletic teams have won 119 NCAA team championships, and each of those first-place trophies grace the Hall of Champions.

Fowler Museum

Located just west of Royce Hall, the Fowler Museum celebrates the diverse cultures and visual arts found around the world. Housing a collection of more than 750,000 objects, the Fowler explores the art and material culture of past and present peoples, primarily from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Native and Latin America. Eight to 10 rotating exhibitions are presented each year.

Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden

The five-acre sculpture garden, located just steps from The Inn at UCLA, is a popular spot for students and visitors. One of the most beautiful locations on campus, it features more than 70 sculptures displayed among beautiful Brazilian jacaranda trees. The perimeter is lined with South African coral trees, and the cool grassy lawns invite you to stay a while and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. Wi-Fi is available if you want to stay connected in this lovely setting.

Hammer Museum

Located just two blocks south of campus in nearby Westwood Village, the Hammer Museum is a unique, cutting-edge arts institution that connects the classics and the contemporary through its collections, exhibitions and provocative programs. In addition to a diverse presentation of historical and contemporary art, the museum presents music, dance, poetry, gallery talks, symposia and docent tours. Selections from the Armand Hammer Collections are regularly presented, including works by Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Vincent Van Gogh and Honoré Daumier.

Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

This tranquil seven-acre garden is located on the southeast corner of campus off Tiverton Drive. This living museum is home to more than 5,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants from around the world. One of the tallest dawn redwood trees in North America grows near the center of the garden beside a stream. Two eucalyptus grandis trees, natives of the Australian rain forest, are among the tallest specimens in the United States. The garden features collections of Malaysian rhododendrons, the lily alliance, bromeliads, cycads, ferns and native Hawaiian plants. You may go on a docent guided tour or enjoy the environs on your own.

Local Points of Interest

The Inn at UCLA is just minutes away from historic neighborhoods and world-famous communities. These areas provide interesting sightseeing, shopping and entertainment opportunities for visitors.

Westwood Village

Just south of UCLA is Westwood Village, a bustling neighborhood where you’ll find restaurants, shops and movie theaters, including the Art Deco Crest, Regency Village Theatre (formerly the Fox Theater), Regency Bruin Theatre and UCLA Nimoy Theater. It’s also home to the Geffen Playhouse and the Hammer Museum.

Beverly Hills

The city where the rich and famous live, play and shop, Beverly Hills is home to internationally acclaimed restaurants, luxury hotels and shopping areas featuring the world’s top designers. Many visitors enjoy browsing through the chic boutiques on Rodeo Drive, exploring the city’s public art or taking a trolley tour.

Hollywood

Hollywood has undergone a rapid revitalization in recent years. Visit Ovation Hollywood (site of the Dolby Theatre and home to the Academy Awards) the famous TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s Chinese Theater) and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In addition, numerous fashionable bars, clubs and retail businesses have opened on the boulevard and surrounding streets, returning Hollywood to a vital center of nightlife in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica

A popular beachfront city, Santa Monica offers shopping in the Main Street and Third Street Promenade districts. These shopping areas offer chic clothing and designer stores, art galleries, and a weekly Farmers’ Market just two blocks from the ocean. Its pier with a historic carousel is a popular local attraction.

Southern California Attractions

The Inn at UCLA is located near many exciting cultural, entertainment, shopping and recreational attractions. Below is just a sampling of some of the most popular destinations. Check with the front desk for more information on these attractions or visit them online.

Amusement/Theme Parks

Entertainment and Sports Venues

Historic Districts and Sites

Museums and Learning Centers