Fun Crazy Finds in Central Los Angeles

Los Feliz Golf Course
Golf Course
A short, affordable nine-hole par 3 golf course with tree-lined holes perfect for a casual round. Club rentals are available, and there is a small on-site cafe serving coffee and light food.
4.3(265 reviews)
Old Los Angeles Zoo
Zoo
This site features the abandoned remains of the original 1912 city zoo, now transformed into an open public space for picnics and exploration. Visitors can walk through old stone grottos and animal cages, with picnic tables placed inside former enclosures.
4.6(1,509 reviews)
The Last Bookstore
Book Store
A sprawling independent bookstore housed in a historic former bank building. It is packed with hundreds of thousands of new and used books, vinyl records, art installations, a book tunnel, and an upper labyrinth for browsing.
4.7(12,637 reviews)
826LA & The Echo Park Time Travel Mart
Non Profit Organization
A novelty shop styled as a convenience store that sells items like robot milk and mammoth chunks. All proceeds support free creative writing programs for local students.
4.6(217 reviews)
James Irvine Japanese Garden at JACCC
Garden
A serene, compact Japanese-style garden hidden behind the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center. It features a cascading stream, foot bridges, stone lanterns, and peaceful paths.
4.1(245 reviews)