City Views · Architecture
Griffith Observatory
One landmark, multiple LA perspectives—from Art Deco details to a city-wide overlook.
City views · coast · culture
Los Angeles Shining
Los Angeles Shining explores LA as a collection of distinct scenes—from hillside landmarks and downtown streets to the coast and the quick-hit moments that define Southern California.
LosAngelesShining
A city of shifting light, iconic overlooks, downtown geometry and California moments in between.
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City ViewsArchitectureThings to SeeNeighborhoodsQuick Hits
Featured
A place to start
One strong visual story, then more ways into the city.
Explore the city
More from Los Angeles
Landmarks, neighborhoods and views selected from the Shining Cities media library.
Architecture · City Views
Downtown Los Angeles
A dense mix of towers, streets, traffic and changing light at the center of LA.
Neighborhoods & areas
Move beyond a single landmark.
Use the city as a collection of scenes, each with its own pace, architecture and point of view.
Griffith ParkDowntown LAHollywoodCoastal LA