City Hall, Los Angeles

Name: City Hall
Address: 200 N. Spring St. between First and Temple, Los Angeles, 90012-4801, United States
Telephone: +1 213-485-2121

#38 among attractions in Los Angeles

City hall, Observation decks and towers, Civic center, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

Los Angeles City Hall stands as an enduring symbol of the city's governance and history. Completed in 1928, this iconic building towers over the downtown skyline at 32 stories, reaching a height of 454 feet. It is not only a functioning government hub but also a cultural landmark, reflecting the aspirations of the city it serves.

City Hall's architecture is a blend of various styles, primarily Art Deco, with elements of Neo-Gothic and Mediterranean influences, which was a fashionable aesthetic during the time of its construction. Its distinctive ziggurat tower, designed to resemble the ancient Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, makes it a memorable feature of the Los Angeles cityscape.

The building has been featured in numerous films and television shows, further cementing its status in popular culture. Inside, the rotunda with its ornate dome and the public observation deck on the 27th floor offer visitors panoramic views of Los Angeles. The observation deck is particularly popular, as it provides a vista stretching from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

City Hall was the tallest building in Los Angeles until 1964, and due to its cultural significance, it was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It underwent a significant seismic retrofitting and renovation from 1998 to 2001 to ensure its resilience against earthquakes, a necessary precaution in a region prone to seismic activity.

Alternative names: Completed: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: Art DecoFloors: 32Coordinates: 34°3'13"N, 118°14'35"W

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200 N. Spring St. between First and TempleCentral Los Angeles (Downtown Los Angeles)Los Angeles 90012-4801 United States

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+1 213-485-2121

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City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Skirball Cultural Center, The Smell, Japanese American National Museum.

~620 ftW
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~1450 ftSW
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~1980 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles
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~1120 ftNW
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~1820 ftSW
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Million Dollar Theater, Los Angeles
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~1450 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles
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~1350 ftS
Valley
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~630 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Los Angeles Mall, Los Angeles
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~1340 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is City Hall open?

City Hall is open:

Monday 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8 am - 5 pm
Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Children's Museum of Los Angeles, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Triforium, Los Angeles (3 min walk).

How to get to City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Hall:

Bus

Spring Street & 1st Street • Lines: J (1 min walk)
Metro 70, 76, 78, 79; Foothill Transit 498 • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)

Metro

Civic Center/Grand Park • Lines: B, D (5 min walk)
Union Station • Lines: B, D (13 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station • Lines: L (13 min walk)
Chinatown • Lines: L (21 min walk)

Train

Los Angeles Union Station (14 min walk)