University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Name: University of Southern California
Address: 3620 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, 90089-0097, United States
Telephone: +1 323-442-2000

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The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research university in California. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1880 (144 years ago)Coordinates: 34°1'18"N, 118°17'13"W

Address

3620 S Vermont AveSouth Los Angeles (University Park)Los Angeles 90089-0097 United States

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+1 323-442-2000

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University of Southern California – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Exposition Park Rose Garden.

0.5 miS
Major concert venue for big shows
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
14 min walk • The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands as an iconic sports venue in the heart of Los Angeles, United States. Renowned for its historic significance and versatility, this stadium has been a centerpiece for athletics and entertainment since its opening in 1923.
~1820 ftS
Dinosaur skeletons and rotating exhibits
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County stands as a bastion of learning and a celebration of the natural world. As the largest natural and historical museum in the western United States, it boasts an impressive collection...
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Postmodern architecture
California Science Center, Los Angeles
10 min walk • The California Science Center, nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, is a dynamic destination for visitors of all ages seeking to explore the wonders of science. As a public institution, it is committed to providing an accessible and enjoyable educational experience...
~1670 ftS
Park, Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles
9 min walk • The Exposition Park Rose Garden is a historic 7-acre sunken garden located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. It has been called "one of the city's best-kept secrets". It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
0.4 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Galen Center, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The Galen Center is a multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility owned and operated by the University of Southern California.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
California African American Museum, Los Angeles
11 min walk • The California African American Museum is a museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California, United States. The Museum focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States.
~1090 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Uytengsu Aquatics Center is a 2,500-seat outdoor aquatics venue located on the campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA. The facility features two pools: a long course pool, and a diving well with towers. The facility is the home pool for the USC Trojans swimming and diving teams.
~1630 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
8 min walk • The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners. It was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1975, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
~1840 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles
9 min walk • The Shrine Exposition Hall is a multi-purpose event facility located in Los Angeles, California, adjacent to the Shrine Auditorium. It features 54,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space—34,000 in the main level and 20,000 in an open mezzanine. The Exposition Hall has a capacity of 5,000 patrons.
~1130 ftSE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Doheny Library, Los Angeles
6 min walk • The Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library is a library located in the center of campus at the University of Southern California. After the shooting of his son, the Irish American oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny donated $1.1 million in 1932 to USC to build the Doheny Library. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram.
~710 ftSE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Tommy Trojan, Los Angeles
4 min walk • Tommy Trojan, officially known as the Trojan Shrine, is one of the most recognizable figures of school pride at the University of Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Southern California?

Nearby attractions include Tommy Trojan, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Alumni Park, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Zumberge Hall of Science, Los Angeles (5 min walk), Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles (6 min walk).

How to get to University of Southern California by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Southern California:

Light rail

Expo Park/USC • Lines: E (7 min walk)
Expo/Vermont • Lines: E (9 min walk)

Bus

Vermont & 36th • Lines: 204 (7 min walk)
Vermont & Exposition • Lines: 204, 550, 754 (9 min walk)