Shakespeare Bridge, Los Angeles

#230 among attractions in Los Angeles

Bridge, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Shakespeare Bridge in the Franklin Hills section of Los Angeles, California, was built in 1926. It is made of concrete and decorated in a Gothic style. It was named after famous playwright William Shakespeare and later designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #126 in 1974. ()

Coordinates: 34°6'20"N, 118°16'46"W

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Central Los Angeles (Los Feliz)Los Angeles United States

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Shakespeare Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Griffith Observatory, The Black Cat, Hollyhock House, Barnsdall Art Park.

1.5 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
38 min walk • Perched atop the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, the Griffith Observatory stands as a beacon of astronomical discovery and a cultural icon of the city. This esteemed museum, dedicated to the public's engagement with astronomy, offers a...
0.9 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
The Black Cat, Los Angeles
24 min walk • The Black Cat, located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a site of great historical significance. This tavern, now a recognized landmark, was the flashpoint for one of the earliest LGBTQ rights demonstrations in the United States.
0.9 miSW
, Museum, History museum
Hollyhock House, Los Angeles
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, the Hollyhock House stands as a testament to the architectural genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. This iconic residence, now a museum, was built between 1919 and 1921 for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall.
0.9 miSW
Park, Art gallery, Museum
Barnsdall Art Park, Los Angeles
23 min walk • Barnsdall Art Park is a city park located in the East Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. Parking and arts buildings access is from Hollywood Boulevard on the park's north side.
1.3 miSE
Memorial
Mattachine Steps, Los Angeles
33 min walk • The Mattachine Steps, also known as the Cove Avenue stairway, is an outdoor staircase in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California, dedicated to the Mattachine Society in 2012 in memory of Harry Hay, who cofounded the gay rights group.
1.2 miSE
Museum, History museum, Civic center
Neutra VDL House, Los Angeles
32 min walk • Neutra VDL Studio and Residences, the home of architect Richard Neutra, is located in Los Angeles, California. It is also known as the Neutra Research House, the Van der Leeuw House, the Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research House II, or the Richard and Dion Neutra VDL Research Houses and Studio.
1.4 miNW
Theater, Greek Revival architecture, Concerts and shows
Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
35 min walk • Greek Theatre is an amphitheatre located in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California. It is owned by the city of Los Angeles and is operated by ASM Global.
1.2 miNW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course, Los Angeles
32 min walk • The Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course is a 9-hole golf course located in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles, California. A back nine addition opened in 1994. The first nine holes opened on the course in 1974.
0.5 miW
Church
St. Mary of the Angels Church, Los Angeles
13 min walk • St. Mary of the Angels Church, Hollywood, formally the St. Mary of the Angels Anglo-Catholic Church, Hollywood, California, and referred to locally as "St. Mary's", is an Anglo-Catholic church in Hollywood, California, in the Los Feliz neighborhood.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife
Tiki Ti, Los Angeles
17 min walk • The Tiki Ti is a Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Sunset Boulevard, in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles. Established in 1961 by Ray Buhen, the Tiki Ti's only employees, Mike Sr. and Mike Jr. Buhen are also the sole owners. The establishment is only open part of the week, closing instead on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles
23 min walk • The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery is located in the Barnsdall Art Park in Los Angeles, California. It focuses on the arts and artists of Southern California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shakespeare Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Franklin Hills, Los Angeles (2 min walk), St. Mary of the Angels Church, Los Angeles (13 min walk), Los Feliz, Los Angeles (14 min walk), KCET Studios, Los Angeles (17 min walk).

How to get to Shakespeare Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shakespeare Bridge:

Bus

Sunset & Virgil • Lines: 2 (18 min walk)
Franklin & Vermont • Lines: Hollywood (18 min walk)

Metro

Vermont/Sunset • Lines: B (21 min walk)