Leavey Library, Los Angeles

#469 among attractions in Los Angeles

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The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Library is one of the two main undergraduate libraries at the University of Southern California, United States. It was named in memory of Thomas E. Leavey, the founder of Farmers Insurance Group. ()

Coordinates: 34°1'18"N, 118°16'58"W

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650 McCarthy WaySouth Los Angeles (University Park)Los Angeles United States

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Leavey Library – 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.

0.6 miSW
Major concert venue for big shows
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles
16 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.
0.5 miSW
Dinosaur skeletons and rotating exhibits
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles
13 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 miSW
Museum, History museum, Postmodern architecture
California Science Center, Los Angeles
12 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...
~1950 ftSW
Park, Garden
Exposition Park Rose Garden, Los Angeles
10 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.
~930 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Galen Center, Los Angeles
5 min walk • The Galen Center is a multipurpose indoor arena and athletic facility owned and operated by the University of Southern California.
0.4 miS
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.
0.4 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Uytengsu Aquatics Center, Los Angeles
10 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.
~620 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles
3 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.
0.5 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles
14 min walk • St. John's Cathedral is an Episcopal church near downtown Los Angeles that serves as both a parish church and the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, an area covering five and a half counties. Though St. John's was formed in 1890, the current Romanesque Revival architectural style church was built in 1925.
~800 ftNE
Sacred and religious sites
Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles
4 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.
~640 ftSW
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Doheny Library, Los Angeles
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leavey Library?

Nearby attractions include Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles (3 min walk), Doheny Library, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Tommy Trojan, Los Angeles (4 min walk), Alumni Park, Los Angeles (4 min walk).

How to get to Leavey Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leavey Library:

Light rail

Jefferson/USC • Lines: E (7 min walk)
Expo Park/USC • Lines: E (8 min walk)

Bus

Los Angeles • Lines: 2000, 2009 (8 min walk)
37th Street/USC (9 min walk)