Once upon a time, Rancho La Brea was only a Mexican land grant. Now a park, the tar pits have been the world's richest deposit of Ice Age fossils. More than 40,000 years ago mammoths, saber-toothed cats and dire wolves freely roamed the Los Angeles bas... More [+]
External Reviews for La Brea Tar Pits
"Great family spot. Lots to see. Great for Kids. They should update though. Parking is cheap and on-site. " more
"If you enjoy museums, you will like Tar Pits.Only takes about 2 hours to see everything.I went during a rainstorm, the pits weren't bubbling and oozing like normal.Would have liked it better in..." more
"This is a very interesting place to visit.Taking the walking tour with an experienced guide made the difference.Both my partner and I would recommend visiting La Brea for all ages and worth the trip." more
"This is a very interesting place to visit.Taking the walking tour with an experienced guide made the difference.Both my partner and I would recommend visiting La Brea for all ages and worth the trip." more
"This is a very interesting place to visit.Taking the walking tour with an experienced guide made the difference.Both my partner and I would recommend visiting La Brea for all ages and worth the trip." more
"This is a very interesting place to visit.Taking the walking tour with an experienced guide made the difference.Both my partner and I would recommend visiting La Brea for all ages and worth the trip." more
"The La Brea Tar Pits and the Museum just blew me away!!!!I couldn't beleive that all these findings were right here under our feet!!!I really liked seeing the pantologists working....seperating..." more
"The La Brea Tar Pits and the Museum just blew me away!!!!I couldn't beleive that all these findings were right here under our feet!!!I really liked seeing the pantologists working....seperating..." more
"The La Brea Tar Pits and the Museum just blew me away!!!!I couldn't beleive that all these findings were right here under our feet!!!I really liked seeing the pantologists working....seperating..." more
"The La Brea Tar Pits and the Museum just blew me away!!!!I couldn't beleive that all these findings were right here under our feet!!!I really liked seeing the pantologists working....seperating..." more
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Address:
5801 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA, US
Phone:
(323) 934-7243
Price Range
<$10
Hours
(Jun-Sep): Wed-Sun: 10am-4pm;
Mon-Tue: Closed
Mon-Tue: Closed
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