La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

Active fossil site and museum (formerly the George C. Page Museum) where preserved mammals, insects and plants are still being excavated.

La Brea Tar Pits and Museum appears in 5 of the 16 Los Angeles vlogs we indexed, first in 2013, most recently in 2023.

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  1. Island Hopper TV

    Los Angeles California Travel Guide 4K

    Old photos show oil derricks once covering the basin where Hollywood and Beverly Hills now stand.
  2. Expedia

    Los Angeles Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    Right next door to LACMA.
  3. California Through My Lens

    20 Things to do in Los Angeles

    Parking for both it and LACMA can be expensive, but together they make a fun half day.
  4. Island Hopper TV

    Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 4K

    Active excavation sites where fossils are still being pulled out are visible, which makes it great for kids.
  5. Brief

    Wolters World

    Dumb Mistakes Tourists Make in Los Angeles

    Visit together with the nearby museums on the same day.

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