Lake Pit at the La Brea Tar Pits
8.9 • Park
Tar-filled lake bubbles with thick, black asphalt, emitting a distinct smell and reflecting surrounding trees and sky. Well-maintained park offers peaceful space for reflection and observation of ongoing paleontological digs. Active scientific work and life-sized fossil displays create an engaging, educational atmosphere for visitors of all ages.
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"It's a really Kid Friendly place; my kid loved seeing the mammoth statues."
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"It's like a prehistoric time capsule right in the heart of the city."
12
"You can walk around the actual bubbling tar pits in this outdoor space."
8
Good to know
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Parking can be difficult to find near the La Brea Tar Pits.
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The outdoor exhibit is free to walk through during the daytime.
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The public bathrooms were closed during my last visit.
5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States
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