Soap Plant and WACKO is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

1. Soap Plant and WACKO

8.9
4633 Hollywood Blvd (at Rodney Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Gift Store · Los Feliz · 42 tips and reviews

CraveOnlineCraveOnline: Wacko has everything from action figures, cool books, Tiki glasses and tons of bobble heads. If it is strange and cool, you can find it at Wacko. Don't forget to check out the art gallery in the back. Read more.

Julissa L.Julissa Loza-Josephson: Great place with huge selection of odd books, toys, candies...and an art gallery too.

Vicky A.Vicky Adams: If you're looking for an alternative gift, oddball ephemera, or a unique book, this is the place. It also houses the amazing La Luz De Jesus art gallery in the back. Easy to spend a pay check here. :)

Hauser & Wirth is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

2. Hauser & Wirth

9.3
901 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Arts District · 16 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Not to be missed, gorgeous space, world-class, museum quality galleries, an exciting and striking addition to the rapidly evolving Arts District neighborhood.

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: AMAZING!!!! The most gorgeous gallery complex (architect Annabelle selldorf). This was a highlight of my trip

Paul T.Paul T.: Love this place as a public meeting space with art galleries, restaurant and even a working garden with chickens.

Bergamot Station Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

3. Bergamot Station Arts Center

8.0
2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Art Gallery · 21 tips and reviews

The StandardThe Standard: CA (See) Secretly nestled in Santa Monica, Bergamot Station is an amazing collection of art galleries. Don't miss the gift shop, the gallery of functional art, & make sure to have lunch at the cafe!

Meg L.Meg L.: Hidden/tucked away on Michigan Ave. just off the 10 in SaMo, there's a charming little cafe (decent food, not stellar), but just the tons of galleries & cute scenery are fantastic.

Otis College of Art and DesignOtis College of Art and Design: Bergamot Station is a converted car storage area for the steam–powered railroad that ran to the beach. It houses 26 art galleries that show everything from photography to functional jewelry.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

4. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

stephaniestephanie: don't miss the netsuke gallery in the pavilion for Japanese art!

Joe M.Joe Murphy Librarian: Hidden treasure of impressionist art on 3rd floor of Ahmanson bldg gallery 309 - Degas, Monet, Cezanne, and more.

Aldair H.Aldair Hidalgo: huge selection of galleries ranging from art to sculptures, friendly staff and great outdoors.

The Last Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

5. The Last Bookstore

9.3
453 S Spring St (at 5th St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Downtown Los Angeles · 169 tips and reviews

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: OMG AMAZING. The way they use books to create environments is phenomenal Upstairs galleries worth checking out also.

K JK J: Fun place to check out. So many options, interesting space and fun galleries at top.

Jona R.Jona Rak Koceli: Great selection of books. Love the gallery floor with artisan shops!

Barnsdall Art Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

6. Barnsdall Art Park

9.0
4804 Hollywood Blvd (N. Vermont Avenue), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Little Armenia · 49 tips and reviews

Sal L.Sal Lloren: Art gallery shows are among the best this side of LA. Check out the annual juried show and the Beyond Eden show.

Meg L.Meg L.: It's not spectacular by any means, but there's something so charming about this park. Space to relax, architecture, a sculpture garden, an art gallery, theatre, etc. Perfect to relax.

LAistLAist: You’ll find massive sculptures, neat lawns, and local Angelenos lounging, playing guitar, and painting. There's also one of the city’s best local art galleries and ideal vistas of the Hollywood sign. Read more.

J. Paul Getty Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

7. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Shramek: Must see the Jean Gerome gallery, simply amazing

Assurance AdvertisingAssurance Advertising: A great way to spend the day. Have a cozy picnic on the lawn, take amazing photos of surrounding city and/or architecture, and walk through the galleries to explore the many pieces on display.

g o.g oconnor: Sunday Cafe and nice galleries to stroll.

La Luz de Jesus Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

8. La Luz de Jesus Gallery

7.8
4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Los Feliz · 13 tips and reviews

Lizzy R.Lizzy Rodriguez: You must put this on your to do list when in L.A. Don't forget to check out the actual gallery in the back! This is a great place for unique gift shopping.

Idea Monkey, Inc.Idea Monkey, Inc.: Billy Shire opened this gallery in 1986. Its first location was above the Soap Plant/Wacko on Melrose. He has described their philosophy by saying, "Art should be by the people and for the people.”

Qeetra C.Qeetra Caldwell: Just explore. It's all so ridiculously amazing with the taxidermy gallery!

iam8bit is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

9. iam8bit

8.8
2147 W Sunset Blvd (btwn Mohawk & Alvarado), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · East LA · 7 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Mercer: Best nerd-themed gallery in the West. PS. If you order a print or piece of any kind they will also e-mail you the receipt!

Erika R.Erika Robbins: Awesome pop art gallery! One of the few I've been to I would actually purchase from.

LA OtakuLA Otaku: The perfect marriage of two things we like, video games and art.

Q Pop Boutique is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

10. Q Pop Boutique

8.3
128 Astronaut Ellison Onizuka St (at 1st St.), Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Little Tokyo · 8 tips and reviews

Misha N.Misha Noneyobusiness: Lots of amazing accessories and fashion from Japan. Also an awesome art gallery

Jayzen P.Jayzen Patria: Best gallery in LA! Love supporting my fellow API artists!

Derek J.Derek Jones: Excellent gallery of original art and prints that are hard to find anywhere else! Bonus if you like Sailor Moon.

Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

11. Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk

7.6
411 S Main St (at W 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 75 tips and reviews

viv w.viv wang: Check out group shows at the Hive Gallery & Studios (Spring St). Treat yourself to some Absinthe or beers at the bar while you enjoy the viewing. There's even a couch in very back if you need a rest. Read more.

Jhanai C.Jhanai Cruz: I love the crack gallery

Giancarlo S.Giancarlo S.: If you like street art, visit Crewest Gallery on 110 Winston, between 4th and 5th. Adjacent to Main St.

Sunset Marquis is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

12. Sunset Marquis

9.2
1200 Alta Loma Rd (at Holloway Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 43 tips and reviews

Matt C.Matt Crawford: This new photo exhibition at the hotel looks cool. From LosAngeles.com: The Sunset Marquis hotel unveils new celebrity photo exhibition at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. http://bit.ly/11lDK7a

Steve J.Steve Johnston: Take a dip in the salt water pool and head over to the gallery to see some more great rock & roll photography.

Ana B.Ana Brito: A very cozy and beautiful hotel!! I think one of the nicest hotel in America! Love the music art gallery as well!

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

13. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

8.8
8949 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
Movie Theater · 16 tips and reviews

CineTechNewsCineTechNews: Check out the free exhibitions in the Academy’s Grand Lobby Gallery. Open to the public Tuesday through Sunday. Read more.

Kristina H.Kristina Hughes: Come early to see what's in the gallery downstairs. PerformerTrack members like to meet here and go to Kate's after for continued networking.

Los AngelesLos Angeles: On the first floor Grand Lobby and Fourth Floor are galleries open to the public seven days per week.

Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

14. Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park

7.7
1765 E 107th St (at S Wilmington Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Watts · 47 tips and reviews

PacificStandardTimePacificStandardTime: 1960s–70s—Watts Towers Art Center was an important gathering place for artists who were not represented by the city's art galleries, especially when the center was run by artist Noah Purifoy in 1964. Read more.

ExperienceLAExperienceLA: "Civic Virtue: The Impact of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and the Watts Towers Art Center" chronicles the evolution of the space into a community arts center. Read more.

Pacific Standard TimePacific Standard Time: Civic Virtue: The Impact of the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and the Watts Towers Arts Center explores the role of civic government in the development of the arts in LA. Open through 2.12.12.

Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Galleries in Los Angeles.

15. Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery

8.7
2062 Sawtelle Blvd (at Mississippi Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · West Los Angeles · 8 tips and reviews

christian svanes k.christian svanes kolding: go to gallery. see art. browse books. talk to michelle and eric.

ZemantaZemanta: For blogger inspiration! Great art gallery and shop (via @jamiehonkawa).

AskMenAskMen: Publisher and co-editor Eric Nakamura, has emerged as an in-demand authority on all things related to Asian & Asian-American culture. For a full helping of GR goodness, head to West L.A.. Read more.