Wilshire/Westwood Bus Stop (Metro Rapid Wilshire)

At Westwood and Wilshire boulevards, you will find the UCLA Hammer Museum (10899 Wilshire Blvd.; 310/443-7000). Host to a diverse set of collections, exhibitions, symposiums, music, dance, poetry and art programs, the collection features old masters, impressionists and post-impressionists. Don't miss the Museum's bookstore which houses one of the best art book collections in Los Angeles. Be sure to check out the views of Westwood Village, the mountains and Los Angeles from the second level of the building's patio.

Walk north on Westwood Boulevard from Wilshire.

Stroll around the heart of the Westwood Village and take in some of the architecturally significant buildings that were built along the original development mandate of Mediterranean design. Note the historic Dome Building at the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Kincross Avenue, designed by Allison & Allison. Or check out the many famous and historic movie theaters that make Westwood the movie premiere capital of the world, such as the Village Mann (961 Broxton Ave.; 310/208-5576) and the Mann’s Bruin (948 Broxton Ave.; 310/208-8998). Completed in 1931, the Fox Village Theatre (945 Broxton Ave.) was the first entertainment facility in Westwood Village, and maintains its original neon sign. On any given night of the week these movie houses host some of Hollywood's top celebrities.

Access the campus of UCLA by walking north on Westwood Boulevard; Westwood Boulevard will run directly onto campus. As you arrive, proceed to the parking information booth to obtain a map of the campus.

An integral part of Westwood Village's history, future and daily life is the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the Village's great attributes. UCLA is a rich and historic institution with a beautiful campus and fascinating cultural institutions. Once on campus, visit the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History (405 Hilgard Ave.; 310/825-4361). The Fowler celebrates diverse cultures and rich visual arts with a unique collection of over 750,000 objects primarily from Africa, Asia, Oceania and Native and Latin America. The Fowler is considered one of the world's leading university-based anthropological museums. Stroll over to the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden (405 Hilgard Ave.; 310/443-7000), home to one of the most distinguished collections in the country. This beautiful, lush garden is free and open year-round.

Just a few steps west from the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Le Conte (the street that boarders UCLA to the south), find the Geffen Playhouse.

For evening entertainment, consider a first-class play at the award-winning Geffen Playhouse (10886 Le Conte Ave.; 310/208-5454). One of the most respected theaters in the country, the Geffen Playhouse is an intimate and charming venue housed in perhaps the finest historic building in the village. Throughout the year, audiences can see upcoming stars and well-established actors in a wide array of classic and contemporary plays and musicals. Please call the box office for a complete listing.

Another setting for entertainment are the world-class performances at the renowned UCLA Performing Arts Center at Royce Hall (Sunset Blvd. at Royce Dr.; 310/825-2101). Royce Hall is located on the UCLA campus, and is one of the most unique presenters and producers of performing arts in the country. Dance, music, spoken word, and experimental theater, the seasonal program is unrivaled presenting a kaleidoscope of approximately 200 performances each year to an audience of more than 200,000.