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Map: Where to Catch Pokémon in Los Angeles

By Lindsey Baguio Gerhard
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By Lindsey Baguio Gerhard
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There’s something whimsical about finding a fairy flying over a baseball game or a monkey jumping on a couch next to Vincent van Gogh’s "Irises," but if it’s not posted on social media, did it really happen? From Dodger Stadium to the Getty Museum, we're seeing many of L.A.’s popular landmarks featured in photos taken by Pokémon Go players out catching wild Pokemon.

It turns out that these landmarks are some of the best and most beautiful places to catch Pokémon (Pikachu has, for example, been spotted at Griffith Park), which means you have another excuse to get out and explore the iconic spots for which LA is best-known. Or, if you're tired of seeing groups of people glued to their phones, consider this a quick guide of spots to avoid during this full-blown Pokémon craze.

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Dodger Stadium

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Players are catching wild Pokémon sitting in the audience during performances. Pokémon sightings include Abra, Diglet, Evee and Mankey. There’s also a gym on-site.

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(866) 363-4377
(866) 363-4377

The Hollywood Bowl

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Players are catching wild Pokémon sitting in the audience during performances. Pokémon sightings include Abra, Diglet, Evee and Mankey. There’s also a gym on-site.

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
(323) 850-2000

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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

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How fitting— Pokémon are hanging out among flamingoes and other fellow wild things. The LA Zoo counted more than 30 Poké Stops and at least 3 gyms on its grounds. It may be one of the most Pokémon-friendly destinations in the area.

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-4200
(323) 644-4200

Pantages Theatre

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Arrive early or spend intermission hunting for Pokémon. It's the polite thing to do for fellow non-playing theater-goers Players are finding them in the main lobby and in seats.

6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770
(323) 468-1770

Santa Monica State Beach

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At the beach, expect to find water-type Pokémon, but other types will appear as well. Electabuzz, Dratini and Squirtle are out there.

1432 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
(818) 880-0363
(818) 880-0363

Aquarium of The Pacific

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It's a constant Pokémon party on weekends judging by the amount of lures players displayed on the map. There’s a gym on-site and lots of Poké Stops.

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
(562) 590-3100

Hollywood Walk of Fame

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If you’re willing to elbow for sidewalk space among the summer throng of tourists in Hollywood and you’ll be rewarded with Pokémon sightings along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-8311
(323) 469-8311

La Brea Tar Pits

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We hear there are lots of Pokémon in the area of the La Brea Tar Pits. You’ll find Manchoke, Ryhorn, Omanyte and Ponyta. Also expect to find lots of Charmanders.

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-7243
(323) 934-7243

Descanso Gardens

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Jynx and Golbat are among the Pokémon that are spotted in the gardens. It’s also a prime spot for Poké Stops.

1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-4200
(818) 949-4200

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Universal CityWalk

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When Universal CityWalk hosted Ecto-1, a Caterpie was spotted in its grill. Apparently the Pokémon are swarming this destination and you can find Pokémon Go playing tips on the CityWalkLA snapchat account.

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-9841
(818) 622-9841

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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

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Spearow, Diglet, Cubone, Ekans and Tangela are documented at The Huntington. Just remember to stay on paths if you’re trying to catch them in the gardens.

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
(626) 405-2100

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J. Paul Getty Museum

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With plenty of Poké Stops and multiple gyms it’s no surprise that Pokémon are aplenty here.

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
(310) 440-7300

UCLA

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Pokémon go to College! Sightings include Meowth, Raichu, Growlithe, Hitmonchan and Venonat.

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-4321
(310) 825-4321

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Autry National Center

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Ahh the elusive Pikachu— he has been spotted outside The Autry, located inside Griffith Park.

4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-2000
(323) 667-2000

Griffith Park

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Speaking of Griffith Park— it’s a pretty obvious Pokémon hotspot. Some notable Pokémon sightings includes an Ivysaur near The Trails Cafe and and Oddish on the walking trail around Harding Municipal Golf Course.

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 913-4688
(323) 913-4688

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William Mulholland Memorial Fountain

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Across the street from the Riverside Dr.and Los Feliz Blvd. entrance of Griffith Park, this fountain is visited by Pokémon players on the regular. Several Poké Stops clustered together and a gym make it an ideal spot to play. Chancey and Jigglypuff have been found in the vicinity.

Riverside Dr & Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Dodger Stadium

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Players are catching wild Pokémon sitting in the audience during performances. Pokémon sightings include Abra, Diglet, Evee and Mankey. There’s also a gym on-site.

1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(866) 363-4377
(866) 363-4377

The Hollywood Bowl

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Players are catching wild Pokémon sitting in the audience during performances. Pokémon sightings include Abra, Diglet, Evee and Mankey. There’s also a gym on-site.

2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
(323) 850-2000

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

How fitting— Pokémon are hanging out among flamingoes and other fellow wild things. The LA Zoo counted more than 30 Poké Stops and at least 3 gyms on its grounds. It may be one of the most Pokémon-friendly destinations in the area.

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 644-4200
(323) 644-4200

Pantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Arrive early or spend intermission hunting for Pokémon. It's the polite thing to do for fellow non-playing theater-goers Players are finding them in the main lobby and in seats.

6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 468-1770
(323) 468-1770

Santa Monica State Beach

1432 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

At the beach, expect to find water-type Pokémon, but other types will appear as well. Electabuzz, Dratini and Squirtle are out there.

1432 Palisades Beach Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402
(818) 880-0363
(818) 880-0363

Aquarium of The Pacific

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

It's a constant Pokémon party on weekends judging by the amount of lures players displayed on the map. There’s a gym on-site and lots of Poké Stops.

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
(562) 590-3100

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

If you’re willing to elbow for sidewalk space among the summer throng of tourists in Hollywood and you’ll be rewarded with Pokémon sightings along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 469-8311
(323) 469-8311

La Brea Tar Pits

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

We hear there are lots of Pokémon in the area of the La Brea Tar Pits. You’ll find Manchoke, Ryhorn, Omanyte and Ponyta. Also expect to find lots of Charmanders.

5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-7243
(323) 934-7243

Descanso Gardens

1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Jynx and Golbat are among the Pokémon that are spotted in the gardens. It’s also a prime spot for Poké Stops.

1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-4200
(818) 949-4200

Universal CityWalk

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608

When Universal CityWalk hosted Ecto-1, a Caterpie was spotted in its grill. Apparently the Pokémon are swarming this destination and you can find Pokémon Go playing tips on the CityWalkLA snapchat account.

100 Universal City Plz, Universal City, CA 91608
(818) 622-9841
(818) 622-9841

The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

Spearow, Diglet, Cubone, Ekans and Tangela are documented at The Huntington. Just remember to stay on paths if you’re trying to catch them in the gardens.

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 405-2100
(626) 405-2100

J. Paul Getty Museum

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049

With plenty of Poké Stops and multiple gyms it’s no surprise that Pokémon are aplenty here.

1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
(310) 440-7300

UCLA

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Pokémon go to College! Sightings include Meowth, Raichu, Growlithe, Hitmonchan and Venonat.

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-4321
(310) 825-4321

Autry National Center

4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Ahh the elusive Pikachu— he has been spotted outside The Autry, located inside Griffith Park.

4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-2000
(323) 667-2000

Griffith Park

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Speaking of Griffith Park— it’s a pretty obvious Pokémon hotspot. Some notable Pokémon sightings includes an Ivysaur near The Trails Cafe and and Oddish on the walking trail around Harding Municipal Golf Course.

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 913-4688
(323) 913-4688

William Mulholland Memorial Fountain

Riverside Dr & Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Across the street from the Riverside Dr.and Los Feliz Blvd. entrance of Griffith Park, this fountain is visited by Pokémon players on the regular. Several Poké Stops clustered together and a gym make it an ideal spot to play. Chancey and Jigglypuff have been found in the vicinity.

Riverside Dr & Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027