These offshoots of Los Angeles are home to many cultural institutions renowned for everything from iconic Hollywood nightlife to groundbreaking scientific research. Here's where seven of them stand as of early Wednesday afternoon: The West Hollywood strip known for its nightlife and restaurant scene was gridlocked Tuesday by Los Angeles residents fleeing the Palisades area.

Rapidly moving wildfires in Southern California have destroyed multiple local landmarks, including part of the Getty Villa’s grounds and a state beach. Some trees and vegetation at the Getty Villa, located in Los Angeles’ wealthy Pacific Palisades neighborhood,