Watts Towers — Attraction in Los Angeles

Watts Towers are one of LA’s most iconic landmarks! Creator Simon Rodea had worked at a tile making operation, as such, he was skilled in the art of tile design. The intricacy of his work is awesome! Consisting of wrapped rebar with inlaid patterns of tile, broken glass and whatnot neatly set in mortar, it’s a wonder how it’s stayed together all these years! As part of the Simon Rodea State Historic Park, it serves to inspire the local art community. Staff members help to maintain the Watts Towers, with recent renovations and...

The Watts Towers are an incredible piece of folk art that you can’t fully appreciate until you see them up close. The detail and craftsmanship are amazing, especially considering they were built by one man. There’s a small cultural center next door with more history. The guided tours are worth it if you want to learn the full story. A unique LA landmark that’s...

Interesting to take a look at if you have a free second, but I wouldn't go out of my way for this. It is currently under restoration, but you still get the gist of it. Somewhat small. Parking on the same street was difficult, so you'll probably have to take a short walk to it. Does not feel like a particularly safe neighborhood, a little sketchy or I would've...