Los Angeles City Hall in video games
The white tower of City Hall has stood over downtown in the 1940s of L.A. Noire and the Los Santos of two Grand Theft Autos. Los Angeles City Hall appears in 3 games on Pixel Pilgrimage: L.A. Noire, Grand Theft Auto V (as Los Santos City Hall) and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (as Los Santos City Hall).
In real lifeThe games
In gameL.A. Noire2011City HallReal place, still recognisableThe white tower at the heart of the game's Downtown, visible from almost anywhere on the map and the seat of the city's politics in Cole Phelps's story.Game vs real photo 
In gameGrand Theft Auto V2013Los Santos City HallInspired by a real placeThe seat of city government, a white tower with a stepped top.Game vs real photo 
In gameGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas2004Los Santos City HallInspired by a real placeAn Art Deco tower in the Commerce area of Los Santos; it plays no part in the story and cannot be entered.Game vs real photo
The real place
Los Angeles City Hall was completed in 1928 and, at 138 metres, was the tallest building in the city until the 1960s. In 1947 it really did dominate the skyline the way it does in the game.
Visiting
The observation deck near the top is free to visit on weekdays; bring photo ID for the security check. The lawn and steps on Spring Street are the best spot for a photo.
More landmarks in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles River3
- Bunker Hill2
- Compton2
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel2
- Hollywood Sign2
- Los Angeles Union Station2
- Santa Monica Pier2
- TCL Chinese Theatre2
- U.S. Bank Tower2
- Venice Beach2
Los Angeles in video games · All landmarks · L.A. Noire · Grand Theft Auto V · Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas