Universal City, CA

Universal City - The Heart of Los Angeles

Right in the middle of Los Angeles, Universal City is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Visitors get to experience both a thrilling amusement park and a look into Los Angeles’ world-renown film studios. The city is coupled with many restaurants, shopping, site-seeing, and nightlife. Exploring new places can turn overwhelming sometimes, especially for kids. Doctor2me can bring instant care right to the door of your home, office, or hotel.

Things to Do

If you’re looking to have a day full of excitement and laughter, head over to Universal Studios. You can stop by The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park - The Ride, Secret Life of Pets attraction, and/or a behind-the-scenes look at current and older movie productions during The World-Famous Universal Studios Tour. Universal Studios also has a plethora of eateries and shops to visit in between attractions in their CityWalk Hollywood. Whether you want to watch a movie at Universal Cinema or shop at both theme stores and clothing stores located in the shopping section, there is something everyone can enjoy. Thrill Seeker? iFly Indoor Skydiving allows you to feel as if you jumped from a plane without the scariness of ACTUALLY jumping from the plane. If you’re a nature person, Universal City Overlook is your spot. The Overlook is located at the top of a mountain and provides breathtaking views of the city. Check out some of The Overlook’s reviews to get a first-hand experience from other people.

Places to Stay

There are plenty of places to stay in Los Angeles, but if you’re looking to be close to Universal City, we recommend booking a room at the Hilton, Sheraton, or Blvd Hotel & Spa. The Hilton is right in the heart of Universal City. It has the Atrium Lounge for drinks and snacks and Five on the Hill restaurant which has amazing views of the city. Five On The Hill has Taco Tuesday and Sunday Brunch as well! The Sheraton is also steps away from Universal Studios and CityWalk. It is close to the Metro station which will take you to many different spots in LA. If you want to pamper yourself after a long day, Blvd Hotel & Spa has an array of different massages you can enjoy. You can easily walk to all the attractions Universal City has to offer if you stay at one of these places.

Where to Eat

Check out Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, made famous from the film Forest Gump, to eat delicious seafood and burgers. Hollywood Wine and Dine is located on the Universal City Walk where you can enjoy tuna poke, chicken teriyaki, mango boba, and even funnel cakes! When you’re at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can stop for a Butterbeer at Three Broomsticks where Harry Potter and his friends frequently visited in the movies. If you have a sweet tooth, Voodoo Doughnut has a variety of doughnuts with unique styles and affordable prices. No matter what, there are always places you can stop by and grab something to go!

Medical Care near Universal City

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Urgent Care

• Gente Urgent Care 7:30am-7:30pm Monday - Friday; Phone: (833) 478-1118

• Carbon Health Urgent Care Noho West 9am-7pm daily; Phone: (323) 645-9598

• Care Fast Urgent Care 9am-8pm daily; Phone: (818) 482-2273

• Lakeside Urgent Care Center 11am-10pm daily; Phone: (818) 295-5920

Medical Clinics

• UCLA Health MPTF Toluca Lake 7am-8pm Monday - Friday; 8am-4pm Sat - Sun; Phone: (310) 307-6507

• Minute Clinic 8am-7pm Monday - Friday; 9am-5:30pm Saturday - Sunday; Phone: (866) 389-2727

Pediatric Care

• Lakeside Community Healthcare Pediatrics - Burbank 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday; Phone: (818) 557-7278

• Pediatric Associates Medical Group 8am-12pm, 2pm-5pm Monday - Friday, 8am-12pm Sat;

  Phone: (818) 784-1102

Emergency Room

• Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center 24hrs daily; Phone: (818) 843-5111

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 24hrs daily; Phone: (310) 423-3277

• Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 24hrs; Phone: (213) 413-3000

• Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center: 24hrs; Phone: (833) 574-2273

• Southern California Hospital at Hollywood: 24hrs; Phone: (323) 462-2271

Concierge Care:

• Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, MD Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, (818) 392-5408. Dr Kapoor has been providing extraordinary medical care to the Los Angeles and surrounding areas for over 15 years.

• Dr. Jeremy Fine, MD   Monday-Friday, 9am - 5 pm,  (310) 556-9988. Dr Fine is prompt, professional and courteous and is usually at your location within 2 hours of your call.

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