Griffith Observatory is Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.

All visitors must wear a face mask at all times while inside the Observatory and on the roof. By entering the building, visitors are agreeing to follow this requirement.

Starting November 29, 2021, visitors will also need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter.

Enjoy a Day Away

A museum with something for everyone: art, modern design, unique gardens, and spectacular city views.

Free Admission

Daily 10am–5:30pm

(closed on Mondays)

Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical significance, and rare natural beauty. Our mission is to practice exemplary stewardship of Descanso’s distinctive character and assets; offer people an experience close to nature; and cultivate understanding of the natural world and people’s place in it through inspiration, education, and example

Monday–Friday: 9am–7pm

Saturday–Sunday: 9am–5pm

Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling Theme Park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family.

Located on the Pacific Rim, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States, with a collection of more than 147,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe. Committed to showcasing a multitude of art histories, LACMA exhibits and interprets works of art from new and unexpected points of view that are informed by the region’s rich cultural heritage and diverse population. LACMA’s spirit of experimentation is reflected in its work with artists, technologists, and thought leaders as well as in its regional, national, and global partnerships to share collections and programs, create pioneering initiatives, and engage new audiences.

A steep, short hike leads to this unique, lone-standing tree & sweeping views of Los Angeles.

The three routes below ranked from easy to difficult, the Mt Hollywood Trail, the Brush Canyon Trail, and the Cahuenga Peak Trail, offer choices for intrepid seekers, stragglers, dreamers, beginners, children, and the moderately well-conditioned.

Stunning views of the Hollywood Sign unfold at your own pace on hiking trails that meander through the rolling chaparral of the Santa Monica Mountains. Trails originally blazed by paws, hooves, and yucca-thatched moccasins now connect us to cultural as well as natural wonders. The western frontier of Griffith Park offers hikers amazingly close encounters with the Sign, which is off-limits to human hands, just below the ridge line at the 1,708-foot summit of Mt. Lee.

Authorized hiking trails are open the same hours as Griffith Park, from Sunrise to Sunset, 365 days a year. While enjoying hiking, please stay on authorized trails.Please beware of the extreme fire danger on the trails, parts of which are still recovering after a devastating wildfire in 2007. Trespassing is illegal. A LAPD officer is stationed near the Sign, which is protected by a fence and security cameras 24/7.

The Broad is a contemporary art museum in Los Angeles offering free general admission and an active program of rotating exhibitions.

The Americana at Brand offers world-class retail, restaurants, entertainment and residences together in one beautiful destination. An L.A. favorite, it’s a gathering place where friends and family come together to shop, dine and unwind, while enjoying a taste of the good life.

Rodeo Drive is one of the world's most exclusive luxury destinations, and an unparalleled hub at the intersection of luxury, fashion and entertainment.