In 1896, Col. Griffith J. Griffith gave funds in his will to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on this donated land. Construction began in 1933 and opened to the public in 1935.
Vista Del Valle Drive is a road on the southeast corner that is now closed to motor vehicles. This is a fantastic bike route that leads to a lookout to LA, Santa Monica and even the ocean on clear day Read more.
General Admission is like $25 and they close at 6pm so make sure you get there early to take full advantage of it.
Iconic L.A. landmark in Griffith Park features great views of the city and even greater views of the cosmos!
The original street that made up Cuidad de Los Angeles. Celebrate colorful Mexican-American holidays like Dia De Los Muertos on Nov. 1 and the Blessing of the Animals on the Saturday before Easter.
LA Weekly's Best of LA 2010 pick - Weirdest, Coolest, Most Unsilent Silent Movie Theater!
The Getty Villa is the only reconstruction of a Roman Patrician country home in the United States
LA (See) Weird and wonderful museum/art project. Don't miss the microscopic mosaics made entirely out of the scales of butterfly wings and the 2nd floor tea room is charming.
Exploring this natural wonder in one day is tough! Get some exercise hiking, biking or through a guided tour and teach your kids to nurture nature by volunteering as a family.
Did you know this park was once filled with wild sand dunes? Now this hilly park has plenty of lakes meadows and roads to explore – as well as the world’s largest collection of orchids!
We love this spot for an educational family outing - it’s the largest natural and historical museum in the western U.S., with more than 33 million historical relics. Have fun while learning!
Don't bother coming too early - the shops and restaurants run on international - NOT LA - time - which means, nothings open before 10 at the earliest - usually around noon - and stays open till 2am
This is more of a curiosity than a phenomenal destination, but it's worth stopping by to witness the tragic scene of a baby wooly mammoth watch its mother sink into a pit of tar.
Want some Seoul? @Koreatown awaits. Go @metrolosangeles 2 Wilshire/Normandie & explore - http://ht.ly/5AX9U
I like Chinatown.It's pretty cool.Check in 5 Times to get a special T-Shirt, I guess. =D
The other side of the Rodeo Dr. coin: a freaky, funky, and young string of shops. The only challenge is finding a parking spot where you won't get ticketed (lots of permit-only streets).
It's crowded, touristy, and often filled with screaming children, but it's a lovely structure with fantastic views. I suggest parking on the street below and taking the slightly strenuous walk up.
