Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory

Griffith Park, located on the eastern side of the Santa Monica Mountains and comprising 4,210 acres, is California's biggest state park. The Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Observatory, a planetarium, a Greek theater, a riding center built for the 1984 Olympic Games, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, and other attractions are all located there. Views of the city and beyond are available via hiking paths and picturesque drives into the mountains.

The Griffith Observatory is one of the city's most exciting interactive attractions, and it's all free. Exhibits and telescopes may be seen on the grounds. A glance through the Zeiss telescope, which is used to see the moon and planets, is a major attraction. Each evening when the facility is open, you can use the telescopes for free. Solar telescopes for viewing the sun are also available on-site. The park and observatory are named after Griffith J. Griffith, who gave the majority of the parkland to the city in 1896 and left funding for the observatory's completion in his will.

Address: 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Website: www.laparks.org/dos/parks/griffithPK/griffith.htm