Free entry
PlaceActivities
Griffith Observatory
A view across Los Angeles and a reason to look up. The observatory building and grounds are free; planetarium shows are separate.
Outdoors Los Angeles
Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
Landscaped courtyards add a quiet stop to a visit around Cypress Park and the river.
- Location
- 570 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065
A place worth knowing
Make the mapped location part of your walking route. The managing authority’s visitor information has current access notices and details for individual entrances.
Practical details last checked 21 Sept 2026
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Los Angeles River Center & Gardens
570 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065
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Opening hours
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570 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90065
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PlaceOutdoors
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