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
An ocean pier gives a South Bay walk a clear destination above the water.

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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
Manhattan Beach Boulevard at The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, Los Angeles
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Manhattan Beach Boulevard at The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Open location in Maps (opens in a new tab)A view across Los Angeles and a reason to look up. The observatory building and grounds are free; planetarium shows are separate.
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Art, books and botanical gardens make this San Marino destination a place for a generous block of time.
A large botanical landscape in Arcadia, worth planning as the main destination rather than an extra stop across town.