Adults $5; seniors 62+ and children 3 and under $3
Los Angeles · The Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) · 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Parks & Outdoors
A 6.5-acre city-owned Japanese garden with waterfalls, a lakeside teahouse and three restored garden areas for $5; groups under 10 need no reservation.
When: Mon–Thu and the second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed City holidays and within 24 hours of rain
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Adults $5; seniors 62+ and children 3 and under $3
Los Angeles · The Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) · 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Parks & Outdoors
A 6.5-acre city-owned Japanese garden with waterfalls, a lakeside teahouse and three restored garden areas for $5; groups under 10 need no reservation.
When: Mon–Thu and the second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed City holidays and within 24 hours of rain
Long Beach · Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens · 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Historic ranch house, gardens, and barnyard open free of charge. Reservations recommended but not required for individuals/small groups; free parking on site.
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Adults $5; seniors 62+ and children 3 and under $3
Los Angeles · The Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) · 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Parks & Outdoors
A 6.5-acre city-owned Japanese garden with waterfalls, a lakeside teahouse and three restored garden areas for $5; groups under 10 need no reservation.
When: Mon–Thu and the second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed City holidays and within 24 hours of rain
Long Beach · Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens · 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Historic ranch house, gardens, and barnyard open free of charge. Reservations recommended but not required for individuals/small groups; free parking on site.
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Adults $5; seniors 62+ and children 3 and under $3
Los Angeles · The Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) · 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Parks & Outdoors
A 6.5-acre city-owned Japanese garden with waterfalls, a lakeside teahouse and three restored garden areas for $5; groups under 10 need no reservation.
When: Mon–Thu and the second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed City holidays and within 24 hours of rain
Long Beach · Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens · 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Historic ranch house, gardens, and barnyard open free of charge. Reservations recommended but not required for individuals/small groups; free parking on site.
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Long Beach · Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens · 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Historic ranch house, gardens, and barnyard open free of charge. Reservations recommended but not required for individuals/small groups; free parking on site.
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Long Beach · Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens · 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Historic ranch house, gardens, and barnyard open free of charge. Reservations recommended but not required for individuals/small groups; free parking on site.
Long Beach · El Dorado Nature Center · 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Parks & Outdoors
Trails and museum free to access. Pedestrians and bicyclists pay no vehicle fee. Vehicle entrance fees apply if driving (weekday $6, Friday $7, weekend $8, holiday $9).
Adults $5; seniors 62+ and children 3 and under $3
Los Angeles · The Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) · 6100 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Parks & Outdoors
A 6.5-acre city-owned Japanese garden with waterfalls, a lakeside teahouse and three restored garden areas for $5; groups under 10 need no reservation.
When: Mon–Thu and the second Sunday of each month, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed City holidays and within 24 hours of rain
Los Angeles · Griffith Observatory · 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · Entertainment
Admission to the building, exhibits, and public telescopes is always free. Planetarium shows are ticketed separately. Paid parking on-site; free or low-cost alternatives available.
Long Beach · Alamitos Beach (City of Long Beach) · 780 E Shoreline Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Parks & Outdoors
Alamitos Beach is the westernmost section of Long Beach’s beaches, linking downtown to Alamitos Bay via paved bike and pedestrian paths. Soft sand, free volleyball courts, concession stand, and ADA beach access mobility mats year-round. Ideal for convention-goers, Aquarium visitors, and Shoreline Village shoppers.
When: Public beach; parking lot typically sunrise–10pm
Los Angeles · City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks · Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA (multiple entrances) · Parks & Outdoors
Large urban park with free trails, picnic areas, and access to the Observatory. Parking fees may apply in some lots. Ideal for hikes and outdoor activities.
Parking $2/hour ($8 daily max) or free street parking; free guided interpretive programs
Los Angeles · Los Angeles State Historic Park · 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Parks & Outdoors
A downtown park next to Chinatown and the Metro L Line with skyline views; the only fee listed is parking ($2/hour, $8 max, with free street parking nearby), and free guided interpretive programs and public events are offered.