Things To Do
Griffith Observatory
Visit Griffith Observatory for breathtaking views of Los Angeles, Day or Night! We recommend seeing a show there too, Signs Of Life is fantastic! If you like hiking there are also tons of trails leading up to and around the Griffith Observatory.
Fern Dell Nature Trail
Easy, lovely and short nature trail at the base of Griffith Park. One of Jess and Ted's go-to spots for a quick shady walk with Lola. If you're in for more of a hike you can continue up a connection trail and hike to the Observatory or even to the Hollywood sign! The app "All Trails" is great for finding hiking trails in your area, sorted by effort level and distance. There are so many beautiful trails in Los Angeles, we encourage you to explore! https://www.alltrails.com/
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
If you are an art lover, visit LACMA! If you like Jazz, LACMA puts on a free Jazz Show on the grass on Fridays from 6-8pm. It is picnic style, so bring a blanket to sit on and some snacks! We love Jazz nights at LACMA!
The Baked Potato
See a Jazz show at the Baked Potato Jazz Club! Make sure to get one of their delicious Baked Potatoes!
Moonlight Rollerway, Inc.
Highly suggested visiting Moonlight Rollerway! Jess has had her birthday parties there the past 3 years, and it's always a great time. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite and skate rental are available!
Heritage Square Museum
Heritage Square Museum explores the settlement and development of Southern California during its first 100 years of statehood through historic restoration and preservation. The eight historic structures located at the museum, constructed during the Victorian Era, were saved from demolition and serve as a perfect background to educate the public about the everyday lives of Southern Californians from the close of the 19th Century into the early decades of the 20th Century. Over the past fifty years, Heritage Square Museum has acquired and begun the restoration on eight historically significant buildings from different Los Angeles neighborhoods. Located on acres of period appropriate landscaped grounds, the museum is the place where history comes alive!
The Gamble House
The mission of The Gamble House is to inspire the public’s appreciation and understanding of architecture as a fine art through the example of The Gamble House, the most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene. This will be achieved by: • Preserving The Gamble House, its furnishings, collection, and grounds to nationally-recognized standards of conservation; • Providing an exemplary program of public access that interprets the architecture of The Gamble House, and its collections, in a relevant, educational and engaging way; • Providing education programs that enhance the public’s understanding of The Gamble House within the context of architectural and cultural history, and; • Pursuing a mutually supportive relationship with the City of Pasadena in the interest of meeting our mission and adhering to the 1966 family gift agreement.
The Broad
The Broad is a contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad, who financed the $140 million building that houses the Broad art collections. It offers free general admission to its permanent collection galleries.
Grand Central Market
Emporium hosting food vendors & florists, plus game nights, movies & other events, since 1917. Visit Ramenhood in the Grand Central market to try Jess' favorite ramen :)!
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and Arabella Huntington in San Marino, California. The Japanese Gardens and Bonsai trees are Jess and Ted's favorite areas!