Cerritos Library

Cerritos Public Library has been voted the best library in the nation! There's a 15,000 gallon saltwater aquarium, a lighthouse, a T-Rex, an outside fountain with koi, and many events throughout the month. Click here to see a quick Instagram of all the features. 

Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: free.

   

Visit the Hollywood Sign

There are several ways to see the Hollywood sign... if you're up for a hike, you can get pretty close! Consider visiting the Griffith Observatory while you're there... also free! 

Hours: Sunrise to sunset. Admission: Free, but parking is pricey, unless you part at the bottom of the hill.

The California Science Center, near USC

 We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives.
Hours: Open daily 10AM-5PM; free admission; parking is $15.

Hammer Museum, near UCLA

 The Hammer Museum explores the capacity of art to impact and illuminate our lives. Through its collections, exhibitions and

programs, the Hammer examines the depth and diversity of artistic expression through the centuries with a special emphasis on art of our time. At the core of the Hammer's mission is the recognition that artists play a crucial role in all aspects of human experience. The Hammer advances UCLA’s mission by contributing to the intellectual life of the University and the world beyond.
Hours: Tue - Fri 11am - 8pm; Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm; closed Mondays. Admission:  Free!

The Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park

 The Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin.
Hours: Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday): Open 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Weekends (Saturday-Sunday): Open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mondays: closed. Admission is free.

LA Museum of the Holocaust, Mid-Wilshire

 Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust presents the history of the Holocaust as objectively as possible. For this reason its exhibits presents as many original artifacts as possible and displays them in a way that allows them to tell the individual stories they contain. Click here to check out their annual report, and see some photos. 2026 UPDATE: this museum is getting a complete remodel, and will be nearly double its former size. Visit the site for the new opening date!
HOURS: Mon - Thu: 10:00am - 5:00pm.; Fri: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Sat - Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Admission is $15 for adults; children 17 and under are free.

The Gamble House, Pasadena

 The Gamble House in Pasadena, California, is an outstanding example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908 for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company.

HOURS: 1-hour Docent Guided Tours: First tour at 12 noon, last tour at 3pm. Thursday & Friday: Guided tours every 30 minutes. Ticket sales start at 10am. Saturday: Guided tours every 20 minutes. Closed Monday-Wednesday. Ticket sales start at 10am. Sunday: Guided tours every 20 minutes. Ticket sales start at 11:30am. Adults $10; children under 12 are free.

You can walk around the outside for free... it's a beautiful place to enjoy, including the goldfish pond in the back!

The Getty Center, Brentwood

The Getty Center in west Los Angeles presents the Getty's collection of European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views.

HOURS: Monday CLOSED; Tuesday-Friday & Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Admission is free; parking is $15.

The Getty Villa, Malibu

 The Getty Villa in Malibu is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.
Open Wednesday-Monday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tuesday CLOSED. Admission is free; parking is $15. Reserve free tickets online by clicking here.