At the border of the Hollywood Hills and Los Feliz neighborhoods is an enchanting, tree-shaded half-mile trail of Griffith Park that meanders along a trickling stream dotted with ponds.
Website Link
laparks.org/griffithpark
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Fern Dell Nature Center 5375 Red Oak Dr. Los Angeles, 90068 United States
Serrania Park is a haven for families with young children, offering a stroller-friendly environment with hiking trails and a walking path. This “pocket park” also houses a children’s play area and picnic tables, ensuring a fun-filled and comfortable outing for the whole family
Website Link
laparks.org/park/serrania
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Serrania Park 20726 Wells Dr. Woodland Hills, 91364 United States
The 2nd Annual Seafood Festival is happening again. Seafood lovers from all over California eagerly await the Long Beach Seafood Festival. This event celebrates the region’s delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs to the finest restaurants throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. This is an all-age outdoor event alongside the Light House in Long Beach, California, with a stunning view of the ocean and the Queen Mary.
Every Wednesday afternoon, a different solo musician performs, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments, including the dizi, pipa, and erh. Let the music transport you to another time and place as you stroll through one of the most magical landscapes in Southern California. (Canceled in the event of rain.)
Website Link
huntington.org/event/music-chinese-garden
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA United States
Scattered like stars across the night sky are over 20,000 Pacific Islands in Oceania, with a human history rich in ritual, narrative tradition, innovation, and art. Our mission is to incorporate the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, with a focus on Micronesia, into a permanent collection, educational programs, rotating exhibits, and living arts.
This mural celebrates diasporic communities’ journeys when leaving their homelands to find new places to nest. Muralist Dave Young Kim’s A Momentous Moment in Time of Passage and Landing imagines over 30 birds traveling together in harmonious flight. Each bird pictured here is an official national bird from Asia and the Pacific Islands, representing the diverse communities who now call Southern California home.
Adults – $10, Seniors, Students, and Educators – $7, Children and Members – Free.
The second Sunday of each month – Free
Website Link
pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu/exhibitions/current
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USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA United States
Mineo Mizuno’s site-specific sculpture Homage to Nature, crafted from fallen timber gathered in the forests of the Sierra Nevada, explores the fragility of the Earth’s ecosystem and the destruction of the forest and its potential for regeneration. Using reclaimed timber, the sculpture celebrates the beauty of wood in its natural state and emphasizes its potential as a reusable and renewable resource.
Website Link
huntington.org
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA United States
Experience a restored home and agricultural compound from 18th-century Japan that provides a glimpse into rural life 300 years ago. Built around 1700, this 3,000-square-foot residence was the center of village life in Marugame, Japan.
Check the website for ticket prices and advance reservations, which are required.
Website Link
huntington.org/japanese-garden
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden – Rothenberg Hall 1151 Oxford Rd. San Marino, CA United States
Feed our playful koi, stroll the winding pathways, view the Tea House, or reflect at the Zen Garden. Each season unfolds with colorful blossoms, exciting cultural celebrations, and intriguing exhibits.
No entry is allowed without a reservation; tickets are available on the website.
Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Closed on Tuesdays
