Spanning over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. It has served as the backdrop for numerous films, including "Batman" and "Jurassic Park." The park is home to the Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Autry Museum of the American West, and the Travel Town Museum. Visitors can explore 53 miles of scenic hiking trails and enjoy swimming, biking, and horseback riding. Griffith Park is also home to the Hollywood sign, which stands on Mt. Lee.

With its Frank Gehry-designed interior and wonderful collection of masterpieces by Degas, Picasso, Rembrandt, Goya, and Rodin, the Norton Simon is one of Los Angeles's best-kept secrets. The museum is set in beautiful gardens and exhibits one of the most impressive private collections of American, European, and Asian art in the world.

The Magic House, also known as St. Louis Children's Museum, offers exhibits centered around expanding the minds and imagination of children and their families. As an inclusive organization, the Magic House is an educational resource for all of St. Louis, providing tangible, hands-on activities that support education.

Moored in San Pedro, the Battleship USS Iowa Museum lets you wander through one of the most magnificent and surprisingly personal pieces of U.S. naval history. Known as the “Battleship of Presidents,” the Iowa once carried FDR across the Atlantic and later served through WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. As you move through the ship’s narrow corridors and out onto the decks, you get a real sense of what life was like for the crew: giant gun turrets towering overhead, cramped bunks stacked in rows, and glimpses of the command centers that once buzzed with activity. Veteran volunteers are often on hand to share stories or point out easy-to-miss details.