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Date NightGreek Theatre
$50+See a concert under the open sky at a 5,900-seat amphitheater set inside Griffith Park.
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Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory is a museum in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: free.
2800 E Observatory Rd · Los Angeles, CA
Why you should go…
Opened in 1935, Griffith Observatory offers free entry to its exhibit halls, telescope viewing, and panoramic views over Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. The domed planetarium runs ticketed sky shows, and the front lawn is one of the most photographed spots in the city at sunset.
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