Roadside Attractions in Los Angeles

2 places worth pulling over for in Los Angeles, California.

Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles, California

Perched high on Mount Hollywood, this iconic Art Deco landmark offers stunning views of the Los Angeles Basin and the stars above. It features world-class science exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and historic telescopes. Best of all, admission to the building and grounds is completely free.

La Brea Tar Pits

Los Angeles, California

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, this active paleontological site features bubbling asphalt pits that have trapped prehistoric creatures for millennia. It is the world's only active urban Ice Age excavation site, where you can watch scientists unearth real mammoth and saber-toothed cat fossils.