Picnic in Griffith Park

There is just so much of "sight seeing" that anyone can handle. Bonding with family and friends outdoors is guaranteed to be memorable. Try to grab one of the barbeque pits within the park. My favorites are by the Fern Dell entrance. There are many other spots too (Vermont entrance, and further inside the park. Look for places marked "picnic area" on this map). I am not sure what parts of the park are still closed after the wildfires in May 2007. LA is situated close to some pretty impressive mountain ranges. It is a shame that guide books don't emphasize this more (and instead go on and on about every place that ever had something to do with a movie). I always try to fit in a short hike into a tourist's itinerary. The hike from Griffith observatory was a good one as it was just a short drive from the city, and included good views of the city and the Hollywood sign. However, now that the trailhead is closed to cars, I have to decide on another place.