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Free exhibits, rooftop telescopes, hiking trails and flexible visit times give solo travelers abundant science content and city views with few logistical worries.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Griffith Observatory (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo traveler can dive deep into dinosaur fossils, mineral vaults, and citizen-science labs, move at own pace, and feel safe in well-staffed, fully indoor spaces.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (solo trip)Average price
A solo traveler can jog the Strand, join pick-up volleyball, or take a surf lesson, and lifeguards plus many cafés support a flexible, safe day, though you must watch valuables on crowded sand.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Santa Monica State Beach (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can spend hours in free museums, self-guide the Space Shuttle exhibit, join a Coliseum tour, and move between venues on the Metro Expo Line without needing companions.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Exposition Park (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can roam 16 themed gardens, art galleries, and rare-book halls at his or her own pace, using free docent tours and audio guides that require no coordination with others.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
Vast collections, free app guides, drawing carts and calm galleries let solo guests roam freely, nearby transit is simple; weekend crowd surges and some special exhibits require extra tickets.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Los Angeles County Museum of Art (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo adult can roam freely with the audio app, join small-group engineering tours, and speak to veteran docents; only steep ladders require normal caution and fitness.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Battleship USS Iowa Museum (solo trip)Average price
The three exhibit floors, free Saturday highlight tour, self-guided audio app, and optional Vault upgrade make it easy for a solo car fan to spend focused, flexible time here.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Petersen Automotive Museum (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo thrill-seeker gets 20+ record-setting coasters, single-rider queues, and app ride-status tools, so they can rack up rides quickly without coordinating with anyone else.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Six Flags Magic Mountain (solo trip)10 BEST nearby Activities
A solo visitor can explore at their own pace, shoot unlimited selfies with 125 wax icons, watch the Marvel 4D film, and exit in 2-3 hours; the venue is well located and fully accessible.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Madame Tussauds Hollywood (solo trip)Average price