California Science Center
Facility ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 185 ft
- Elevation
The California Science Center shows its visitors the role of science and technology in their everyday lives. The Center strives to stimulate and nurture interest in science and mathematics and takes a truly interdisciplinary approach in placing them in social and cultural contexts.
Getting there
34.01640, -118.28500 · 34°0'59.0"N 118°17'6.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 84°F in Aug, down to 67°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 68 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 82 | 84 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 67 |
| Low °F | 49 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 53 | 48 |
| Precip in | 3.3 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about California Science Center
- Can you reserve a site at California Science Center?
- No. California Science Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near California Science Center
- Japanese American National Museum 3.5 mi · Facility
- Griffith Park Visitor Center 8.1 mi · Visitor Center
- Millard Campground 16 mi · Facility
- Cerritos Library 16.3 mi · Facility
- Angeles National Forest Supervisor's Office 17 mi · Facility
- Museum of Latin American Art 17.8 mi · Facility
- Chantry Flat Picnic Site 19.4 mi · Facility
- Los Angeles Gateway District 19.7 mi · Facility
- Spring Camp Campground 22.3 mi · Campground
- Glenn Camp Campground (Hike or bike in 7 miles) 24.6 mi · Campground
- Monte Cristo Campground 24.6 mi · Campground
- Charlton Flats Picnic Area 24.7 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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