wrote:
I have about 150 total hours now, but my only night flights were during
my training as required for certification.

I fly in the Bay Area, CA I would love to see the beautiful scenery of
the city lights that night flying offers.

the others have given just about all good things to consider when flying
at night.

For me, I have about 240 hours with about 60 of those at night. I'm now
IFR so most of my night flying out of SQL is on IFR flight plans. I
don't want to be squeezed down when there are so many mountains around.
In fact, Max Trescott who is a well respected gold seal CFII in the
area did a very good presentation on a much higher percentage of
accidents in the bay area are at night. Having said that, a few weeks
ago flying back from APA at night was just magical. Flew over SF and
the entire city looked like it was a magnificent painting. The entire
city just glowed and twinkled. Shoot me an email and we can go up some
time.

Gerald