Griffith Observatory
An Art Deco observatory on Mount Hollywood with the best view of the Hollywood Sign and the city, free telescopes and planetarium shows.
- Open
- Closed Mondays; open into the evening
- Price
- Free; planetarium shows are paid; paid parking
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- The DASH Observatory bus from Vermont/Sunset station.
Why Go
Opened in 1935 and famous from Rebel Without a Cause and La La Land, the observatory has free exhibits on space and public telescopes on clear evenings. Its terraces look across the basin to downtown and the ocean, with the Hollywood Sign on the next hill.
Tips
- Arrive before sunset; parking fills up. Hike up from the Fern Dell entrance for exercise and views.
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