Although short, the hike can provide some challenging uphills for novice hikers. RM 2A7M4CBThe Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California, sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles Griffith Park. While kids below five can view the planetarium shows for free, they have to sit on their parent's laps. This hike is a shorty 1.5-2 mile hike, which is directly below the observatory grounds. View Griffith Observatory Hike in a larger map
Check the observatory’s website for their complete schedule. We enjoyed this hike and allowed extra time to tour the museum and see a show. If want to escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a leisurely hike in the Los Angeles mountains. Definitely one of the highlights of my visit.The Griffith Observatory features incredible 30-mile views of several Los Angeles landmarks, including the famous Hollywood Sign, downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Century City and on clear days the Pacific Ocean. They also change their relative positions in the sky depending on the time of the month or year. Once you enter the observatory and go on the roof there are panoramic views in all directions…ĭo not miss this when visiting L.A. The Sun, Moon, planets, and stars rise and set each day as the Earth rotates. Griffith Observatory is a unique hybrid of public observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space. Not only is it one of the best observatories. The Observatory is one of the most popular informal education facilities in the United States and the most-visited public observatory in the world (with over one million visitors a year). With 8 shows every weekday and 10 shows on weekend days, youll definitely be at the Griffith Observatory at the right time to. One of my favorite places to visit and view to see in all of Los Angeles is that of the Griffith Observatory. Griffith Observatory is a free-admission, public facility owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in the middle of an urban metropolis of ten million people. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. On it high perch above the city in Griffith Park you get an almost 360 degree view (views to the north are blocked by mountain peaks) of the city including downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Hollywood Sign. Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California’s most popular attractions. Perhaps the most breathtaking views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign are from the Griffith Observatory, one of LA’s top landmarks. The Observatory website has the introduction: The famous Hollywood sign is clearly visible in the horizon… I managed to get there just before sunset on a sunny partly cloudy day and the views were absolutely breath-taking. Close to Hollywood, up the hills of Griffith Park, expect slow traffic and problematic parking, but once you get over all that and you make it to the observatory, you’re in for a real treat. Opening Hours: 12:00 pm 10:00 pm, Tuesdays to Fridays, and 10:00 am 10:00 pm, Saturdays & Sundays. The museum’s address: 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027. But, if art isn’t exactly your thing and you’re perhaps more into astronomy, or just want to get the views, then Griffith Observatory is definitely your first choice. While kids below five can view the planetarium shows for free, they have to sit on their parent's laps. Looking for stunning views of Los Angeles from above? On one of my previous visits to Los Angeles I suggested the wonderful world-class Getty Center.
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