Griffith Observatory (#3), Los Angeles: Photos, Reviews & Location

This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views.

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2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

griffithobservatory.org

(213) 473-0800

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Griffith Observatory?: Griffith Observatory is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 12,817 reviews.
Where is Griffith Observatory located?: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
How can I contact Griffith Observatory?: Phone: (213) 473-0800 · Website: griffithobservatory.org

Reviews (8)

Ninja Vanish 2024 Mar 16

Definitely worth visiting. Parking is tricky but check the top near the Observatory first. It's $10 an hour in those lots though. Worth the view and shell out for the planetarium experience sooooo worth it for the learning experience and show! Lots to see inside and staff very helpful explaining anything! Gets crowded! Next goal to visit at night!

Natalie Chavez 2024 Mar 13

The views from the top were very nice. The information at the location was interesting, and entry is free. Parking sucked for us. We parked about 3/4 mile away, and it was quite the hike. We did the planetarium, and it was OK at best. I would say watch it just to do it, but not a must-see.

Jeevan Grewal 2024 Mar 13

Griffith observatory is a great spot to go to if you want to see all of LA, the Hollywood sign and just in general to get a good sunrise/sunset view. However, if you don’t want to pay $10+ for parking then you have to walk pretty far from the free parkades, roughly a 30 minute walk depending on your pace. Everything here is essentially free, so if you have time it’s worth it for the views.

Carina Jahn 2024 Mar 12

This is a wonderful place to visit. There are so many informative displays and it is just pleasant to walk around both inside as well as outside. The views from here are amazing and you can get some great photos of the surrounding hills and the Hollywood sign. I visited for the first time a few weeks ago and I would highly recommend it. My friend and I stayed an hour and had a nice time walking around.

Taylor 2024 Mar 01

What cool views of Los Angeles, definitely worth the trip and going up top.

We weren’t able to look out the telescope, but that is definitely something I’d plan to be there early for if you want to see it.

There are a lot of people, patience is definitely needed.

Amalina Ariffin 2024 Feb 06

The observatory is a beautiful park which has an amazing view of LA sunset. However, the crowd felt really overwhelming and took out a lot of the enjoyment for me. The parking lot gets filled so fast we decided to take the parking lot further than the one by the observatory, the walk wasn't too bad. Perhaps the influence of La La Land is too strong but I'm glad I got to go at least once.

kevin x 2024 Jan 23

Definitely worth going to at least once. Beautiful views, nice exhibits (the weigh yourself on various planets was pretty neat) and the planetarium show was very lovely. live narration with a very soothing voice - dangerously close to putting me to sleep if it were not so fascinating.

Highly recommend either taking transit ride share to the top or you can just hike to the top - parking situation is ugly close to the observatory. Get there early - the more the day goes on the more crowded it gets.

Akiko Ashley 2023 Dec 30

Griffith Observatory is a wonderful place to explore cosmology and learn about the stars and planets. The iconic building is an architectural treat. It has views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood sign. It has become more of a museum than an observatory during the daytime, and great for novices to the exploration of the night sky. They do host night viewings and other activities that are fun to explore if you have the time. Parking can be tough and you may have to park a distance from the Observatory...but it is worth seeing at least a couple times.