Griffith Observatory - Observatory in Los Angeles - 2800 E Observatory Rd, USA

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.

This should be where you start your hiking adventure when visiting Los Angeles. The panoramic views from the summit are stunning and the entire family can take part in this fun exercise. And yes, there is that boring old Observatory if you have enough energy left to visit after hiking. Parking is limited near the Observatory and your best bet is to park in the Greek Amphitheatre parking lot and take the free bus up.

Nice visit with the kids, free entry except for movies. Paid parking. Plan for a few hours as there is a lot to see and learn. Was enjoyable for both children and adults. Also get a nice view of Hollywood sign/hills.

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.

This really is a spectacular place. It’s a must see on your list. The grounds and museum are free, planetarium requires paid tickets, you can purchase on premises. The museum itself is very expansive with many exhibits, could easily spend a few hours here. Plenty of staff and volunteer workers who are friendly and knowledgeable. Many outdoor terraces to see the city below, also hiking trails in and all around if wanting to walk around. There is a cafe as well. You can pay to park $10/hr at the top. I recommend free parking in the lower grounds and taking the bus, busses run frequently. Check the times for the telescope 🔭 you’ll want to be sure to get a look through

We hiked up from the Dell Nature Trail, short hike up the hill, great way for the observatory to slow come into view as you hike up the hillside. Steep in some areas but the kids were up ahead and made it no problem. The observatory is outstanding and worth it to visit. It can be busy, but it is L.A., would be strange if it wasn't. Has big capacity and there was lots of exploring to do. Did the hike up to the lookout points as well, amazing views of the city up there. We were up during the day time, would be great in the evening too.

Super interesting observatory with pristine views of the city of Los Angeles. We went there at night around 8pm. Parking is very challenging, we recommend to park low on the hill and walk up to the observatory. The lines for the historic telescopes close at 930pm sharp. But the museum is still open until 10pm.

This is a must do free (general admission) activity in Los angles. I parked the car in lot G and walked about 10 minutes. The Greek parking is free when no show is happening. I went around 3 pm and spent until the sun down so was able to see light and night . Both are incredible. Nice view of the hollywood sign. There was no limit for people, so expect a bit of a crowd.