Perched in Griffith Park, the Griffith Observatory is an Art Deco gem offering stunning views of LA, starry skies, and educational exhibits galore.
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions
"The entertainment capital of the world, known for its Mediterranean climate, Hollywood, and sprawling metropolis."
"One of the most well known Art Deco buildings in LA (thanks to James Dean, Rebel Without A Cause) built in 1933, the Griffith Observatory is one of the best places to see the sunset, the Hollywood sign or observe the night sky. It sits on the Hollywood Hills & overlooks Downtown LA, Hollywood & on clear days all the way to the Pacific Ocean. The planetarium, observatory & exhibition hall are free to the public & definitely worth a visit." - Sallie Harrison Design Studio
"A sprawling Southern California city and the center of the nation’s film and television industry. It's also known for its Mediterranean climate and diverse cultural heritage."
"Couples can get a taste of old Hollywood glamour at Griffith Observatory. This iconic attraction in the center of Los Angeles has been the setting for film scenes from 'Rebel Without a Cause' to 'La La Land,' and with this dreamy history, it's become an enduring symbol of California love. For those more into the outdoors than the cinema, the hike up to the observatory provides fantastic views of the city." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Griffith Observatory is an Art Deco stargazing spot atop Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park and one of the most visited observatories. It got it's reputation for a reason: It's rich with exhibit halls (one of which houses a rare, electricity-pulsing Tesla coil), photogenic views of the Hollywood sign, a planetarium that hosts brainy but fun shows about the universe, and, of course, the 12-inch Zeiss telescope. More than 600 guests look through that telescope each night, which the observatory claims makes it the highest trafficked telescope in the world. Emotions range at Griffith Observatory, from the romantic (see: La La Land, when Ryan Gosling waltzes Emma Stone into the stars in the planetarium) to the gleeful (try not to smile in wonder at that Tesla coil) to the odd feeling of insignificance looking up at the universe can give you." - Maxwell Williams
