Griffith Observatory
Observatory · Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Highlights
Art Deco observatory with planetarium, exhibits, telescopes, and city views
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions
Art Deco observatory with planetarium, exhibits, telescopes, and city views
2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Get directions
"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
"Perched high atop Mount Hollywood, this urban observatory provides powerful telescopes and public programming; depending on the time of year, visitors can observe Jupiter, Venus, and assorted double stars, clusters, and nebulae, and the facility publishes a Weekly Sky Report to guide what’s visible in Southern California skies." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Mentioned as a nearby landmark to the speaker’s childhood school, used to help geographically anchor memories of growing up in that part of the city." - Mona Holmes
"Facilities equipped with telescopes to provide enhanced views of planets and stars." - Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion Stephanie Vermillion is a travel journalist and photographer covering culture and adventure for Travel + Leisure Outside, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Has not been damaged by the fires and is currently secure."
