This is a well laid out and well thought our building, the exhibits are informative, interactive and not too geeky. Main admission is free as it the parking although limited. A great day out with magnificent views of the city. more

We took the kids for our first post-renovation trip to the Griffith Observatory. If you haven't been there since the renovation, you should go back. Although parking requires a little patience (about 10 minutes of driving around the lot and waiting for another car to vacate a space), this trip is worth it. Admission is free. The views of Los... more

We decided to take a nerdy Valentine's day trip to LA to check out the observatory, and we're so glad we did! It was a crowded Saturday, so parking was a bit of an issue, but we found a space not too far away. We did have a bit of an uphill walk. I'm not sure if there's handicap parking,... more

Excellent place to visit. All exhibits are extra ordinary. And the planetorium show is excellent. One gets a very nice view of "Hollywood" sign as well. However, Parking lot is usually full. more

I don't understand the negative reviews here. This place is rich in excitement. It has an Art Deco design (which only opened a year ago, after 4 years of renovation) and boasts sweeping views of LA. This is a historical place due to its being in many movies and is a legendary place to see. It is not Disney Land,... more

Having no transport I thought I would have to give this a miss. After some research I found out about the shuttle from Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station . It was easy and a nice ride through Los Feliz. It was a bit hazy but the scenery was still good. The planetarium show was excellent despite someone snoring at the... more

Get there early - and you can park right next to the observatory. Have coffee or a drink at Puck's Cafe AND do see the planetarium show - it's well worth the money Oh yes, and admire the view (if it's not too hazy) A great morning out - and (other than the show), it's free. more

The Griffith Observatory was one of the coolest things we did in LA. The only other one I've ever been to was the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. OK, that one was cooler, but this one was good too. Our north Hollywood hotel wasn't exactly tailored towards tourists so when we asked about how to get the shuttle that I've... more

Yeah, the title says it all: A free thing to do that's actually pretty neat in LA. Who'd have thought of it?? Yes, the parking is free, but if you don't get there early enough it is likely you'll have to park at the bottom of a hill and walk up it. It's not strenuous, but anybody who is averse... more