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Griffith Observatory


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 480 attractions in Los Angeles
Traveler Description: Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern... more »
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium, Observation deck/tower, Other
Address: 2800 E. Observatory Rd.
In Griffith Park, at the end of Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323 664 1181

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4 of 5 stars
WestAussieChick   5 contributions
Australia
Oct 24, 2009

Visit the observatory at night for sweeping views of the city lights. It's free to visit & well worth the effort. more

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5 of 5 stars
EnglandAlan   19 contributions
England
Sep 30, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We went especially for the views, and we weren't disappointed!! On a weekday afternoon it was surprisingly quiet and parking was easy. We also enjoyed a drink in the sun at the aptly named "cafe at the end of the universe"!!! Considering how close this attraction is to Hollywood it would be a shame to miss it.. more

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4 of 5 stars
MarcoMolo   202 contributions
pennsylvania
Sep 12, 2009

A must see landmark in L.A. Appears in many movies and gives the visitor a great view of the city...at least on a clear day. Some excellent photo opportunities. more

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5 of 5 stars
tessar508   15 contributions
Missouri
Aug 18, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Although parking is non-existent, go anyway! Great building, nice cafe for a salad or dessert, great views of Hollywood Sign/Los Angeles/ sunset. Star Show is excellent. Exhibits are interesting. In August, we arrived at 7 and stayed until 10 and it was very crowded. Looked through scopes on the front yard. We had to park way down the hill and... more

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4 of 5 stars
SpotTVMom   39 contributions
Little Rock
Aug 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Great views of LA- and Hollywood sign. High above LA the view is fantastic! This would be a great place to pack a lunch and take a hike around. We did not have a lunch or plan to hike but we had fun. It was busy on a Sat. but we found a parking spot with out a lot of... more

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5 of 5 stars
BushkaTexas   28 contributions
Texas
Aug 11, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved the observatory. Beautiful grounds and right next to the Hollywood sign. The museum was great for adults and kids. Very well done. We spent 3 hours there but could have stayed longer. more

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5 of 5 stars
starnurse   1 contribution
redondo beach
Jul 26, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a great place with fantastic views. Once a month they have Star Night where astronomy clubs set up telescopes on the lawn and you don't have to wait in line for the large telescope. I saw saturn and it's a billion miles away. more

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5 of 5 stars
Chuck539   136 contributions
Philadelphia
Jun 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Not only is this a great museum of science and space with an amazing planetarium and the site of many a movie shoot but astoundingly - its free. With free parking. You may know this already but most folks don't realize it's also one of the best places in the city to have lunch. Where else can you dine with... more

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5 of 5 stars
no1missmarple   33 contributions
Northampton, United Kingdom
Jun 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
TiredParentof2   10 contributions
Orange Co., California
Apr 18, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

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

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Griffith Observatory Address

2800 E. Observatory Rd., In Griffith Park, at the end of Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323 664 1181