It's worth the trip to the top! if you can get there on a clear day (after a storm) you can see for miles and miles! More

Haven't been to Observatory for a long time. Nice show inside of the observatory and great view outside. Too bad we didn't have enough time to stay until night to watch the view from the mountain but certainly a pleasant experience More

Perfect place to see the city, take a date, and learn a little something More

The place is incredible, takes away your breath! The views are spectacular, especially if you visit the place at night. A tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday, so you have to plan ahead of the visit. More

My husband and I decided to spend the day having heard about some of the new exhibits. The last time I'd been to the Griffith Observatory was 25 years ago! Everything had been upgraded and displays were new, so I was thrilled. The pendulum that swings in the pit as you enter was just about the only thing that looked... More

We used to take our kids to the Griffith Park Observatory when they were kids. Now we encourage our children to take their children. A great place for many hands on learning. Kids love it no matter how old they are... It was also used as a set in the movie "Splendor in the Grass" which may add interest to... More

The kind people who own telescopes were letting people take a peek at the eclipse safely through filters and giving information on the event. Just another example of the great things that can happen at the observatory. I caught two different shows at the planetarium. Watched a Tesla Coil and wandered around the exhibits. If you have a car, remember... More

The actual Observatory is fascinating - it has a great selection of displays and pitched in such a way that anyone can understand the science. The building itself is an iconic image and the view over LA and to the West is just amazing. It's also one place you can get a decent view of the Hollywood sign. The trails... More

Best view of the city and the lovely smog. It's got free parking and there's so much to do and learn about while up on the top of the hill. We went to the planetarium show and that was the only thing we had to pay for. There are lots of science-type displays and museum feel as you walk around. More