Griffith Observatory

12463 reviews

2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

griffithobservatory.org

+12134730800

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Griffith Observatory is a Tourist attraction located at 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027. It has received 12463 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday12-10PM
Tuesday12-10PM
Wednesday10AM-10PM
Thursday10AM-10PM
FridayClosed
Saturday12-10PM
Sunday12-10PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Griffith Observatory: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

  • Griffith Observatory has 4.7 stars from 12463 reviews

  • Tourist attraction

  • "I visited Griffith Observatory during the mid-Autumn festival, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon"

    "From the moment we approached the iconic building perched atop the Griffith Park hills, we were captivated by its grandeur"

    "Amazing place to go visit! It does get very crowded inside the observatory because it's popular! I would say it's a must see when you visit LA"

    "Amazing, educational & a must see in LA"

    "I love to come here and just walk around as a place in LA to explore"

Reviews

  • regis kwong

I visited Griffith Observatory during the mid-Autumn festival, hoping to catch a glimpse of the moon. Unfortunately, the evening was cloudy, and the moon remained elusive. However, my disappointment quickly turned into delight as I explored the fascinating world of nighttime science at the observatory. The Griffith Observatory, perched atop the hills of Los Angeles, offers an exceptional experience for both astronomy enthusiasts and casual visitors. Despite missing out on lunar views, there was so much to see and learn inside. The planetarium shows were captivating, shedding light on the mysteries of our universe, and the interactive exhibits provided hands-on learning experiences that were both entertaining and educational. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the telescopes on the observatory's terrace. Even though the moon was hidden from view, the knowledgeable staff was more than willing to guide visitors through the night sky, showcasing stars, planets, and other celestial wonders. It was a unique opportunity to connect with the cosmos and appreciate the beauty of the universe. The observatory's location is also a treat in itself. The panoramic views of Los Angeles from the terrace are breathtaking, especially at night when the city lights twinkle below. It's a serene escape from the bustling urban life of LA. While I couldn't fulfill my moon-gazing dreams that night, my visit to Griffith Observatory was a memorable and enriching experience. It's a place that not only ignites curiosity about the universe but also offers a serene retreat to contemplate the mysteries of the cosmos while enjoying the captivating science of the night.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Rav Misra

From the moment we approached the iconic building perched atop the Griffith Park hills, we were captivated by its grandeur. The architecture itself is a masterpiece, evoking a sense of timeless elegance that made us feel like we had stepped into a scene from a classic Hollywood movie. The highlight of our visit was, without a doubt, the awe-inspiring view of the cityscape and the glittering night sky from the observatory's terrace. As the sun set on the horizon, the city lights began to twinkle like stars below us, creating a surreal ambiance. It was a surreal feeling that transported us right into the iconic scene from the Terminator movie, where the observatory played a pivotal role in the plot. In conclusion, our visit to the Griffith Observatory was an unforgettable experience that left us feeling inspired and enlightened. The blend of science, history, and breathtaking views was truly exceptional, and we can't wait to return
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Rachel Aguilar

Amazing place to go visit! It does get very crowded inside the observatory because it's popular! I would say it's a must see when you visit LA. Here are some things to consider: parking is $10/hour, you can do a hike while visiting if you want to, you can visit the observatory and do your own exploring or you can buy tickets to a show and learn more! Tickets for the shows are affordable (I think they're like $8-10 per person). They usually have a variety of short shows that they have available and you can buy tickets as soon as you walk into the observatory on the left. If you go at night, it's a good way to see the city lights (which I personally love) and if it's a clear night, the observatory sets up free telescopes to view planets like Jupiter, Uranus and Saturn! We were so lucky to stumble upon all 3 on one night.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Ray Flores

Amazing, educational & a must see in LA. This is our first trip to California and this was our first stop. Parking can be an issue though. We drove up through the Hollywood Hills to Griffith around 5pm. Once there, we drove to the top in search of a parking spot. We found one near the top but all the nearby meters were broken. ‍♂️ We walked around, took pics of the Hollywood sign, looked at the amazing exhibits inside, & watched 2 shows. Side note: "Signs of Life" costs ($10 adults, $8 teachers/students/seniors, kids 5-12 are $6, kids under 5 are free) but is a MUST SEE. You need to arrive 15 min before your show. When we go again, I'd get there a little earlier. We missed the telescope. (The telescope closes at 9:30) Oh well, next time. Can't wait!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Gemivision (Playmeite)

I love to come here and just walk around as a place in LA to explore. What’s great is that there are trails for us to walk here if you love to hike that are close as well. In any case, the Griffith Observatory is a free place to come to whether if you love to have a friend to explore with, by yourself, and just looking for something to do, or want to go on a date with someone without spending a lot of money. The views are nice and usually there are a great amount of parking, which is better of course if you are coming over a weekday versus the weekend. Long story short, come on and check it out if you haven’t already done so because it is a fun, free place for people to come to. (unless you were going to check out the other movies that they have and which you will have to pay a ticket for) Until soon !!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

  • LuDster

Excellent place to visit, don't be put off by the seeming 'big' queues of Cars driving up the hill, the queues move quickly and it's worth the wait. Parking can seem like a chore. You can park on the side of the road leading up to the Observatory or drive up to the top. Either way you'll pay $10/hr to park, This sounds a lot but it actually keeps the place 'moving' and prevents people parking all day If you don't want to hike up the hill just join the queue for the Car Park at the top, you won't wait long to get up there and get a Parking space As for the Observatory, it is really good great views across LA from its many Balconies and Terraces, the main part is free to visit and has some great exhibits. Well worth a trip
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • DiSS ENT

A classic landmark with a beautiful view of both the city and the stars and a long, rich history behind it. They've shot everything from Rebel Without A Cause and The Terminator to Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Back To The Future here. If you go inside they have some awesome space and science exhibits (even a functional Tesla Coil!). If you stay outside, you can get some nice photos of the L.A. skyline as well as the Hollywood sign. Lots of great hiking trails all around too. Highly recommend everyone checking it out at least once, whether you're a tourist or a native. You're bound to find something you enjoy.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Cliodhna Ryan

Amazing place to visit, especially at sunset! Great views of the Hollywood sign before entering. Most of the exhibits are free but it’s well worth paying for the planetarium show. It does get busy at sunset but it’s big enough that there are plenty of viewpoints around. There’s sometimes large telescopes open to the public to view planets. It was cloudy when I visited but was still able to see out to the ocean through the telescope which was cool. I took Uber up but the shuttle back down. I’m not sure if there’s usually a cost but the day I took it it was free. Took me right down to the metro station.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • E. Kibazze

Los Angeles " Observatory" Center Griffith Observatory Center Hollywood, California I have toured this place for many years, (since the 80s), and every time I go their, this place amazes me. The view here is heavenly. It is on top of the Hollywood mountain or Hill. Please take your good camera with you, there's a lot to see and remember. You will be able to see or observe the Stars above through a big long telescope, also you will observe the city of Los Angeles for miles long. Very close by is the Griffith Park, The Los Angeles Zoo, and more. While you're their, check out the ⭐✨ Stars Walk on Hollywood Blvd. And Universal Studios is a couple of minutes away from their. Enjoy your tours and be safe!!

  • What The Puck!

A great place -if not the best to watch sunset in LA. You can have a great view of downtown LA and the city, as well as the sun setting behind the Hollywood sign! There usually is a lot of people coming to see the sunset, so be sure to be there pretty early if you want some good parking spots, not too far. It is very crowded, but it's cool. Plus, inside is a pretty cool exhibit explaining various astronomy and space exploration techniques, so it's very instructive. I definitely recommend it if you're looking for a spot to watch sunset in LA, not too far from the city.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Neil Modino

If u like to be inspired and feel good about yourself this is the place to learn about space the sky and the universe. Any moon and star lovers?? Well u will learn a lot about the moon and the stars. Sun is also part of the stars. Time is part of space and space is part of time. You will learn about time if u go this museum. I love pendulum and the sun dial. The sun dial is unique because that's how we tell time in the olden times. The sun rays tells us the time. It is measure by the instrument through the dial. I thought it was great. I like how the earth revolves around the sun and how the earth tilt by 23 degrees. Its really inspiring.
Wait time
No wait

  • Chloe B

I loved coming here . A must see in LA. It was a long winding road that led me and my family here and a lot of traffic when we came at night because a festival was happening but it was so beautiful and the best views and night stars of Los Angeles . You could see everything ! I will miss this view and coming here it was so worth it and it’s a busy public observatory and museum . Also it is trails in the back of the observatory that are nice during the day and very scenic . It’s a great place for people of all ages and families to explore . Worth it !
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Fern Alvarado

We went here recently with our kids, First of all a thumbs up for the hiking trail for the north to south side of the building. So they have few shows during the day in the planetarium. I will give a 1 star to the “ WATER IS LIFE “ show we went to see. They were teaching about the 12 astrology zodiac in the show which gives false prediction and deceive this new generation so if you have a Christian principles and you read the scripture the Bible clearly states that symbols of zodiac is against the wisdom of fearing God of Israel. We may go back for hiking only next time. “ But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord “ J. 24:15

  • Arkadiusz Kaźmierak

The observatory is a great place to get closer to real stars. You can learn more about the nature of the cosmos, watch it as well as enjoy great views of the LA city. I recommend coming to the site before sunset to experience changing landscape. The show Centered in the Universe is worth attending. You've got to try observing the sky through the telescope. There is a gift shop, restaurant, free restrooms, museum, interactive exhibitions and more. The parking lot is sometimes busy. It costs $10/h.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
$6–10

  • Ron Deo

This observatory is always a doubled edged sword; a beautiful place to visit with the forever challenge of finding a spot to park close without hiking so far. If you're lucky you'll find something closer or you can take public transportation up. The shows the observatory provides are great to view and the exhibit itself inside is always crowded with locals and tourists. Just be prepared to be here as long as a Disneyland line in both your car to park and going inside the building on the weekends. Also the restrooms are dirty as it is a high traffic area. Use the restroom before coming here or be prepared.

  • Dheenu Sivalingam

A must visit place if you are visiting LA. Observatory has no entrance fee, awesome place to spend 1-2 hours walking around. At most times there is line to view the sky through the main telescope. Views are amazing you get to see down town LA, Hollywood sign. If possible go in the evening and stay through the sunset. Parking at the top close to observatory building will normally take some time, $10 per hour. You have the option to park at the bottom and walk or take the bus to top.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Bill Lin

Saw this place more than hundred times on TV, but you don't realize how astonishing Griffith Observatory is until you are here in person. The building of the observatory itself is such an elegant architecture situated up on the hill of Hollywood, plus the story of Mr. Griffith, this is definitely a must visit place when you are in LA downtown area. Meanwhile, this is also the perfect location to appreciate the night view of the Great LA metropolitan area, just utterly beautiful.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Michael Lovely

It was good. The views are great from outside and the exhibits and displays inside are really great. They are interactive and fun to engage with. The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. My one complaint is that they didn't open until noon. A later opening is understandable, but not until noon. There were a couple hundred people waiting around outside for them to open. In the summer time, a 9 or 10 opening seems more than reasonable. Overall, good experience.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Selena Gomez

A wonderful place. Must watch the shows in the Planetarium. It is a brand new experience for me. I watched both the “signs of life” and the “center of the universe”. It gets even busier during the night. I parked my car near the Greek theater and took the free DASH bus to the observatory. But when I were able to get down, there were a lot of people waiting for the DASH bus that I have to wait more than 1 hour to get on the bus. Better walk down earlier
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Jonathan Haeber

A must-see California landmark, with a lot of opportunities to learn. The exhibits inside are always worth a look. When I was there, it seemed to have plenty of parking and it wasn't very crowded, but it still required at least an extra 20 - 40 minutes to account for parking and finding your way. Be sure to take in the sights and enjoy the outdoor area - in addition to the building and exhibits itself. You won't find too many better views in the L.A. area - day or night.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Paulette

I have been to this observatory about 3 times throughout the years. I love it so much! Walking trails are also a plus! The whole site is amazing Parking is $10 per hour, and there's also an option to park along the route just before getting to the top of the hill where the observatory is located. I would recommend always checking opening times - visited last Monday, and didn't realise it was shut! Couldn't come back another day as I was on a short trip.
Visited on
Weekday
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Carolin Alaverdian

I had not been to Griffith observatory in years and it was so much fun Star Gazing party with lots of people bringing their telescopes and giving from their time to share their amazing experiences looking at our solar system. We saw the Moon and Saturn and his stars. Amazing experience and beautiful picnic areas, the observatory was amazing we got to look from the big telescope and also see Tesla Coil in action by the Master himself Nikolai Tesla. Must visit
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Marcus O'Reilly

We hiked up from the Dell Nature Trail, short hike up the hill, great way for the observatory to slow come into view as you hike up the hillside. Steep in some areas but the kids were up ahead and made it no problem. The observatory is outstanding and worth it to visit. It can be busy, but it is L.A., would be strange if it wasn't. Has big capacity and there was lots of exploring to do. Did the hike up to the lookout points as well, amazing views of the city up there. We were up during the day time, would be great in the evening too.

  • James Jarvis

Incredible views of the city and absolutely worth the visit. Free entry to the mind blowing space exhibition inside the observatory as well. The final road up is single lane and is always busy so expect to wait and crawl up the last mile or so if arriving by car / Uber. But there's parking further down the hill if you can manage the walk. You can also see the Hollywood sign from the front of the observatory.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Matthew schmitt

Went at 5pm right before sunset/ sundown on a Monday (Inside closed) and WOW, unbelievable view. One of the best in the world I’ve seen. Compared to 65 floors up in Bangkok or at the top of the Eiffel Tower at night, this was right up there if not better. Great historical building, really excited to come for an actual visit inside next time as well. For you GTAIV fans this is a must see as well. Can see all your favorite spots you’ve been to at once
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Sophie Gullett

We walked up to the observatory from the Greek theater parking and it was a lovely place with great views. We went on the Friday before Veterans Day which was a little busy but not terrible. The observatory was neat and had some free exhibits. Definitely would've been a struggle to find closer parking, but we enjoyed the 0.7 mile walk up from the theater parking.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Tommey Liang

Was able to find parking near the observatory and hiked up. We were able to get some great photos with the "Hollywood" sign far in the distance. We came in the late afternoon time and by the time we left, there were even more people coming in because of wanting to get the views at evening/night time. Inside the observatory there is a food court, gift shop, a planetarium, some exhibits to view such as eclipses and more. Great attraction to take scenic photos.
Visited on
Weekday

  • isha sheth

Informational and scenic place to see the city view of LA and science museum with lot of information for kids and adults. They have implemented multiple telescopes to view planets and also have guides explaining amazingly well and helping you see the planets. The only thing missing was that planetarium which was under reconstruction. If you want to see the Hollywood signs it’s recommended to go before sunset. Parking is free for now as there are no machines that work for you to pay!

  • Frances Lynch

Parking can be challenging, but if you drive up to the observatory a few hours after they open you can still get a spot on the side of the mountain. It's about a 20 minute trek up, so make sure to bring a hat, water and good walking shoes. We only spent an hour there, but it was really cool to see the breathtaking views, Hollywood sign and LA spread out before us.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Nathan Miller

Awesome views out over the city from this high vantage point. Access is a little bit of a chore if you don't have a car, because public transportation is slow/busy in the evenings and the trails up here are STEEP. Bring water and snacks. The observatory can get packed on the weekend but the free tour of the telescope was neat. Don't expect to see much of space if it's cloudy (duh).
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Tori L

I wish we could have made it into the actual observatory but unfortunately it took lots of driving around to realize that we weren’t. It was so packed! The guy actually told us you can park at Greek Theater or down at Griffith park and then take the shuttle up to avoid the parking situation. The views were beautiful driving around so I can only imagine how beautiful it was inside.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Garrett Rogers

I had an amazing time at Griffith Observatory! Its appearance in "La La Land" added to the excitement. Despite the bustling crowds, the experience was incredibly fascinating. The observatory itself was filled with intriguing exhibits, and the view from there was absolutely stunning. The blend of education, entertainment, and a breathtaking panorama made it a truly awesome visit.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Bethany O'Neill

Interesting and unique spot to visit in LA. Admission is free (unless you want to go to the planetarium) but parking is not. It is $10/hour. We got there right when it was opening and had to walk 15 minutes to get to the actual observatory. The views are amazing and you get an added bonus of seeing the Hollywood sign in the hills behind you.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Mahima Lolla

Visiting the Griffith Observatory was an absolute delight! The skyline view from the top during both sunset and after is simply breathtaking - a canvas painted by nature itself. The 'Signs of Life' show was not just informative but truly engaging, adding a layer of understanding to the wonders of the universe. A must-visit for anyone seeking both knowledge and views!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Emmanuel Espinoza

If you want to see all LA this is the place, this pace have a beautiful view of all the city, which is very impressive, also all the interesting information that you can get of the observatory it’s so cool. It’s free the entrance but you have to pay the parking, but always is full, you can spend more the an hour to get a parking spot.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • S W

It's a great place to visit, even if you are not interested in the universe. There are a lot of trails with great views of the city, and it's a perfect place to come in the midsummer night. It's beautiful, and the temperature is pleasant up there. It might take some time to find parking. There were a lot of visitors. However, they were all seem very surprisedly polite and happy, couldn't say the same thing to a lot of tourist place we had been.

  • Harit Shah

Always wanted to see a celestial body with a telescope and got a chance to do it, that too twice. The moon looked fabulous with their big observatory telescope (free entry with long wait time) and with their mini telescope got to see the Jupiter. The night views were mesmerizing as well (Check out the photos, Edit: Man vs Nature)
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Jeff Tong

Traffic for parking is terrible, possibly one of the worst traffic places in all of Los Angeles lol. The parking lot up top is also consistently full with attendants that push you to go right into the ride share and bus lane which makes you do another loop around. The observatory though, free and wonderful. We went during the day but I'm sure it's even better at night
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
30–60 min

  • Rachel Richardson

I love the view here, especially with the sunset. My son likes the observatory. The telescopes are not working though. It's hard to find parking on busy days and hours, mostly in the late afternoon when people like to catch the sunset. You will get a pretty good view of the Hollywood sign.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Donna Chung

Wonderful spot for a view. Parking near the observatory is challenging. You can park further down for free. Most visitors were polite and no one was a jerk. There was one strange lady knowing a horn, which seemed quite random. Observatory had neat stuff. I’d come back to use the telescope. Hours for that were 7-9:30pm.
Visited on
Weekend
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • D K

Great and free exhibit. The free Dash bus goes all the way up to the observatory. Great view of downtown Los Angeles, especially at night, and a good view of the Hollywood sign during the day. Several telescopes in the garden that you can use are focused on the moon or planets.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Jimmy H

I had a great experience here. Epic view especially during sunset. The show is worth it - it's like being inside a live documentary. It's well worth it to visit I decided to take the trail back down after sunset and it's not particularly well lit and you're still a distance away from the main road. Would probably recommend trying to Uber back down after dark or leaving before it gets too dark.

  • Mauricio Alvarez

Awesome views of Los Angeles! We had a blast strolling around and soaking up the lovely California weather. This spot is top-notch for snapping pictures. Plus, there's a cafeteria with pretty decent food to munch on before you head out. Definitely a must-visit if you're in LA!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • akhil shanbhag

Amazing views of the city and Hollywood hill outside the observatory. Lots of interesting items and information on astronomy on display inside the observatory. You can walk around the observatory at your leisure. Entry is free unless you want to visit one of their exhibitions. Must visit if you are in LA.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Tasha Fenske

The Griffith Observatory is a beautiful and interesting structure! We went on Saturday evening so it was packed (as expected). The park, buildings, and views are all beautiful. I highly recommend going on a weekday vs the weekend as the parking situation is not great (you also need to pay for parking).
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Wen Clemnt

Must visit in Los Angeles California. Get to know the universe, the sun , moon and the elements that make up the universe and so much more. Also enjoy the spectacular views that the Griffith observatory has to offer. When you just want to relax and enjoy nature. Bring water and comfortable walking shoes , also telescope and or a binoculars to sightsee.
Visited on
Weekday

  • Prince Kumar

A good place for Planet enthusiasts. The best physics example of a pendulum. How it's used to know time as a pendulum is unaffected by earth rotation. Good ambience for food also. You can observe Hollywood mountains as well.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • John Dudley

Parking is tough so be prepared to walk, but it's worth it. Amazing views of LA and really cool exhibits about astronomy. Admission to the observatory is free and much better than I expected. Nice view of the Hollywood sign and the city but the building is also really cool. Free telescope viewing during the week. A real LA treasure.

  • Anthony Gomez

This place was beautiful! So many hiking trails and beautiful views of the city and surrounding areas and not too crowded. The terrains are steep but nice and clean and whole are pretty well maintained. But man the view was spectacular at the observatory hands down.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

  • MR Nomula

Nice experience and one can spend easily an hour inside plus if you get time there was some trails for hime too, please don’t go on mid day afternoon it was so heavy crowd and parking lot was very hard to find a place. If you get chance try to use transit which has frequent services to uphill and easy to access.

  • Rajat Panwar

It's a must to do when you are in LA. Visit after 6 or after dark to have the best experience. And do not miss the planetarium show. It just costs 10 dollars for a 30-minute experience, the best experience you can imagine.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Nahum Worku

Great view of the city and as has interesting exhibits about space. There are free programs about space topics depending on the date. The planetarium was closed for maintenance when I visited but I would go again to see it and maybe visit at night next time to experience the sights of the city lights.

  • sara ibrahimi

I'm here on a Monday and there was a bit of traffic for sure. $10 parking per hour enforced. You can clearly see the Hollywood Sign at the top and take pictures/videos to your hearts content. I didn't get a chance to go inside the observatory building.
Visited on
Weekday

  • Ayah Sarsour

I love coming here and bringing friends from out of town here. The views are amazing and this is a great spot to take photos. Depending on how busy it is, parking is the hardest part but the observatory outdoor area is free.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min

  • Kristine Kurin

Thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits, especially the Tesla coil. The sunset view is spectacular. The gentleman with the telescope to view the moon was extremely friendly. We had a fantastic visit.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Deep Mori

Stunning view of the whole LA city after the sunset . I always love to visit there!! For those who enjoy hiking… do not miss hiking up the trail that begins from the parking lot of the observatory.. you will be stunned by the view whether you go during the day or night! …

  • Ali

Popular tourist attraction and a landmark known for its presence in several Hollywood movies. You get to see beautiful scenery and nice views of downtown Los Angeles. It's has a hi-tech planetarium and a public telescope as well, a miss for those into astronomy.

  • Ada Y.

Free activity with great views at night. I parked on the streets and walked up. It took me about 10 mins easy stroll to get up. There are many levels to see. I enjoyed it! The driving is one way only, but you can get back up there if you stick to the left.

  • Md Towhid Ur Rahman

The rating on Google says its worth the hype but worth the hike? Yes, I visited on a thanksgiving holiday and every inch of parallel paid parking was full. People been hiking miles to reach to the Observatory. But you can make an easy hike.

  • Derek Escobedo Photography

As a photographer, I love visiting The Griffith Observatory for the surrounding views, especially in the mornings when there are less folks around. This is the perfect place to photograph couples (engagement session), as the grounds have a

  • Lucas San Miguel

This is a must see attraction at sunset. It was incredible on a clear day. Be sure to go early like extra early because traffic at the top is so bad. Sunset was at 8:05 we entered Griffith park on the road approaching the observatory at

  • Vadim Yudkovsky

This was one of the most anticipated parts of my trip to LA. I was going to go there before sunset but my schedule changed and I went during the day. I was impressed never the less: the views outside, the exhibits inside, everything was

  • Daniel Hill

I love everything about this place except the parking. It can be impossible. It's easier to park at a trail and walk a mile or so. We parked at Firebreak Trail and my 6 and 10 year old did fine. The views were amazing.

  • Dan Moisson

We loved our visit! Beautiful park and observatory. Maybe free exhibits and highly educational. We took a ride share up to the observatory. What a pleasant night and the views were amazing More

  • Relii Cabrales

If you're thinking of going just do it! It's free and it's so beautiful!!!! We enjoyed the views, the educational things they have and the walks. Just a beautiful place all around.

  • komal singh

It's a must visit if u are traveling to LA. The best way to get there is through a bus that Griffith observatory has running down the city to get the tourist up there.

  • mohammad saiful islam

Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.

  • Pawan Rajput

Explore the universe for free in the heart of Los Angeles! Best place to visit and under science behind the life.

  • Kohei Yoshimura

One of the most amazing places on earth! I've been up there a couple of times. breathtaking. I love Los Angeles.

  • Mahwish Nasrullah

This is an amazing place in LA! The parking low down:You do have trouble finding. You will be hiking a minimum

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