Griffith Observatory

Observatory Los Angeles, California, United States

What to expect

Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles. The observatory offers various programs and events, including daily live shows, public star parties, and special events. It is a great place for families to learn about astronomy and space science

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Griffith Observatory, looking at the stars through the telescopes and enjoying the stunning views of Los Angeles

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the planetarium show, and we all loved the views from the top of the observatory ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Griffith Observatory, but unfortunately, it was closed on the day we went

Highlights: We still enjoyed the view of the Hollywood Sign from the top of Griffith Park ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the Griffith Observatory. The panorama of Los Angeles is superb on one side and on the Hollywood sign on the other. It is possible to visit it for free from Thursday to Sunday. "Privilege the end of the day to observe the sunset and then the lights that gradually illuminate the city of angels."

Highlights: We loved the view. The belvedere remains free access every day. The kids enjoyed the beauty of the place ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Griffith Observatory, where we saw the universe and made observations with a telescope

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the universe and making observations ✨