Los Angeles - Griffith Observatory and Park - Helpful Tavel Information

 

The observatory, atop Griffith Park, is on one of the highest points in the LA basin.

Visitors explore telescopes and exhibits, view live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and take pictures of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.

The Park is expansive and offers families many activities including horse riding.

Book: Grand City Tour of Los Angeles (Incl. Griffith Park Observatory)

 

Address

 

Griffith Observatory: 2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

Griffith Park: 4739 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 980027

 

Admission Fee and Hours

Griffith Observatory Admission Fee :

FREE but fees for shows

Griffith Observatory Hours :

12 Noon - 10 PM (Tue Fri)

10 AM - 10 PM (Sat-Sun)

Monday Closed


Griffith Park Admission Fee :

FREE

Griffith Park Hours :

Open 24 Hours

Getting to Griffith Park and observatory in LA

 

By Car to Griffith Park and observatory :

- From I-5 get off on Los Feliz Blvd

- From SR 134 eastbound get off Forest Lawn Drive or Victory Blvd

- From SR 134 westbound get off on Zoo Drive or Forest Lawn Drive

- Follow the signs into the park.

- Visitors can drive to the Observatory via the Vermont or Fern Dell entrances of Griffith Park.

- The Fern Dell closes at sunset.

By Bus to Griffith Park and observatory :

- The LADOT operates weekend public bus service from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station to the Observatory.

- The LADOT Observatory Shuttle operates from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  It stops in front of the Observatory every 35 minutes.

- The Bus fare is 50 cents, 25 cents for seniors and persons with disabilities, and free for small children (4 and under).

There is NO parking in or around the Metro station.

More details available on LDOT DASH Observatory Route Website

 

Recommendations and Tips for visiting Griffith Observatory and Park

 

- Griffith Park and observatory is free and a must-do in Los Angeles.

- If you only plan on taking pictures of the cityscape and the Hollywood sign, plan for an hour.

- Go around dawn or evening for spectacular views of LA’s city lights and the Hollywood sign.

- It is least busy before 11 AM, however, Observatory opens at 12 noon from Tue-Fri.

- Take some snacks and always carry water with you.
  Spend time in the observatory, take lots of pictures, and take in a light show.

- Parking and traffic can be cumbersome. Take a bus if possible. It is much easier and economical.

Website

Visit the Griffith Observatory Website

Visit Griffith Park Website

Grand City Tour of Los Angeles - $69.00

On this Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, you will visit Downtown Los Angeles, the Griffith park observatory, where you will see the Hollywood Sign. Also visit Hollywood Blvd, Sunset strip, Beverly hills, and the Original farmers market.