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Best views in Los Angeles

21 lookouts and viewpoints in Los Angeles.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Photo: Serouj, Public domain

Best views in Los Angeles

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    Griffith Observatory

    A popular tourist attraction, this Art Deco landmark was built in the 1930s and has since appeared in many films, most notably Rebel Without a Cause, which is honored at the observatory with a statue of James Dean on the grounds. The outside offers a beautiful panorama of the city of Los Angeles, which is especially stunning at night, as well as some of the best views of the Hollywood Sign. Inside is an extensive array of space- and science-related displays, including a Foucault pendulum and a Tesla coil. The planetarium shows are entertaining, with a live narrator.

    Closed · opens 10 amAdmission to grounds and building is free; planetarium shows $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, $3 children · Wheelchair accessible

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    Echo Park

    A nice lakeside park with views of the Downtown skyline. There's a major fountain at the center of the lake and paddle boats are available for a ride on the lake. The park is very popular and good for picnics, though often crowded. It has also been featured in various media: film buffs may recognize the lake from a scene in Chinatown, while OK Go fans might recognize the park as the setting for their time-lapse music video for the song End Love. The surrounding area is a hub for underground/indie culture and houses a number of venues.

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    Dolby Family Terrace

    6067 Wilshire Blvd

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    Point Grandview

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    Mount Wilson Observatory

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    Observatory Griffith Park

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    City Hall Observation Deck

    Closed · opens 9 am MondayFree entry

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    Olive Hill

    141 m high

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    Autry Overlook

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    Barbara Fine Overlook

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    Beachwood Dr. - Mid-block

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    Cloud's Rest

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    Dead Man Overlook

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    Greenberg Memorial Bench

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    Hollywood Bowl Overlook

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    Inspiration Point

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    Maltman peak

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    Micheltorena peak

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    Ronda Vista

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    Silverlake peak

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    Vista Viewpoint

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Los Angeles (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.