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.

• Wheelchair accessible

• viewpoint
• museum
• family

Address

2800 E Observatory Ave

Getting there

public transit: DASH Observatory bus route; the parking lot is $10 per hour at the end of a road with slow traffic

Hours

Open now · closes 10 pm

Weekly hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	noon–10 pm
Wed	noon–10 pm
Thu	noon–10 pm
Fri	noon–10 pm
Sat	10 am–10 pm
Sun	10 am–10 pm

Read from the travel guide, which lists: Tue-Fri noon-10PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-10PM, closed Mon

Price

Admission to grounds and building is free; planetarium shows $7 adults, $5 seniors/students, $3 children

Phone

+12134730800

Website

griffithobservatory.org (opens in a new tab)