“A 4,310-hectare urban wilderness where the Art Deco observatory sits atop Mount Hollywood; the Foucault pendulum inside tracks the earth's rotation beneath a vaulted ceiling of celestial myths; hike the Brush Canyon Trail at sunset as the grid of the Los Angeles Basin ignites into a carpet of neon; the Hollywood Sign looms white and silent against the chaparral-covered ridges.”
About Griffith Park and Observatory
A 4,310-hectare urban wilderness where the Art Deco observatory sits atop Mount Hollywood; the Foucault pendulum inside tracks the earth's rotation beneath a vaulted ceiling of celestial myths; hike the Brush Canyon Trail at sunset as the grid of the Los Angeles Basin ignites into a carpet of neon; the Hollywood Sign looms white and silent against the chaparral-covered ridges.
Why Visit
Griffith Park and Observatory is one of United States's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Visit Griffith Park and Observatory early in the morning to avoid crowds and catch the best light.
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Check local weather conditions before planning your trip.
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United States has seasonal variations — research the best time of year for your visit.
