How to go up and visit the Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles): schedules

Do you know where you can see the best panoramic views of Los Angeles, when you visit the city in your trip along the west coast of the United States?

To have splendid panoramic views of Los Angeles, with the prominence of the skyscrapers of the Downtown and the bottom of Pacific OceanWithout a doubt the best thing is to go up to the Griffith Observatory Viewpoint.

Located in the southern part of the hill next to the district of Hollywood, the same one where the famous hollywood signThis astronomical Observatory It is a meeting place for tourists.

El Griffith Observatory is at the top of the Griffith Park, and you can see the building from Hollywood Boulevard anytime see the hollywood sign.

How to go up to the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles

Precisely, looking at the sign is a good way for you to orient yourself and then reach the observatory building.

Griffith Park and Observatory Tour

To begin with, if you do not have a car for this visit and you prefer the most comfortable option and do it with a expert guide, you can sign up for the excursion to Griffith Observatory with a duration of two hours in which you will do the VIP visit thereof.

Another alternative is to sign up for the excursion to the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park, in which for two hours you can visit these places (without visiting the observatory) and enjoy the best panoramic views of Los Angeless.

How to get to Griffith Observatory by car

Si vas a go in your rental car, a good route would be to head north through Vermont Avenue, from where you arrive at the entrance of the aforementioned Griffith Park.

Then you only have to go up the winding road that ends at the Griffith Observatory.

Where to park at Griffith Observatory

There you have a parking lot to leave your car and then be able to look out at the viewpoint.

Here you have a map of the route to climb to Griffith Observatory in which it is indicated where parking is available, both free and paid, as well as areas where you cannot park.

How to take the bus to Griffith Observatory

During holidays or high season it is recommended to go up on the Dash Observatory bus that comes from the Vermont/Sunset station for the Metro red line.

This bus has a schedule from 10 in the morning to 10 at night, with a frequency every 20 minutes, taking 25 minutes to arrive, and the price of the bill It is 50 cents on the dollar.

How to visit Griffith Observatory

Without a doubt, what will catch your attention the most when you arrive at this viewpoint is seeing the panoramic view of the aforementioned skyscrapers of the Downtown Los Angeles, but if you look closely, you will also be able to recognize the area of Hollywood and, in the background, the Pacifico.

But also, if you feel like it, you can also visit the Griffith Observatory, building whose Admission is free.

Visiting hours for the Griffith Observatory are Tuesday to Friday, from 12 noon to 22 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 22 p.m.; On Mondays it is closed to visitors.

In short, going up to this viewpoint must be a essential on the trip to Los Angeles.

Map: how to get to Griffith Observatory

Here you have the Los Angeles map with the location of Griffith Observatory in the park of the same name.