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Griffith Park
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Los Feliz, Los Angeles
The sunsets at Griffith Park is a can't miss
"Great place to come and see the Hollywood sign and LA for free."(11 Tips)
"360 views of LA and Valley from the top"(6 Tips)
"old zoo to the Merry-Go-Round"(5 Tips)
"The performance in planetarium was beyond my expectations."(4 Tips)
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Erik RowleyJanuary 20, 2017Leave the city behind and explore the dusty terrain! Plenty of hiking trails, seek out the old zoo grounds, marvel at the Hollywood sign, discover the stars and city view at the Griffith Observatory.
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Kevin VincentDecember 24, 2014Head up to the top of the observatory for a stunning view. Make sure to take the time to take in the view. You can also see the Hollywood sign from the left side of the observatory.
Aldous NoahAugust 23, 2018Sooo much things to do here! Go to the Observatory for the awesome views and the planetarium, Visit the LA Zoo, Watch a concert at the Greek Theater, Hike to the Hollywood Sign and Wisdom Tree!
Did you know? Griffith Park Griffith Park is four times the size of San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and nearly five times the size of New York's Central Park.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍September 18, 2019With over 4K acres of land, Griffith Park is one of the largest parks with urban wilderness areas in North America.A huge swath of natural beauty with a lot of attractions and trails to peruse through
Michael MorganSeptember 23, 2021Just beautiful. I love the hikes at Griffith Park in the morning. The park opens at 5:30 A.M. The views of LA are spectacular. The park is a lush green space in LA. So many things to do here too
- KatrinaNovember 17, 2014Great place to come and see the Hollywood sign and LA for free. Great to bring out of town friends and LA newbies. Such a breathtaking view of the city!! <3
Join_MarcAugust 11, 2013Worth it ! - Make shure you'll be there for the sunset. LA, Stars, Hollywood Sign, sunset, what else do you want? (Bring a pullover with you - might get a little cold up there) Btw. Its FREE!
Michael DonovanAugust 27, 2018Great place for hunting and trapping. Lots of gold in the hills for panning and mining. Be careful for wild boars. Rest assured there are no fire breathing dragons here anymore.
Heena KaraniJuly 23, 2016Went on the bikes&hikes tour & thoroughly enjoyed it. Great views of the city
Jonathan KramerAugust 9, 2014Easily my favorite park in LA. It has the best view of LA, especially at night. There are great hikes all around the park. Good views of the Hollywood sign.
Chet ManciniJanuary 5, 2015Come at sunset for great views of city. Go up the exterior stairs of the building to get to the roof.
Thomas ColtonJanuary 23, 2015The definition of touristy. but so so worth it. Who doesn't love the stars and the lights? You gotta get there early though because the road to the summit bottlenecks like crazy
Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013For years, the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club has been leading guided hikes through the many trails of Griffith Park.
Brittany GreenNovember 10, 2013Hiking here is great! You can hike up to the Hollywood sign or through the old LA Zoo. My legs are always killing me after this trail but I love it. The view from the top is AMAZING!!!!!
Go up on Crystal Springs and Griffith Park Dr. It is where the Old Zoo is at. Check out the remains of the Old Zoo and go up to some great view from the trails.
UCLA Volunteer CenterSeptember 13, 2011Griffith is the largest city park with wilderness area in the U.S. On 9/20/11 UCLA volunteers will be here to maintain and restore trails. Please join us in the effort of keeping this park clean! Read more
Christi Peterson1 week agoIf you're looking for a good time, look no further than Griffith Park! This place has it all—great music, delicious drinks are available in this place.- Los AngelesAugust 1, 2013Check out the Ferndell Nature Center, a shady oasis with lush trees acting as a canopy over park benches, making for a quaint getaway from the city.
Examiner.comMay 19, 2011Vista Del Valle Drive is a road on the southeast corner that is now closed to motor vehicles. This is a fantastic bike route that leads to a lookout to LA, Santa Monica and even the ocean on clear day Read more
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014At the top, there's no other place you see that kind of drama—it's barren hillside. You turn around, and wham! There's all of L.A. in front of you. Read more- Wiley RobertsDecember 27, 2016Great trials to hike/run, 3 different golf courses, and beautiful scenery. Depending on where u go, the park isn't crowded
Akiko IOctober 3, 2013It's not just a view - panoramic LA city and Hollywood sign. They have a really mild hike and great exhibitions in the observatory. You can enjoy both day & night! Free parking! Great LA sightseeing!
FūzdMay 23, 2013Date! Go for a hike or bike ride through this Los Feliz park. Not quite ready to sweat in front of each other? Stick to the zoo, the train ride or the merry-go-round. Or simply enjoy a picnic.
Campbell BirdJune 7, 2016Very cool park that I am very allergic to. Pack some Claritin and hike up to the observatory for awesome views.
Wear good shoes and carry plenty if water on hot days and enjoy the trails.
Derek JonesDecember 27, 2014One HUGE park. Plan out your trip before you come because you can get lost! Park rangers search for lost people several times a year.
HowAboutWeApril 14, 2011You can pretty much do it all here: picnics, hiking, dog-walking, running or star gazing (at the observatory). Romantic tip: the city lights at night are gorgeous from up here.- Nicole MMay 5, 2010There's a great hike for out-of-town visitors. Starts near merry-go-round. 360 views of LA and Valley from the top, plus great views of Hollywood sign. But beware...a long uphill!
David CaffreySeptember 14, 2011sit in the shade of a tree drinking coffee and the most amazing lavender biscuits I have ever tasted from the Trails Café , oh man I have to learn how to make those mmm
Emilio CDecember 15, 2014Great place to see a view of LA. I can't believe that the city was once small enough that you could actually have an observatory there.
Anabella MingoNovember 30, 2014Great place Although lots of people on the weekend. Go there for sunset or sundown
Bobby KennedyMarch 2, 2016Hiking from the bottom up to the observatory is a must do while in LA. The view is breathtaking.
Jole PDecember 14, 2016Amazing LA oasis amidst the city bustle. Great for a day of sun, views, and fresh air.
Jeff GladuDecember 1, 2009Check out Amir's Garden. It is a short hike up the trail from the intersection of Griffith Park Dr. and Mineral Wells Rd. Water fountain, horse trough, and plenty of seating and shade available. Read more
FabFitFunDecember 9, 2011Drive up to the observatory and hike the trails during the day, then star gaze at night! You'll feel like you're on top of the world!
Mark MeyersDecember 29, 2009Travel Town is great for kids. My preschooler loved the old trains and getting inside them. The little train you can ride in was great too. Very cheap and worth your time especially with kids.- Erik RowleyJanuary 20, 2017Watch out for rattlesnakes and road apples...and Rattlesnakes eating Road Apples!!!
- UCLA Volunteer CenterSeptember 20, 2013On Volunteer Day 2013 (9/24), UCLA volunteers will participate in Trail restoration, mulching, filling in gopher holes, and maintenance in areas of the park! #BruinsGiveBack
- Sarah PattynamaAugust 22, 2013Drive to the top or hike to the top. Kinda crowded near the observatory. Nice sunset.
Find a trail and walk up a mountain. There are some amazing views of DTLA.
YoplaitSeptember 6, 2011Interested in science? Love looking at stars? Check out this nonprofit park with info. on astronomy and other fun topics; it’s recently renovated and looking stellar!- Vladyslav ZakharchenkoNovember 10, 2013The performance in planetarium was beyond my expectations. Definitely must see.
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