Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory is a wonderful place to explore cosmology and learn about the stars and planets. The iconic building is an architectural treat. It has views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood sign. It has become more of a museum than an observatory during the daytime, and great for novices to the exploration of the night sky. They do host night viewings and other activities that are fun to explore if you have the time. Parking can be tough and you may have to park a distance from the Observatory...but it is worth seeing at least a couple times.

Super interesting observatory with pristine views of the city of Los Angeles. We went there at night around 8pm. Parking is very challenging, we recommend to park low on the hill and walk up to the observatory. The lines for the historic telescopes close at 930pm sharp. But the museum is still open until 10pm.

A fantastic free experience in LA. Park for free at the lower levels and take a 20 minute walk up the slope. You can easily spend a couple of hours here and on a good day the views are amazing. The exhibits are free and very well done. Highly recommended!