Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park

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Griffith Park & Los Feliz: Our Favourites

Griffith Observatory, the trails to Mount Hollywood, the Greek Theatre and the cafés and bars of Los Feliz.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Griffith Park and Los Feliz: the back story

    Griffith Park·In depth

    The Observatory, the Greek Theatre and miles of trails: LA’s great urban park.

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What to see and do

  1. Concerts under the trees

    Greek Theatre

    Griffith Park·Outdoor concert venue

    An open-air concert venue in Griffith Park.

    2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027Explore View on map

  2. The city’s great viewpoint

    Griffith Observatory

    Griffith Park·Observatory

    The Art Deco observatory on Mount Hollywood, with telescopes, a planetarium and views of the Hollywood Sign and the city.

    2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027Explore View on map

  3. Best seen from a distance

    The Hollywood Sign

    Hollywood Hills·Landmark

    The world-famous sign on Mount Lee: best seen from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or the Hollywood & Highland area.

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  4. On the hills by Griffith Park

    Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills

    Hollywood Hills·Historic cemetery

    A memorial park on the hillside next to Griffith Park.

    6300 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068Explore View on map

  5. Hiking, the Observatory and the Greek

    Griffith Park

    Griffith Park·City park

    A vast city park with hiking trails, Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theatre and the zoo.

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  6. Views of the Hollywood Sign

    Griffith Observatory and Mount Hollywood

    Griffith Park·Hike

    Trails from the Observatory up towards Mount Hollywood, with views of the Sign and the city.

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Bars and nightlife

  1. A Los Feliz classic

    The Dresden

    Los Feliz·Lounge and restaurant

    A classic restaurant and lounge on Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz.

    1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027Explore View on map

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