Parks & Beaches · Our pick in Los Angeles
Griffith Park
Hiking, the Observatory and the Greek
About Griffith Park
Griffith Park covers the eastern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, with miles of trails, Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theatre and the Los Angeles Zoo. Griffith J. Griffith gave the land to the city in 1896.
Why it's on our list
- Hiking trails
- Griffith Observatory
- Views of the Hollywood Sign
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Griffith Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Griffith Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Griffith Observatory1.2 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Hollywood Bowl2.4 miCycle 16 minCar or taxi 13 min
- TCL Chinese Theatre3.0 miCycle 20 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Grove5.2 miCycle 34 minCar or taxi 22 min
- LACMA5.8 miCycle 37 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Walt Disney Concert Hall6.3 miCycle 41 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Rodeo Drive7.2 miCar or taxi 28 min
- Getty Center11 miCar or taxi 39 min
- Santa Monica Pier14 miCar or taxi 50 min
- Venice Beach Boardwalk14 miCar or taxi 50 min