Griffith wanted the public to have the opportunity to look through a telescope which he felt might broaden human perspective.
Griffith observatory roof.
Savor the city from the roof of the observatory.
The easiest way to find the high point is to start at the charlie turner trailhead from the griffith observatory for a 1 mile climb to the top.
Connected by the observatory s lawn and sidewalks the terraces provide vantage points facing in every direction accessible each day from sunrise until 10 00 p m.
Hollywood hills hike from 52 00 the best of la tour from anaheim or la.
Hollywood beverly hills and beaches from 89 00 hollywood sign.
Visitors take in the sunset from the roof of the griffith observatory.
When griffith park closes.
Griffith observatory s major exhibit areas each focus on a unique aspect of observation.
To go to the complete page for each exhibit area click on the area on the map or use the list at the bottom.
One of the principal reasons is the presence and regular availability of high quality public telescopes.
Griffith observatory is one of the premier public observatories in the world.
Exhibits on the main level roof and exterior.
Griffith observatory s roof and terraces give visitors a chance to observe the panorama of los angeles.
The griffith observatory is a facility in los angeles california sitting on the south facing slope of mount hollywood in los angeles griffith park it commands a view of the los angeles basin including downtown los angeles to the southeast hollywood to the south and the pacific ocean to the southwest.
The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of the hollywood sign.