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Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA

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Griffith Park

Hike the chaparral hills for views of the Hollywood Sign, then visit the observatory, zoo or Travel Town inside LA's biggest park.

Griffith Park Ranger Station, Crystal Springs Drive · Los Angeles, CA

About Griffith Park

Griffith Park covers more than 4,200 acres of hills and canyons at the east end of the Santa Monica Mountains, between Los Feliz Boulevard and the Ventura Freeway. Griffith J. Griffith gave the first 3,015 acres to Los Angeles as a Christmas gift on December 16, 1896. Inside are Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo, the Autry Museum of the American West, the Greek Theatre and Travel Town, plus miles of hiking and horse trails. Elevations run from 384 to 1,625 feet, so many trails give views of the Hollywood Sign on Mount Lee.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Griffith Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Theater & Events
    Date Night

    Greek Theatre

    $50+

    See a concert under the open sky at a 5,900-seat amphitheater set inside Griffith Park.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Theater & Events

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Griffith Observatory

    No admission fee

    A hilltop planetarium and free public observatory with some of the best views in the city.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    1.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    The Americana at Brand

    No admission fee

    Watch the hourly fountain show, see a movie and dine at Caruso's open-air center in Glendale.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Local Gem

    The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

    $25–$50

    A sprawling San Marino estate of rare-book stacks, Gainsborough paintings, and a dozen themed gardens.

    9.5 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Outdoor Adventure

    Aqua Surf School

    $50+

    Surf lessons, camps, and board rentals for all skill levels on Santa Monica Beach.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Quirky Fun

    Venice Beach Boardwalk

    No admission fee

    A freewheeling beachfront strip of muscle-beach bodybuilders, street artists, and skate parks.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    15 mi awayMore like this

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