The Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, and can be seen as a national leader in public astronomy. Due to this reason, it is one of the region’s most popular attractions.
Located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, it is situated at 1,124 feet above sea level.
The Observatory started as one man’s vision for inspiring people who are fascinated by astronomy, but of course there is more: for example, you have a breathless view of both downtown LA and the Hollywood sign. The architecture of the building is just amazing, with great surrounding landscaping.