Open List Home > Los Angeles, CA > social service organizations > City of Los Angeles
Wedding Services for Unaffiliated Jewish Families & Non-denom'l Faith
You Need Reed. Representing Clients Like You For 28 Yrs. Call Now!
Building Families Through Adoption
Aggressive Criminal Law Defenses 24/7. Se Habla Espanol.
Education through Art and Music. Convenient LA and SouthBay Locations
Trouble Dealing With Government Agencies? You Have Rights, Call Us!
Learn To Trust Your Intuitive Process, Feel Clearer About Your Life.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Must see. If you're just visiting or have lived here for years, this never gets old. Extended, unobstructed views of LA, leaves you seeing just how big this place is. Beautiful in the day, stunning at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can you do but give it five stars? It's free, smack-dab in the middle of LA, high above the noise and riff-raff and has some of the most incredible views of the city! It's like a quiet…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the most romantic nights of my life. For serial. Holding hands while you look at the star show, feeling so small, so tiny compared to the world, the universe you're in as it expands and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Free! Free is for ME!! I love free. I love it even more when the free stuff is good stuff, too. And the Griffith Observatory is not just good. To quote a beloved cartoon commercial character, "It's…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, as cliche as it may seem...this really is a "must see", especially after they recently spent 33 million dollars on upgrading it. Forth of July? You couldn't generate a better fireworks…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Ease of Parking: Hope you are feeling lucky Amenities: Great
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? All that money and time and the place looks like this? It seemed virtually unchanged to me, unless that downstairs section (which I didn't recall ever seeing before) is new. And they got…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the most beautiful view of Los Angeles can be found here, either by day or by night! And the Griffith Park Observatory isn't bad looking either. There's so much Hollywood history there too.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith Park Observatory. One of my favorite places to visit in LA. A place so spectacular that just standing on its rooftop and being there can turn the LA skyline (gray pink smog) into a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I've found that some of the best dates I've been on have been the ones where little to no money was spent. One date in particular involved taking the metro ($5 day pass) to the Vermont / Sunset…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was four, I saw a couple making out there in public for the first time...and thought it was so scandalous. My dad told us not to look. Then, in a third grade field trip, I was transported to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Observatory is where my husband accomplished his most amazing -- or looking at it a different way, most ill-guided -- parallel parking feat of his life. Fifteen pairs of left-front,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
yah. parking is a bit difficult. cant really see the stars with any observatory.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great (and free) place to spend a couple of hours in LA. Not much comes cheaply in that city, and so if you can find something interesting to occupy your time gratis, then you should…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually rate this place 4.5 stars but there are not 1/2 stars allowed. I came here with my g/f and we were really only coming to Griffith Park to check it out. We are new to LA so we were doing our…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We finally went to the NEW Griffith Observatory. We thought we had waited long enough for the hub bub and hysteria to die down. When they first reopened they required shuttles and reservations and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp I was able to find this place. Loved it! Got a pic of Hollywood, LA, and the Hollywood sign!
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith is one of those places that people always think about going to, but never end up at. It's time to stop thinking and start going because Griffith is one of the coolest spots in LA! Recently…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
on a clear night the view is effing incredible. you can see all of LA in it's sprawling glory. you can hike here, go to the museum here, make out here, get bitten by a rattlesnake here, reminisce…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
You'd think whoever had the idea of placing an OBSERVATORY in one of the smoggiest, most artificial light-filled places in the world was a complete idiot. But even if it's virtually impossible to see…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here after a hike to Mt Hollywood on the other side of the parking lot. Fabulous views of LA and pretty much everything in the Observatory is FREE. I think you gotta pay to see some shows…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't many things in life that are free ... but thank goodness there is the Griffth Observatory b/c not only is it free -- but it's a beautiful place! I won't go into much more detail b/c it…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
"Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain." --Henry David Thoreau
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the last places you can go for almost nothing and enjoy walking around doing nothing. I took a date here expecting a fun place to hang out for a while, but it's truly a great place for anyone.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
What a gorgeous view of Los Angeles!!! Whenever I visit, I always flash back to the music video of Paula Abdul's "Rush, Rush" with a young Keanu Reeves. The music video is very sappy, like myself, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to a planetarium in my life before Griffith. So, I cannot compare this to anything but from my experience it was simply amazing. It is definitely a place that you should take your…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic! Always wanted to visit here, both for the view and landmark status. Didn't know much about the museum section but spent two hours wandering around inside. Its full of cool…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have dreams of someday being filthy rich and laughing maniacally as I buy this place and turn it into my own private residence. Of course, as I will be laughing the contractors will be putting a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I like to give one stars. It's fun to complain. The Griffith Observatory is a great place to go to complain about everything. Boring exhibits with "new" technology but still boring.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
FREE! .25 trolley on weekends from Sunset/Vermont. Parking on the weekend is MADNESS and unnecessary, fully enjoy the visit and take the trolly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
eh. Maybe it's because I'm not much of a science person, but I did not enjoy my time at the observatory at all. I am giving it two stars, though, for it's stellar, albeit smoggy, view of the city.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
For those that want to relive the glory of "Rebel Without a Cause" (one of my favorite movies), Griffith Park is the way to go. There's definitely something majestic, historical, and mysterious about…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Q: What does an immigrant from Wales, attempted murder, the Pope, James Dean, and Mr. Spock all have in common? A: Griffith Park. More specifically, The Griffith Park Observatory.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
If you grew up in L.A., chances are you visited the observatory on a school field trip. If not, I'm sorry, cuz your school sucked. Sitting in the planetarium as the "stars" and their constellations…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I saw the Eclipse! Thanks to Christopher S and super duper big and badder telescope, the view is astonishing. BTW, I hope we can see him on TV or on youtube.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that I went when you had to ride the bus all the way up there. sucky!! The view is killer. The observatory itself I can pass on. Not my thing, but I do like taking people here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
As Walt Disney once said: "When you wish upon a star...." these words have stuck with anyone who's ever gazed into the heavens above. From wondering about UFO's to life on other planets, to watching…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The view is amazing and definitely a good spot to bring out of towners. Also, a great free place to spend a weekend afternoon.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The view up here is definitely the best in the city. The observatory looks great now after the remodel We watched the show inside the planetarium which was pretty cool. This LA landmark is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith Park Observatory is a beautiful place. I think everyone should come to enjoy the experience. Upon going here, you have to go to a check point where you park your car, then a shuttle takes…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The last time i was at the observatory was in 1997, with my boyfriend at the time. he and i would go there when we were stressed or in need of some deep relaxation. there or the pier in santa monica…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
A good place to go after a rainstorm in Los Angeles. It has the best view of the city. The exhibits inside the Observatory are first class. Better than the National Air and Space Museum in Washington…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Totally far out, man! The laser show (and the show detailing the origin of the universe) is a sight to behold. Seven bucks well spent. It's a trip even for those that are stone-cold sober, and if…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I was born and raised in LA. I lived there 18 years before I moved to San Francisco. I used to go visit the observatory as a kid was saddened when I heard that they were closing it for several years…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Lived only 5 min away from here for several years and Ive been to the observatory many times. Great place. Very interesting, especially if your into astronomy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first visit to the observatory since its renovation. Nicely done! I would have liked to spend more time here to look at all the new exhibits, but the crowd made that a challenge. I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
For our 2nd annual Foto Day we decided to take our photographic eyes to the Griffith Park Observatory. It was a Mon and apparently the Observatory is closed on Mondays. We didn't want to go inside…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place when it's not crowded! Word of advice go extra early if you want to see a show, they fill up fast. If possible do not go on the weekend, it is absolutely crowded! I didnt have that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom kept telling me how much she love this place, so when they lifted the reservation only, my mom took me!!! :D I love this place. This place is HUGE.. with the capital UUUGGE (compare to me that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Currently, the parking is weird. I mean that in the nicest way. It's not lacking. It's just you have to walk half a mile to get there. The renovation definitely made it more tourist and viewer…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Go see the live narrated film projected on the hemispherical cieling of the theater there. Recline almost completely in plush chairs on a par with the seats and the Grove Theater. You get this…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
It had been years since I'd been to the Griffith Park Observatory, and my recent visit was nothing short of spectacular. Even before setting foot in the observatory, guests are greeted by amateur…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Now that they FINALLY lifted the parking restrictions (after a 40% drop in attendance - do you really need that to happen before letting Angelinos stay in their cars as l ong as humanly possible?!),…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Where did their 93 million go!?!?!? The observatory is beautiful, the views astounding yes, but the displays inside the observatory are mediocre at best and are more appropriate for young kids than an…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time but the inconvenience of having to make reservations, and then take a shuttle was a hassle. On the flip side, it would be a great place to bring the family or a date. We had a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
DON"T BOTHER! Same old stuff as when I went there on school field trips about 100 years ago, I was very disapointed. Pathalogical parking rules and rules and restrictions on everything, just the drive…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Did they really need to renovate the Obeservatory? I haven't been there since the renovated, but it seemed pretty dope to me without renovations. Seriously, I think if you live in LA you have to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A dazzling experience overall! A friend made our reservations. Easy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
After the raging fires that got incredibly close to the Griffith Observatory got under control, the place re-opened and I was excited to visit the newly renovated observatory! You can't park at the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not remember how many times I been here and reminded myself that I must pack a picnic for my next visit in the "front lawn." The fresh thick lush grass leading to the entrance to the observatory…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I just took my mom and grandma here, in from out of town. They really enjoyed it- The view, the planetarium, the ride to & from in the shuttle, and the various things you can walk around and see. I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
**** 03/09/08 Update: Took my father up here on an exceptionally clear day and he really enjoyed it. You get such an idea of the expanse of the city and it takes your breath away to be able to see…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The griffith observatory recently reopened, and it is a really fun place to visit. There are several different big rooms with listing of planets, constellations, how a lot of the science works. Just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This is so sad for me. When I was a kid my dad used to spin me around in circles up there on that grassy lawn next to that big statue of those famous astronomer guys. Then later, we went on saw the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall I was a little dissappointed that there wasn't much going on in here. For being closed for so long you 'd expect to see a huge change. The last time I went I think there were a lot more…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The views from the Griffith Observatory are amaaaazing, especially around sunset or on a clear night. The displays were interesting and interactive, and the concepts were presented in a way that was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Woefully overrated. Useful only for pictures. Not worth the bus trip from the heart of Hollywood.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The view is 5 stars, easy. Always has been, hopefully always will be. Before the big overhaul the interior was a rather undistinguished 3 stars, so I was eager to check out the all the new…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, better than I remember it four years ago. I used to take visitors here all the time because it has the most awesome view of Los Angeles, especially at night with the glitter that makes L.A. L.A.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
After visiting the reopened Griffith Observatory, I can't help but wonder if I would have appreciated it more had I been eight again. Don't get me wrong. I've always loved the view --- of the city…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
You don't need an interplanetary event to have an excuse to come here. Featuring an extensive array of space- and science-related displays, there is as much to do during the day as there is at night.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
Full Review »
This place was once known as one of the top 10 make-out spots here in LA. I've been twice and I totally loved it. The view up top is the best! I as well have heard many stabbing and shooting stories about...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
Full Review »
© 2008 fissafissa.com
About
|
Contact
|
Advertising
|
Add a Business
|
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy Policy
Some data provided by Localeze Some reviews provided by Yelp.com
