Griffith Park

this is like The place to see Hollywood sign and also the entire city landscape, I would advise going here around sunset hour to see to city change and light up. Also if you don't know this, you can park on the road and walk up to this

Really nice walk with a Meetup Group. I think total we walked almost 6 miles. One of the group members knew little tidbits about the park, so it made it a better walk. The trail is moderately challenging since there are parts that are either a steep incline or decline (my foot slid a couple of times). However, I think about half of our steps were fairly level and path was very pretty clear. I felt like my tennis shoes were adequate. There was also a couple of water points and picnic areas. There were definitely some incredible views of LA and even the hillside was very lovely. Looking forward to next hike.

Good views of the Los Angeles (LA) skyline but the number of people and cars, and therefore the amount of traffic, is crazy. Parking is difficult. You are better off parking further away, and even that can be a challenge, and then taking the shuttle into the park. Get there EARLY. Expect to do some walking. If you have mobility challenges and you want to take pictures of the LA skyline, it would probably be more effective for you to go to the observatory rather than to the park to take the pix.

One of my favorite places on my first trip to LA was Griffith Park so I had to bring my friends. Two of the best things to see in the park are the Griffith Observatory and Mount Hollywood, which is the peak directly opposite the observatory and one of the highest points in the Hollywood Hills, so it has great views of the city. However, Mount Hollywood is not the same peak with the sign, but you do get some great views of the sign hiking between the observatory and the peak. Also parking here, there are public restrooms before you start or when you return.

It is one of the perfect urban hikes at 2.5 miles with 500 feet of elevation gain. There is also free parking if you go early before the observatory opens. We went on the last morning of our vacation so we could make the hike and get back to our hotel to shower before hotel check out. It is great exercise and the best way to start the day.

The day we hiked was not as clear as my first visit, so the views were not as crisp. Despite this the clouds and humidity, you still had great views and this time the moisture meant there was more greenery and flower for the hike. In late March the hike was cool but not cold so simply perfect. Everyone in our group of 12 loved the hike with incredible views of the observatory, downtown and the "Hollywood" sign. I cannot recommend this more, both times it was my favorite activity in LA.

Amazing Park to relax and to see Los Angelos from top. We started the trip from Los Angelos Zoo by ascending to the top of hill - there are water refill stations with fresh tasty water if you get thirsty. At the top of the hill, it was quiet, and you could relax watching eagles. As you get closer to Griffith observatory, you start to see sign of Hollywood. And from Griffith observatory there is a bus free of charge that will take you to the metro station. Griffith Park info station was kind of open, but nobody was inside, so it was more like on self-serve basis.

The fun fact - after walking and walking around the park at the end we stumbled on a sign which warned about rattle snakes in park, but we did not see any snakes.

Griffith Park is a huge park in the Hollywood hills which separate central Los Angeles and Hollywood from the San Fernando Valley. It encompasses much of that range and is reputedly the largest urban park and open space in the United States. It has numerous hiking trails, trails for bicycle riding, and horseback riding, and other amenities. It also is home to the iconic Hollywood Sign and Griffith Observatory.

One can reach the park many ways, including by driving into the partly, but traffic and parking can be problematic. We avoid driving and take the DASH Observatory bus which makes a circuit through part of the park to and from Vermont and Sunset, where the is a Metro station, making it quite convenient to get to the park that way.

The bus stops at, among others, the Greek Theatre, Mt Hollywood Dr on the far side of the Mt. Hollywood Tunnel, and Griffith Observatory. At Mt Hollywood Dr, there is immediate access to several hiking trails which go through the park, and also Mt. Hollywood Dr, generally open only to hiking,etc., and not to automobile traffic. This is one route to take to hike to the Hollywood Sign, and connects directly to a trail which goes up above, and behind, the sign, or to the Mulholland Trail, also used for horseback tours, which takes one to just below, and in front of, the sign. Depending on how fast one does it, the hike to and from the sign, starting at the Mt. Hollywood Dr bus stop near the observatory, should probably take between about 50 minutes to an hour and half each way. The area affords nice views of Los Angeles as well.

Nice to pay a visit to it and necessarily not miss the Griffith Observatory. It offers an amazing holistic view of LA. It is also the same region of the Hollywood sign, but there are specific spots to get a picturesque view of it.

What a hike.
Went up to mt. Hollywood for the sunset.
It was very nice.
Also the hike was nice and challanging
Dont miss the star view at night

Make sure you take the N. Vermont Ave entrance into the park. There is a large paved lot just past the Greek Theater where you can park FREE!. Not a bad walk up to the observatory from there. Amazing astronomy exhibits inside and beautiful views all around the complex.

Griffith Park is huge and full of some must see things in LA. There is Griffith Observatory which has some of the best view in LA including the famous Hollywood sign. Oh and it’s free to enter. The Autry Western Museum which I definitely recommend visiting as it’s full of history. The zoo is also here and also the Greek theatre. There are a number of hiking trails for those that are interested in seeing nature. So much to do in this area if visiting LA.