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Griffith Park

Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Distance in: mi km
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Los Feliz Motel N/A 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
The Vagabond Inn $103 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Rodeway Inn Regalodge $40 1.5 mi 2.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Villa Delle Stelle N/A 3.5 mi 5.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Magic Castle Hotel $208 4.4 mi 7.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Eatz Cafe 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Porto's Bakery & Cafe 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Pazzo Gelato 2.3 mi 3.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Dtox Day Spa 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Griffith Observatory 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels 4.7 mi 7.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Griffith Park” Frommer's
“Griffith Park” PlanetWare.com
“Adventures in Dreamland” New York Times (free registration required)
“Fun Things to Do With Your Kids in Griffith Park” Travel for Kids
“L.A.'s Buffed-Up Observatory: The Sequel Outshines the Original” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Head for Hollywood's Hills” Washington Post (free registration required)
“From Sitcoms to Farm Markets, Charms Abound in Los Angeles” New York Times (free registration required)
“The Top Ten Free Attractions in Los Angeles” GoNomad.com
“Road tips from a California road trip” National Post
“Visitor Guide - Griffith Park - Los Angeles” About.com
“Gene Autry's legacy keeps the Old West alive” SignOnSanDiego.Com/MCT News Service
“On a clear day you can see forever” American Way
“Los Angeles Never Sleeps” in-lan.com / In Magazine
“In L.A., Looking for Comfort at Banana Bungalows” New York Times (free registration required)
“Santa Monica National Recreation Area” hikewithyourdog.com
“Los Angeles city guide” Telegraph Group Limited (free registration required)
“California: Los Angeles and Orange County” Foster Travel Publications
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 465 attractions in Los Angeles
Traveler Description: Comprising over 4,000 acres, Griffith Park one of the largest urban parks in the world and is home to a number of wonferful  attractions.  Also, if... more »
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Attraction type: Park, Urban park, Theater, Observatory/planetarium, History museum, Other
Activities: Hiking
Address: 4730 Crystal Springs Dr Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323 913 4688

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Reviews of Griffith Park

( 1-4 of 4 )
“Lovely spot right next to a major city”
5 of 5 stars
tw100
Burbank, California
Nov 28, 2008

We live in Burbank, CA which is on the backdoor of Griffith Park. We love Griffith Park. We've gone there for picnics, rode on the Walt Disney merry-go-round, taken pony rides, riden the kiddy train, walked through the Christmas lights in November/December, and been to the nearby Los Angeles Zoo. We would like to one day rent some bikes and... more

“Wilderness & Fun Activities, too...”
5 of 5 stars
loveLA
Los Angeles, Ca
May 4, 2005
12/13 found this review helpful

Griffith Park is not only the largest municipal park, but it has alot of fun activities, too. The Observatory is being renovated right now to a state-of-the-art complex, but the lookout point from there is great. Also, there is the zoo, Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum, pony & wagon rides for the kids, a great miniature train ride, a train... more

“great view...”
5 of 5 stars
missytwoshoes
New Zealand
Sep 22, 2002
12/14 found this review helpful

It is well worth making time to visit Griffith Park for the views of L.A. We went to the Observatory and spent at least an hour going through the exhibits. As well as a fantastic view of the city ( smoggy but good) you can also see the HOLLYWOOD sign ~ yiihaa. more

“Für die ganze Familie”
5 of 5 stars
DJDK
Toluca Lake, California
Apr 6, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

Griffith Park ist immer einen Besuch wert. Für kleinere Kinder gibt es einen Spielplatz und ein Karussel, der Los Angeles... more

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4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 323 913 4688