Griffith Observatory sits on the south ... including the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, the Hollywood sign, the Autry Museum of the American West and, of course, the observatory.

Why it matters: “Griffith ... observatory. In the 90 years since its founding, more than 7 million people have peered through the historic Zeiss telescope that adorns the peak of Mount Hollywood ...

Nobody expected the sign to stay up for long. The original had 13 letters, each 30 feet wide and 43 feet tall, made from 3×9′ ...

A star was born in 1935, when Griffith Observatory became the first public ... historic Zeiss telescope that adorns the peak of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. “More than any other telescope ...

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The lone pine tree stands sentinel over Los Angeles from its 1,690 ... The huge park includes LA landmarks like the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign. But for decades, a small chunk ...

LOS ANGELES ... gardens, Hollywood sign views, solitude, workout and panoramic views. The public is reminded to practice safety when hiking these trails. The Friends of Griffith Park offer ...