Griffith Park

Travel Guide

A cityscape with a prominent dome-shaped building surrounded by hills and a dense urban area in the background.
A group of people riding horses on a dirt road with a hilly landscape in the background.
A wooden fence with a city skyline in the background.
A cityscape at sunset with a mountain range in the foreground.
A mountainous landscape with a valley and distant mountains.

One of the largest urban parks in the United States is renowned for its exceptional observatory and large zoo.

Griffith Park has a wealth of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, hiking and swimming. Picnic in a peaceful natural area or play a round of golf. This park also contains many Los Angeles attractions, including the Griffith Observatory and the Greek Theatre.

Rent a bicycle and explore this exceptional municipal park. Visit the Los Angeles Zoo and discover a range of amphibians, invertebrates and mammals. The large park also includes an outdoor museum dedicated to preserving the railroad heritage of the United States.

Explore the solar system through a telescope at the Griffith Observatory. Visit the facility’s Samuel Oschin Planetarium and see a live show. The Griffith Observatory also features astronomy exhibits and exceptional views of greater Los Angeles.

Stop at the Travel Town Museum within Griffith Park. This outdoor museum displays a wide range of historic locomotives, including a steam locomotive built in the late 19th century. See an exceptional collection of restored cable cars, carriages and passenger cars.

Visit the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens and learn about its conservation and animal management programs. See a range of endangered species, including the chimpanzee, the Sumatran tiger and the giant otter. The Los Angeles Zoo also offers educational classes for adults and children.

Watch a performance at the Greek Theatre, a historic Los Angeles outdoor entertainment venue. Famous international acts have performed at this venue, including The Who, Elton John and Paul McCartney. The large theatre features 5,900 seats and exceptional acoustics. Check the official website for the concert schedule.

Griffith Park includes tennis courts and soccer and rugby fields. Walk along Zoo Drive to find the Travel Town Museum. Griffith Park Drive is a favourite walking and jogging route among visitors to the park. Find this large municipal park about 24 miles (39 kilometres) from Los Angeles International Airport.

With a wide range of outdoor and sporting activities, Los Angeles attractions and educational facilities, Griffith Park is perfect for visitors to Los Angeles County.

Explore the area near Griffith Park and other popular areas in Los Angeles

Find the best Griffith Park areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Griffith Park
Learn more about Griffith Park

Downtown Glendale

While visiting Downtown Glendale, you might make a stop by sights like Alex Theatre and Glendale Galleria.

Los Feliz

You'll enjoy the coffeehouses and architecture in Los Feliz. You might want to make time for a stop at Pohono Bridge or John Marshall High School.

Atwater Village

While visiting Atwater Village, you might make a stop by sights like Forest Lawn Memorial Park and Zebulon.

East Hollywood

While you're in East Hollywood, take in top sights like The Vermont Hollywood or Virgil Avenue, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Vermont - Santa Monica Station or Vermont - Sunset Station.

Media District

If you're spending some time in Media District, The Burbank Studios and Warner Brothers Studio are top sights worth seeing.
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is CA $161 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $161
per night
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,784 reviews)
"Despite being at the airport, the property was remarkably quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Loews Hollywood Hotel

Loews Hollywood Hotel

4 out of 5
1755 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles CA
The price is CA $310 per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
CA $310
per night
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Loews Hollywood Hotel
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is CA $189 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
CA $189
per night
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very good! (4,697 reviews)
"Hidden fee and no soap and shower soap room not clean"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

Kasa Sunset Los Angeles

3 out of 5
5825 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood ...
Kasa Sunset Los Angeles
Fenix Hotel Hollywood

Fenix Hotel Hollywood

4 out of 5
7070 Franklin Ave Los Angeles CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Hollywood Boulevard and Hollywood Bowl ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (389 reviews)
"The room was generally clean! There was a trash can outside the exit door that often allowed the smell from the garbage/animal waste to come into the hallway and travel into the room. There was plenty of cutlery for me to use when I needed to. Communication with the host was very quick. I appreciated ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Fenix Hotel Hollywood
Venice Suites

Venice Suites

3 out of 5
417 OceanFront Walk Venice CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,388 reviews)
"No air conditioning so if you don’t have an ocean view room, not much of air flow unless you prop your hotel room door open. Very hot. Loved the kitchenette, saved lots of money buying groceries. Overall an ok room for the price. A bit musty smelling since there is carpet in all the halls. No beach ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Venice Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Griffith Park attractions

Things to do

Cities near Griffith Park

Explore a world of travel with Expedia