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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend lives down the street from the Observatory and we've only been to the place once. The 1st time we decided to visit was the 4th of July. Hmmm, that was a huge mistake. Parking was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to old man Jenkins Griffith all can come here and learn about astronomy and its even all free. If you come and walk upstairs around 7pm you can get in line to peep through this awesome...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i liked the show. i like it better when the guy does the talking, rather than the girl. but she's not bad either.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a date. Go at night time. The night time view is great but I would think day time is also good as you get a nice view of the city.The show "First LIght" is cool. you get to sit dont on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can you say about an observatory?! It's big and awesome and cool? We came at the end of the night and admission was free. They had telescopes setup so you could look at the full moon. Most of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not like the Griffith Observatory?! It's so COOL! I've only been here once a LOOOOONG time ago. So long.. I barely remembered what was in there. Only parts.. and pieces. Didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free parking, Free Entrance, $5 student fee to see the "Center of the Universe" movie. It's awesome!!! Better than IMAX... veryyyy cool. The view is beautiful and i looked through the telescope and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had only been here once when I was a little girl, and it hasn't changed much. I am not huge on the stuff inside the Observatory, but loved the view. We went here after a long day at the zoo, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was AWESOME! the drive up was a little on the hellish side, but once you get there, consider yourself rewarded for your hard work.the view up here is BEAUTIFUL! El Lay and all it's smog?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe i have never been here before!!! I absolutely LOVED it!!! The traffic on the way there sucked, but once we got there it was well worth it. We found parking without a problem, which...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Along with a few people from Meetup.com, we hiked up the road to the Observatory. When we entered, the first thing I thought of was, "Ahhhh, air conditioning!" The place was renovated recently; at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kyle's 5 Great Reasons to Come to Griffith Observatory:1. You have kids.2. You're into science, astronomy, and/or general learning.3. You want an amazing panoramic view of LA in all it's smog-filled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
See my full blog post with pictures at:http://www.mcginty.us/?p=114My parents just arrived into LAX and we were looking for something small to do before heading back to Long Beach. We've always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great place...beautiful view. Im surprised more people in LA don't visit here. Great place for a date.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love love LOVE astronomy.. and just science in general. i was so excited to be in the area so i could check out the observatory! i was greeted by a gorgeous area...the views, the building, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I haven't been to the Observatory since I enjoyed Laserium in an altered state back in the 80's.....so when a friend suggested we go up and check it out today, I was all for it. So we drive up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The observatory is certainly an unmissable sight. It is located in the beautiful Griffith park and offers besides the exhibits also a stunning LA skyline view from the observatory's extensive patios...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since my son was in 2nd or 3rd grade and well before the renovations. I have been wanting to go so this was stop 3 on my anniversary day outing.The kids are back in school now so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby was in LA for a training course, so I went down with him to spend some time together before his class. He's always wanted to check out Griffith Observatory since he's seen it in movies.We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith Observatory is one of those places that I only frequent when I have friends or family visiting from out of town. I had not been since they had opened the underground expansion and I had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you remember the scene when Jimmy Dean and that other peckerwood were locked in a knife fight overlooking Los Angeles? Or Sal Mineo waving a pistol at cops outside the entrance of the planetarium?...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Observatory was, I think, the best thing I've ever done in Los Angeles. It was a fantastic experience going to this newly renovated place and the views from the top of the hill where it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Observatory is such an awesome place both inside and out. It just brings the kid out in you. You start to get excited about science and space again, and the mysteries of the Universe. Plus, you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drive was a tad confusing, twist and turns and then a huge uphill drive. But the view wasn't what was expected. In the daytime, it's pretty hazy, but the breeze is refreshing. You can catch the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Observatory is a rare place that is not only a great, educational scientific place to visit, but it's also great for stoners. I love hiking up or riding my bike up to this place, having lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous (night) city view. Need I say more?It's freeee. Gratis. (minus the show)Trust me, come early and you will be able to find parking. (If the lot fills up, park along the road going up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one place I would take a date to. The spectacular views of the city and the sun setting down into the Pacific will make any girl thrill. If I went on a date anytime soon, I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Short Version: Stellar!Long Version: I've been visiting here for over two decades, and the place just keeps getting better. The Observatory has recently been renovated and brought up to date, and have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After trying to go here over three times now, we finally made it. Traffic and far away parking kept us the first couple of times. So, let me start by saying that the observatory itself is beautiful....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE SHOW in the planetarium I haven't been here since I was 10 and I am now 23 and I think they did a beautiful job at the renovation, I took my GF here for the first time and she had a blast.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great FREE place to take a date! Check my photos out, who says LA can't be pretty?!! The one thing i noticed was that people park hella far down the hill and hike up the windy road to the telescope....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went around 3pm on a friday afternoon. I would've been there earlier if it weren't for LA traffic (AHHHHH)!! But anyways. You can park along the sides of the road heading up to the observatory. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Check this out! I was up here on a shoot, then came back to see the observatory on a Saturday. It was really surprising to find the observatory museum and grounds had so much to see! The little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to begin my review by stating that I came here at around 4:30pm on a Saturday afternoon when it was approximately 95 degrees outside. Needless to say, after parking 8392043029038 miles down...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a date last night. Really fun thing to do in LA. Its been years since I last went. The new planetarium is much better than I remember. Great place to watch the sunset and take in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing date place!!!! Try to go on a clear night, if not, make sure your date is a nerd willing to read everything. So beautiful and fun.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're ever in LA you must visit the Griffith Observatory. The views of the city are breath taking. We went in the evening and it was a bit overcast, we could see the fog coming in from the ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While we visited LA, I was there for July 4th fireworks and then the next day in the morning. Parking was kinda difficult but we got lucky. Saw family, couples, and people just enjoying the scenary....
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
visited griffith observatory for the first time in over 15 years on a perfect day last week. on this trip, i rediscovered the greatness of my birthplace, my hometown, the city of angels.i highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On such a hot day, I decided to see stars in the cool Samuel Oschin Planetarium at Griffith Observatory. I saw the refreshing 'Water Is Life' show but it really didn't matter what they were playing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
another great spot to get good views of Los Angeles
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Family friendly...very educative &there's something for everyone.The views are breath taking, the shows are entertaining and the displays are definitely worth seeing.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's just fun and it's FREE! It's worth the whole day (or at least it took me the whole day to see everything). And, stay till evening to watch the sunset over LA. Great for a cheap date =)
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome views and FREE access! We did have to park quite a way's down the hill, but it was worth the walk. And we needed the exercise anyway :PIt was great watching the intro video on the observatory...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I can't believe there aren't more reviews for this place! I went for the first time during the spring of 2008 as a requirement for an astronomy class I was taking. I went alone that time, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
CAN YOU SAY FREE? NICE JOB! I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!I drove to LA to visit with family and to check out the Griffith Observatory! I LOVE this place! It's so awesome! People were hanging out having...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Views of LA from here. Parking can kinda suck on a busy day, but it's free! Just tell the parking guys that someone in your car has a broken foot and they'll let you head straight to the top...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a romantic, cultured, cheap date in the city, look no further than the Griffith Observatory. Clearly news of this place's magic has spread like wildfire because this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place not only to see a gorgeous view of L.A. and surrounding areas, but it also has lots of nerdy science stuff like information on stars, periodic elements, eclipses and the moon,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible views of Los Angeles. I went to the Observatory and Planetarium on one of those days when the road was closed and it was a 40 minute uphill hike through Griffith Park. The Hike is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived here for two years and JUST went. Why did I wait so long? It was beautiful and I highly recommend. Just be prepared to deal with finding a spot to park.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a must see especially at night. The view is jaw dropping!!! If you have visitors that are not from LA, you should definitely take them here. I mean.. it's FREE. The night I came here,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved The Samuel Oschin Planetarium!
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first got a glimpse of this place from Jim Carey's movie "Yes, Man!" This place has a really cool planetarium and educational exhibits. We came here at night and we were caught in traffic on our way...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Admission - Free. Parking - free. I went on a Wednesday evening (yesterday) and was able to find a park very close to the observatory(on the street leading up to it) so I walked right there. There was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is a very beautiful place, its got it all going on from the views and the historical information, to the overpriced cafe and the entertaining and informative shows. i enjoyed the planetarium....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Park Observatory is one of those places that just does it for me. I went here just yesterday and it felt so good to be back.As you may know, this place was just recently reopened to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard it said that the GPO is the 2nd best in the world, and if that is the case I need to see whomever is the first because the GPO is amazing. The grounds surrounding the observatory are well...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Minutes from my house, this place is great for anyone and for a great experience. All sorts of filming has been done at the Griffith Park Observatory from Transformers to Paul Abdul's music video to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did you say FREE admission? The observatory is a hidden gem in the hills just north of Los Feliz. It's hard to believe that in LA, you can actually partake in an activity for almost next to nothing....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great location to visit, especially on a clear, sunny day. Great vantage point for photos. Our 5 year old loved the exhibits in the observatory.Warning about parking - it is very competitive near...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attention fellas ~ this is a must for a date! Bring her here at night and get a great view of the city. Being on top of a mountain looking down on a well-lit city just means make out point. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, awesome place. I've lived in LA almost a year now and I haven't had time to make the trek out here until just recently. The view is really spectacular and the observatory itself is in great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We visited at just the right time, I think - a little after 6 while the sun is still up and you have a clear view of LA. Then you hang out, looking at all the displays for a couple hours and then it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
prime saturn viewing time: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bodDHNERXIOSNx3GAonIGg'select=QQs9UEF__C2AaiIQp0c34w
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited a couple times during the day, and it was great. ...but what really makes this place a gem is its magical charm after sunset. Visiting at night is an absolutely unforgettable experience....
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my experience would have been 5 stars if I had not gone on a Saturday afternoon--the place was packed! We parked on the hill and took a 10 minute walk up to the observatory. Highlights: -The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is stunning. The views are some of the best in L.A. and it's free and easy to get there! The parking lot at the top was full, so I ate my burrito from Yuka's (down the hill) and circled...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Worth going at least once. It's romantic at night. There are always crowds, however, and they are always made up of annoying people. The planetarium show wasn't as exciting as I hoped it would be, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the underappreciated treasures of LA. Outstanding art deco building and fantastic views of the city and Hollywood sign. Displays on the upper floor include a Foucalt pendulum. Nice display...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know as kids we take this "field trip" to Griffith and...ask "what's the BIG deal???" Who cares about a telescope? O_o .....As an adult I feel guilty for never appreciating what this place holds...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith Observatory is one of those things that kinda blends into the periphery of my life. It's been there for as long as I can remember, sitting on that hillside overlooking the sprawling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I hadn't been to the observatory since they opened it up from remodeling and i really liked it. I LOVED the table of elements because it showed the actual element. you can press some buttons and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so last time we went to this place I saw the coolest thing. Yeah , yeah , yeah there is a big old telescope that you can look at the moon and space and that is cool but... When were here we looking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was unhappy with it. The tesla coil is broken. Parking is difficult. There are tons of people snapping photos for their personal collections. I would rather be home sitting on my ass. I can watch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
out of all the years i've been living here i finally had a chance to go the observatory and it was beautiful. I went during the day and it wasn't packed at all, my fav part was the planets and seeing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been here on two different nights with the significant other, and it was so amazingly gorgeous and romantic. We could just stare at the night lights of Los Angeles/Hollywood...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful! I love the remodel. Its worth signing up for the shuttle and making a day trip out of it. The new Planetarium is huge and very interesting. This a great place for kids or even a lazy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bring a pullover if you're here at night. I always go here with someone who's never been before. I wish there was more use of the new Mark projector compared to the 3D stuff which I didn't like as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lots of reviews already here, so I'll keep it like my undies...brief.Great place to go, perfect for when friends are in town from other places.Telescopes appear to be closed on Mondays, so take this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I often go up to the Observatory on Sunday afternoons to contemplate my week, but this past Saturday I had the pleasure of taking in one of the planetarium shows ("Center of the Universe") for a later...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the fact that you can come here and escape from the loud craziness of the city. It's an amazing surreal calm place to gather your thoughts and center yourself. Breath taking and beautiful... I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You get a great view of the ever-famous Hollywood sign, it's where the climactic scene of Rebel Without a Cause was filmed, you can take a tranquil hike up to it, it feeds your geeky/nerdy side, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very charming, and very 'Old Hollywood'. The art deco structure is perched a top the Hollywood Hills, and was recently restored. I didn't spend much time looking at the exhibits, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I consider this the Taj Mahal of science. It gives you a real sense of history, not only of astronomy, but of the city of LA itself. It's retained its art deco charm. Whether one is a lover of stars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt, this is a landmark in Los Angeles. Whether you're a native, newcomer, or visitor to Los Angeles, I highly recommend you visit the Griffith Park Observatory. First of all, parking is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A MUST SEE!!!!And it is FREE!! WOW!Nestled atop the beautiful Griffith park hills, is the historic landmark! You may recognize it from Rebel Without A Cause if you are a movie fan. Pick a clear day...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone has already written about how wonderful this place is -- free, great views, local flavor, good for a cheap date, etc etc etc., so I won't bother to reiterate.The boy and I both immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a year of trying to coordinate our schedules, my mom and I finally made the trek up to the observatory on a hazy Wednesday afternoon. What an anticlimactic trip! The observatory was dark and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A must for any visitor or resident of LA... Griffith Observatory not only has an amazing piece of real estate - views of the ocean, the mountains, the city and the Hollywood sign (heck, you can even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never knew about the observatory part. Just went there on sunday afternoons to get our party on. yeah still harping on the college days.Chilling on the grass, listening to sly and the family talk...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Autobots, roll out!Beautiful scenery at the park, especially right after rain. Educational, romantic at sun set, and FREE! What else can you ask for, really, in this economy. GF and I are active...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is like the hidden, yet very famous, treasure of LA. My BF and I went here after a morning of rain. And, the pictures we took were just beautiful. The observatory is very informative and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came at the right time, it was the biggest moon showing up when I went there. A lot of people come with their DSLR camera and it was an awesome view to see from their shots. Definitely a great last...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in CA for 5 years and have never been here. Shame on me!! So me and my man wanted to do something different today and I suggested the observatory. It was super cool. The views were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful location, a-top a mountainside, this looks out over the entire Los Angeles area, out to the bay, over to the other mountains that form the bowl that is LA. At night you can see the stars...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Science. Great views. Terrible coffee.
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool new building. Nice lawn. GREAT view.Entrance is free. Parking is free. (how awesome is this?)Cool exhibits inside. Too many people. but its free, what can you expect?Pretty good cafe with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was closed for the longest time when I first moved to Hollywood. I would only be in a car driving past it. When it finally opened, I was excited, made reservations and enjoyed a nice walk around....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I love, love ,love the observatory - it's exhibits, the surrounding trails, everything. But the laserium show "Centered in the Universe" was really lame. Not only was the content boring,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its free.Parking is free. Entrance is free.You get views of the Hollywood sign. You get views of downtown LA all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Probably the best view of LA handsdown.And the show...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not gonna lie, when i was younger i used to go up to the old observatory and smoke weed on the roof. hahahahait was tight, from the balcony you're able to hop over a wall and sit on the roof. super...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eh. I even feel weird giving it 4 stars. I used to love coming here as a kid and i've been back a few times since they remodeled and it looks really really good. However, i absolutely hate the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
:) I've always loved the observatory as a kid... but now that I'm older, I appreciate it even more....Especially when I get high and spend 15 bucks to travel the universe. The real reason I come here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty awesome place.Came here when I was visiting my cousin in Glendale in October 2008. I had come up for a visit from San Diego County to see my cousin and Aunt..since I hadn't seen them since the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have clear memories of this place as a teenager. I was in 8th grade and our class came here as part of a Physical Science class field trip. My memory of the exhibit in the central rotunda, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful place to learn and to bring your date! It's beautiful looking at the stars on a clear night, and if it's not so-clear, you can still look at the iridescent Los Angeles lights below where the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a drive home, here home, the morning weather was crisp, sun's out, sky is very blue. Detour here. I knew that it had been closed for sometime for remodeling, I can't recall the last time I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not reviewing this as someone who actually studied Astronomy (outside of requirements in college) nor am I reviewing this as a first timer. I have been going to the Griffith Park Observatory...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to check out at night.Bring a date here at night and get a great view of the city.My gf and I came here on New Years Eve instead of doing the whole obnoxious club thing, and I'm glad we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I brought a girl here hoping she doesn't think i'm a nerd! lolas soon as we got there (it was barely getting dark) we saw the Hollywood sign to our right which i had never seen before and i live...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta give it 5 stars -- more for the memories than the place itself. The park officially closes at 10, but you can definitely hike up there when it's dark. One of the best dates I went on when I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to visit! I enjoyed seeing the starts at the planetarium show... And walking around outside being so far up was kinda fun too :') If you enjoy heights...or smog...and yeah.Parking looked...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. Minus the lack of parking, long lines, sold out planetarium shows and rude people that visit here.I swear the crowd from Disneyland followed me here the following day. Why's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You'll find a great view of the city here. Not a place of learning though. I asked a staff member how Jupiter was formed she didn't know as well as anyone else there. If you don't know astronomy don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in LA, one takes for granted all the places you can escape to within the city.A proper visit to the Observatory had been long over due. But with extra days off from work and a gorgeous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After two days in Hollywood, this was the quiet and serene moment we were looking for. Really fantastic view of LA and beyond. To the right - smog and filth atop the city.To the left - oh look - the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Years ago I remember reading a book that talked about the necessity of swaddling babies. The practice has been around just about forever. Well, since there were babies. Apparently this author was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would totally give this place 5 stars if LA wasn't so smogy. The view was great as far as I could see, which could have been further.Awesome spot though, we didn't explore the whole park but from...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't begin to explain how much I love this place. If you live in this universe, you need to come for a visit. I've been during the day and night and both visits have made me a happy girl....
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the observatory twice, once during the day and once at night. It's beautiful and amazing both times. At night, there is a twinkling display of L.A. city lights. The planetarium show is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You can't really see stars in Los Angeles. There is an orangey yellow ring of light around the city that you can see quite clearly from up there, and the city itself looks beautiful from up high, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm docking a star because a couple was going at it in one of the telescope tower doorways when I was there, and I threw up in my mouth a little.Anyway. I brought a friend of mine here when he was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time visiting so unfortunately have nothing to compare it to (before the remodel) but I had a great time!!!I came a little before sunset after it rained the day before so there was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I never truly appreciated the Griffith Observatory up until now. As a kid, yes I was fascinated with astrology, planets, and stars. I looked through telescopes, pressed any button on all the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Different...Intriguing...Didn't get a chance to take in any of the shows or the tour to see how the recent renovations took place...I plan to go back for that. Great view and photo opps.Cafe at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The actual observatory structure is very beautiful and the views are stunning - definitely some of the best in the LA area - but boy was I dissapointed by the exhibits. The actually place is SO small...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to the Observatory since I was probably 6. I finally went since it reopened a couple years ago. I have to say, I still had fun. I think I even appreciate it more now, since I understand...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The views alone are breath taking here, the history is addicting, and the peacefulness can't be denied. I have a friend who works at the observatory and I recently went to check it out. She gave me a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here all the time as a little girl and sit on the wall along the edge and look out over LA. It was a little scary if I looked down at the fall I might take if I scooted too far to one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wait what???? The Griffith Park Observatory isn't one of the 7 wonders of the world??? Well it damn well should be!!! This place is like no other!!! The most beautiful views of Los Angeles and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a must see...i didn't know this place existed until my friend suggested it as a place to visit since while I was in town. He's lived there a few years and hasn't gone. I took the metro and then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like nothing else in the world. Quintessentially L.A. Before IMAX there was the weekend Pink Floyd laser light show. There was cruising the circular driveway all night. There was Terminator filming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to take in the enormity of Los Angeles.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of these days I'm just going to head up there with my camera and a book and just take in the amazing view of Los Angeles, day or night. It's spectacular, especially at sunset.The show at the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The famous observatory, and with good reason. The displays are surprisingly informative, the Foucault pendulum is mesmerizing, and the views afforded from all parts of the grounds are excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A super place to take friends, family, visiting relatives etc!The rennovated observatory is great. The old-school exhibits that were put in over fifty years ago were nice, but the updated ones are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at the planetarium and was really entertained the entire time. Before the show started, the whole ceiling was this sleepy blue hue and I really felt ready to take a nap. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Observatory. A classic in LA. You must go to Griffith, walk around the observatory, and then go to the star show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's so beautiful. One of my FAVORITES things...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I visited the observatory was in 6th grade. I finally returned last week. The view at the top was amazing at night, the city just spreads out in front of me. And it was a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Griffith Observatory before and after the renovation and it seemed to be well worth the wait. You get a terrific view of the greater Los Angeles area from the many vantage points on top of and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Griffith Observatory last weekend for the first time and I had a great time! I saw Jupiter through the telescope! Amazing! When you're on the roof at night you get a beautiful view of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We weren't planning on stopping here, but who could resist a laser light show set to the mellow tunes of Pink Floyd? We sure couldn't. Trippy dudes, real trippy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like going during the day...when there aren't as many people! You'll still get a pretty nice view of the city.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been since they redid and reopened it, but Griffith Park Observatory is definitely one of my favorite places in L.A. I won't go into everything that makes it old and interesting and perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drove down to LA for a weekend getaway with the lady. Booked the hotel, a nice restaurant, arranged a handful of romantic activities, etc. And just as we're about to hop in the car and embark upon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Post renovation-the observatory is beautiful. It's amazing that we are able to go to such an educational, fun place for free. My kids really enjoy visiting and viewing all the space displays. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Learn about anything beyond the stars and enjoy the breath taking views on top of the observatory. This is the best place to get a picture of Los Angeles in it's entire urban beauty.There are plenty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably the best observatory in the Southland. And it's not because I can't think of others, but I really feel that way!First off, it's near the Hollywood sign, so lots of tourists make a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love it here. full disclosure, the last time i went was almost two years ago, when they reopened after the renovation and expansion. it was, like two days after it reopened and everything was brand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. This place is historical. Lots of movies have been filmed here and everytime I come here I feel like a little kid all over again. You can see the Hollywood sign from here. Alot of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to check it out after the remodel. We totally lucked out with a close parking spot and since we arrived just as the 2:15 pm tickets were being sold. My hints for a stress free visit. Get there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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The observatory hike can start from either the Ferndell section of the park or from a trail next to the Greek Theatre. Both trails offer spectacular views that change throughout the year. This hike can be done...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here when the folks visited last and really REALLY impressed with the remodel and layout. The pendulum in the lobby is really impressive as well as the VERY comfortable theater (Mark projector...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Remember the nights in summer camp, sitting under the mass of blinking stars with The Cute Boy, as he spends forever trying to unhook your training bra with one hand? Me neither. Chubby adolescents...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! I loved the little show they have in the circular room with all the starry lights and stuff. I usually see a lot of couples making out there, which is a bit funny. But yeah. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a rude awakening re my health recently -- my doctor told me I'm hypoglycemic (at age 35! indeed sad!) and my unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise are making it worse. My doctor suggests...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have vivid memories of this place from the late 80s when the laser light shows brought evening crowds of happy stoners up Vermont Avenue and Western to the Obeservatory, but I can say honestly that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, this review is sort of a joke, because seriously, WHY are you looking this up on Yelp? Are you really not considering going to the Observatory? It's so cool! How could you possibly dislike such...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've held off writing a review about this place, for a long time now. I felt that I needed to find the words, or group of words, to accurately describe just how impressive this place really is. Today,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We visited Griffith Park Observatory on a Thursday afternoon. They opened at noon, and we arrived around 12:30pm. The small parking lot near the observatory was full, so we parked on the street that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend setup some plans to go to the Planetarium this weekend. Normally I'm a lame-o and don't care to get out that much, but she makes me want to get out more. So I decided to read up on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Someday I'm going to tackle that Mount Hollywood trail in the back. But until then I will keep driving my gas guzzling car up the hills just to visit the observatory alone.I'm a major dork so I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my sister here a couple weeks ago and it's very educational for young minds. I love to new addition downstairs, fully equipped with tons of facts and models about the planets. The little cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so everytime i ask friends or family that visits me, where do you want to go? they always say this place....i let out a huge groan, but hey what can you do? i have to admit though, everytime i get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NAME: Griffith ObservatoryTYPE OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE: Educating the public about astronomy since 1935ADDRESS: 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027PHONE: 213-473-0800GENERAL LOCATION:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh! Boy! When my friends told me, we were heading to Griffith Observatory for fireworks. I was happier than Cam'ron.We came here to see fireworks - in hopes that - the view would be outta sight. It...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could live here. This has got to be my favorite place ever. Or maybe #2? No matter when you come up, it's amazing. During the day you can see pretty much all of LA, even Catalina on a clear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God this place is amazing. It's incredible romantic in the city experience. very rare to find something like this but it's just amazing to drive up there and walk around watch the sun set then watch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ease of Parking: Hope you are feeling luckyAmenities: GreatPrice: FREE!Loved it since I don't think I've been to an observatory since I was mini-sized. And it was totally free. Parking was stacked up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome view of the city! Though it can be disillusioning sometimes, if you go on hot days, and see islands of high rises poking up out of the smog... but that's LA I guess.The renovated building is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whether you're a tourista or Angeleno, you will appreciate it's many panoramic views and hiking trails. There are also plenty of areas where you can sit and eat your lunch and relax here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in L.A.! Growing up as a kid I loved coming here. My first ever laser light show was in the planetarium set to an extended version of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick In the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite spot in L.A. Its beautiful on a clear night with the views of the city, and a total of three telescopes staffed by astronomers who really love to share what they know. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
May I start by saying that you all must be acid-dropping hippies, judging by the reviews I've read below. And, secondly, you must be stopped.I went to the observatory this past winter with my awful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ThoreauThe moment I stepped foot at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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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
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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
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although we arrived after our reserved time slot for the Observatory Shuttle pickup, the ticket checkers didn't check the printed ticket time slots. The lines to get tickets to the Samuel Olguin...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO I TOOK MY GIRL UP HERE ON A RANDOM "CLOUDY" DAY....And it was still a great experience!!.....The clouds made it for an inside day and we didn't get to look through the telescopes. But this place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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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.At least 50 percent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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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.One of the BEST views of LA, it's like 359-degrees of a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You are the moon, the sun, the stars.... If you heard that pickup line before, this is the place to be! Tired from sitting in traffic all day? Pay $5 (student) and take a nice cat nap in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith Planterium is truly "A cinematic experience not to be missed." What a unique star gazing & learning experience. As you recline your seats back, you will be watching the revolving dome...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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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. Way back in the day,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place to come during the night time.. you get to see a gorgeous view of los angeles.. it's breath-taking :)
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here since I was a little girl so I have very fond memories of this place. This place makes my heart shine like the stars in the sky... Simply magical. Now... who is worthy enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the early years of the 20th century, California, with its dry air providing clear views of the skies, was the preferred location of observatories. And though nearly seven decades after, it's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was VERY FORTUNATE to go to the Observatory right after there was a huge storm in Los Angeles. Which means that sky was extremely clear and no smog in sight! YEAH! You can basically see Long Beach!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wendy and I have wanted to visit the planetarium for quite some time and we were finally able to go together on the first evening of 2008. Most of the displays are attractive visually, but elementary...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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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
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Griffith Observatory is a cornerstone of my childhood. We used to pile up in the school bus and drive down here for field trips almost every year.As a young boy, nothing could be cooler than watching...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BORING.I was sooo disappointed with this place! My boyfriend and I went a few months back, and we were terribly let down.You have to take a shuttle there. We parked at Hollywood & Highland, and we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since the newly remodel version..so my review is going to be before the remodel.I already loved coming here. Just being so high up in the mountain and looking down at beautiful LA...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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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
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here at dusk and there were still tons of people milling around. What was neat was that there were people with their own telescopes from the local Astromomy clubs and you were allowed to look...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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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
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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
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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
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2.0 of 5 stars.
DON'T"T BOTHER! Same old stuff as when I went there on school field trips about 100 years ago, I was very disappointed. Pathological parking rules and rules and restrictions on everything, just the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit...kinda disappointed. I mean it's cool and everything, but I don't like how you have to take a bus from either Hollywood Bl, or the LA Zoo to get there. I liked it much better when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A dazzling experience overall!A friend made our reservations. Easy.Parking at the zoo was plentiful.The bus ride up to the Observatory was quick and very comfortable. Meandering through Los Feliz on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got there about 20 minutes before 6, and found out planetarium show tix went on sale at 6. After wandering around the first floor exhibits for awhile, we bypassed the long line forming at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was disappointed. My expectations were high since they just dumped a bunch of money into this place. What they did with it is great and the new spaces they built are beautiful. Most of the top level...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I am a total science geek. This rocked my world.I took the fam here when they came to visit LA, and oh wow was I impressed. This new planetarium is unbelievable! It was about an hour long...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The planetarium was down for repairs and since I went up just for that, I have to say I am really disappointed.Have to say the work done is great, I do love this place. Brings a lot of memories....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This palce is pretty cool. You get to see LA in all her glory. Its only fun for about maybe 3 hours or so and thats watching all the shows. It is pretty damn small. I think they should do a club there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place...it's annoying that you have to make reservations. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Don't show up without reservations or else you risk it being sold out especially during periods of meteor showers or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Griffith observatory is beautiful. The (albeit smoggy) views are spectacular, and the grounds are well-kept. The exhibits inside are also well-maintained, especially compared to the California...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I will give it a four because they tried to make boring stuff interesting. Unless you are working on your own theory and trying to re-write the book on physics or astrology you will probably be ready...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In late March I came here. I got the ticket online. There were three options: 1) Take the shuttle from Hollywood/Highland Complex; 2) Take the shuttle from the LA Zoo; or 3) Take the shuttle from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Dad was a laserist for Laserium for about 30 years. We went from Ontario (Toronto) and Seattle's Science Center to Griffith - pre-renovation.As I kid, my Dad would let me fool around with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first visit to the observatory and I would highly recommend taking a trip over to the Griffith. The show at the Planetarium was amazing! The seats were super comfortable and I really felt...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am glad that we had to take a shuttle to the observatory. It gave us a great ride through LA with a spectacular view. We caught our shuttle at the Zoo. To me, the most impressive thing about the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I confess: I'm still quite the easily amused kid that I was when I was 10. It shouldn't be a surprise then that I was in awe when I sat there in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium as I watched their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid, I enjoyed playing in boxes. I also enjoyed visiting the Griffith Observatory. Nowadays, after the complete dissipation of the little imagination I had, I've decided that eh, maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks compared to the planetarium back east in Atlanta known as the Fernbank. It sucks though you have to park your car and take a bus up to it. I guess it's that popular and they wanted to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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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
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its still free to get in and its small. Get the Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets for $7.00, good show - even when its smoggy outside. The Leonard Nimoy show was is free but visually painful. They...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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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
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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
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The building itself is impressive, the renovation nice, and the place definitely has its historical appeal - BUT the exhibits were really not that great. When you have something as interesting and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[0916/07 UPDATE: When I visited in April, I was able to get free admission tickets if you park by the Greek Theater. Apparently since the May fire incident, they have stopped that. Now even if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Apparently, our planet earth is not the center of the universe. In fact, it's a very small planet, orbiting a rather ordinary star (one of a few billion in our galaxy), in the outer regions of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked going back to the observatory. I hadn't been in years, much like many of the other visitors.I really enjoyed the little interactive bits here and there, like seeing how much i weigh on each...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm.. I feel like I missed the entire experience? Honestly, the bus ride isn't that big of a deal. But then again, we went at 7PM on a Wednesday night.. We got there, and the view of the city was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a breath of fresh air. Literally, looking down on all the smog, it was nice to have a breath of fresh air. And I went on a "clear" day in February. Poor suckas who live way way east. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2007
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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
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok . . . first things first, the whole shuttle thing is a drag. It is however, most definitely worth it. The newly remodeled Observatory is AWESOME! A quoted$90 million renovation, which to the eye...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are always those places that take you back to when you were younger. The times when your parents paid for everything.Griffith Park Observatory is one of those places that just does it for me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our rockstar trip to the Griffith Observatory.First, I got us free shuttle passes online for the Greek Theatre shuttle which leaves most often, youcan only book 48 hours in advance, but it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The new Griffith Park Observatory is open and an amazing feat. You could spend a whole day up there and just scratch the surface. This is my second favorite place in Los Angeles (Echo Park being the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, place is aight' Although the recent re-modeling did do wonders to the exterior, decor, and ambience of the Observatory, For the non science geeks, there isn't much in terms of visual stimulation...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hang out at night and see the views. However, I really miss the laserium shows... I so wish it would come back.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last Saturday, my boyfriend and I made our second trek up to the Observatory. I was on a mission to watch the Planetarium Laser show, which we missed back on the grand reopening in November 3rd....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overhyped and overrated. Seriously, they took 4 years rennovating the place, and there is still much left to be desired. The exibits under the actual observatory are pretty to look at, and it ends...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The experience at the Griffith pretty much sucks. As folks have said, you are herded like sheep through lines, onto the shuttle bus, then to the Observatory. Ok, we went on a Saturday night the second...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i moved to la over four years ago, so the only observatory i know is the "closed for renovations" and "newly remodeled" observatory of today.i agree with monica p. they just were not prepared for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I joined Yelp just so I could publicly rant about the POOR PLANNING AND POOR ORGANIZATION on behalf of the observatory. Clearly they were not ready or the masses of people who were eager to visit on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just visited the newly renovated Griffith Observatory and it was great! We started with making the reservation for the shuttle about a month ago. They have 2 shuttle locations: the LA Zoo (free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank god this place is reopening in November. The most amazing experience of my life took place here when I went on a class fieldtrip, you see I was new at the school and didn't really know any of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY!The good news is the Griffith Observatory is FINALLY reopening Friday, November 3, 2006 after being closed almost 5 years during a $93 million renovation. The bad news...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place as a kid. Definitely worth a visit...especially at night when they've got the telescope open for the public. Not many places where you can see the craters of the moon as huge as a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a long time since I have been there, but it's a fun little place for Astronomy stuff. AND from there you can see all of LA - even up to the ocean (if the day is clear enough).
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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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
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5.0 of 5 stars.
another place that i really enjoyed as a child. an la gem; not to be missed!
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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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
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