LOS ANGELES VACATIONS - Griffith Observatory Reviews

Field trip  
I didn't like it, I loved it very much. And I'm planning to come back asap. I went only once in 1984 for an eighth grade class field trip and ever since then I've wanted to come back...

shuttle ride was crowded  
I did enjoy going to the Observatory but the shuttle ride was crowded. People were standing up and the ride was bumpy. I had a great time but expected a little more from the renovations.

Bus was dodgy, but worth it  
The city bus (which I didn't think that LA had a great metro, but it was abolutely just fine, and cheaper than renting a car) was a bit scary, but the observatory was great. It was a bit...

don't even bother unless you have young kids who know nothing about space  
ok, i was totally stoked to take a friend of mine visiting from the east coast to the new and improved observatory- i had never been to the griffith (went to one back east as a child)...and, i have...

constructive comments  
The site/view is fanastic, including the ride up to the observatory! The displays are great for anyone only mildly interested in the real "stars". When using the Observatory web site...

Frustrating, events not coordinated  
You need reservations to catch a shuttle that takes you to the Observatory. The gal on the line could not clearly explain the differences in the shuttle pick up points. We selected the Zoo entrance...

Such a wonderful place, such a terrible service!  
Griffith observatory is absolutely amazing. The view is miraculously beautiful and utterly stunning. However, the quality of service is unbelievably poor: you cannot reserve tickets for the planetarium...

What you should know so you don't waste the day...  
Here is what I wished someone had told me: Yes, you must make internet reservations and if you have a child under five they can only go to the first show. Make your reservation for the shuttle...

Observatory is wonderful; Cafe is awful  
loved most of my 7 hour visit to the new Observatory. The Big Picture is awesome and the New Planetarium show is wonderful. Unfortunately the show only uses the new star projector for a very...

So much fun  
As a child I remember going to the planetarium. It was really great. I can't wait to take my children. Every kid should get to experience this.