landmark · Los Angeles, United States
Griffith Observatory
A filming location from La La Land in Los Angeles.
The scene
The Art Deco observatory and its planetarium are where Mia and Sebastian's romance takes flight, literally, in a swirling night-time dance.
How to visit
Free to enter and a hilltop favourite for city and Hollywood-sign views; parking is tight, so go early or rideshare, and check the planetarium-show times. The terraces are best at sunset.
Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States · Open in Google Maps
- The lawn gives a clear line to the Hollywood sign.
- Trails from here climb higher into Griffith Park.
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Good to know
- What was filmed at Griffith Observatory?
- The Art Deco observatory and its planetarium are where Mia and Sebastian's romance takes flight, literally, in a swirling night-time dance.
- Can you visit Griffith Observatory?
- Free to enter and a hilltop favourite for city and Hollywood-sign views; parking is tight, so go early or rideshare, and check the planetarium-show times. The terraces are best at sunset.
- Where is Griffith Observatory?
- Griffith Observatory is a real filming location in Los Angeles. 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
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