What Makes the Griffith Observatory the Perfect Movie Location?

It’s a landmark that attracts over a million visitors every year, combining spectacular views of Los Angeles with fascinating exhibits of astronomical and meteorological tools, including telescopes, a planetarium, and even a Tesla coil. The building’s purpose - to make the mysteries of the vast cosmos more accessible and of interest to the public - is echoed in its visually impressive architecture, and it has appeared in dozens of movies such as La La Land and The Terminator (just to name a few). Pay this amazing place a visit, either in person or through this video, and you’ll soon see why it’s so sought after as a shooting location. There’s even a bust on the Observatory’s grounds that honors one of the most iconic antiheroes of the silver screen.

[@Yonlawlawlaw]

I have been here, but in GTA V

[@pavementpounder7502]

Went there at night, nothing like the view of the lights of LA from there.

[@AdrianMendoza23]

Great video. visited Griffith Observatory and it is beautiful. The building and the view are pretty amazing. I also went to one of the planetarium shows. I guess I will watch Lala Land.

[@RodinFlash]

wow.

[@AdrianMendoza23]

2:13 - God Bless the Federal Works Progress Administration

[@Kenikex]

Mr. Griffith also, he donated the land where Griffith Park is....it is bigger than Central Park in NY, home of the LA Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, locomotive museum, equestrian station etc.