# Friends Of The Observatory > Observatory offers amazing views of the city and a relaxing park setting ideal for short camping or BBQs. Inside, it features educational exhibits like a seismograph and star movies. Parking is limited and moderately priced, with a tourist bus providing convenient access. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/FriendsOfTheObservatory - Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +12134730879 - Website: http://www.griffithobservatoryfoundation.org/ ## What people say - "The scenic views here are amazing." - "I enjoyed the amazing, beautiful views." ## Good to know - Closer parking fills up quickly, so arrive early to secure a spot. - Food options are available but can be pricey; consider bringing snacks. - Clean bathrooms and water fountains are located both inside and outside the observatory. - Parking costs $6 to $8 per hour, so plan accordingly. - The tourist area offers affordable activities and experiences. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.