Griffith Park's Best Photo Spots

Holy subterranean hideaways, it’s the original Bat Cave! Fans of the kitschy '60s series will recognize this as the cave from which Adam West and Burt Ward emerged at breakneck speed in a suped-up Lincoln Fu...

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With 68 jumping horses, each one adorned with jewels and bright colors, it is easy to see how this old carousel inspired Walt Disney to create Disneyland. 20 years after Disneyland's ...

For the best views of the Hollywood sign without the strenuous uphill hike, try this public park. From here, you get clear views of the sign that has been a Los Angeles fixture since 1923. Just like its near...

This pine tree is about 15-minutes walking distance from the Hollywood sign. It is probably notable because of its solitary existence on an otherwise barren hill. The tree marks the point where one of the mo...

The Griffith Observatory's been wowing visitors since 1935 with its panoramic views of the city, science and space-themed exhibits, world-famous planetarium shows, and of course its massive telescope. Also a...

One of the coolest abandonments L.A. has to offer, the ruins of the old L.A. Zoo still stand even though the facility was closed and gutted in the mid '60s. Today, the old zoo with its old stone structures a...

This museum documents the history of long-distance travel in the U.S., especially the first transcontinental railroad completed around 150 years ago. Established in the 1950s, it started out as a small idea ...

A trickling stream and tropical plants make this little hiking spot green and lush year-round thanks to a steady stream of recycled water from the observatory. There are three trails to choose from or you ca...

Features all the animals you'd expect as well as some very rare, endangered species as the L.A. Zoo is actively involved in a number of wildlife preservation projects. Especially exciting is the Campo Gorill...

This bear cub statue was "presented to our sister city, Los Angeles by the people of free Berlin." Although it's uncertain when it was installed here, it seems to have been made by Renee Sintenis, a German s...

Sure, you can trek by foot up the Hollyridge Trail for the closest view of the iconic sign, but for the hiking-challenged, this Mulholland Dr. overlook offers a terrific view for less effort.