Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike
For the Mount Hollywood Hike we’ll meet you at the Greek Theater. You’ll then hike through the Bird Sanctuary and up into the Hollywood Hills as we tell you about the first inhabitants of Los Angeles, the Tongva. As we climb the hills you’ll see LA spread below you, so it’s a great way to get an understanding of how the city developed and how the different areas connect with each other. From the summit of Mount Hollywood you can see almost the whole of Los Angeles.
After that we’ll follow the trails down, stopping at some of the best spots to get those Instagram shots of the Hollywood Sign, to the Griffith Observatory. We’ll finish your Mount Hollywood Hike by giving you a quick tour of the Observatory, before leaving you to enjoy this fantastic free museum.
- Tour starts 3pm (Winter) or 4pm (Summer) daily
- Reusable water bottle included ($10 retail value).
- Children between 7-12 y.o. gain free entry
Options
Summer
Free bottle of water included.
What's included in Griffith Park & Hollywood Sign Sunset Hike
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Griffith Park
Griffith Park is one of the best things in Los Angeles, frequently used by Angelenos to jog, walk their dogs or just admire the amazing views.
The Greek Theatre
Learn about this historic theatre that's nestled in a corner of Griffith Park.
Hike through an area of pristine wilderness, and sanctuary for many of the areas birds.
Inclusions
- We donate $1 for every guest to a non-profit, Climate Cents.
- Tour Guide
- Each guest receives a reusable water bottle ($10 retail value).
- Optional: Gratuities not included. Please allow 15-20%.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Good value for the family - tour is free for children aged 7-11 y.o. It's not recommended for children under 7 y.o.
- Hang out at the Griffith Observatory after the tour. It's one of the best museums in LA (closed Mondays).
- Aim to get to the meeting point 10-15 minutes early, since we cannot wait for latecomers (there are other guests). This is LA, there's always traffic.
- By making a booking for this tour you agree to be bound by The Real Los Angeles Tours terms of service.
- Better than hiking directly to the Hollywood Sign - this route has great views of the sign AND it includes the Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theater, the Bird Sanctuary and a secret garden. It's also a gentler hike.
- Please check dates/times carefully BEFORE making a booking.
- Enjoy sunset over LA from Griffith Observatory after the tour. It's one of the best sights the city has to offer and it's the best light for photos.
- This is a hike (about 3.5 miles), it’s not suitable for people with mobility issues, a low fitness level or a fear of heights.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Guide will be checking in guests from 15 minutes before tour begins at the Greek Theatre box office. Be sure to allow extra time for traffic and finding parking. We CANNOT wait for latecomers, there are other guests.
End Points
- The Griffith Observatory is a great free museum, with free wifi, if you need a taxi, and Dash Bus ($0.50) to Sunset Vermont Metro Station (20 minutes). Please note the Observatory is closed Mondays. It's only 10 minutes walk back to the meeting point.
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Ticket Redemption
Thanks for making a booking with THE REAL LOS ANGELES TOURS. This ticket has ALL the information that you'll need - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! PREPARATION Be sure to wear comfortable, layered, clothing and shoes (no flip-flops) and remember to bring suncream / sunblock. Allow PLENTY of time to get to the meeting point. Remember that YOU'RE responsible for getting to the meeting point on time - not us. TRANSPORT / PARKING There's free parking at the Greek Theatre - unless there's an event there, in which case parking is hard-to-find and expensive (check lagreektheatre.com to find out). So, please consider taking public transport or a taxi. MEETING THE GUIDE The guide will be checking-in guests from 15 minutes before the tour at the Greek Theatre box office. Don't worry about us, we've been doing this 10 years - all you need to do is make sure you're there and we'll take care of the rest. It's very likely there will be other guests on this tour, so we CANNOT hold for latecomers and there is NO phone or email help center, there's no point - you have all the info you need right here. Please bring a paper or electronic copy of your ticket. TIPS / GRATUITIES Cashless payments for gratuities are available, please allow 15-20%. FINALLY! We're looking forward to creating an amazing experience for you.
