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Griffith ObservatoryvsThe Getty Center
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Griffith Observatory scores slightly better than The Getty Center. Griffith Observatory comes in at #1 in Los Angeles with praise from 12 reviews like Time Out, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Griffith Observatory
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2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Fodor's "High on a hillside overlooking the city, the Griffith Observatory is one of the most celebrated icons of Los Angeles." Full review
Concierge "This 72-year-old Greek Revival landmark on a hilltop in Griffith Park is one of L.A.'s most recognizable icons, forever enshrined in the zeitgeist by the movie Rebel Without a Cause."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Its planetarium boasts the world’s most advanced star projector, and astronomical displays touch on the evolution of the telescope, and the ultraviolet x-rays used to map our solar system." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Los Angeles institution, the Griffith Observatory opened in 1935 with the mission of “inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky.”" Full review
Time Out ""If every person could look through that telescope," declared Griffith J Griffith, "it would revolutionize the world"." Full review
Not For Tourists "Get your science on."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"From a promontory on the south slope of 1,625ft Mt. Hollywood, Griffith Park's highest peak, this Art Deco observatory (1935) was donated by Col. Griffith at a cost of $255,780." Full review
Afar Magazine "Take advantage of the many free features inside the observatory including a working tesla coil, an interactive solar system display, and, on clear evenings, free public telescopes. " Full review
On the Grid "The Griffith Observatory is one of the best places to see the sunset, the Hollywood sign or observe the night sky." Full review
Atlas Obscura "High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil. " Full review
The Getty Center Fodor's Concierge Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
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1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
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Fodor's "With its curving walls and isolated hilltop perch, the Getty Center resembles a pristine fortified city of its own." Full review
Concierge "This is architect Richard Meier's masterwork, a stunning 110-acre modernist complex in the Santa Monica Mountains housing the Getty Museum and other foundation buildings."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A stellar art collection (everything from Renaissance to David Hockney), Richard Meier’s cutting-edge architecture, and the visual splendor of seasonally changing gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Since L.A. lacks the piazzas and promenades of other major cities, the Getty Center is more than just a museum." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A gleaming cluster of low-lying buildings holds one of the nation's most extensive facilities for the study, conservation and presentation of visual art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Stunning 110-acre modernist complex in the Santa Monica Mountains houses the Getty Museum... showcasing big-ticket pieces from the likes of Cézanne and Van Gogh." Full review
Afar Magazine "Set in the hills above Brentwood, The Getty Center is one of North America's premier art collections and is FREE." Full review
Not For Tourists "Cool buildings (Meier), great garden (Irwin), fabulous views (G-d)."
The Telegraph "The Getty Museum is spread over two lavish campuses." Full review
Afar Magazine "J. Paul Getty’s original museum is as much about the transporting setting as it is about the pieces inside. " Full review
