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.