Griffith J. Griffith was an outsized figure in Los Angeles society in the early 1900s. Griffith J. Griffith was an outsized figure in Los Angeles society in the early 1900s. Now best known for the ...

One of the must-see destinations for any visitor to Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory offers views of both the Hollywood Sign and downtown LA.

To get a sense of what Griffith J. Griffith achieved for Los Angeles, all you have to do is hike up to the summit of Mount Hollywood, the second-highest point in the 4,210-acre urban wilderness park ...

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