A Better Way to View the Hollywood Sign
People make pilgrimages from all over the world to experience Hollywood, and they all want to see the Hollywood sign. While we are always glad to have visitors, the logistics associated with getting that perfect viewpoint of the sign has led to dangerous conditions on the windy streets that run through the Hollywood Hills. Luckily, getting to the Griffith Observatory - a landmark in itself, and one of the best places to view the sign from - is now very easy with the DASH shuttle bus.
Simply take the Metro Red Line to the Vermont/Sunset station and connect to the LADOT DASH Observatory Bus . You won’t have to deal with traffic and the hassle of finding parking.
DASH Observatory service operates during the following times.
| Monday* – Friday | 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
| *The bus runs on Mondays, even though the Observatory building is closed. | |
The bus stops in front of the Observatory along the horseshoe driveway every 20-25 minutes. There are also stops at Mt. Hollywood Drive (for access to Griffith Park hiking trails), at the Greek Theatre, and along Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz Village. The cost is 50 cents, but only 35 cents with a Metro TAP card. Seniors and persons with disabilities pay 25 cents. Small children (4 years and under) and LADOT or Metrolink pass holders ride for free. Buses require exact change; drivers are not able to make or provide change. There is NO parking in, around, or near the Vermont/Sunset Metro station.
NOTE: DASH Observatory buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift or ramp.
DASH Observatory WILL run on evenings when there are concerts at the Greek Theatre. However, it is possible buses may be delayed because of traffic congestion. Also, on concert nights there will be parking restrictions in and around the Greek Theatre. In planning your visit, you may want to check the Greek Theatre schedule.
From the Observatory, there is access to Griffith Park hiking trails, which grant the best possible access to views of the Hollywood sign; you can even walk up to the crest of the hill behind the sign itself, for an amazing view of the LA Basin through the letters of the sign!
The Metro Red Line also offers convenient connections to Hollywood & Highland, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Universal Studios, and downtown Los Angeles.
