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World video travel guide
News • Los Angeles • California • United States • 2012-06-06
Top Views and Vistas in Los Angeles: Unforgettable Photo-Ops
The question, posed to the discover Los Angeles Facebook page, was a fairly simple one: “What is your favorite view in LA?” Hundreds of comments later, familiar favorites emerged on top and a few hidden gems were uncovered, as chosen by great fans of LA from near and far.
Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory | Photo via Wikipedia
The most popular choice by far was the Griffith Observatory. With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Hollywood Sign, and Downtown LA, not to mention its fantastic space and science exhibits, it’s no wonder the Griffith Observatory was voted ahead of other views by a 3-to-1 margin. This comment is representative of the dozens of similar votes for the landmark, which opened in 1935: “The amazing view of the city lights on a painfully cold, crystal clear night from the Griffith Park Observatory.”
Downtown LA
1st St. Bridge | Photo by Rob Stanard via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Downtown city views were the second most popular choice, with numerous suggestions on where to enjoy the best view, including this standout: “Looking east to the skyline over MacCarthur Park from the roof of The American Cement building.” Another viewpoint, this time on the road: “On the Hollywood Freeway at Alvarado, on the bridge looking toward Downtown at sunset. The way the dimming light hits the cityscape, beautiful.” And then this lesser known gem, also seen from a car: “Here\'s a good one nobody really knows about. Driving north on the First Street Bridge.”
Dodger Stadium
Photo by Kevin Haley via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
There were several votes for the view from inside Dodger Stadium, which surely must make new owner Magic Johnson and his partners proud. Well, there’s also the fact that the Dodgers currently have the best record in baseball, which makes the view from Chavez Ravine that much prettier. Dodger Stadium is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and it continues to be regarded as one of the country\'s great ballparks.
Perch
Photo by Perch
While the Standard Downtown is still a favorite view for many, a new contender has emerged since its 2011 opening: “The view from Perch in Downtown LA. Breathtaking!” The aptly-named Perch offers Parisian bistro fare and craft cocktails in a French-inspired rooftop setting. Besides its high-rise view of the city, on any given night Perch features a live Caberet act, a funky jazz trio, indie bands or a late night DJ. The mood is set with two outdoor fireplaces, various fire pits, as well as lounge and table seating.
Yamashiro Restaurant
Photo by Stephen Lee Carr via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Another perennial favorite is Yamashiro Restaurant, located in Hollywood. Spectacular backdrop aside, this Los Angeles mainstay has one of the most stunning environments in the city. The restaurant was built in 1914 as a replica of a palace in the Yamashiro mountains, complete with a pagoda, koi ponds and gardens. Sunsets stretch above the LA metro area in an endless sky — hence a designated section called the “Sunset Room.” Couples battle for Table 8, one of the best seats in the house.
Runyon Canyon
Runyon Canyon | Photo by Jay Schoenemann via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Of course, the higher you go into LA\'s hills the better the sights, and that\'s why Runyon Canyon was another top vote-getter: “View from Runyon Canyon of LA and the canyons on the 405 on a sunny day (which is everyday).” As noted in our guide to LA’s best hikes, “this is a fun hike highlighted by million dollar mansions and priceless views of the Hollywood sign, the Sunset Strip and the LA Basin.”
Korean Bell of Friendship
Korean Friendship Bell | Photo by Shawn Park via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Overlooking the Los Angeles harbor and the Catalina Channel, the Korean Bell of Friendship was given to LA in 1976 as a gift from Korea. Intricate reliefs represent spirits and goddesses of liberty, victory and peace, while architectural details impart the colorful nature of Korean culture. Best visited on a clear, sunny day for a picnic and a stroll, the area features pristine views complemented by the yachts and charter boats of the harbor below.
San Fernando Valley
San Fernando Valley | Photo by Jay Martinez via Discover Los Angeles Flickr Pool
Regarded as one of the world’s great scenic drives, Mulholland Drive winds from the Hollywood Hills, across the spine of the Santa Monica Mountains, and west towards the Pacific Ocean. It also offers spectacular views of the San Fernando Valley, as described by this fan: “If you take Mulholland towards the west, there\'s a point where you can see the entire Valley, Los Angeles and the Ocean all at once. Brilliance. During massive wind storms I would go up there and watch the L.A. and the valley ignite with transformer black outs with the moon illuminating the ocean.”
The view of the Valley from Mulholland also got some love from fans who couldn’t limit their votes to just one view. This fan shares a few of her favorite sights and a love for LA shared by millions of Angelenos: “The SFV from anywhere on Mulholland, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles from the eastern edge of Mulholland, looking out onto Los Angeles from [Greystone Manor] in Beverly Hills and Century City, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles as you are driving north on La Brea when driving back from LAX --- we sure live in a BEAUTIFUL place!!!!!”
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