Bona Ventura

Griffith Park · Los Angeles

Fern Dell

ParkLocal favourite

A shaded creek ravine at the southwest corner of Griffith Park, planted with more than 50 fern species and crossed by small bridges, and a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument since 1973. Most visitors drive straight past it on the way up to the Observatory.

Address
2333 Fern Dell Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Hours
Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Morning · About 45 min
Price
Free
Price level
$

Open in Google Maps

Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Enter from Los Feliz Blvd at Fern Dell Dr
  • The Trails Cafe across the path sells sandwiches and pie
  • Keep walking uphill to reach the Observatory trails on foot

Nearby

The Bona Ventura app

Plans your days, reads the walks aloud, finds what is open near you and works offline.

Download on the App Store

Android version coming soon.