Los Feliz
Los Feliz is a Los Angeles neighborhood at the foot of Griffith Park, known for its landmark architecture, the Griffith Observatory above it and a walkable village around Vermont Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue. Here's what to know whether you're visiting or thinking of moving, with full drives so you can see the streets for yourself.
Last updated November 2026 · Sources
At a glance
- Part of
- City of Los Angeles, LA County
- Population
- About 33,000 (recent estimate)
- ZIP code
- 90027
- Main streets
- Los Feliz Boulevard, Vermont Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue
- Freeways
- I-5 to the east, US-101 to the south
- Rail
- Metro B Line at Vermont/Sunset, on the southern edge
A short history
- A Spanish land grant
The neighborhood is named for José Vicente Feliz, who was given the 6,647-acre Rancho Los Feliz around 1795. An adobe built by his heirs in the 1830s still stands in Griffith Park.
- A gift of a park
Griffith J. Griffith bought part of the rancho in 1882 and on December 16, 1896 gave 3,015 acres to the city. It became Griffith Park, one of the largest city-owned parks in the country.
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- Where Disney began
Walt and Roy Disney started their studio on Kingswell Avenue in Los Feliz in 1923, before moving to Hyperion Avenue in Silver Lake.
- Wright and Neutra
Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House was finished in 1924, and his Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Richard Neutra's steel-framed Lovell Health House from the late 1920s was one of the first International Style homes in America.
- The view from above
The Greek Theatre opened in Griffith Park in 1930, and Griffith Observatory followed in 1935.
Los Feliz today
- Los Feliz Village, along Vermont and Hillhurst avenues, is the walkable center, with cafes, bookstores, restaurants and the Vista Theatre, a single-screen cinema from 1923.
- The flats are mostly older apartment buildings and Spanish-style courtyards. North of Los Feliz Boulevard, the hills hold larger homes on winding streets below the park.
- Griffith Park is the backyard: hiking trails, the Observatory, the Greek Theatre and the LA Zoo are all close by.
- Weekend evenings get busy near the Observatory, and traffic up the hill can back up, as our night drive shows.
From the driver's seat
Our drives show the change from busy Vermont Avenue to the quiet, leafy streets near the park in just a few blocks. The sunset into night drive is the best start: Hillhurst, the park entrance and the climb toward the Observatory, with the streetlights coming on.
If you're visiting
- Griffith Observatory
Free to enter, with telescopes, exhibits and one of the best views of the Hollywood Sign and the city.
- The Greek Theatre
An open-air concert venue in Griffith Park, busiest in summer.
- Los Feliz Village
Vermont and Hillhurst avenues for bookstores, cafes, restaurants and the 1923 Vista Theatre.
- Barnsdall Art Park and Hollyhock House
Frank Lloyd Wright's UNESCO-listed house on a hilltop park, open for tours on set days.
- Griffith Park trails and the LA Zoo
Miles of hiking trails, plus the zoo on the park's north side.
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Getting there: The B Line at Vermont/Sunset is the closest station, and the city's DASH bus runs from there up to the Observatory. Parking near the Observatory is paid and fills up at sunset and on weekends.
Preview it: Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightHours, prices and seasons change, so check before you go.
If you're moving here
Cost snapshot
Figures are area-wide estimates from listing sites and change monthly. Check current listings before you decide.
Getting around
Los Feliz is one of the easier Eastside neighborhoods without a car for daily errands. The B Line at Vermont/Sunset runs to Hollywood and Downtown, and Metro buses cover Vermont and Los Feliz Boulevard. For the hills and the park, you will want a car.
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No. 01313:48Griffith Park at Sunset: Los Feliz to Burbank
No. 02026:26Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Atwater Village on a Cloudy Day
No. 04418:31Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into Night
No. 05122:57Hollywood Evening After a Storm
No. 0218:37Los Feliz to Frogtown with Ambient Music
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- 0:00Los Feliz in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
- 1:47Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
- 3:30Vermont Parkway in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
- 4:27Griffith Park entrance in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
- 6:11Traffic jam to the Griffith Observatory in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
- 10:18Vermont Avenue in Los Feliz and Griffith Park, Sunset into NightPlay
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Quick answers
Where is Los Feliz?
Los Feliz is a Los Angeles neighborhood at the foot of Griffith Park, known for its landmark architecture, the Griffith Observatory above it and a walkable village around Vermont Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue.
What is the population of Los Feliz?
Los Feliz has a population of about 33,000 (recent estimate).
What is there to do in Los Feliz?
Top things to see include Griffith Observatory, The Greek Theatre, Los Feliz Village, Barnsdall Art Park and Hollyhock House and Griffith Park trails and the LA Zoo.
How do you get around Los Feliz?
Los Feliz is one of the easier Eastside neighborhoods without a car for daily errands. The B Line at Vermont/Sunset runs to Hollywood and Downtown, and Metro buses cover Vermont and Los Feliz Boulevard. For the hills and the park, you will want a car.
How much does it cost to live in Los Feliz?
Typical home value: $1.92M (Zillow Home Value Index, June 2026). Average 1-bedroom rent: $2,341/mo (RentCafe, April 2026).
Can I see what Los Feliz looks like before I visit or move?
Yes. Somewhere Drive has 5 full 4K drives through Los Feliz with no narration, including Griffith Park at Sunset: Los Feliz to Burbank.
Sources
- Los Feliz, Los Angeles (Wikipedia)
- Rancho Los Feliz (Wikipedia)
- Rancho Los Feliz Adobe (Calisphere)
- Los Feliz Improvement Association
- Los Feliz home values (Zillow)
- Los Feliz rent trends (RentCafe)
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