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Lick Observatory

Mt Hamilton

Peer through the same 36-inch telescope that once ruled the astronomical world from its 4,200-foot perch above the Bay Area. The winding mountain road up is half the adventure: narrow curves, cyclist camaraderie, and views that break through the clouds.

Historic mountaintop observatory
World's largest refractor telescope
Scenic mountain drive
Free guided tours

Tips

🌤️check weather cam online before you go
🚴watch for cyclists on winding roads
🔭free daytime telescope tours on weekends

Lick Observatory

7281 Mt Hamilton Rd, Mt Hamilton, CA 95140, USA