



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
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