Lick Observatory

Call before going up that Very Narrow, Very Long, Twisty road!

The observatory is open to the public year-round Thursday through Sunday, from 12 to 5 p.m. -Lick Observatory (ucolick.org)

They have a few special viewing nights every summer called the Summer Series where the public can look through two telescopes. Tickets go fast!

Hi i'm trying to do the same have you tried it or someone reached out for you with an answer?! I would appreciate your reply

yes

No sorry not allowed

Yes, at summit. A small lot so don't think of taking a full size 45ft bus up there!

Its not a campground. If you are coming from the Patterson side, there is a offroad and camping park about an hour away. I believe it's called la grange

I'm sure it's still closed

At the moment it is not sawn due to the fires of a year ago

Currently closed to the public

No. Even access to observation deck is closed as of last week.

I don't have

Not at the summit--it's currently closed to the public. However, there are plenty of light pollution free spots a mile east of the summit along 130. Pull off the road onto a shoulder and set up. That's what I did to view NEOWISE last week.

No restaurant up there for sure. There are tables and chairs in the court yard for visitors to relax/rest and enjoy picnic. No fire/flame though. Hours are 12:00PM to 5:00PM Thursday through Sunday. Have fun!!!

Yes un the court yard

Yes on leash

Hi, there is no charge

Aren from 12 p.m to 5 p.m

No but you can still see landscape outside. It is wonderful

Lick observatory has evening with the Stars program where public view through telescope. But tickets are sold out immediately. Check for them in ucsctickets.Com.

I've seen no rules stating it's allowed or disallowed, but they seem to be okay with it. While the visitor center will of course be closed, access to the parking lot and surrounding roads is unrestricted. The only signs posted say no camping overnight and "Quiet Zone" (please be respectful of the fact that people who work at night may be sleeping during the day... And even if it's night, be respectful of the fact that they're doing important research). People do stop up here in the middle of the night. Sometimes to do stupid things. But plenty of people come up here to watch the meteor shower, and I've never had any problems. I'd like to think that because they observe the sky for a living, they have an understanding and appreciation for the desire to utilize this excellent location for Perseid viewing. So long as you are respectful (BE QUIET and LEAVE THE PLACE IN THE SAME CONDITION YOU FOUND IT). They seem to tolerate it. In fact, they seem to be doing the exact same thing! 🤓☄️🌌

Call them, not a one time visitor!

Don't know as last bicycle rode it in,,, 1973, very steep and no shoulder. DANGEROUS. But then 2 friends and I bicycled all the way up and across most of CANADA, which is Much Wider than shown on a map. The best Adventure 3 25yr old "boys" could Share! Suggest you call and ask the County Sheriff. If it's closed still, try the Saratoga road to Skyline and down another road, that will be almost as hard. On day 2 we biked from WG to Saratoga to Skyline to Frisco and a Quaker friend's mansion in Sea Cliff, sleeping on the livingroom floor with a picture window view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Dream with Friends! The Best "vacation", such hard work, I Ever had.