Hollywood sign

Immerse yourself in the world of cinema and dreams with the Hollywood sign.

White letters forming an inscription HOLLYWOOD Surrounded by the lush green slopes of Mount Ley, it is without exaggeration the most famous 'habitat' sign on the planet and also the only one with its own website. A symbol of the Dream Factory, Los Angeles, California, and often the entire United States, the "Hollywood" sign first appeared in 1923, and over the past almost a century, it has repeatedly become an object of ridicule, a reason for laughter. scandals and movies.

Where to look?

The Hollywood sign can be seen from almost anywhere in Los Angeles. For perfect photos, as well as a view of the inscription from a distance, it makes sense to come to the Griffith Park Observation Deck, located directly across from Mount Lee.

Important point: Climbing Mount Lee to the sign is prohibited by law. The inscription itself is under 24-hour digital security and monitored by park rangers.

Another popular spot for photo ops in front of the sign is the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue near the Kodak Theater, home to the Hollywood & Highland Center. You can get here by car or by metro red line.