Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is that American icon. Overlooking Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. It is situated on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills.
“HOLLYWOOD” is spelled out in 45-foot tall and 352 feet long white capital letters.
The sign was originally created in 1923 as an advertisement for a local real estate development named Hollywoodland.
The sign appears frequently in films and television programs set in or around Hollywood.
It is sure the most famous sign in America.
If you want to see the Hollywood sign from far away, you can drive to Griffith Park or onto Hollywood Blv. In some street you may see the sign show through.
The best way to get closer is to take a hike to the sign.
- Brush Canyon Trail – 6.4 miles round trip with 1,050 feet of elevation change
- Hollyridge Trail – 3.5 miles round trip with 750 feet of elevation change
- Burbank Peak Trail – 3 miles round trip with 875 feet of elevation change
- Innsdale Drive – 4.6 miles round trip with 750 feet of elevation change
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Hollywood Sign |
| Parking: | no, you have to go by feet or take a look from far away |
| Time required: | to hike 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. |
| Next town: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Findable: | off-road (you can see it from far away) |
| Fee area: | no |
| Giftshop: | no |
| Food or drinks: | no |
| Kind of attraction: | Art / US Landmark |
| Best time to vistit: | all year |
| Address: | Mount Lee Drive, Los Angeles, CA |
| Directions: | From Hwy 101 take exit 118, take Bartham Road. Follow signs to Wonderview Trailhead. Some of the roads are private. |
| Opening Hours: | - |
| Last visited: | September 2014 |
