Hollywood Sign
Griffith Park / Los Feliz—sample rating
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About Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles. Originally the Hollywoodland Sign, it is on Mount Lee, above Beachwood Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. It was originally erected in 1923 as a temporary advertisement for a local real estate development, and spelled out "HOLLYWOODLAND" in 50-foot-tall white uppercase letters in a word 450 feet long.
Best time to visit
Hike to a viewpoint like Griffith Observatory or Lake Hollywood Park in the early morning for clear skies and fewer crowds.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1 hours (60 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 05:00-22:30
Viewable only from a distance (fenced/restricted up close); accessible via Griffith Park hours
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
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