The Hollywood Sign is such a cool landmark in Los Angeles, California! It's used as a backdrop in many movies! I still marvel at it when I see its white gleam in the distance whenever I'm driving in the area! My friends and I hiked to it many years ago... maybe over a decade? I'll have to find my review of the hike elsewhere... LOL! read more

My 1000th review on Yelp! Whew!! Just about as fun and challenging as my hike to the HOLLYWOOD SIGN. Hehe! I finally made it to the Mount Lee Summit, which is behind the iconic Hollywood sign. Another checkmark on my Los Angeles Bucket list! Round trip from the Brush Canyon Trailhead was 3 miles and it took us ~2hrs and 20 mins. This included time for photo opps and rest time at the summit. :-) 5/5!!! Very nice trail...graded to accommodate horses and large groups of people. The incline pretty much starts within 5 minutes, then plateaus for a very pleasant and relaxing hike until you meet the paved road on Mount Lee Drive for much steeper hike, ~1 mile from the top. Highly recommend!! Be sure to arrive early. We hiked this trail on January 24, 2026, and the weather was cool and cloudy. I can only imagine how hot it would be if you started later, or hiked in the summer. There are no water fountains or toilet facilities, so plan accordingly. The Hollywood sign is managed by the non-profit Hollywood Sign Trust, and it remains a protected landmark, symbolizing the global center of the entertainment industry. read more

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I hiked the Hollywood Hills from another trail and got to see the Hollywood sign and it was fun to see the vendors lined up the streets leading up. My favorite was the espresso coffee and smoothie van. I grabbed a soy latte and it was delicious! I was also very dehydrated. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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The Hollywood sign is one of those big, famous things you just have to see when you are in town. I have visited a few times now, and it is always a blast trying to find the best spot for a picture. You can not actually walk right up and touch the letters, but hiking the dirt trails to get close is half the fun. It feels like you are in a movie when you look up and see those huge white letters sitting on the hill. The view of the city from up there is pretty amazing, too. It is a classic spot that always puts a big smile on my face! read more

As a tourist this is a fun area to visit. The best place to take photos of the sign is 3160 Canyon Lake Drive, or Lake Hollywood Park. This is an area where you can stop, get out of the car, and take photos. There are beware of Rattle Snake signs so be prepared when you go. read more

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When you think of LA I think everyone immediately thinks Hollywood and they also picture the iconic sign and when you are here and see it I'm sure part of you goes I wonder if you can up to it and the answer is yes ... yes you can go up to it There's are a few ways up and I think the both are about the same amount of time which is like a 45 min hike up I went up via the Bronson canyon park route and you will encounter at some point horse poop because there is a horse ranch that offers rides but it's only a short part of the trail and you will constantly think you are there but you won't be lol but it's worth it and you can't touch the sign but you can get close and even go above by the antenna to take a shot read more

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H O L L Y W O O D! Start early before the sun gets too hot. We parked on the side of the street at innsdale drive and it took about an hour to reach the sign. You'll see goats roaming and beautiful houses along the way. The hike is steep, so wear good sneakers. The top is exhilarating, with breathtaking views even with the smog. read more

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We made the mistake of coming here at night, thinking it was lit up. After an hour of walking around, we asked a worker at the observatory where the sign was. He pointed it out to us and let us know how the lights are only for the movies...booooooo Feeling defeated, we came back during the daytime to finally see it. We first saw it from a random neighborhood then drove up near the famous park to see it. Parking is limited so if you're lucky you'll find something. It is lovely during the day and worth it to see at least once. read more

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I Love Hollywood! This iconic sign is a huge part of history, Los Angeles and daily pictures, hiking, and more. This 102 year old sign has gone through many changes including once being named Hollywoodland in the roaring 20s and 30s before being rebranded as simply Hollywood in the late 40s. It has many access points being part of the epic Griffith Park and many viewpoints throughout the city as well as views of the city. Featured in more television, film, media and images than even some Hollywood royalty. This steel beast sites at 45-foot-tall and can be reached for closer views by Beachwood Drive, Brush Canyon Trail, Cahuenga Peak Trail, Mt. Hollywood Trail, Griffith Observatory, Barnsdall Park, Lake Hollywood Park, many city rooftops or higher floor buildings without any obstructions, on Mulholland Drive, those awesome Aerial Tours and even Sunset Ranch horseback tours. The sign itself has a security system is prohibited from crossing a certain point to prevent tampering as it has been tampered with quite a bit in over the century it's been thriving in L.A. Definitely a good hike, but if you're more of leisure tourist or local, you definitely have plenty of options to enjoy this original star, not on the Walk of Fame, but just as famous as anyone past, present or future. read more

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Great to visit, it's a must see if you are in Los Angeles. Is there anything more iconic?? Best views are from the observatory, which requires heading up the hill and to the public parking lot. It's orderly, not a chaotic free for all. Easy to take pics and take in the scenery! read more

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If you're like me, want to see the Hollywood sign and don't want to hike to it, follow the directions below. Lol! Make sure to plan your visit and make sure it's a clear day without fog. Cooler weather helps too because the sun could be flaming. The closest legal access viewpoint is at the Deronda Gate Hollywood Sign Viewpoint Use this address for GPS: 6101 Mulholland Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90068 For a closer view of the Hollywood Sign with minimal walking, the closest legal access point by car is via Mulholland Highway near Deronda Drive. This takes you to a gated viewpoint right below the sign with only a very short walk. read more

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The Hollywood sign is a cultural icon in Hollywood, Los Angeles that represents the U.S. film industry and all the people associated with it. You can see this sign from many places around the L.A. area. Some of my favorite places are from the Hollywood Bowl, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood Forever Cemetery and the Hollywood Sign Viewing Bridge on Hollywood Blvd. For over a century, this sign has been seen in several movies and television shows. It has also been vandalized on many occasions. The funniest one that I can remember was when someone changed it to read "HOLLYWeeD" back in 2017. The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark that overlooks Hollywood. It was erected on Mount Lee in Griffith Park over a hundred years ago. It used to read "Hollywoodland" before they removed the Land part of the sign. Over time, the original wooden sign deteriorated and it was eventually replaced with a permanent steel sign. The Hollywood Sign was once open to vehicle traffic in the old days before it drew complaints from local residents. Today these old roads are only open to hiking and horseback riding. I finally checked off hiking to the Hollywood Sign not long ago. There are a few trails that lead to the Hollywood Sign. I ended up taking the Brush Canyon Trail route and found it to be a nice easy day hike. I really enjoyed the views of Burbank and Hollywood once I got to the top of Mount Lee. You can see Warner Bros. Studio and Forest Lawn cemetery to the north and Downtown L.A. and Hollywood to the south. read more

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Hey this is pretty good place to take pictures in LA but the old Hollywood sign looks better than the new one but don't matter

We walked about 4.3 miles from our Airbnb in Whitley Heights up to the view area. It's an annual tradition which some years involves the much longer route up and down to the backside of the sign. Walking thru the neighborhoods below the sign on a holiday weekend is an exercise in chaos but it's all part of the Hollywood sign magic. This year was no different. It's fun. Plan ahead. Walk don't drive and you will have a good time seeing the local architecture and getting some steps. read more

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I was born in Hollywood, and some of my earliest memories are of the Hollywood Sign lighting up at night. When I was five, I'd stare up at those glowing letters and feel like they were winking at me: dream big, kid--or at least get famous trying. To this day, every Angeleno pretends to be jaded about it, but deep down, the sign is our North Star. The history is peak L.A. absurdity. Built in 1923, it originally read HOLLYWOODLAND as a real estate ad for fancy homes in the hills. That's right--the world's most famous symbol of dreams and stardom started as a billboard for overpriced housing. (Some things never change.) The sign was supposed to last 18 months. A century later, it's still here--just like every wannabe actor who said, "I'll only stay until pilot season." By the '40s, the "LAND" came down, leaving HOLLYWOOD. Over the years, it's been vandalized ("HOLLYWEED" was a personal favorite), neglected until it looked like a condemned car wash, and resurrected in 1978 when Hugh Hefner literally hosted a Playboy Mansion fundraiser to rebuild it. Only in L.A. can an icon of cinema be saved by an icon of silicone. And then there's the scandal: in 1987, actress Ilona Staller (aka Cicciolina) was caught in a very NSFW photo shoot by the sign, and let's not forget Cool World's femme fatale Holli Would, who gave us the immortal line: "Holli Would... if she could." Turns out, the Hollywood Sign has seen more drama than half the movies it represents. Today it's guarded like Fort Knox. Fences, cameras, sensors--short of parachuting in, you're not touching those letters. But you can hike behind it, look out at L.A. stretching endlessly below, and feel like the city is daring you to roll the dice. And let's not forget the tourist circus. Busloads of visitors pile out in neon visors, clogging residential streets, blocking driveways, and taking 400 selfies in the middle of traffic like they're shooting the cover of Vogue. Half of them cry when they finally see it. The other half just complain there's no Starbucks at the top. Locals roll their eyes, but truth is, we still glance up every now and then just to remember why we live here--and why rent costs a kidney. read more

I'm not particularly interested in hiking up to the Hollywood sign but I have on a couple of occasions. This particular day I had the opportunity to ride up to the sign and take some friends from out of town to view the sign from the front and above the rear part of the sign without having to hike it. Since everyone who wants to see the sign must hike up to it I'd suggest you bring plenty of water and dress comfortably and wear some good walking shoes. Bring a wind breaker with you because occasionally it gets windy up there. read more

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It is a good sign. It spells Hollywood. I like it. Sometimes I spell it at home. Thank you. read more

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A hike to this LA landmark is a must for every able bodied Angeleno. Though there are many routes, I prefer the 2 mile trail from the parking lot at the end of Canyon Drive. Incredible views of the city from high above and from different angles. An absolute must, at least once! For the more adventurous, go above the sign (another 0.7 mile climb), to the top of Mt. Lowe. read more

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Today was my first time hiking Hollywood sign via canyon rd. There's a small parking lot close to the entrance and there's also a bigger dirt lot a little further down the street. We started our hike at 545 to about the crowd. I did a 11 mile hike yesterday so today my calves were feeling the burn going uphill. If you start your hike before sunrise I recommend a good headlamp because it is pitch black on the trail. Also be aware of your surroundings, we had a coyote follow us a little bit and it didn't seem to be scared of us. Once we got up to the top it was about 3 miles. Because we went on a cold early morning we weren't able to get a view of the HOLLYWOOD sign due to all the fog. On the hike you get a view of the Griffith observatory and there's several spots to take some good pictures. Total out and back was 6 miles and it took us about 2 hours. We will have to come back another day to get our Hollywood sign picture. This hike I would say is moderate to hard depending on experience. Also there's trash cans all along the trail, please pick up after yourself! read more

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great walk! but be prepared for it, bring tons of water and be aware. easy to get lost, believe it or not. parking is gonna be the biggest challenge tho. read more

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Basically it's the most famous thing in Hollywood of course. It has been seen by everyone. The Hollywood Sign is like the first thing people look for in L.A. it seems. Has a crap ton of history. You can get closer if you're able to walk up twisty roads and trails. A bit overblown as an attraction. It's actually more than a bit. This is just a sign. Around this is actually better. This is located in Griffith Park, which has a lot to check out. A good way to get here is to go to the Observatory on the free bus. From there, go on the Mount Hollywood Trail. Best way to get here without walking a whole lot. The park closes at dark but the observatory is open. Has quite a few places to see this from. It's just a basic sign to be honest. There's also many observation areas you can see it from before even getting here such as by the Chinese Theatre or wherever. read more

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I probably would've enjoyed it more if I had done the hike, but it's still a nice spot to drive by and take a look. read more

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Epic! An absolute must if you are not from Southern California! My fiancé's sister's partner is from Chile (the country) and has not been out of the country or to the United States before. So, we planned a trip to hit all the spots in Southern California, and Hollywood was on there! We drove up into the hills just for fun to check out the houses. I'm sure the residents hate that lol Sorry!! But it was fun! Since we drove up in the evening, it was hard to get a good photo of the Hollywood sign. Still tons of fun! :) read more

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This is a little hard to find, but it's a great piece of nostalgia and Hollywood history. We drove all around Griffith Park (the park that it is located in) and could not find a good view of it. We finally glimpsed it as we were walking on Hollywood Boulevard and snapped our pictures that way. I would suggest just doing that and not going out of your way to try to find/see it up close (you can see it better/fully from afar anyway!) read more

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It's iconic and worth seeing once, but the experience itself is pretty underwhelming. Crowds, distance, and limited access make it more of a photo opportunity than a truly enjoyable visit. read more

Hiking to the Hollywood sign is a must when visiting sunny California! I was born in California and spent many nights in Hollywood partying, and enjoying concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, but had never hiked to the iconic sign, and only worshiped it from afar. But it was a "bucket list" item for my wife, and when it's her birthday she gets what she wants! We drove to the dog park on Mulholland Dr., and walked to the next viewing park, before beginning our journey to the top of the mountain that reside behind the sign. It's a long "switch-back" walk uphill, but because we considered it a hike, we went vertical in a few places to shorten the hike and get a workout. I really enjoy long brisk walks so we passed almost everyone we came in contact on the way "up" as well as "down". Motivation for coming down is the absence of restroom facilities along the route (smile). Upon reaching the summit, you can see all that Los Angeles has to offer! Downtown, Griffith Park Observatory, Hollywood Hills, The Reservoir, and lavish homes surrounding the area. It was a slightly hot day, but as we ascended to the sign the gentle breeze became cooler and refreshing. Recommend you pack snacks, and bring bottled water. The journey is well worth your efforts, due to the various photo options, people you meet along the way, and honor you have bestowed upon yourself knowing you completed the journey or approximately 6 miles! Go for it!!! read more

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Wrong day wrong time, somehow, I thought the sign will have lights on 24/7 like a romantic teenager's movie, LOL. That is a Hollywood, and anything can be make up. I have to add more exposure on my camera to be able to get the sign picture brighter. When I got to the area that most people take pictures of the sign. It was completely dark. I saw another group of people hang out and making loud noise. I'm not sure if they were drunk but I feel not safe to get nearby. read more

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Don't feel like hiking over to see it? Here's a place where you can get a good view of it. The famous Hollywood sign that used to be known as "Hollywoodland" is located on Mt Lee in Hollywood Hills. During our Hollywood tour my husband and I learned that we can see it by climbing the steps at the Ovation Hollywood mall which is also home to the Dolby theater where the Oscars are held. Once you make to the top of the stairs you can get to the overlook at Ovation Hollywood. A fake sign lets you know that you are in the right place. Sure the sign is far off but with these zoom lenses they put in cell phones these days you can get a pretty descent picture and zoom out to give some surrounding views. Afterwards you can browse the mall, get a bite to eat or visit the Dolby theater. I'm glad to have gotten this photo op and would recommend it if you are touring the Hollywood area. Located on Hollywood Blvd next to the Dolby theater. read more

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What they don't talk about, is the getting there. We used an Uber to take us to "Hollywood Sign" on GPS. Which was the same as the Uber driver had. That was no where close. You really need to zoom in on the map and drop a pin on the parking lot you want to go to. It is a windy thin road that has signs everywhere that says "no parking on street from 0700-1900". Clearly unenforced. Cars parked on both sides of the street turning many areas into a one way street for both directions. Not cool! We got there on a day that they were filming a Fashion commercial. So there was increased security. Then we walked up a little over a mile to get behind the sign. Mostly a wide paved road, but steep in some areas. You get your best pictures on the way up. Once you're to the top you will be looking at the back of the sign and won't be able to get a great view of all of it. Then we walked to the Griffith Observatory via trail. Which is a whole 'nother story. But it was fun to get some exercise in. read more

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Took the hike up to the Hollywood sign. This definitely took some research and planning to execute. Most challenging part was finding where to enter and where to park. From the trailhead I used (corner of Mulholland HWY and Deronda Dr) it's only a 30 min hike to the sign. The local community definitely makes it hard to find the trailhead entrance. Don't try and park in a no parking area either; you will get a ticket!! There's parking enforcement all in the area issuing tickets. Anyways, do your research and hit the hike. You'll enjoy it. I watched a few YouTube videos and read a few articles beforehand--they were all helpful. DM me if you have specific questions. Cheers! read more

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Finally I get to see this iconic sign up close. This is a must visit for locals and tourists. It is busy most of the time. But you will always find a spot to park and to take a good shot. It Offers great view for photo ops. Sometimes you might get lucky and see some IG influencers. Good place for hiking as well. read more

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This review refers to hiking to the sign. VIEW: There are multiple ways to hike to the sign. Here are two popular options. On AllTrails: "Hollyridge Trail to Hollywood Sign Viewpoint" for the frontal view and "Hollywood Sign via Canyon Drive" for the back view, behind the letters. I will post photos of the two maps but you can also find them on AllTrails. The trails are pretty well-marked but it can still be confusing especially when you don't know which view of the sign you are getting. The frontal view is the "Hollyridge Trail to Hollywood Sign Viewpoint" on AllTrails. I'm not sure if this name is accurate since you are actually taking the Brush Canyon Trail to the Mulholland Trail. It intersects with the Hollyridge Trail at some point but you don't actually take it. Follow the signs for Tyrolian Tank. You get a nice frontal view of the sign which is great for pictures. It's about 5 miles round trip. The back view is "Hollywood sign via Canyon Drive" on AllTrails. You're headed to Mt. Lee to get a view from behind the sign. It's about 6 miles round trip. If you tried to combine this trail with the frontal view (Tyrolian Tank route), you'd probably end up with somewhere around 7+ miles total round trip. FYI: If you don't want to hike 6 miles to see the back of the sign, you can also get to the top of Mt. Lee by taking an entirely different trail (completely different trailhead). On AllTrails, it's called "Cahuenga Peak via Burbank Peak Trail." It's 2.2 miles and once you reach Cahuenga Peak, it's only about 0.3 miles to the back of the sign on Mt. Lee. INTENSITY: There are quite a few stretches of incline (although it's not anything too steep) and you're also in direct sun almost the entire time. On a very hot day, this hike can be pretty rough, especially for novice hikers. GETTING THERE: To find the trailhead, drive up Canyon Drive (you can plug Camp Hollywoodland into your GPS). There's a small parking area right before the trailhead but it might be full. In that case, you can park at the larger parking area that you passed on the way (it'll increase your hike length but not by too much). If that's full, park on the road. There are two porta-potties in the large parking area but on a hot day, they are super disgusting. Avoid if possible. TIPS: Lots of water, sunblock, a hat, comfortable hiking shoes. If you're coming here later in the day to beat the heat or watch the sunset, be aware that the gates close at 8pm (or at least that's what it says). I have left this area 10-15 minutes after 8pm before and the gates were still open. Not sure if they allow a grace period or what. But if you're staying past 8pm, be aware of the risk. read more

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We are visiting the Southern California area around Hollywood. We wanted to do the most tourist things we could find and the was number one on the list! The road to the park where you can get a great picture is kinda narrow thru beautiful neighborhoods , there are cars parked in front of peoples houses that when a car is coming in the opposite direction you need to wait and be patient, the reward is a really nice park called Lake Hollywood Park. This is a great place to park and take pictures. If your up for it , you can hike from there on up the hill to the Observatory, you cannot drive to the observatory There is a really nice area above the park to get a good selfie with the sign, the visiting folks are all super friendly and I'm sure you can get one of them to take your picture. Be like me , a total tourist and have a blast doing it! Highly recommend read more

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This trail is beautiful! I wish I had gone sooner, especially since I've lived in California all my life. I went with my friend and time just flew by. The only downside is that it is trail for horses so you will see feces on the trail so becareful to not to step on it. Parking is not too complicated if you go kind of early before 10am. The restrooms are only at the beginning of the trail so try not to drink a lot of water. Other than that enjoy the view & clean air. The elevation is about 900 ft so you can actually see LA Pollution. read more

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First time here even though I have lived in the area off and on for the past 30 years. Found myself wondering why I hadn't done it earlier. Did the hike from Canyon Drive (there are multiple ways to get there), so we initially hiked up behind the sign. Then on our way back down, we walked to get in front of it, then backtracked to get back to our car. Get here early so it is easier to park and less people. It is worth it. Beware of lots of horse poop everywhere; if it is a hot day, it makes it not so pleasant because of the stench. read more

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Oh the many times I have seen this sign over the years and how I still get excited each and every time. Whether it be from Lake Hollywood, Lake Hollywood Park, The Griffith Observatory, Mt. Lee Trail, Mulholland Drive, Etc. I have seen it from numerous places, numerous times and I will always enjoy seeing it no matter what is going on at that particular time. "Even Hollywood tryin' to get a piece, baby" -- 2Pac read more

Whether you view the iconic Hollywood sign from Beachwood Canyon or you hike up from Lake Hollywood (a relatively easy hike, nicely paved, and wide enough to go with several friends), seeing the big, beautiful, white letters spelling out "Hollywood" is quintessentially LA. Also quintessentially LA: finding parking so you can leave your car behind and make the hike. Read the signs carefully!! I recommend going on a day after a rain. The air will be crisp and clean, the sky will be clear, and you will be able to see forever. It's simply breathtaking. read more

It's one hundred years old, so it's definitely worth the visit. There are lots of things to do here and the neighboring Griffith Observatory. Like normal, we just kind of showed up and did our own thing. It was really hot, and we spent about an hour walking along the trails surrounding the sign. We reached a point where the trails were really steep, so we couldn't make it all the way up. The area surrounding the sign is beautiful. The small hills surrounding a neighborhood that the sign sits above were stunning. I loved the arid, dry landscape. If you're into movies and Hollywood history, it's a must-see. I just wanted to do some cheesy, touristy stuff but ended up having a lot of fun. read more

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Landmark overlooking LA. Today, I finally hiked to it! I've done the Beechwood Drive view (good for quick photos), and I've hiked the Hollyridge trail that starts from the Griffith Observatory (good views but not directly nearby). I would say, of all of them, this hike was the best. Great views of the sign (see my photos), and you get right up to the top, and end up BEHIND the sign. If you are bringing tourists and just want the photos, you can easily capture those in the first half mile of the Innsdale hike. I followed the instructions from the webpage below, and they were perfect in their description. We knew where to go, and did not get lost. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/hollywood-sign-hike-innsdale-drive-mulholland-highway-mount-lee-drive/ My takeaways, like many others suggested: 1. Go early. Fewer crowds and not as hot. 2. Bring lots of water and take frequent breaks. 3. We were able to hike it in about 2hrs, 15min. Roundtrip. 4. It is uphill the entire way, much of it paved. The last mile to the top is a tad steep, but doable...just take your time. My teenage daughter who has been not exercising during COVID complained all the way to the top. Lol 5. Enjoy the views! They are amazing! 6. Follow social distance guidelines (as of July 2020). 7. One last thing, pay attention to markers...this hike was mixed with dirt, paved, and residential areas...it helps to know how to get back. Enjoy - very unique experience! read more

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Hello Hollywood this year is the Hollywood sign and we got all kinds of memories and pictures and photos and everything with the Hollywood sign. My wife's brother lives right down the street from it so we walked to it and it's about a big giant hill so we didn't get a stand right next to it but we got to see it up close read more