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Universal Studios Hollywood

Theme park and studio·Universal City

The Studio Tour

About Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood combines a working film studio with a theme park. Its official site highlights the Studio Tour behind the scenes and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Metro B Line stops at Universal City/Studio City.

Why it's on our list

  • The Studio Tour
  • Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • Metro B Line

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Universal Studios Hollywood before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Universal Studios Hollywood are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Hollywood Bowl2.1 miWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. TCL Chinese Theatre2.7 miCycle 17 minCar or taxi 14 min
  3. Griffith Observatory3.4 miCycle 22 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. The Grove4.6 miCycle 29 minCar or taxi 20 min
  5. LACMA5.2 miCycle 33 minCar or taxi 22 min
  6. Rodeo Drive5.6 miCycle 36 minCar or taxi 23 min
  7. Getty Center8.2 miCar or taxi 31 min
  8. Walt Disney Concert Hall8.3 miCar or taxi 32 min
  9. Santa Monica Pier12 miCar or taxi 44 min
  10. Venice Beach Boardwalk12 miCar or taxi 45 min

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