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Hollywood: Our Favourites

The Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Dolby, the Hollywood Bowl, Musso & Frank and Hollywood Forever.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Hollywood: the back story

    Hollywood·In depth

    The Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theatre, the Dolby and the Hollywood Bowl: the district that gave the film industry its name.

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  2. The back story

    Hollywood’s historic cemeteries: the back story

    Hollywood·In depth

    Where Hollywood remembers its legends: Hollywood Forever, Westwood Village Memorial Park and Forest Lawn – Hollywood Hills.

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  3. The back story

    Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles

    Hollywood·In depth

    Altars, marigolds and music: how Los Angeles celebrates the Day of the Dead, from Hollywood Forever to Olvera Street.

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What to see and do

  1. In the old Max Factor building

    The Hollywood Museum

    Hollywood·Film museum

    A museum of Hollywood costumes and memorabilia on Highland Avenue.

    1660 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

  2. Summer home of the LA Phil

    Hollywood Bowl

    Hollywood Hills·Outdoor concert venue

    The famous outdoor amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills, summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

    2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068Explore View on map

  3. Broadway in Hollywood

    Hollywood Pantages Theatre

    Hollywood·Theatre

    The Art Deco theatre on Hollywood Boulevard that hosts touring Broadway musicals.

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  4. Home of the Oscars

    Dolby Theatre

    Hollywood·Theatre

    The theatre on Hollywood Boulevard where the Academy Awards are held.

    6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

  5. Best seen from a distance

    The Hollywood Sign

    Hollywood Hills·Landmark

    The world-famous sign on Mount Lee: best seen from Griffith Observatory, Lake Hollywood Park or the Hollywood & Highland area.

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  6. Stars on the pavement

    Hollywood Walk of Fame

    Hollywood·Landmark

    The stars set into the pavements of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.

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  7. Handprints in the forecourt

    TCL Chinese Theatre

    Hollywood·Historic cinema

    The famous Chinese-style movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard, with stars’ handprints and footprints in its forecourt.

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  8. Through the famous gate

    Paramount Pictures Studio Tour

    Hollywood·Studio tour

    Tours of the Paramount lot on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood.

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  9. Founded in 1899

    Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    Hollywood·Historic cemetery

    The historic cemetery beside the Paramount lot, resting place of many Hollywood legends, with film screenings and Día de los Muertos.

    6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038Explore View on map

  10. A Hollywood hike

    Runyon Canyon Park

    Hollywood Hills·City park

    A popular hiking canyon above Hollywood with views over the city.

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Where to eat

  1. Three MICHELIN Stars (2026)

    Providence

    Hollywood·Seafood tasting menu·$$$$

    Chef Michael Cimarusti’s seafood restaurant on Melrose Avenue, one of two LA restaurants with three MICHELIN stars.

    5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038Explore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star (2026)

    Osteria Mozza

    Hollywood·Italian·$$$$

    Nancy Silverton’s Italian restaurant on Melrose Avenue, with one MICHELIN star.

    6602 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038Explore View on map

  3. Hollywood’s dining room since 1919

    Musso & Frank Grill

    Hollywood·Classic grill

    Red leather booths, martinis and grilled steaks on Hollywood Boulevard since 1919.

    6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

  4. A La Brea Avenue stand

    Pink’s Hot Dogs

    Hollywood·Hot dogs

    The famous hot-dog stand on La Brea Avenue.

    709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038Explore View on map

Bars and nightlife

  1. Retro cocktails

    Good Times at Davey Wayne’s

    Hollywood·Cocktail bar

    A retro-themed cocktail bar in Hollywood.

    1611 N El Centro Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

  2. Jazz on Sunset Boulevard

    Catalina Jazz Club

    Hollywood·Jazz club

    A jazz supper club on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.

    6725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

Where to stay

  1. Where the first Oscars were held

    The Hollywood Roosevelt

    Hollywood·Historic hotel

    Built in 1927 by Hollywood’s founders and home of the first Academy Awards, opposite the TCL Chinese Theatre.

    7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028Explore View on map

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