The famous letters above Hollywood. See them from Griffith Observatory or Lake Hollywood Park.
Address: Mount Lee, Los Angeles, CA 90068
The sign was put up in 1923 as "HOLLYWOODLAND" to advertise a housing development. In 1949 the last four letters were removed, and the sign became the symbol of the film industry.
Each letter is about 14 metres tall. The sign is fenced off and monitored; climbing to it is illegal.
All year; winter for the clearest air.
Morning for hiking before the heat.
Hot; bring plenty of water.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
No, it is fenced; trails lead to viewpoints.
HOLLYWOODLAND.
About 14 metres.
