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The huge and ultra-modern Hollywood/Highland shopping complex is located right next to the Chinese Theater, along the famous "Walk of Fame" and offers a multitude of shopping and restaurants. You can also find night-clubs, enjoy the "Lucky Strike"-Bowling Alley; or you can just sit around watching the fountains or people walking by. If you have time, you might be able to catch a show at the famous Kodak theater. The Kodak also offers tours to get an behind-the-scenes glimpse on where the Oscar-ceremonies are held.
There is parking under the Kodak; most restaurants validate. We looked around and went for street-parking - mostly free! Leave a Comment
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Holywood boulevard Actually encompasses a lot of streets and avenues like Sunset Boulevard in the east. Running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out and runs due west to Laurel Canyon Boulevard. West of Laurel Canyon it continues as a small residential street in the hills, finally ending at Sunset Plaza Drive. On the east side of Hollywood Boulevard it passes through the neighborhoods of Little Armenia and Thai Town.
The boulevard was originally a seedy area in the 1980's (tourist just posed pictures at Grauman's Theater and Roosevelt Hotel and Walk of Fame and just leave) but a gentrification campaign was done in the 90's and today it has a number of attractions.
Bob Hope Square (Hollywood and Vine)
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood Sign
Frederick's of Hollywood
Hollywood and Highland
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Wax Museum
Janes House
Kodak Theatre
Madame Tussauds 2009
Masonic Temple- Home of Jimmy Kimmel Live
Musso & Frank Grill
Pantages Theatre
Pig 'n Whistle
Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium
Capitol Records Tower Address: Holywood boulevard , Los Angeles, CA 90028Phone: (323) 466-2144Directions: Hollywood Boulevard is south of downtown Los Angeles, and accessible from I-10, I-110 and US 101.Website: www.boulevard3.com
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 Publicity Stunt on Hollywood
Boulevard by cheap_tourist
In front of the Chinese Theatre, you'll find Superman, Crocodile Dundee, Wonder Woman, Frankenstein, etc. milling with the crowd. Well, this is Hollywood. The courtyard of Grauman's has the foot- and handprint of stars cast in concrete. This is a popular tourist destination. This is where many locally-taped shows recruit their audience. This is also where you can join a tour of stars' homes.
Once in a while, you'll see a publicity stunt (see picture). Only in Hollywood... You may also chance upon a movie premiere or an award show. Their red carpet is where you can see some stars. Or you may see a star getting his/her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That's how I saw Kevin Costner, Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, and Jackie Chan in person Leave a Comment
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 Chateau Marmont by Erin74
The hotel was built in 1929 and quickly became a favorite of Hollywood stars and locals alike. Over the years, nearly every major celebrity has spent time here, and it is a favorite interview location for many visiting stars.
The Chateau offers 63 suites and bungalows, as well as a penthouse with a panoramic view of the city. The bungalows havea very homey feel and are situated near an inviting pool. The Chateau feels more like an upscale apartment complex than a hotel at times. It has a very laid-back and comfortable vibe.
Some of the famous Chateau Marmont stories:
-- Jim Morrison (of the band The Doors) hurt his back here while dangling from a drain pipe, trying to swing from the roof into the window of his hotel room.
-- Read-throughs were held here for "Rebel Without a Cause." James Dean and Natalie Wood met here for the first time.
-- When actor Montgomery Clift was almost killed in a 1956 auto accident, Elizabeth Taylor brought him to the Chateau Marmont, where she leased the penthouse as a place for him to recuperate.
-- Most famously, John Belushi died here in 1982 after overdosing in his suite.
The Chateau is located just above Bar Marmont, a popular bar on the Sunset Strip. The hotel is a lovely and exclusive place to stay. You can also have dinner and drinks at the hotel. Be sure to reserve a table, as the dining room is extremely small. After dinner, wander out on the lawn and admire the view. Leave a Comment
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 The Capitol Records
Building by Erin74
Legned has it that singer Nat King Cole suggested that the their record company's headquarters be shaped to look like a stack of 45s (records). However, the architect (Welton Beckett )claims he just wanted to design a structure that was space efficient. Whatever the origin of the idea, it is an interesting design that still intrigues visitors.
Capitol Records was the first record company based in Los Angeles (traditionally, all the labels were located in New York). Over the years, they have produced albums for acts such as The Beatles, the Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Duran Duran, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller and Tina Turner.
On the south wall of the building, be sure to check out artist Richard Wyatt's mural called "Hollywood Jazz, 1945-1972." It depicts musical legneds Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Miles Davis. Another random bit of trivia: the blinking light at the top of the tower spells out "Hollywood" in Morse code! Leave a Comment Address: 1750 Vine StreetPhone: (323) 462-6252Directions: Just north of Hollywood Blvd. on Vine St.
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 The Egyptian Theatre by Erin74
Today, The Egyptian is the home of American Cinematheque . As stated on their website, the American Cinematheque "is a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Picture in all its forms. The Cinematheque presents the best of film and video - ranging form the classics to the outer frontiers of the art form." They show classics and current films, often with discussion afterward (with the director or the actors). If you're a film lover, you MUST check out their programs. Leave a Comment
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 The Vista Theatre by Erin74
The screen here isn't large, so maybe it's not a great place to see a big, highly visual epic (like Lord of the Rings or Braveheart)... but that's about the only downside here. The prices can't be beat ($8 adult tickets) and the seats are very comfortable (some have about 6 feet of leg room in front!). Also, the decor here is wonderful! It's a sort of Egyptian theme, with colorful sconces and busts of Egyptian figures placed all around the room. The ceiling is very colorful and interesting, as well.
Out front, there is a mini-walk of fame, featuring handprints from a few stars and a number of interesting local personalities. Leave a Comment Address: 4473 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90027Phone: (323) 660-6639Directions: At the intersection of Sunset and Hillhurst, in the neighborhood called Silverlake.
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 The grave of Norma
Talmadge by Erin74
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place of a number of Hollywood notables, including Rudolph Valentino, Norma Talmadge, Mel Blanc, gangster Bugsy Siegel and Douglas Fairbanks. This is a huge cemetery, with two indoor mausoleums and tons of outdoor graves. You will need a map of the grounds, which you can pick up as you enter the cemetery.
The cemetery was established in 1899 and is filled with tall, old-fashioned headstones and a few unusual ones shaped like obelisks or rocket ships. The cemetery has been used as a location for many Hollywood movies (you may recognize it from the graveyard scene in "L.A. Story"). You can also see the Hollywood sign from the grounds.
Obviously, this isn't a must-see for everyone, but it I think it's an interesting landmark here in L.A. Leave a Comment Address: 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard; Hollywood, CAPhone: (323) 469-1181
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 The Pantages Theatre by windsorgirl
Head west from here along Hollywood Blvd and you will soon come to the Walk of Fame (which lines both sides of the street), Fredericks of Hollywood (where you can visit their museum of celebrity underwear), Mann's Chinese Theatre and the Kodak Center (current home of the Academy Awards) among other famous sites. Watch for the signposts along the sidewalk that will indicate points of interest and explain their history. Leave a Comment
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When you think of Hollywood, what comes to mind? Celebrities dripping in jewels and fur coats emerging from their limos? Well, that Hollywood may have existed in the days of Clark Gable and Greta Garbo but that is not the Hollywood that you will find on Hollywood Blvd.
Although some may say that Hollywood is a tourist trap, it does have some interesting history which is quite well marked on signs next to the landmarks. Sure, you should stop and see Grauman's Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame but if you have a little extra time, take a walk up Hollywood Boulevard past the throngs of tourists to see the Egyptian Theater, El Capitan Theater, the Roosevelt Hotel.
The street gets a little seedy once you get past the major sights but I didn't feel uncomfortable wandering around on my own in the daytime. Leave a Comment Address: Hollywood Boulevard
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