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   Where is the Hollywood Sign located?

   • The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Originally the Hollywoodland Sign, it is situated on Mount Lee, in the Beachwood Canyon area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

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   What is the purpose of the Hollywood Sign?

   • Nowadays, the sign’s chief purpose is to celebrate the physical heartland of filmmaking. “The Hollywood sign is a perfect representation of Hollywood the place,” says Michael Schulman, a staff writer at the New Yorker and the author of Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat and Tears.

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   Where can I get a good view of the Hollywood Sign?

   • The unobstructed view of the Hollywood sign behind it is a good photo opp, but you'll find a lot more to do at that location in the Griffith Park Observatory Guide. Griffith Park also has several trails that will get you closer to the sign. The view is nice from the intersection of Beachwood and Glen Holly.

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   How do I get to the Hollywood Sign?

   • Look for an arched opening in the wall near the gate and go through the opening. From there, it's pretty easy to figure out what to do. Walk a short distance uphill to two spots for viewing the sign. The photographer who took this photo probably got to this location above the Hollywood Sign using the Hollyridge Trail.

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   The Hollywood Sign is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Originally the Hollywoodland Sign, it is situated on Mount Lee, in the Beachwood Canyon area of the Santa Monica Mountains.

   • Designated: February 7, 1973
   • Country: United States

   • Size: 45 ft (13.7 m) tall, 450 ft (137.2 m) long

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   Visit the iconic Hollywood Sign, a 100-year-old landmark in Los Angeles. Learn about its history, how to get there, and how to support its preservation.

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   Jul 13, 2023 · Learn how the iconic billboard started as an advertisement for an upscale housing development, became a symbol of the Hollywood of the imagination, and faced challenges and tragedies over the years. Discover the stories behind the sign's history, from its construction in 1923 to its refurbishment in 2023.

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   Sep 15, 2022 · Learn the best ways to see the iconic Hollywood Sign from different angles and locations in Los Angeles. Find out how to access the sign by car, hiking trail, or public transportation, and what to do nearby.

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   Mar 5, 2023 · The Hollywood sign begins life as a temporary advertisement for a new housing development in the Hollywood Hills. Its precise date of construction is unknown: by the end of 1923, a few news...

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   Ready to see the Hollywood Sign? Use our resources to plan your visit and make the most of your trip!

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   Learn about the Hollywood Sign, one of the most iconic symbols of Los Angeles and California, and its history as a symbol of the movie and TV industry. Find out the best places to see the Sign from Griffith Observatory and Hollywood & Highland, and the best ways to hike toward it in Griffith Park.