Hollywood Visitors Guide
Quiet on the set! Lights...camera...action! That’s a wrap!
Best actor, best actress, opening night, Walk of Fame, star
studded cast—what do you think of when it comes to Hollywood?
Not only will you find the expected—glamorous homes, celebrities,
directors and producers-but you may be surprised to find
one of America’s largest city parks—the 4,100 acre Griffith
Park, the historic Farmers’ Market, and a number of hiking
trails at the Sunset Ranch/Hollyridge Trail.
One of the city’s most recognized landmarks is the HOLLYWOOD sign which can be seen from all over Los Angeles, but it is best photographed from Beachwood Drive. The sign was originally constructed in 1925 to promote a housing development that was going to be called Hollywoodland; however, the last 4 letters disappeared and a world-wide recognized landmark was established.
Things to do in Hollywood
CBS Television City - You can be a part of television
productions/ studio audiences by sending in an S.A.S.E.
and requesting free tickets for specific dates and show
or you can pick them up at the information window. Please
note that tickets are on a first come, first served basis.
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre - Since its opening in
1927, it is still the place to attend the movies. The Theatre’s
claim to fame is the
handprints and footprints of stars like Marilyn Monroe,
John Wayne, Harrison Ford, Clark Gable, Meryl Streep and
dozens more.
Greek Theatre - If you love music, then this where you want to go. The outdoor amphitheater has been host to musicians like Tina Turner, James Taylor, Santana, Pearl Jam and many others, so come on out and sing or dance along!
Hollywood Boulevard - As home to the Kodak Theatre,
the Guinness World of Records, Grauman’s and the world renown
Hollywood walk of fame this is a fantastic place to see
the stars. The Walk of Fame has more than 2,000 stars  with
new celebrities added each month.
Paramount Film & Television Studios -Here you can see the tapings of sit-coms and talk shows. Simply request a schedule from Paramount Guest Relations to help make your selection.
Sunset Plaza - As you sit at an outdoor café you may see Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Winona Ryder and numerous others making it the perfect place for a photo op!
Hollywood Museums
Hollywood Bowl Museum - Located at the Hollywood Bowl, this is a great place to hear music ranging from symphony orchestra to rock-n-roll.
Hollywood Entertainment Museum -This interactive museum allows you to command Star Trek’s Starship Enterprise, sit in Norm’s chair from Cheers tour a set from the X-Files and have hands-on fun with numerous props from TV shows.
Hollywood Heritage Museum - Here you will find Hollywood’s largest public display of movie memorabilia of bygone days. You can see photos of movie sets and cast from the pre-talkie days, props from Cleopatra and Samson & Delilah, postcards from yesteryear, and much more!
Hollywood Wax Museum - This impressive museum has more than 350 life-like figures from film and television. You can see Super Mario, Tom Cruise, Clark Gable, Elvis, and many others that have been created by FX Studio.
Photo Credits: Bruce Willis by Rafael Amado Deras; Hollywood
at Night by Eccentric Scholar; Hollywood Boulevard Sign by Bossco; Graumans by Alecs Rosebud;
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