Hollywood Sign - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
Explore the Iconic Hollywood Sign | Official Site
WEBSee the Hollywood Sign like never before! Dive into its history, get visitor tips, and plan your visit now.
The Hollywood Sign: Where to View It and Hike to It - TripSavvy
WEBSep 15, 2022 · The Hollywood Sign is as iconic as any movie star. Find all the places to see the Hollywood Sign, how to hike to it and where the best photo spot views are.
The Hidden History of the Hollywood Sign | Smithsonian
WEBJul 13, 2023 · Since its installation on a hill overlooking Los Angeles in 1923, the Hollywood sign has served as a billboard for a real estate development, a backdrop for countless films and television...
Get Ready for the Hollywood Sign | Plan Your Visit
WEBLooking for a picture-perfect sightline from afar? These drive-able destinations offer great views of the Sign as part of a total Hollywood experience. View Details. Dash to See The Sign. Hop on the Dash Griffith Observatory bus to skip the traffic, parking, and stress. Buses run throughout the day, seven days a week. View Details.
Hollywood Sign - Griffith Observatory - Southern California’s …
WEBThe Hollywood Sign is one of the most recognizable images of Los Angeles and California. Located on a steep hillside of Mt. Lee in southwestern Griffith Park, it faces toward Hollywood and the Los Angeles Basin, making it visible for miles.
Timeline: the strange history of the Hollywood sign as it turns 100
WEBMar 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...
A Sign Is Born | HIstory of The Hollywood Sign
WEBBuilt by Los Angeles Times publisher Harry Chandler as an epic $21,000 billboard for his upscale Hollywoodland real estate development, the Sign soon took on the role of giant marquee for a city that was constantly announcing its own gala premiere.
The Hollywood Sign - LA Conservancy
WEBThe Hollywood Sign, a world-famous landmark and symbol of Los Angeles’ prosperity and industry, has sat proudly atop the sun-kissed hills of Beachwood Canyon since 1923. The Sign debuted in 1923 as “Hollywoodland”: a $21,000 temporary billboard for the Hollywoodland real estate development at the end of Beachwood Canyon.
The Hollywood Sign: The Story of an LA Icon - Discover Los Angeles
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Landmark. Known around the world as an emblem of Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign had its beginnings in late 1923, when a peculiar sign first caught the eyes of Angelenos, luring them towards the Hollywood Hills.
Skip to content