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Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard Sights

By , About.com Guide

Hollywood Boulevard is the stuff of legends, but it may not be what you expect. You won't find movie stars walking the streets, and most of the movie studios moved out years ago, with Paramount the only one left in town and quite far from Hollywood Boulevard.

Frankly, this part of Hollywood is one of the most touristy spots in all of Los Angeles, full of t-shirt and souvenir shops, the streets packed with gawping tourists snapping photos. It's also the home of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, footprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and Hollywood at Highland shopping/dining complex.

Any time after mid-morning is exciting. During daylight hours, you get views and can enjoy the throngs of tourists. At night, the Boulevard is neon-lit.

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Tips for Visiting Hollywood Boulevard

Touring Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood at Highland offers the most convenient and affordable parking, so start your Hollywood Boulevard tour from there. Shopping is optional, but make a small purchase to get your parking ticket validated. A bottle of water at any of the food spots will do.

After you're parked, you can just check the sights nearby: the Kodak Theatre, Grauman's Chinese and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can see the Hollywood sign from the back of Hollywood at Highland. If you'd like to see more of Hollywood Boulevard, use our Hollywood Boulevard walking tour guide. It will take you to most of the famous Hollywood sights.

Review

We rate Hollywood Boulevard 4 stars out of 5. It's a fun place to spend a few hours, and Hollywood is a Los Angeles icon.

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Getting to Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is west of downtown Los Angeles, and accessible from I-10 (exit La Brea Blvd north), I-110 (exit Hollywood Blvd west), but US Hwy 101 is the easiest access. Take the Highland Avenue exit south. Park in the underground lot at the Hollywood and Highland complex.

For a hassle-free approach, take the Metro Red line and get off at the Hollywood and Highland stop. It's and especially easy way to get there from downtown Los Angeles, Universal City and North Hollywood.

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