ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Capitol Records
1750 North Vine Street • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-458-2973
This landmark building is one of Hollywood's most recognized icons. In the lobby are featured gold albums by many well known artists. In addition, be sure to see the Capitol artists's stars on the sidewalk near the building. more... mapJim Henson Company
1416 North La Brea Avenue • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-802-1500
Started by "Muppets" creator Jim Henson, this amazing facility offers a wonder of attractions within itself, including a critically acclaimed exhibits department and a "Creature Shop" that is one of the foremost designing, manufacturing, and performance facilities in the world. more... mapParamount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue • Hollywood, CA 90038
323-956-5000
Considered to be the most beautiful of the major studios, this famous studio is the longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. Two hour walking tours are available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. more... mapRock Walk and Guitar Center
7425 West Sunset Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90078
323-874-1060
A unique Hollywood attraction that features handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from rock and roll's greatest musical performers and innovators. more... mapUniversal Studios
100 Universal City Plaza 5511-6 • Hollywood, CA 91608
Located in Universal City
818-777-1000
Speed through time on the Back To The Future ride, experience a live sea war in Waterworld, ride to the moon with E.T., and even live through the attack of a man-eating T-Rex in Jurassic Park as the most incredible moments from movies and television come to life at this place, the "World's Largest Movie Studio and Theme Park." more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Janes House (circa Early 1900's)
6541 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90078
Located in Janes Square
323-469-8311
The last surviving Victorian home along Hollywood Boulevard, this historic house was used as a kindergarten between 1911 and 1926. Children of many of Hollywood's elite attended the Misses Janes Kindergarten School here. mapJim Morrison's Last Known U.S. Residence
Located in West Hollywood
818-225-5347
This Historical building "Cheri Amour", located in West Hollywood is known internationally as "Jim Morrison's Last Known U.S. Residence." The lead singer of the "Doors" resided there from 1970-1971 before he went to Paris, where he reportedly 'died' four months later. The building is now a tourist attraction, including a Memorial Garden in memory of Jim Morrison. Private or Group Tours are available by appointment only. Tour companies are welcome.
Historic Sites & Monuments
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90078
323-469-1181
This beautifully landscaped cemetery is the final resting place of many Hollywood luminaries. more... mapHollywood Sign
3082 Hilltop Road • Hollywood, CA 90078
323-469-8311
One of the most recognizable images in our country and around the world, this historic landmark sits high atop the hills above Hollywood and it was originally constructed to promote a housing development at the base of the hill called "Hollywoodland." more...
Museums & Galleries
Guinness World of Records Museum
6764 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90078
323-462-5991 or 323-463-6433
Situated in Hollywood's first movie house, this National Register Landmark building houses the museum that brings the Guinness book's record-breaking achievements to life through computers, video, sound, and life-like replicas. more... mapHollywood Entertainment Museum
7021 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90078
Located West of Grauman's Chinese Theatre
323-465-7900
This 33,000 square foot museum celebrates Hollywood and the entertainment arts of film, television, radio, and new media. You'll see memorabilia, costumes, a Max Factor exhibit, a six minute multi-screen video on the evolution of film and television, and the original sets from Star Trek and Cheers. more... mapHollywood Heritage Museum
1824 North Curson Avenue • Hollywood, CA 90078
323-874-4005
Features of this museum include props and other movie memorabilia used in some of the early Hollywood epic films, as well as early Hollywood exhibits and displays. more... mapHollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-462-8860
See your favorite stars immortalized in wax in scenes from their films at this wonderful wax museum that is the only wax museum dedicated to showcasing Hollywood celebrities. more... mapL. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, The
6331 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 100 • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-960-3511
More than 30 life-like displays and creative multimedia presentions celebrate the life of the noted humanitarian and Scientoloty Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, who authored "Dianetics" and "Planet Earth," among some 5,000 written works and 3,000 tape recorded lectures. more... mapRipley's Believe It Or Not! Museum
6780 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-6335
This unbelievable museum features a large collection of "believe it or not" exhibits, including the infamous fertility statues. more... map
Science & Technology
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road • Hollywood, CA 90027
323-664-1181
This landmark observatory features an impressive Planetarium, periodically changing presentations, and a permanent exhibition in the main hall. It also features Laserium shows of sound and light. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Hollywood Walking Tour
6801 Hollywood Boulevard #CA-1 • Hollywood, CA 90028
Located in Front of the New Kodak Theatre
323-461-5800
Take the official self-guided audio tour through Hollywood's famous historic locations and learn fascinating stories and legendary tales of the stars of early Hollywood. Tour durations are one hour for feature length and 30-minutes for short subject. mapLA Bike Tours
6729 1/4 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-5890
This bike place provides guided group or individual bike tours of Beverly Hills, the Getty Center, and the Autry Museum, with water, lunch, bicycle, and helmet included. map
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