Fun Places in LA

Hollywood Sign

Mount Lee in Griffith ParkLos Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 469-8311
Editorial ProfileAn advertising ploy turned world-famous landmark.
http://www.hollywoodsign.org/

Scene Pictures...Go to the following places for pictures http://www.hollywoodsign.org/see_highland.html

Hollywood & Highland
I-405 N
US-101 S toward LOS ANGELES.9.0 miles
Take the exit toward HIGHLAND AVE / HOLLYWOOD BOWL.0.3 miles
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto CAHUENGA BLVD W.0.2 miles
CAHUENGA BLVD W becomes N HIGHLAND AVE.0.7 miles

The Background
The 50-foot-tall sign was born in 1923 as an oversized ad for the new Hollywoodland housing development. The "land" suffix disappeared early on (it's unclear as to how), leaving the sign as we recognize it today. Once covered Vegas-style with 4,000 lightbulbs, the sign has stood for nearly eight decades, becoming one of the most cherished and endearing landmarks in America. In addition to at least three face-lifts, the sign has endured controversy (a disillusioned actress jumped to her death from atop the "H"), neglect (deteriorating and fallen letters) and vandalism (a pro-marijuana group altered the sign to "Hollyweed").The AppealNobody visits Los Angeles without snapping the Hollywood sign. While you can't physically reach the sign anymore because it's fenced off, a drive into the Hollywood Hills and a little patience behind the wheel will get you close enough to pose for the requisite snapshot.

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