Forget Google Maps, Here's The Best Way To Get The Best View Of The Hollywood Sign

Here's the best way to get the best view of the hollywood sign

[mahadragon]

I don't feel sorry for those folks. They knew damn well the Hollywood sign was there before they bought their homes.

[fundifferent]

June 2024 Update: This still works, but we didn't walk it. We did rideshare to get to the gate. I don't recommend driving because there is nowhere to park. The trick is there is a guard standing at Deronda Drive and Rockliff, but I'm so glad I watched this video because he is literally just there to intimidate you and prevent you from parking if you're driving. He stopped us and angrily asked what we were doing. The rideshare driver got nervous but I rolled down the window and confidently told him we were going to Deronda and Muholland and he said "are you a resident" and I snapped back "no" and he let us through LOL. So she was right, they do try to intimidate and trick you, but you just have to be confident in that it's a public road you have the right to be on it, guard or not, and don't park. Once we got to Deronda and Muholland the white gateway thing was open. Take the right through the arch. Not the left, then a left to walk up to the sign (check google map satellite view before you go). Also realize that google maps and cell reception might not work once you get onto Deronda, so plan the trip and know where you're going beforehand or download the map. You may not be able to catch rideshare going down. I recommend hiking the trails 2 hours to Griffith Observatory, if you're able. It's a nice hike, or plan to walk down to Beachwood for cell service.

[thisisnotrandomkind]

I did this Aug 21, 2018 - yes this route works! As mentioned by another commenter, she missed a turn on Heather in the video.

Route is :
Lake Hollywood Park, park on canyon ( 3160 N. Canyon Lake Drive in GPS)

Walk up Mullholland drive
Right on Durand
Left on Heather
Left on Ledgewood
Sharp right on Rockcliff
Left on Duronda

3390 Duronda drive is the cement wall, just pull the gate open. It's not private property.

Amazing view! Some people did appear to just walk up and around Mullholland the whole way to get to this spot, but I'm not sure and that way said it was trespassing even on foot which made me nervous so I didn't go that way! All the other official looking signs are just to try and restrict vehicle access, you're fine on foot.

Happy hiking!

[heloosh]

3390 Deronda Drive is the adress that you should tell your uber ro go. Went there in March 2019 and the gate there is open from sunrise to sunset. After you pass the gate it takes you like 30 seconds to walk in front of the sign. If you want to hike at the top behind the letters it will take you like 30 mins.

[Dontrip]

Played enough GTA5 to know around the neighborhood

[timmatthews]

Thanks for this; we followed these instructions a few days ago and it led us exactly to the 'white wall' with the 'gap' leading to the final viewing point; it is important to note that the archway is no longer there, but the gap remains. I note that on google earth, it looks like there is no gap through the 'white be put think it may have been photoshopped, the gap is indeed there and will lead you to a great view!

[mikelee]

To those who ask if this entrance is still there - it is, as of 19 Sept 2023.

This is a very helpful video, thank you. However, I decided to walk from Lake Hollywood Park through Innsdale track, then through Mulholland Hway.There are excellent views of the sign on the way. And the Mullholland Hway IS available for pedestrians, if you take this route you arrive at the gate from the left.

From Lake Hollywood Park it took us some 30 minutes to get to the gate; from the gate to the sign itself by Mt Lee Dr another 30 minutes (we are reasonably fit). Enjoy!

[sonyaw]

For a traveller like me who knows nothing of Los Angeles, this is a valuable info! Thanks!!

[AL-zbzb]

I did the exact route like in the video. It took me 55 minutes from Lake Hollywood Park up the hill, behind the sign. It's an easy path, everything is tarred. On your way up, there is enough places to take pictures of the sign. I realy recommend it...!

[snowsquirrel]

Followed this path this past week and it definitely works! I will say that parking at the closest part of the park is listed as only 15 minutes, but I hiked to the top of the sign and back in about an hour and 45 minutes and got back just as parking authority had showed up. Unless there's parking elsewhere in the park without a time limitation, you might get a parking ticket. That said, you can definitely hike to the gate, take a picture, and hike back in around 30-40 minutes, so unless you're going to the top of Mt Lee, you should be okay.

As she mentioned, this is a very rigorous hike - if you're not in good shape, just have someone drop you off at the gate entrance at the top of the neighborhood.

[kpender]

First off, she nails it. Although we stayed at an Airbnb off Ledgewood, all the other directions were spot on. Got to the gate and it was unlocked. I felt like I hit the lottery. 4 of us hiked up to the back of the sign from the Airbnb and it took 2 hours round trip with at least 20 minutes of picture taking. THANK YOU!

[christillery]

I would actually like to thank you for posting this video even though it was five years ago. I followed your directions to a T and made it to the top. Anybody who does do this needs to understand that from the park it is about 2 miles and like you said multiple times very steep. But once you get up there it’s absolutely worth it.

[Fridaholic]

LOL, Rich people are so silly. The Hollywood sign was erected in the 20s long before (most) Beachwood Canyon residents were even born. LA County has a lot of hillside properties - should have picked another one.

[frankg]

Just went there this morning (19th April).
We drove all the way to the white wall with green door. Easily found free parking within 50 metres of the trail head.
Just punch in 3390 Deronda Drive into your GPS and you'll be good to go; easy peasy.
The green metal door was closed, but just pull it hard and it'll open; no need to use a code.
The "hike" to the front facing viewpoint was literally 5 minutes. The hike to the back of the sign was 2 hours return.

[rockstargirlfriend]

This video was an excellent play-by-play. We followed, and we made it to the Hollywood sign. This video helped end a four-year-long quest for the perfect Instagram post. Thank you so much to the folks who took the time to dispel the myths and find the right path.

[gilllewellyn]

Thank you for posting. Grew up and lived in Hollywood and actually climbed up to the back of letters of the sign, when you could actually do that-I was around 10, in the late 70's, but climbed a lot of things

[batt.i.tude]

My cousin and I took this route. Completed it in 2 hours. Would have been shorter but I am overweight so I had to stop a few times. But we made it regardless. Just be respectful to the homeowners on the way up. Also, it is VERY steep.

[florindameza]

I followed your video instructions three weeks ago AND THEY WORKED TO THE T!!! We even saw Justin Beaver! Thanks a bunch!! if you haven't gone go within the next two weeks because they are going to close down this directions and they're only going to let you do the hiking trail thanks a bunch it was awesome experience after 30 years in this city I was able to see the sign

[themeparktagalong]

Just did this hike on 1.1.2020. Thanks for the tips!!!

[lyssahappy]

i went over the summer to LA and it’s the best. i followed this video and i got great pictures of the hollywood sign! it’s so worth it and you won’t regret it! thanks for this video!