Hollywood Hills, Hill and scenic viewpoint in Los Angeles, US
The Hollywood Hills are a group of hills in northern Los Angeles, known for their views over the city and for the Hollywood Sign set into their slopes. Winding roads pass by homes, low shrubs, and rocky outcrops, while the trails are mostly dirt with some paved sections near the parking areas.
The hills gained wide attention in the 1920s when the Hollywood Sign was erected as an advertisement for a housing development called Hollywoodland. The last four letters were removed in 1949, and the sign was fully rebuilt in 1978 with support from several donors.
The hills are closely tied to the movie industry, and visitors often come specifically to photograph the Hollywood Sign from different spots around the area. At Sunset Ranch Hollywood, guided horseback rides bring people through the trails, offering a different way to take in the surroundings.
Most visitors head out early in the morning or just before sunset to avoid heat and crowds, and it is worth bringing water and sunscreen since shade is limited on many trails. The main trailheads are found along Mount Hollywood Drive and Mulholland Drive, and the paths are generally manageable for most people.
When the sign was rebuilt in 1978, each of its nine letters was funded by a different donor, and Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, organized the fundraising effort. This means that the letters technically had nine separate sponsors behind them.
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