Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a burial ground on Santa Monica Boulevard that covers 62 acres (25 hectares) and combines tombs, mausoleums, reflecting pools, and sculptures between shade trees. The grounds sit directly beside Paramount film studios and contain thousands of graves, including elaborate family tombs with columns and reliefs.

This cemetery was founded in 1899 and later sold part of its original land to Paramount Pictures, which now forms the southern boundary. The grounds changed ownership several times and were restored in the 1990s after years of neglect.

Film fans visit the grounds to pay respects at the graves of actors like Mickey Rooney or Johnny Ramone, who became part of entertainment history. Some visitors leave fresh flowers or small tokens and spend time in the shade of old trees while reading inscriptions.

The pathways are easy to walk, though comfortable shoes are recommended for covering distances between sections. Guided tours offer orientation for visitors who want to learn about the location of specific graves.

The cemetery hosts outdoor film screenings on summer evenings, where visitors watch classic movies between headstones under the open sky. Attendees bring blankets and picnics while the screen is set up in front of a historical mausoleum.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: 1899

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-17:00

Website: https://hollywoodforever.com

GPS coordinates: 34.08889,-118.31944

Latest update: December 3, 2025 08:16