Hollywood and LA Real Estate

Hollywood is flanked by Hollywood Hills to the north, Los Feliz to the northeast, East Hollywood to the east, Larchmont and Hancock Park to the south, Fairfax to the southwest, West Hollywood to the west and Hollywood Hills West to the northwest.

Street limits of the Hollywood neighborhood are: north, Hollywood Boulevard from La Brea Avenue to the east boundary of Wattles Garden Park and Franklin Avenue between Bonita and Western avenues; east, Western Avenue; south, Melrose Avenue, and west, La Brea Avenue or the West Hollywood city line.

In 1918, H. J. Whitley commissioned architect A. S. Barnes to design Whitley Heights as a Mediterranean-style village on the hills above Hollywood Boulevard, and it became the first celebrity community.

Other areas within Hollywood are Franklin Village, Little Armenia, Spaulding Square and Thai Town.

Highrises in Hollywood include:

		1	Southwest corner from Vine Street	Sunset Vine Tower	 1	 297 ft	 19	 high-rise building	 1964
		2	North wall sports a giant ad	Hollywood Storage Building	 8	 191 ft	 15	 high-rise building	 1925
		3	Looking east from Hollywood Boulevard	First National Bank of Hollywood	 6	 183 ft	 13	 high-rise building	 1927
		4	Southwest corner from Ivar Street	Hollywood Guaranty Building	 4	 172 ft	 12	 high-rise building	 1924
		5	Broadway Hollywood Building		 172 ft	 9	 high-rise building	 1928
		6	Northwest corner from Ivar Avenue	6253 Hollywood Boulevard	 3	 170 ft	 13	 high-rise building	 1929
		7	Southwest corner from Vine Street	Taft Building	 4	 170 ft	 12	 high-rise building	 1924
		8	From the northeast, across Hollywood Boulevard	Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel	 12	 161 ft	 12	 high-rise building	 1926
		9	Hollywood United Methodist Church		 150 ft		 church	 1929
		10	Looking north from Hollywood Boulevard	Montecito Apartments	 1	 130 ft	 10	 high-rise building	 1931
		11	Northwest corner from Ivar Avenue	Knickerbocker Hotel	 2	 130 ft	 10	 high-rise building	 1925
		12	Hollywood Plaza Hotel		 120 ft	 10	 high-rise building	 1924
		13	The sparkling new hotel as seen from the Kodak Theatre	Renaissance Hollywood Hotel	 2		 22	 high-rise building	 2001
		14	Southeast corner from Sunset Boulevard	Sunset Media Tower	 5		 22	 high-rise building	 1971
		15	Dusk view	CNN Building	 3		 14	 high-rise building	 1968
		16	From the west	4455 Los Feliz Boulevard [Los Feliz Towers]	 3		 14	 high-rise building	 1966
		17	Viewed from the east	4411 Los Feliz Boulevard [Los Feliz Towers]	 4		 14	 high-rise building	 1966
		18	Franklin Towers			 14	 high-rise building	 1964
		19	Hollywood & Vine Condominiums [Hollywood and Vine]			 13	 high-rise building	 2009
		20	The front along Hollywood Boulevard	7135 Hollywood Boulevard	 3		 13	 high-rise building	 1965

LA Highrises

Hollywood Sign - Locations from which to view and photograph the Hollywood Sign, with a focus on areas of interest to tourists who have limited transportation options. You can take a shuttle to some view points, or go on a guided tour that includes a view of the sign from an overlook of the city on Mulholland Drive. If you don't want to spend the time to get near the Hollywood Sign, you can download a close-up photo of it for free. Hollywood Sign Official Website - The sign's official website, produced by the Hollywood Sign Trust and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. There is a photo history of the sign, including facts and a timeline. You can also find trivia, plus news and upcoming events. There's a live webcam running 24/7, although obviously the sign is only visible in the daytime. Attractions on Hollywood Boulevard - The "heart" of Hollywood is at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue. There you will find most of the most famous Hollywood tourist attractions such as hand/footprints in the cement courtyard of the Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex, Madame Tussaud's and more. A short walk away are more of the familiar attractions, such as the Hollywood Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe it or Not.

Celebrity Home Guide - Seeing Stars' comprehensive guide to the stars' homes. Chinese Theatre - See Hollywood Boulevard Attractions Links below. CityWalk - See Universal CityWalk below. Guided Tours of Los Angeles and Hollywood - The easiest way to see L.A.'s best attractions is to let a pro show you around. Here are a variety of guided tours of Los Angeles, from the time-tested Grand Tour to the brand-new helicopter tours. See beaches, movie star homes, downtown and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert! This is a great way to explore our great city, even if you've been here before. Haunted Hollywood - Stories, websites, books, a DVD and a professional guided tour that describe Hollywood hauntings and ghost stories, as well as gravesite locations. Hollywood and Highland. [Photo Credit: LAtourist.com] Hollywood and Highland Hollywood Boulevard Attractions - The "heart" of Hollywood is at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Avenue. There you will find most of the most famous Hollywood tourist attractions such as hand/footprints in the cement courtyard of the Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex, Madame Tussaud's and more. A short walk away are more of the familiar attractions, such as the Hollywood Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe it or Not. Hollywood Bowl - The Hollywood Bowl is L.A.'s premier location for thrilling summer evenings of extraordinary music, dance, and film, fine dining under the stars, and, of course, spectacular fireworks! Calendar of Events, Online Store, Bowl info. Hollywood Bowl Museum - features history, photos, posters, videos, and rock memorabilia from events at the Hollywood Bowl. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce - Demographic data, visitor information, Hollywood Sign history, and Walk of Fame history. Hollywood Christmas Parade - The very first parade, in 1928, consisted of only one actress, Jeanette Loff, and Santa Claus. Today, the holiday season is kicked off with a star-studded extravaganza with nearly 100 celebrities offering their holiday cheer to the people of Southern California and the World. Hollywood Farmers Market - Sunday, 8 AM to 1 PM, Ivar Avenue and Selma Avenue (between Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd). Fresh fruit and produce as well as baked goods and prepared foods. Also features street musicians, community organizations and free events (such as cooking demos, cookbook autographs, kids workshops, and family-oriented festivals). Hollywood Forever Cemetery - Founded in 1899, it is the resting place of hundreds of Hollywood's greatest stars. Recently refurbished to its original splendor, the cemetery attracts visitors from all over the world. On Saturday evenings during the summer, Cinespia shows classic films at the cemetery. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Historical Tours - guided by historian Kerry Bible, a 2-hour+ walking tour at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Three tours are available. Tours are normally offered on the weekends but check the schedule for a full listing. In Hollywood, this is an ongoing attraction. Hollywood Ghosts and Hauntings - See Haunted Hollywood above. Hollywood Heritage Museum - (across from Hollywood Bowl) is dedicated to the early days of filmmaking in Hollywood. The Museum features archival photographs from the silent movie days of motion picture production, movie props, historic documents and other movie related memorabilia. Also featured are historic photos and postcards of the streets, buildings and residences of Hollywood during its heyday. Hostels in Hollywood - There are hostels and shared-room hotels that are in the Hollywood Entertainment District or nearby. The list includes hostels in Santa Monica, Venice beach and other parts of Los Angeles. Obviously the rooms fill up pretty fast so if you are considering a hostel or shared-room hotel in Los Angeles then it is best to book your space far in advance. Hollywood Landmarks - Whether or not you choose to take a guided tour, there are some definite must-sees on a visit to Hollywood. Some have been around for years while others have assumed a place in more recent history. Hollywood's RockWalk at the Guitar Center. [Photo Credit: LAtourist.com] Hollywood's RockWalk at Guitar Center Hollywood's RockWalk at the Guitar (Opens 10AM) - An outdoor monument to some of rock music's most influential figures. Their handprints and memorabilia are on display in the large entryway of the Guitar Center store. This is not as large as the courtyard at the Chinese Theatre, but it's interesting in a similar way, especially if you are interested in music legends like AC/DC, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Frank Zappa, Johnny Cash, KISS, The Ramones and almost 200 more. If you are a guitar aficionado, you'll probably enjoy looking around inside The Guitar Center, which holds an impressive array of guitars and musical instruments. There is also a Sam Ash music store across the street. Hotel Accommodations in Hollywood - Hotel information, rates and online availability for hotels in Hollywood. Oscar Night - The Academy Awards web site. Famous award ceremony for television and motion picture. See also, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sunset Strip - (West Hollywood) The area of Sunset Boulevard between Doheny Drive and Fairfax Avenue is famous for clubs and nightlife entertainment. Most clubs open in the late afternoon or early evening, and they all have a minimum age limit so check the details for each venue. There are around a dozen nightclubs on the Sunset Strip. Here are some clubs most likely to be of interest to tourists: Comedy Clubs - Many of the top names in the field of Entertainment started their career at nightclubs on the Sunset Strip. that features comedy acts. Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Howie Mandel, Whoopi Goldberg and many more comics have graced the stage of Hollywood clubs before they became worldwide sensations. Laugh Factory Comedy Club - 8001 Sunset Blvd. (east of Fairfax, closest to Hollywood entertainment district) The Comedy Store - 8433 Sunset Blvd. (near House of Blues) Concert Clubs - Many rock and punk bands got their first big break at legendary West Hollywood nightclubs such as the Whisky a Go Go and the Roxy. The Doors, Van Halen and Guns n' Roses. Who knows, you could see the next big act, when they were still struggling on the Sunset Strip! House of Blues - 8430 Sunset Blvd. (near The Comedy Store and Saddle Ranch Chop House) The following four clubs are all near Crescent Heights Blvd: Viper Room - 8852 W. Sunset Blvd. Whisky a Go Go - 8901 W. Sunset Blvd. The Roxy - 9009 W. Sunset Blvd. Key Club - 9039 W. Sunset Blvd. Hotels - There are dozens of hotels in West Hollywood on or near Sunset Blvd. These popular hotels are near the House of Blues, The Comedy Store and Saddle Ranch Chop House. Andaz West Hollywood - 8401 W. Sunset Blvd. Sunset Tower - 8358 W. Sunset Blvd. The Standard, Hollywood - 8300 W. Sunset Blvd. Click here to search West Hollywood hotel pricing and availability on a map Universal Amphitheatre - Concerts and events. Calendar of events, order tickets online. Universal CityWalk - Sitting high atop the hill at Universal City, California, City Walk is a one-of-a-kind environment that allows visitors to take in all of the ambience and magic of Los Angeles from a spectacular vantage point.. This is an outdoor mall lined with shops and restaurants, plus easy access to Universal Studios theme park or Universal Amphitheatre. Universal Studios Hollywood - Theme park featuring movie studios, tours, attractions, rides, restaurants and more.