Explore Hollywood
It's not just for tourists! Here's a sampling of our favorite sights, activities, and attractions.
The El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Disney-owned historic movie theatre
- Phone 1-800-DISNEY6
The Escape Hotel
6633 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
The Escape Hotel opened in Hollywood in early 2016. Escape rooms are best be described as a live puzzle game, utilizing a team (from two-12 people, depending on the size of the room and your ability to get along with others) to figure out clues and puzzles, and that all add up to the ability to unlock a door after a set amount of time (usually 30 minutes to an hour, again depending on your ability to get along with others; if you're super-stuck, there's always someone watching who'll give you a hint... if you want it).
Hollywood Museum
1660 North Highland AvenueLos Angeles, California 90028
- Open Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
- Museum of Hollywood memorabilia
- Phone: 323-464-7776
Japan House
6801 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm / Sun 10am-7pm
- Located at Hollywood & Highland, Suite 213, Level 2
- Hub for Japanese art and culture
- Gallery exhibitions change every 2-3 months
- Phone 323-638-1777
The Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90046
Opening its doors in 1979, the World Famous Laugh Factory has been recognized as "the #1 comedy club in the country" by such high-profile media as USA Today. With southern California locations in Hollywood (its original Sunset Boulevard locale) and Long Beach (opened in 2008), comedy's top stars, as well as today's brightest emerging talent, shine on its legendary stage.
Lucky Strike
6801 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Open Mon-Thu 12pm-1am / Fri 12pm-2am / Sat 11am-2am / Sun 11am-1am
- Located at Hollywood & Highland / Suite 143 / Level 1
- Upscale bowling alley
- American comfort food
- Phone: 323-467-7776
Madame Tussauds
6933 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Generally open 10am-8pm (exceptions apply -- call for hours of operation)
- Wax museum & tourist attraction
- Phone: 323-798-1670
Old Hollywood Tour
6562 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
What was it like to witness Hollywood’s transformation from a tiny suburb of Los Angeles to the glamorous film capital of the world? On this tour, you will learn the history of Hollywood from 1886-1960, and have a chance to peek inside some of the hidden gems on the boulevard. Take a walk back in time to visit the homes, shops, theaters, offices and restaurants that define Hollywood’s historic identity.
Ripley's Hollywood
6780 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Open daily 10am-12am
- Bizarre & unusual exhibits
- Phone: 323-466-6335
Starline Tours Hollywood
6801 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
As L.A.'s leading sightseeing company, Starline Tours is pleased to offer a wide range of exciting Los Angeles tours from our Hollywood terminal. Discover the unique celebrity culture and history of this fascinating city, or let us conveniently transport you to and from many of Southern California's most popular attractions!
- Located at Hollywood & Highland, Suite 203
TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX
6925 Hollywood BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90028
- Historic movie palace with IMAX screen
- Phone: 323-461-3331