Hollywood

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For other places with the same name, see Hollywood (disambiguation).

No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a visit to its most famous neighborhood: Hollywood, best known as the self-declared entertainment capital of the world.

Hollywood Halal Travel Guide

Hooray for Hollywood|The best-known song about Hollywood was introduced in the Busby Berkeley-directed 1937 film Hollywood Hotel. Since then it has become the unofficial anthem for the movie capital of the world, and is even played at the annual Academy Awards ceremonies.

A business and residential neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles and the core of Hollywood for a tourist is its three fascinating boulevards: Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, and Melrose Avenue, all of which are worth seeing. Hollywood Blvd is known for its entertainment history, Sunset Blvd for its clubs and Halal dining, and Melrose Ave for its shopping, Halal dining, and eclecticism.

Hollywood was founded as an independent city in 1903 and voted to merge with the City of Los Angeles in 1910. That same year also saw the birth of the Southern California motion picture industry when D. W. Griffith relocated his Biograph Company, sparking a westward migration of East Coast filmmakers. As movies exploded in popularity in the 1910s and 20s and the name Hollywood became synonymous with the film industry.

In the decades following World War II, Hollywood's glitz and glamour began to fade as most of the leading film studios moved to other places. By the 1980s, Hollywood was considered one of the worst neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The 1990s, however, saw the beginning of community redevelopment efforts, and today Hollywood is once again one of the region's most vibrant areas. Paramount is the only major film studio still headquartered in Hollywood, but the area nonetheless remains an important center of the entertainment industry with its myriad production and broadcast facilities. Smaller studios still in Hollywood include Sunset-Gower Studios, Hollywood Center Studios, Raleigh Studios, Jim Henson Studios, and Sunset Bronson Studios (housed on the original Warner Bros. lot).

The other major studios are located to the north in the San Fernando Valley, particularly in Universal City (NBC, Universal), Burbank (ABC, Disney, Warner Bros.), and Glendale (California) | Glendale (DreamWorks). Most of the rest are to the West: Los Angeles/West|Century City (Fox, MGM) and the Los Angeles/Wilshire|Fairfax District (CBS), and Culver City (Sony). Many of the studios offer tours if you want to see where films are shot.

If you want to see celebrities, pack your patience or be prepared to play the role of boulevardier. The chances of bumping into a celebrity are very low (mainly because most of the celebrities who live in Hollywood usually do not go out in public) unless you're willing to do a lot of hanging out at expensive restaurants in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, or in Malibu. You can easily see where they live by taking a tour or buying a star map.

Travel to Hollywood

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By car

Hollywood is close enough to the West Side (Los Angeles County) | Westside to make vehicle trips there relatively easy. If you're beginning your trip in Downtown Los Angeles—the proverbial center of Southern California's intricate freeway network—you can head north on U.S. Highway 101 and exit on Hollywood Blvd or Gower Street. If traffic is a problem (and it will be around the hours of 1PM Monday - 6PM), consider an alternate route such as one of the surface streets. From the west, Santa Monica Boulevard is a major thoroughfare that links Hollywood with Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

How to take public transportation in Hollywood

Hollywood's location is central to most other popular attractions. Metro's Station losangeles|Red Line subway service stops at Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland, and is the most direct transit connection to Los Angeles/Downtown|Downtown. It also continues north to its terminus in North Hollywood, with a stop in Universal City. Visitors from Orange County (California) | Orange County can get to Hollywood by taking Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner or Metrolink's Orange County Line to Los Angeles Union Station and then transferring to the Red Line.

The stretch of Hollywood Blvd between Highland and Vine is served frequently by Metro bus lines 217 and Metro Rapid 780, while the 180 and 181 from the east terminate just before Hollywood/Vine. Sunset Boulevard is served frequently by bus lines 2 and 302, Santa Monica Boulevard by the 4 and Metro Rapid 704, and Melrose Avenue by the 10. For frequent north-south service, Vine Street is served by the 210 and La Brea Avenue by the 212 and 312.

Long-distance bus service is not available into Hollywood. If taking Greyhound and the best option now is to take one to the station in North Hollywood and then catch the Metro Red Line.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Hollywood

Hollywood is served by Los Angeles International Airport (IATA Flight Code: LAX) or the slightly closer Bob Hope Airport (IATA Flight Code: BUR) in Burbank. A direct scheduled shuttle service from LAX is provided by LAXFlyAway for $8 per person, and stops on the west side of Vine Street about half a block south of Hollywood Boulevard. Metro operates a free shuttle between Bob Hope Airport and the North Hollywood Metro station, where you can ride the Red Line subway into Hollywood.

Get Around

Hollywood sits roughly between the 101 freeway on the east, Melrose Avenue on the south, West Hollywood on the west, and the Hollywood Hills on the north. The main east-west streets of central Hollywood are Hollywood Blvd and Sunset Blvd, intersected by the main north-south streets of La Brea Ave, Highland Ave, Cahuenga Blvd, Vine St, and Gower St. Night-time pedestrian activity in this area is focused on Hollywood Blvd.

The main areas of Hollywood are walkable, and you could walk all the way from Hollywood Blvd to Melrose Avenue, but the distance is far enough that most people would probably drive or take the bus.

What to See

Hollywood boulevard from kodak theatre - The Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood is the place for film and TV series tourism. If you're lucky, you can see a taping of a TV show; most of America's sitcoms, game shows, and quite a few of its talk shows are taped at any one of the major studios in the Hollywood area (quite a few dramas are filmed in these studios as well, but since they tend not to be filmed before a live studio audience, your chances of getting to see one of those live are virtually nil). Nearby Studio City, Burbank, Los Angeles/West|Century City, Los Angeles/Wilshire|Fairfax, and Culver City hold the most prominent studios, but in Hollywood proper, Paramount Studios is the filming location of many sitcoms and Dr. Phil, Hollywood Center Studios provides production facilities for Disney and Comedy Central, among others (@Midnight is a big draw these days), and Jimmy Kimmel Live! broadcasts from a complex adjacent to the El Capitan Theatre. In general, you'll have to call or go to the website of the show itself to get tickets.

Hollywood Sign - 34.134103, -118.321694 - Aerial Hollywood Sign - Hollywood Sign 80376 Hollywood's most recognizable landmark is easy to spot high up on Mount Lee in nearby Los Angeles/Northwest#Griffith Park|Griffith Park. You can drive part way up for a closer look, but you can't hike all the way to the sign. The best viewpoints of the sign are from the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, on Mulholland Drive above the Hollywood Bowl, and from the Hollywood and Highland Center. For a rare view of the Hollywood sign with lines of palms trees on the side, go to 650 South Windsor Blvd, or further north.

Hollywood sign with palm tress - Rare view of the Hollywood sign with palm trees, taken from 650 South Windsor Blvd

Hollywood Walk of Fame - along Hollywood Blvd btwn La Brea Ave and Gower St, and along Vine Street btwn Sunset Blvd and Yucca Street 34.1014, -118.34496666667 - Hollywood Walk of Fame - Walk of fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame consists of a series of stars embedded in the sidewalk to commemorate famous movie, radio and theatre, and TV personalities. Since 1960, over two thousand stars have been immortalized; the schedule for upcoming star ceremonies is listed on the Walk of Fame's website.

Capitol Records Building - Capitol Studios | 1750 Vine Street 34.1031, -118.326 between Hollywood Blvd and Yucca Street - Capitol Records Building - Capitol Records sunset One of the most iconic buildings in Los Angeles. The circular tower—which contrary to popular belief was not intentionally designed to resemble a stack of records—is home to Capitol Records' west coast operations. Contained inside the building are the renowned Capitol Studios. Unfortunately, tours of the inside are no longer offered to the general public.

Charlie Chaplin Studios 1416 North La Brea Ave 34.0967, -118.3438 just south of Sunset Boulevard - Jim Henson Company Lot A An interesting historical landmark, this complex was built in 1917 as the studios for Charlie Chaplin's film company. Constructed in Tudor-style architecture, it has the appearance of a small English village from the outside and was where many of Chaplin's most iconic films were shot, including The Gold Rush, City Lights, Modern Times, and The Great Dictator. In 2000 and the studio was bought by the Jim Henson Company, which marked their presence with a statue of Kermit the Frog above the main gate. The studio is not open for tours, but you can admire the architecture from the outside.

Paramount Pictures Studio 4 - Paramount Pictures Studios

Paramount Pictures Studio Tour - 5555 Melrose Ave 34.0837, -118.3194 entrance at Windsor Blvd ☎ +1-323-956-1777 Opening Hours: Tours held daily every half hour 9:30AM Monday - 2PM; advance reservations required $53 The only major film studio still located in Hollywood, Paramount has been using this as a production facility since 1926 and has filmed many notable pictures here, including Sunset Boulevard, Rear Window, Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments, and Breakfast at Tiffany's. Today you can take a 2 hour guided tour of the backlot, which is still used for film and television production today.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery - 6000 Santa Monica Blvd 34.088889, -118.319444 ☎ +1-323-469-1181 Opening Hours: Grounds open daily 8AM Monday - 5PM Free Hollywood Forever Cemetery =2009-0727-CA-Paramount-HollywoodForever Dating back to 1899, this beautiful cemetery is one of Los Angeles' oldest and is the final resting place for hundreds of film stars, directors, writers, and other influential figures from the entertainment industry. Johnny Ramone, Cecil B. DeMille, Mel Blanc, Peter Lorre, Mickey Rooney, and Bugsy Siegel are but a few of the famous names you'll see here. Interactive kiosks located throughout the cemetery play short documentaries about those interned here, making it a great place to learn about Hollywood's early history. The cemetery also often holds events, including regular movie screenings (see below under Do) in the summer.

Theaters

ArcLight Hollywood | 6360 West Sunset Blvd 34.09756, -118.32818 west of Vine Street ☎ +1-323-464-1478 - ArcLight Hollywood An upscale multiplex which offers various amenities, such as assigned seating, an on-site cafe, beverages available for purchase, and occasional special event screenings with Q&As with noted filmmakers. Within the complex and very visible from the street is the Cinerama Dome, an eye-catching geodesic dome with a movie theater inside that is a noted example of Space Age architecture, with a 1960s-era marquee facing Sunset Boulevard.

Dolby Theatre - formerly the Kodak Theatre - 6801 Hollywood Blvd 34.102708333333, -118.34013888889 ☎ +1-323-308-6300 Opening Hours: Check schedule for events; tours daily every half hour 10:30AM Monday - 4PM Tours $19 adults, $15 seniors/youth 17 and under Dolby Theatre Kodak theatre.450px 80615 Located at the Hollywood & Highland Center (see "Buy" below). Hosts a wide range of live performances, including the annual Academy Awards. Half hour guided tours of the theater are available.

Egyptian Theater - 6712 Hollywood Blvd 34.1008, -118.336 ☎ +1-323-466-3456 Opening Hours: Check schedule for tours and film screenings Screenings $11; tours $9 Grauman's Egyptian Theatre An ancient Egyptian-themed theater that was built in 1922 and operated by Sid Grauman, of Grauman's Chinese Theatre fame, this was one of the first lavish movie palaces and was the venue for the first-ever Hollywood premiere. Today it screens many classic films and documentaries.

El Capitan Theatre | 34.101331, -118.339818 ☎ +1-800-347-6396 Opening Hours: Check website for screening times El Capitan Theatre - El Capitan(Hollywood) A lavish movie palace dating from 1926, which hosted the Hollywood premieres of many films, most notably Citizen Kane. These days it's owned by Disney, and hosts the premieres of many Disney feature films.

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Grauman's Chinese Theatre - 6925 Hollywood Blvd 34.101944444444, -118.34097222222 ☎ +1-323-464-8111 Screenings $12-$16; tours $13.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $6.50 children TCL Chinese Theatre - Grauman's Chinese Theatre, by Carol Highsmith The most famous movie theater in the world, Grauman's Chinese Theatre opened in 1927 and is home to the cement footprints, handprints, and (in some cases) otherprints of many of history's most famous movie stars. The theater is also a former home of the Oscars, and today hosts many movie premieres. The forecourt that showcases the star's prints is free to all visitors. Half-hour guided tours of the theater are available.

Museums

Guinness World Records Museum - 6764 Hollywood Blvd 34.1012, -118.3380 ☎ +1-323-463-6433 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - midnight $16.99 adults, $14.99 seniors ages 55+, $9.99 children ages 5-12 Held in the historic Hollywood Theater building, this museum showcases various world records.

Hollywood Heritage Museum - 2100 North Highland Ave 34.1085, -118.336 across from the Hollywood Bowl ☎ +1-323-874-4005 Opening Hours: Saturday to Sunday noon-4PM $7 adults, free for children under 12 Hollywood Heritage Museum - HollywoodHeritageMuseum01 Housed in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, which was built in 1901 and served as one of Hollywood's first film studios (Cecil B. DeMille had an office in this building) before being moved to its current site, this museum has a collection of photographs and memorabilia from old Hollywood.

Hollywood Museum - 1660 North Highland Ave 34.1011, -118.3384 at Hollywood Blvd ☎ +1-323-464-7776 Opening Hours: W-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM $15 adults, $12 seniors/students, $5 children ages 5 and under Hollywood Museum A Countless pieces of memorabilia from films and Hollywood stars of old, housed in a beautiful Art Deco building that was the home of the business of Max Factor, "the Make-up King" of Hollywood.

Hollywood Wax Museum - 6767 Hollywood Blvd 34.102, -118.338 ☎ +1-323-462-5991 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - midnight daily $16.99 adults, $14.99 seniors 55+, $9.99 children 5-12, children 5 and under free; discount if purchased online Hollywood Wax Museum - HollywoodWaxMuseum 01 - The Hollywood Wax Museum is the longest running wax museum in the United States, with more than 45 years of continuous operation by the same owners since 1965 and featuring over 180 figures of celebrities.

Los Angeles Fire Department Hollywood Museum - 1355 North Caheunga Blvd 34.095944, -118.33 ☎ +1-323-464-2727 Opening Hours: Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM Free Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial - Engine Co. No. 27 (Los Angeles Fire Department Museum) This museum is in the old Los Angeles City Fire Station 27, opened in 1930. It is fully restored to how it appeared in 1930 and contains a historic fire apparatus.

Madame Tussauds Hollywood | 6933 Hollywood Blvd 34.1019, -118.3415 at Orange Drive ☎ +1-866-841-3315 Opening Hours: Opens daily at 10AM; closing times vary by season, check website $29.95 adults, $22.95 children (discount if purchased online) Madame Tussauds Hollywood The Hollywood location of the popular chain of wax figure museums, with numerous wax replicas of Hollywood celebrities.

Ripley's Believe it or Not - 6780 Hollywood Blvd 34.101353, -118.338445 ☎ +1-323-466-6335 Ripleys Odditorium Hollywood - Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - midnight $17.99 adults, $11.99 children; discount if purchased online A museum that focuses on the odd and the unusual and the unbelievable. Features interactive illusions and a gallery.

Museum of Death - 6031 Hollywood Blvd 34.101808, -118.321177 ☎ +1-323-466-8011 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Friday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM $15 Museum of Death Museum of Death in Hollywood A museum that was founded, according to its website, to "fill the void in death education in the USA." The collection includes such items as serial killer artwork, crime scene photos, replicas of execution devices, and a coffin collection. The self-guided tour lasts roughly an hour, "but those who can stomach it may stay as long as they'd like." There is no age limit but the museum is recommended for mature audiences.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Hollywood

Hollywood Tours|Throughout the year, but particularly on summer weekends, those visiting the most popular tourist sites will inevitably be bombarded by people on the street offering tours to see Hollywood and the stars' homes. While most of these tours are offered by reputable businesses, news investigations have revealed many disreputable operators that lack licenses, permits, working seat belts, and sometimes even fabricate their information about Hollywood history and where movie stars live. If you choose to see Hollywood from a tour bus, be sure to do some research in advance to ensure you are traveling with a reputable operator.

Hollywood Bowl - 2301 North Highland Ave 34.112777777778, -118.33888888889 ☎ +1-323-426-2829 - Hollywood Bowl - Hollywood bowl and sign America's most famous outdoor theatre hosts a summer concert series by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show set to classical music, as well as numerous other concert events. Traffic and parking can be a nightmare, so the $5 round-trip public shuttles are highly recommended.

Mulholland Drive Mulholland Drive 34.11669, -118.34355 from Hollywood, take Cahuenga Blvd or Laurel Canyon Blvd north to Mulholland Dr - Mulholland Drive If you have a car, it is worth driving up to Mulholland Drive. The major tourist attraction is the incredible views from the Hollywood Hills across Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, with plenty of overlooks available to stop and enjoy, but it's also worth visiting to ogle the impressive (and expensive) residences that line the route.

Cemetery Movie Screenings - Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd 34.089097, -118.318775 Opening Hours: Saturdays at 7PM, May–September The Cinespia film society screens creepy older movies every Saturday during the summer on the Fairbanks Lawn in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Crowds can be huge, so arrive prior to gates opening if you want a good vantage point. Most people bring a picnic dinner, a drink (fruit cocktail or organic juice allowed, no spirits), blanket, pillow (or low chair) and jacket. A DJ plays music prior to the showing to create a fun outdoor atmosphere. Tickets (including parking) often sell out and should therefore be purchased in advance through the Cinespia web site.

Hollywood Palladium - 6215 West Sunset Blvd 34.098, -118.324 ☎ +1-323-962-7600 - Hollywood Palladium A classic Art Deco and Streamline-style theater and dance hall that today serves as a major concert venue that plays host to some big-name acts.

Fonda Theatre - 6126 Hollywood Blvd 34.1016, -118.323 ☎ +1-323-464-6269 - The Fonda Theatre - HenryFondaTheater02 A historic venue dating back to the 1920s that serves as another major concert venue and is reputed for its history of showcasing big-name musicians and indie bands.

Ford Theatre - 2580 Cahuenga Blvd E 34.11403, -118.33436 ☎ +1-323-461-3673 - An intimate outdoor amphitheater that dates back to the 1930s and recently underwent an extensive renovation. The theater is partnered with the county arts commission and regularly hosts community theater productions.

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Pantages Theatre - 6233 Hollywood Blvd 34.1019, -118.326 one block east of Vine Street ☎ +1-323-468-1770 - Pantages Theatre (Hollywood) - Hollywoodptheater A historic Art Deco theater dating back to 1930 which today serves as L.A.'s primary venue for Broadway musicals.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre | 5919 Franklin Ave 34.10546, -118.31883 ☎ +1-323-908-8702 - The L.A. branch of the popular improv and experimental comedy troupe that have cultivated some of the best comics in the industry today. Regularly shows some well-known acts as well as plenty of up-and-comers.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Hollywood

Hollywood Blvd has countless urban clothing stores. Walk around and find stores with the latest LNG, Phat Farm, Timberland, Sean John, and many more. Melrose Avenue is the to go to place to feel like a star. Start by browsing through vintage clothing stores to maxing out the credit card at chic boutiques.

Amoeba Music - 6400 West Sunset Blvd 34.097753, -118.329168 ☎ +1-323-245-6400 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10:30AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM The country's largest independent music store, Amoeba has three locations including Hollywood, Berkeley (California) | Berkeley and San Francisco. Prices are slightly higher than at the discount stores, but the selection is enormous and just about any obscure record you could imagine is to be found somewhere on the shelves.

Frederick's of Hollywood - 6751 Hollywood Blvd 34.101749, -118.337507 ☎ +1-323-957-5953 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM During the golden years of Hollywood, all the superstars were wearing Fredericks, from Greta Garbo to Mae West to Marilyn Monroe. Today and the store is a lot less polished but still a good place to pick up glamorous lingerie.

IPED Foot Spa | 6767 West Sunset Blvd Suite 22 34.098293, -118.338196 at Highland ☎ +1-323-466-1038 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 10PM daily 25+ If you are tired of walking a long day in Hollywood. Iped offers 1 hour foot massage for as less as $25.

Shopping centers

Arch of Babilon Hollywood & Highland - Hollywood and Highland Center

Hollywood and Highland Center - 6801 Hollywood Blvd 34.1024, -118.339 ☎ +1-323-467-6412 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 7PM Hollywood and Highland Center Something of an attraction in its own right, this massive shopping complex is the home of the Dolby Theatre (where the Oscars are held) and adjacent to Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The streetfront facing Hollywood Blvd is lined with giant advertisements and LED signs, making it seem like a miniature Times Plaza, and within it has monumental Babylon-themed architecture based on the sets of D.W. Griffith’s 1916 film Intolerance. Its four levels hold a food court and numerous retail chains, and since its construction it has become the location of most tourist-oriented services in Hollywood, like bus tours and information centers.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Palms (Thai) Restaurant - 5900 Hollywood Blvd 34.101486, -118.31835 ☎ +1-323-462-5073 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2AM Home of the infamous (Thai) Elvis, who will serenade you through dinner. The decor is authentically cheesy and Elvis sings the hits. While plain dishes such as fried Rice or pad (Thai) are nothing to write home about and the Curries (duck and panang), pad prik king, and anything off the "wild things" menu are excellent choices.

101 Coffee Shop | 6145 Franklin Ave 34.105411, -118.323841 at Vista Del Mar Ave ☎ +1-323-467-1175 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 3AM daily Previously known as the Hollywood Hills Coffee Shop, this place has been popular for years, and the new owners have only improved it. Great selection of sandwiches, burgers, sweet potato French fries, coffee and tea. It's not unheard of to spot celebs here.

Ammo - 1155 North Highland Ave 34.092347, -118.338775 ☎ +1-323-871-2666 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2:30PM; brunch: Saturday to Sunday 10AM Monday - 2:30PM; dinner: Monday - Thursday 6AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 5:30PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 5PM Monday - 9PM Great for lunch or dinner, excellent and fashionable food.

Cheebo - 7533 West Sunset Blvd 34.098197, -118.353777 ☎ +1-323-850-7070 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 11PM daily Everyone loves the Cheeb! A play on "cibo" (Italian for food), this place has great and creative food and a fun atmosphere. All-day breakfasts, excellent sandwiches, salads, Pizzas by the foot and nice dinners to boot. Eat here for breakfast and you'll be back for lunch.

The Griddle Café - 7916 West Sunset Blvd 34.097866, -118.36221 east of Fairfax Ave ☎ +1-323-874-0377 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday to Sunday 8AM Monday - 4PM The Griddle Café is the best breakfast experience in LA. It features pages of every type of pancake you can imagine, which also happen to be twice as large as any pancake you've ever had, and still manage to be fluffy-thick and light on the tummy. Coffee is fresh, in a French press, and the menu features more than just breakfast. Short story: Food is awesome, service is great, but its always crowded. Don't worry though and they serve fast and you will feel the wait is worth it.

Mel's Drive-In - 1660 North Highland Ave 34.100856, -118.338454 ☎ +1-323-465-3111 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 6:30AM Monday - 3AM, F-Sa 24 hrs Come here for traditional diner fare: cheeseburgers, French fries, and milkshakes. Part of the chain that opened in San Francisco in the late '40s. There is another location on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood.

Musso and Frank Grill - 6667 Hollywood Blvd 34.101784, -118.33539 ☎ +1-323-467-7788 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM For a taste of old Hollywood, this is the place. It's been famous for generations.

Sushi Ike | 6051 Hollywood Blvd 34.102051, -118.321824 in a mini-mall on the junction of Gower ☎ +1-323-856-9972 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday to Friday noon-2:30PM; dinner: Monday to Saturday 5:30PM Monday - 10PM A small and moderately-priced authentic Japanese restaurant with a great sushi and friendly chefs--one of the best this side of the 101.

Doomie's Home Cookin' | 1253 Vine St, # 9 34.093990, -118.327617 at Fountain Ave Opening Hours: Su–Thursdaynoon–midnight, F-Sa noon–3AM Mains $9.50–14.50 It looks like a low-key Burgers grill, with hamburgers, Chicken, and fries — but every dish is vegan!

Beachwood Cafe - 2695 North Beachwood Dr 34.1200, -118.3213 ☎ +1-323-871-1717 Opening Hours: Tu–Sa 8AM–9PM, Sunday 8AM–3PM, Monday closed brunch entrees $10-15 The bright, whimsical colours evoke the laid-back vibe of "Hollywoodland" and the 1920s real estate development in this canyon which left behind a famous hillside sign. The food is fresh, interesting California cosmopolitan, with plentiful Vegetarian and vegan options. A popular brunch spot. Reservations only for groups of 6 or more.

Running Goose 1620 North Cahuenga Blvd 34.10054, -118.32941 just south of Hollywood Blvd ☎ +1-323-469-1080 Opening Hours: Mo–Thursday11AM–10PM, Friday 11AM–11PM, Saturday 10AM–11PM, Sunday 10AM–10PM entrées $20-30 Creative, delightful food, international with a Central American heart. A range of Vegetarian and vegan options. Their patio is a quiet oasis in the Hollywood bustle, with easy walking distance to Hollywood Blvd theatres. Reservations recommended before shows.

Yamashiro - 1999 North Sycamore Ave 34.105882, -118.342073 ☎ +1-323-466-5125 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:30PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday 5:30PM Monday - 10:30PM, Saturday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM This Japanese restaurant is perched above Hollywood, and on most nights provides an unbeatable view of the city, from downtown to Palos Verdes. The food is excellent and the gardens and architecture are elegant, and the restaurant has a fascinating history (the story's on the menu). Look for the small sign just west of the Magic Castle; valet parking only.

Katsuya | 6300 Hollywood Blvd 34.101498, -118.326944 at Vine Street ☎ +1-323-515-8782 Opening Hours: Lunch: Monday–Friday 11:30AM–2:30PM; Dinner: Su–W 5:30PM–10PM, Thursday - Saturday 5:30PM Monday - 11PM Entrees $32-50, "omakase" menus $75-150 The newest restaurant from acclaimed chef Katsuya Uechi, designed by Philippe Starck. Mouth-watering Japanese menu of sushi and wagyu Steaks, but not much for Vegetarian. Destined to be a new Hollywood institution. His ten other restaurants around the LA area are rated as some of the best in the city.

Dessert

ceFiore - 6922 Hollywood Blvd #107 34.101343, -118.341087 ☎ +1-323-465-9097 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 11PM daily Right across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theatre you'll find one of LA's best places for tart Italian non-fat frozen yogurt and yogurt smoothies. Choose from 4 different frozen yogurt flavors: Original, Blackberry, Raspberry-Pomogranate, and Green Tea, along with a wide variety of fresh fruits and dry toppings. They also offer smoothies, herbal teas, and coffees.

Hollywood bowl and sign - Hollywood Bowl

Juice

The Juice Fountain | 6332 Hollywood Blvd 34.101466, -118.327698 between Ivar and Vine ☎ +1-323-464-8986 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8AM Monday - 5PM, Saturday to Sunday 10AM Monday - 4PM $3-5 One of the best juice places in LA, it recently moved from its old location on Vine St. The juices are fresh and delicious, and its run by a sweet Hispanic family. Don't mess with the grandma!

Clubs and bars

Street life in Hollywood remains lively later than in most other areas, making the neighborhood a satisfying location to come home to. In fact and the best time to see Hollywood is in the evening, since the neighborhood serves along with the nearby Sunset Strip, as the regional center for clubs and dining. The Cahuenga Corridor (along Cahuenga between Sunset and Yucca) has several bars and lounges for bar-hopping.

Roosevelt Hotel Lounge | info@ 7000 Hollywood Blvd 34.101258, -118.34183 across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theatre ☎ +1-323-466-7000 - The lounge in this historic hotel is an upscale hotspot where one is likely to find Hollywood elite enjoying cocktails on weekdays, and a hipster party scene on weekends. Plenty of leather couches, candles, and a classy staff provides a sense of how the "other half" lives. Expect Hollywood prices to go along with the Hollywood atmosphere.

Power House | 1714 North Highland Ave 34.102173, -118.338448 ☎ +1-323-463-9438 Opening from Monday to Saturday noon-2AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 2AM One of the most laid back and relaxed bars in town, head here for affordable darts and classic rock. Come as you are, and you will be glad you're here.

Boardners - 1652 North Cherokee Ave 34.101087, -118.334934 ☎ +1-323-462-9621 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 2AM, F-Sa 4PM Monday - 2AM Power through the packed crowds and grab yourself a spot at this bar, where the drinks are strong and there's good people watching to be had.

The Well - 6255 West Sunset Blvd 34.098652, -118.325389 ☎ +1-323-467-9355 Opening Hours: 5PM Monday - 2AM daily Make out as if you're a local and head to this so trendy it has a secret entrance door (hint and the entrance is on Argyle, even though the address is on Sunset). While the crowd can be posey, its one of the better clubs in the area, and still manages to remain intimate and cozy.

Velvet Margarita Cantina - 1612 North Cahuenga Blvd 34.100283, -118.329361 ☎ +1-323-469-2000 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday to Sunday 6PM Monday - 2AM Dark lounge inspired by Dia de los Muertos. Lots of tequila, and of course margaritas.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Hollywood

Hollywood - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Hollywood, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Hollywood. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Hollywood and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Hollywood. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Hollywood. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Hollywood: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Hollywood.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Hollywood: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Hollywood, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Hollywood.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Hollywood, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Hollywood, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Hollywood and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Hollywood, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Hollywood, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Hollywood without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Hollywood is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Hollywood.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Hollywood is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Hollywood, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Hollywood Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Hollywood

eHalal Group Hollywood is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Hollywood. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Hollywood.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Hollywood ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Hollywood. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Hollywood, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Hollywood are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under $100
Mid-range	$100 - $200
Splurge	Over $200

Hollywood offers a wide range in price and quality of lodgings. The antique Roosevelt Hotel provides an upscale choice, though has a reputation for frequently closing its swimmingpool for private parties. There is a full range of standard motel chains including Travelodge, Motel 6, and Best Western. There are also a few well-located hostels.

Motel 6 - alifornia&city=Hollywood 1738 North Whitley Ave 34.102832, -118.33313 ☎ +1-323-464-6006 +1-323-464-4645 $70 for a double/twin This is part of a budget model chain. It offers clean rooms in a convenient location.

USA Hostels - 1624 Schrader Blvd 34.100585, -118.332191 5 blocks from metro off Hollywood Blvd ☎ +1-323-462-3777 +1-800-524-6783 +1-323-417-5152 Dorms from $30, superior Muslim friendly rooms from $90 The #1 rated hostel in Los Angeles (by hostelworld guests) in 2007 and 2005, USA Hostels is in the heart of Hollywood off Hollywood Blvd on a quiet side street. This 150-bed hostel offers female and mixed 6- and 8-bed dorms and superior Muslim friendly rooms, free all-you-can-make pancakes, free coffee and tea all day and free wireless internet. The hostel runs many free and discounted activities and tours and a free shuttle three times per week to Venice and Santa Monica beaches.

Hollywood Heights Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn - 2005 North Highland Ave 34.106661, -118.337732 ☎ +1-323-876-8600 +1-323-876-3272 $99+ This boutique-style hotel is relaxed, comfortable, and uniquely personal with 160 rooms fitted with amenities including FACE cosmetics and flat-panel TVs. Starting in March 2012 this hotel will be rebranded as the Hilton Garden Inn.

Saharan Motor Hotel - 7212 West Sunset Blvd 34.097737, -118.347453 ☎ +1-323-874-6700 $100+ The Saharan Motor Hotel features deluxe rooms and suites, luxury amenities and excellent service.

Luxury

The Roosevelt Hotel | 7000 Hollywood Blvd 34.101375, -118.341691 ☎ +1-323-466-7000 +1-800-950-7667 $300+ A boutique hotel right in the center of the action offering spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites with luxury bed and bath linens, bath products and state-of-the-art in-room technologies. It is a Hollywood legend, and was the location of the first Academy Awards ceremony.

Kimpton Everly Hollywood - 1800 Argyle Avenue 34.103967, -118.324997At the NE corner of Argyle and Yucca ☎ +1-213-279-3532 $280–400 The bones of an old hotel, a couple of blocks back from the heart of Hollywood, and right next to the busy 101 freeway, has been given the characteristic Kimpton glossy makeover, and equipped with soft sheets and attentive service. Rooms with "Hollywood view" can indeed see the hills and the famous "Hollywood" sign — and also face the 101, through noise-insulated glass. Two bars, a cafe, plentiful lounge space, and free wifi make this a congenial place for guests to kill time.

Internet & Phones

Internet Cafe's in Hollywood

A few internet cafés are dotted around town, but a better (and affordableer) option if you've got a laptop is to take advantage of the free wireless internet at the numerous coffee shops along and off of either Hollywood Blvd or Melrose Ave.

Caffe Etc - 6371 Selma Ave 34.099892, -118.329377 ☎ +1-323-464-8824 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 11PM daily Free wireless internet (if you've got a laptop), decent coffees and teas, and sandwiches and desserts to snack on.

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Los Angeles/Downtown|Downtown LA – Rapidly renovating, downtown LA is a great place for a meal or to catch a show at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and best of all, it's reachable by Metro's Red Line.
Los Angeles/Wilshire|Wilshire District – Located to the south of Hollywood and the Wilshire neighborhood is home to Koreatown, as well as attractions that include the LA County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Peterson Auto Museum, and the world-famous La Brea Tar Pits.
West Hollywood – This may be Hollywood's less-famous sibling, but it boasts a bustling nightlife and features excellent restaurants, clubs, and hotels.
Beverly Hills – Home of 90210, and a few other zip codes. If you want to see how the rich and famous live, Beverly Hills is the place to go.
Los Angeles/West|West LA – The west side of the sprawling city of LA is Hollywood's northwestern neighbor, and is home to UCLA and the Getty Museum.
Studio City – Located to the northwest of Hollywood, among other attractions Studio City offers perhaps the highest density of sushi restaurants in Los Angeles.
Universal City – Home to Universal Studios and a short trip from Hollywood via US Highway 101 or the Metro Red Line.
Burbank – Hollywood's northeastern neighbor is the "Media Capital of the World", home to the studios of Warner Brothers, NBC Universal, and Disney.
Los Angeles/Northwest|Northwest LA – Located to the east of Hollywood, this area is home to Dodger Stadium and the massive Griffith Park and its world-famous observatory.