Things to Do in Hollywood, Los Angeles

Just minutes from Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Strip, and major studios, Hollywood is packed with restaurants, bars, and attractions like the Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre. The area is walkable, with easy access to public transportation and nearby spots like Runyon Canyon for hiking.

  • Hollywood Forever CemeteryCemetery
  • Universal Studios HollywoodAmusement Park
  • Hollywood MuseumArt Museum

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Hollywood in Los Angeles

Top things to do in Hollywood

  • Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    4.6 · 803
    Cemetery

    Landmark burial ground for Hollywood VIPs & an entertainment venue for outdoor movies & concerts.

    Mon–Fri
    8:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Universal Studios Hollywood

    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Amusement Park
  • Hollywood Museum

    Hollywood Museum

    4.4 · 1.3k
    Art Museum

    Hollywood history, including props, costumes, scripts & photos, housed in a historic building.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • TCL Chinese Theatre

    TCL Chinese Theatre

    4.4 · 12.6k
    Theater

    This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars.

  • Museum of Death

    Museum of Death

    4.4 · 692
    Museum

    World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM
  • El Capitan Theatre

    El Capitan Theatre

    4.7 · 3.5k
    Theater

    1926 movie house showing Disney films & featuring a pipe organ, a soda fountain & live shows.

  • Ovation Hollywood

    Ovation Hollywood

    4.4 · 30.9k
    Shopping Mall

    shopping mall and entertainment complex at Los Angeles

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Amoeba Music

    Amoeba Music

    4.8 · 10.7k
    Record Store· $

    Indie music lovers' hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Egyptian Theatre

    Egyptian Theatre

    4.6 · 909
    Theater

    Built in the 1920s by Sid Grauman, this pharaoh-themed theater screens rare, indie & classic movies.

  • Pantages Theatre

    Pantages Theatre

    4.8 · 7.8k
    Theater

    Former art deco movie palace, historic venue now hosts major Broadway tours & other live theater.

  • Madame Tussauds Hollywood

    Madame Tussauds Hollywood

    4.5 · 7.5k
    History Museum

    Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
  • Funko Hollywood

    Funko Hollywood

    4.7 · 1.9k
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Hollywood

  • Providence

    Providence

    Michelin ★★★
    Seafood· $100+

    As has been the case since opening in 2005, purity and precision are the underpinnings of Chef Michael Cimarusti's California cooking, and his cuisine has grown even more impressive over the years.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5:45 PM – 9:15 PM
    Fri
    5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Meteora

    Meteora

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· $$$$

    This whimsical, immersive space is a touch otherworldly, with its tangled greenery, moody lighting, and trance-y soundtrack, but guests will be happy to fall under its spell when they taste Chef ...

  • Duke's Cafe

    Duke's Cafe

    4.9 · 249
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    A secluded cafe in Hollywood offering breakfast all day, burgers, sandwiches, and coffee, with an outdoor dining area featuring a water fountain.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Petit Trois

    Petit Trois

    4.4 · 1.1k
    French· $40–100

    Open and operating non-stop from noon until late night, this narrow room is always full and the counter is always cramped.

    Mon–Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Hollywood with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Hollywood Forever Cemetery
  2. 2Universal Studios Hollywood
  3. 3Hollywood Museum
  4. 4TCL Chinese Theatre
  5. 5Museum of Death
  6. 6El Capitan Theatre
  7. 7Providence
  8. 8Ovation Hollywood
  9. 9Amoeba Music
  10. 10Egyptian Theatre

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