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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.

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.

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  • Hollywood MuseumHollywood MuseumArt Museum
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Hollywood

  • Universal Studios Hollywood in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Universal Studios Hollywood

    Amusement Park★
  • Hollywood Museum in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    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
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  • Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Hollywood Forever Cemetery

    ★ 4.6 · 812
    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
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  • TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    TCL Chinese Theatre

    ★ 4.4 · 12.9k
    Theater★

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

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  • Museum of Death in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Museum of Death

    ★ 4.4 · 716
    Museum

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

    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM
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  • El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    El Capitan Theatre

    ★ 4.7 · 3.5k
    Theater

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

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  • Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Ovation Hollywood

    ★ 4.4 · 30.9k
    Shopping Mall

    shopping mall and entertainment complex at Los Angeles

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
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  • Amoeba Music in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Amoeba Music

    ★ 4.8 · 10.8k
    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
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  • Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Egyptian Theatre

    ★ 4.6 · 907
    Theater

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

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  • Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Pantages Theatre

    ★ 4.8 · 8.0k
    Theater

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

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  • Madame Tussauds Hollywood in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Madame Tussauds Hollywood

    ★ 4.5 · 7.6k
    History Museum

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

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM
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  • Funko Hollywood in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    Funko Hollywood

    ★ 4.7 · 2.0k
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    11 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Hollywood

  • Providence in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    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
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  • Meteora in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    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 ...

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  • Petit Trois in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    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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  • The Palm & The Pine in Hollywood, Los Angeles

    The Palm & The Pine

    ★ 4.8 · 319
    Sports Bar· $20–30
    Mon
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Tue–Fri
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    4 PM – 12 AM
    Map ↗

More about Hollywood

The area is walkable, with easy access to public transportation and nearby spots like Runyon Canyon for hiking.

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Map of Hollywood with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Universal Studios Hollywood
  2. 2Hollywood Museum
  3. 3Hollywood Forever Cemetery
  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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