Since 1990, Amoeba Music has welcomed independent music lovers of all kinds to their unique, vibrant store in Hollywood. Amoeba stocks every kind of music and movies -- from the top 40 to the best in underground rock and hip-hop, soul, electronica, new and classic jazz, world music, roots music and experimental music.
Capitol Records was the first record company based on the west coast, and has promoted such acts as The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Bob Seger, Duran Duran, Bonnie Raitt, Robbie Robertson, Steve Miller and Tina Turner.
Since 1927, Grauman's Chinese Theatre has been the home of the star powered red carpet movie premieres and special events, where Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars have come to watch theirs movies!
With over 4,210 acres of both natural chapparal-covered terrain and landscaped parkland and picnic areas, Griffith Park is the largest municipal park with urban wilderness area in the United States. Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions.
The Hollywood Sign has presided over the city of Hollywood, California since 1923. The sign stands over four stories tall, and is lit by 4000 light bulbs. Did you know that the sign originally read "HOLLYWOODLAND?"
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. The stars on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame are located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
Hollywood Wax Museum opened in its present location on Hollywood Boulevard on February 6, 1965. For more than 45 years, guests have enjoyed the chance to get close to the stars while making a visit to the world's most famous celebrity town.
Kodak Theatre is the crown jewel of the Hollywood & Highland Center retail, dining and entertainment complex located in the heart of historic Hollywood. The 3,332 seat theatre opened in November 2001 and soon thereafter became known to more than one billion people across the globe as the first permanent home of the Academy Awards®.
Today the Sunset Strip, or, just The Strip, stretches 1.6 miles through the heart of the city of West Hollywood. The Strip offers restaurants, hotels, music venues, nightclubs, and upscale retail shopping that are consistently featured in the world's best lists, luring an eclectic crowd from all corners of the world.
With thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk, Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family.