Quick Summary: Hollywood is the thriving, pulsing center of the film and entertainment industry, where visitors might brush shoulders with celebrities at a bar or grocery store. It’s an exciting town with a lot of history, great restaurants, and unique hotels. From the glamour of the Dolby Theatre to the artistry of Hollyhock House, Hollywood has it all.


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Hollywood Sign

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Warner Brother's Studio Tour

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Walk of Fame

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Universal Studios Hollywood

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Griffith Observatory

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Barnsdall Art Park

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Dolby Theatre

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Hollyhock House

Hollywood - Behind the Scenes Walking Tour

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Ovation Hollywood

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Hollywood Bowl

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The Hollywood Museum

The Hollywood Roosevelt

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Hollywood Wax Museum

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Museum of Death

Lake Hollywood Park

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Yamashiro Restaurant

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Madame Tussauds Hollywood

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Stahl House

Sunset Ranch Hollywood

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Ultimate Hollywood Tours

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Mels Drive-In

Grauman's Chinese Theater

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