Hollywood Boulevard
Stream LA street famous for the Walk of Fame.
Hollywood Boulevard runs past the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre; visitors come to see celebrity stars, historic cinemas, guided tours and occasional premieres.
Hollywood Boulevard is a major east-west street in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, famed for its entertainment-industry landmarks and tourist attractions. The street forms the core of Hollywood’s historic visitor zone and contains multiple theatre venues and commemorative features.
Notable sites along the boulevard include the Hollywood Walk of Fame with thousands of embedded stars, the historic TCL Chinese Theatre with its celebrity handprints in the forecourt, and the Dolby Theatre which hosts major award ceremonies. The area also includes museums, retail and entertainment complexes concentrated in a few blocks.
The boulevard developed in the early 20th century as Hollywood grew into the centre of the U.S. film industry; many of the iconic theatres date to the 1920s and 1930s and remain focal points for tourism and film-related events.
Located in the Hollywood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, the boulevard is served by multiple transit routes and sits within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area.
- Walk of Fame size: The Walk of Fame contains over 2,600 brass stars embedded in the sidewalks honoring individuals and groups from entertainment industries.
- Visiting tip: Best visited early morning or weekday to avoid crowds; many attractions cluster in the Hollywood and Highland area of the boulevard.
What to See #
- Hollywood Walk of Fame: The Hollywood Walk of Fame - a linear installation of embedded stars commemorating entertainers, running along the Boulevard.
- TCL Chinese Theatre: TCL Chinese Theatre - historic 1927 movie palace known for its forecourt of celebrity handprints and footprints.
- Dolby Theatre: Dolby Theatre - modern venue that hosts major awards ceremonies, including the Academy Awards since the early 2000s.
How to Get to Hollywood Boulevard #
Hollywood Boulevard runs through Hollywood, Los Angeles. The easiest public transit access is the Los Angeles Metro B Line (subway) to Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine stations; both stations put you on or a short walk onto Hollywood Boulevard. By car Hollywood Boulevard is about 8 miles (around 13 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles via US‑101 and local surface streets.
Tips for Visiting Hollywood Boulevard #
- Walk Hollywood Boulevard early on weekday mornings to photograph the Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre with far fewer tour groups and bus crowds.
- Use the Hollywood & Highland complex as a practical arrival point: it provides prominent sightlines to the district's theaters, multiple parking options and direct pedestrian access to the busiest stretch of the boulevard.
- If you want a quieter experience, explore side streets off the main strip or join a small guided walking tour that concentrates on history or historic theaters rather than the busiest souvenir stretches.
Best Time to Visit Hollywood Boulevard #
For fewer crowds, visit Hollywood Boulevard on weekday mornings and outside the summer holiday peak; evenings and weekends are the busiest times.
Weather & Climate near Hollywood Boulevard #
Hollywood Boulevard's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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