The Beginner’s Guide to Hollywood discoverlosangeles.com

No beginner’s trip to Los Angeles is complete without a visit to Hollywood, the home of movie studios, many of LA’s most popular and historic tourist destinations, and its world-famous namesake boulevard.

No trip to Los Angeles is complete without a visit to Hollywood, the home of movie studios, many of LA’s most popular and historic tourist destinations, and its world-famous namesake boulevard. Whether you’re visiting Hollywood for the first time or a lifelong Angeleno, this guide will help you get the most out of your experience. From navigating the neighborhood to hotels, restaurants, events and much more, read on for the Beginner’s Guide to Hollywood.

Founded in 1887 by H.J. Whitley (aka the “Father of Hollywood”)
Nickname: Tinseltown (established 1915)
The Hollywood Sign is 45-feet tall and 450 feet long
Hollywood is in the Pacific Time zone (UTC−8). In the Summer (Daylight Saving Time) it’s PDT (UTC−7).