I don't feel sorry for those folks. They knew damn well the Hollywood sign was there before they bought their homes.

June 2024 Update: This still works, but we didn't walk it. We did rideshare to get to the gate. I don't recommend driving because there is nowhere to park. The trick is there is a guard standing at Deronda Drive and Rockliff, but I'm so glad I watched this video because he is literally just there to intimidate you and prevent you from parking if you're driving. He stopped us and angrily asked what we were doing. The rideshare driver got nervous but I rolled down the window and confidently told him we were going to Deronda and Muholland and he said "are you a resident" and I snapped back "no" and he let us through LOL. So she was right, they do try to intimidate and trick you, but you just have to be confident in that it's a public road you have the right to be on it, guard or not, and don't park. Once we got to Deronda and Muholland the white gateway thing was open. Take the right through the arch. Not the left, then a left to walk up to the sign (check google map satellite view before you go). Also realize that google maps and cell reception might not work once you get onto Deronda, so plan the trip and know where you're going beforehand or download the map. You may not be able to catch rideshare going down. I recommend hiking the trails 2 hours to Griffith Observatory, if you're able. It's a nice hike, or plan to walk down to Beachwood for cell service.

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I did this Aug 21, 2018 - yes this route works! As mentioned by another commenter, she missed a turn on Heather in the video. Route is : Lake Hollywood Park, park on canyon ( 3160 N. Canyon Lake Drive in GPS) Walk up Mullholland drive Right on Durand Left on Heather Left on Ledgewood Sharp right on Rockcliff Left on Duronda 3390 Duronda drive is the cement wall, just pull the gate open. It's not private property. Amazing view! Some people did appear to just walk up and around Mullholland the whole way to get to this spot, but I'm not sure and that way said it was trespassing even on foot which made me nervous so I didn't go that way! All the other official looking signs are just to try and restrict vehicle access, you're fine on foot. Happy hiking!

3390 Deronda Drive is the adress that you should tell your uber ro go. Went there in March 2019 and the gate there is open from sunrise to sunset. After you pass the gate it takes you like 30 seconds to walk in front of the sign. If you want to hike at the top behind the letters it will take you like 30 mins.

For a traveller like me who knows nothing of Los Angeles, this is a valuable info! Thanks!!

To those who ask if this entrance is still there - it is, as of 19 Sept 2023. This is a very helpful video, thank you. However, I decided to walk from Lake Hollywood Park through Innsdale track, then through Mulholland Hway.There are excellent views of the sign on the way. And the Mullholland Hway IS available for pedestrians, if you take this route you arrive at the gate from the left. From Lake Hollywood Park it took us some 30 minutes to get to the gate; from the gate to the sign itself by Mt Lee Dr another 30 minutes (we are reasonably fit). Enjoy!

I did the exact route like in the video. It took me 55 minutes from Lake Hollywood Park up the hill, behind the sign. It's an easy path, everything is tarred. On your way up, there is enough places to take pictures of the sign. I realy recommend it...!

Thanks for this; we followed these instructions a few days ago and it led us exactly to the 'white wall' with the 'gap' leading to the final viewing point; it is important to note that the archway is no longer there, but the gap remains. I note that on google earth, it looks like there is no gap through the 'white wall'.......don't be put off.....i think it may have been photoshopped, the gap is indeed there and will lead you to a great view!

LOL, Rich people are so silly. The Hollywood sign was erected in the 20s long before (most) Beachwood Canyon residents were even born. LA County has a lot of hillside properties - should have picked another one.

I would actually like to thank you for posting this video even though it was five years ago. I followed your directions to a T and made it to the top. Anybody who does do this needs to understand that from the park it is about 2 miles and like you said multiple times very steep. But once you get up there it’s absolutely worth it.

Followed this path this past week and it definitely works! I will say that parking at the closest part of the park is listed as only 15 minutes, but I hiked to the top of the sign and back in about an hour and 45 minutes and got back just as parking authority had showed up. Unless there's parking elsewhere in the park without a time limitation, you might get a parking ticket. That said, you can definitely hike to the gate, take a picture, and hike back in around 30-40 minutes, so unless you're going to the top of Mt Lee, you should be okay. As she mentioned, this is a very rigorous hike - if you're not in good shape, just have someone drop you off at the gate entrance at the top of the neighborhood.

First off, she nails it. Although we stayed at an Airbnb off Ledgewood, all the other directions were spot on. Got to the gate and it was unlocked. I felt like I hit the lottery. 4 of us hiked up to the back of the sign from the Airbnb and it took 2 hours round trip with at least 20 minutes of picture taking. THANK YOU!

i went over the summer to LA and it’s the best. i followed this video and i got great pictures of the hollywood sign! it’s so worth it and you won’t regret it! thanks for this video!

Thank you so much. My wife and I never walked/hiked so much. But we got the amazing view and thanks to you guys. We really appreciate it!

Just went there this morning (19th April). We drove all the way to the white wall with green door. Easily found free parking within 50 metres of the trail head. Just punch in 3390 Deronda Drive into your GPS and you'll be good to go; easy peasy. The green metal door was closed, but just pull it hard and it'll open; no need to use a code. The "hike" to the front facing viewpoint was literally 5 minutes. The hike to the back of the sign was 2 hours return.

Thank you for posting. Grew up and lived in Hollywood and actually climbed up to the back of letters of the sign, when you could actually do that-I was around 10, in the late 70's, but climbed a lot of things

My cousin and I took this route. Completed it in 2 hours. Would have been shorter but I am overweight so I had to stop a few times. But we made it regardless. Just be respectful to the homeowners on the way up. Also, it is VERY steep.

This video was super helpful! I went up to the hiking trail three days ago, August 2019. Thank you so much for this!!!

OMG !!!! Thank you so much !!! we followed exactly the way you said and saved so much of our time !!! Wonderful

thanks for posting, I was in LA last week and tried twice take a nice picture of the Hollywood sign. What happened was that first, my Lonely Planet guide sent me to Runyon Canyon, then Gmaps to the Griffith Observatory. I like hiking, so I still have enjoyed it, but I will definitely need to return to LA and follow your indications!

Just wanted to say THANK YOU.. I was in LA for fashion week and had 4hrs left before flying back home. They made it next to impossible to get a glimpse of the HS even going to Griffith Obs was crazy.. but I was determined to get pics and see it up close and an so thankful for this video

This video was an excellent play-by-play. We followed, and we made it to the Hollywood sign. This video helped end a four-year-long quest for the perfect Instagram post. Thank you so much to the folks who took the time to dispel the myths and find the right path.

Thanks for sharing this. Will have to keep this in mind if I ever make it over to LA.

Just did this hike on 1.1.2020. Thanks for the tips!!!

We try this way and works perfectly. Thanks!!!! We spent great time!!

You saved our day! Thank you so much for sharing!

We just got back from California and we’re gonna go to the Hollywood sign but then we found out it was a four mile hike. We asked a tour guide dude and he said the go to Hollywood lake park. We ended up driving past a ton of celebrities houses and got a perfect view of the sign. This video is very helpful for new LA tourists.

Thanks a lot! We followed your instructions and took some great photos! Lady, you are da man! ;-)

This is a GREAT video! My personal fave way to do this hike is via Canyon Drive off of Franklin Blvd in Hollywood.

“Don’t even think about parking here” Never seen a sign with that kind of verbiage before Lol 😂 PS: about how long do you estimate the hike was to get to the last Hollywood sign location? Thanks

We drove our converted ambulance up there and parked on Rockcliff Dr. It was a great hike and wonderful expeience!

We made it!!!! So glad I found this video. Thank you.

It works!! ☺️ just hiked up today 🌷

Thanks so much legends!! Appreciate this heaps! Xoxo

Thank you for the tips!!! 💖💖 we made it there!!

Great place I love hiking in these mountains 👍

This weekend, I just walked to the Hollywood sign from Griffith Observatory. It is a 3 mile walk along relatively easy, well marked trails.

Followed this video last week and they worked . Parking at Lake hollywood park is your best bet . Morning is the best time to go

August 28th 2022. This way is still good. Someone in the comments made directions. It's perfect.

Thank you so much for this vid you’re awesome!

I followed your directions, it was short and fun also great views. Thanks for putting the address too!,,

I followed your video instructions three weeks ago AND THEY WORKED TO THE T!!! We even saw Justin Beaver! Thanks a bunch!! if you haven't gone go within the next two weeks because they are going to close down this directions and they're only going to let you do the hiking trail thanks a bunch it was awesome experience after 30 years in this city I was able to see the sign

Thanks for the video! Very useful but you missed small left turn on "heather"...i got lost for like 10mins walking before i start questioning if im going on the right path!

I love how the people in the neighbor purposely bought a house near the sign knowing that it’s a very popular tourist attraction and many people are going to visit it, and then gets mad when people come to their neighborhood to see the sign

Thank you so much for this brilliant piece! .. We asked Uber to take us to the Hollywood Sign and ended up at Griffith Park! .. I called another Uber and asked to be taken to the junction of Dorada and Mullholland and we were taken to just a hundred yards or so walk to your perfect picture spot! .. :-)

I am going LA next month so will follow your tips. thanks

Thanks for the guidance loved it

I feel bad that I just now discovered your video, because the last time I visited Hollywood, all I knew about in terms of getting there, was the Griffith Observatory. I wish I would've went the way you did and got to see it significantly closer. It was still cool going up the Hollywood trail and still seeing it, though.

Thaks a lot!!! It was very helpful.

very helpful! thank you for making this video :)

Thank you for posting this

This was helpful. Thank you

This was great. Thank you

If you're taking Uber or Lyft, you can have them drop you off on Deronda Dr. at that gate in the video. If you're driving parking is very limited on Deronda Dr. That's why she said you should park on Canyon Dr. Mt. Lee is one of 9 summits in Griffith Park. If anybody tells you that the Hollywood Sign isn't in Griffith Park, they don't know what the hell they are talking about. Also, the Hollywood Sign is on Mt. Lee, NOT Mt. Hollywood! Too many people on Instagram put Mt. Hollywood as their location when they're at the Hollywood Sign.

Thank You So Much!!!

excellent vid! dang! thank you!!

Thanks! But you could walk up Mulholland Drive all the way to the base of the trail up the sign. Way much easier. No need to take the winding roads down Durand drive, etc. It was worth the view though.

Thank you so so much!

Thanks for your efforts ❤

Thanks for the strategy it actually worked for me and my father

Thank you so much for the video ma'am

I just went there! I hiked all the way from Canyon Drive to the Hollywood Sign (2.5miles)

Yes was there once. Even before I saw this video, also when you get there, you will find people actually guiding you to the location because it's a way to show the people that live there that it belongs to everyone. Easiest way it's like she said. The public park. Lake Hollywood park

U r awesome. Thanks!

awsome video - going today !!

I like this! A nice little back door entry!

Btw thank you so much, we did it the last weekend!

You can also take the wisdom tree hike trail at Cahuenga Peak . There’s a plenty of free parking at 3500 wonder view drive & lake Hollywood drive. Walk up wonder view drive until you reach a yellow gate and that’s where the trail begins.

I'm coming! From London, England to Mount Lee, Hollywood. August 2018. Who knows what changes might occur in all that time so I will have to keep myself updated. I do not intend to be disappointed......

Wow thank you!

👍🏻😀yeah Thank you 🙏

Traveled there today! Ubered right up to 3390 Duronda drive and it was great from there you just go right through the door she shows in the video and then follow the trail. Once finished go right where you were dropped off and order an Uber back. It was great and convenient! The trail isn’t hard just have to go up hill and then down but it is all paved and worth it for the views!

Thank u so much ❤️

Great video!

Gorgeous host!

We vloged this hike on our channel! Such an informative video! ❤️

Wish I seen this videos ... tried to get to the sign today but there were workers directing traffic and yes I typed up the Hollywood sign and it led us to the observatory which they wouldn't even let us go there they jistbtold is to find parking somewhere and hike there ... thanks for the video will follow ur instructions in the future

I was there, It is wonderful :D

It’s a really fun hike from the Observatory though! We cut through the hiking trails to get on to the sign!

Thank you.

Did it just like that.. thanks

Thats what I literally did today, I went to the grittith park & than it took me an hr going all the way up until someone finally told me to go to lake hollywood park & was able to take the shot

I can’t like this video ENOUGH!!!!

Thank you so muchhhhhhhh

Went for a hike behind the sign for sunset, when were coming back was sooo dark and no people around, I was thinking im in a horror movie haha

Very helpful video ❤ Thanks for sharing

Do these instructions still work?! I'm heading to LA in a few weeks

💎Excellent !!!💎

great video

I walked down Hollywood boulevard then went back to walk to the sign. I literally walked 5-10 miles that day. I took beach wood drive up and walked around the houses. Make sure your phone is fully charged and you have water/ snacks at the beachwood market store.

Thank you

I go up on Beachwood, never found it difficult to get there. First try I made it.

Yet i see this like every day

hi! Am I able to share this with a link in one of my video's? I would love to share this information with others!! thank you

Cool video

July 23th, 2021 For those of you wondering if it still work then yes it still work, thats the date when i went and my god did it actually worked! Please do yourself a favor and go for this route. You will save yourself of at least an hour and half of walking and less exhausting.

A LIFETIME AGO WHEN I WAS IN ELEMENTRY, 4TH ,AND 6TH GRADE, BACK IN 1979 OUR SCHOOL TOOK US ON THIS FIELD TRIP AND WE WERE HIKING THROUGH THE HILL.SUDE AND IT HAD TRAULS AND ALL, AND THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN WAS JUST ABOVE US, MORE THAN TWICE AS CLOSE AS U ARE NOW...IM MEN WE WERE SO CLOSE THAT ME AND SOME OTHER STUDENTS JUST HIKED UP THE HILL AND ON THE THE LETTERS WE STOOD RIGHT BY, IT WAS SO SO KOOL!! AS THEY WERE FILMING WAY DOWN ON THE STREETS OF THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN

That is 3390 Deronda Drive, I’m right here writing this comment. Better if you use Uber because we drove our car and Parked for 5mins to take the photo, but we didn’t find a place to park.

Ty soo much. .is this still current or are there any new routes now in 2021?