The main entrance to the Hollywood Sign was closed because a small group of neighbors grew tired of the tourists. Bummer!

But that doesn’t mean you can’t see the sign up close. After all, what’s a trip to Los Angeles without the iconic photo?

Here’s how:

Click on the map below to get directions. See text directions below map if your cell coverage gives you some trouble.

Directions to the Hollywood Sign:

Cell coverage in the canyon is spotty at best — so here are the text directions if you need them.

Starting at Franklin Avenue and Beachwood Canyon in Hollywood, head north on Beachwood Canyon. If you’re in a hurry, you can pull over and snap a photo right from Beachwood. Please note, while it is a big street, cars speed by! Don’t assume you have the right away and those cars will stop. Some neighbors honk at tourists.

However, if you’re adventurous and want a closer photo keep driving north on Beachwood.

Turn LEFT onto LEDGEWOOD DR. (1.3 miles)

If you see a sign like this that says “Road Closed Ahead”… it is NOT real. It’s a sign the locals put up to deter YOU from going to the sign.

Turn RIGHT onto RODGERTON DR.

Turn LEFT onto DERONDA DR.

Once you get to the 3-way intersection of Deronda, Mulholland Hwy and Mt Lee, you’ll find a few gates. Look for the WHITE gate that has no sign. Open the gate and walk through it. You’ll be 50 ft from the bottom of the sign.

Total Drive 9 Minutes (2.1 miles)

PARKING: There is no parking on those streets on the weekends (another way the neighbors have tried to stop tourists). So Uber to the intersection of DERONDA AND MT LEE.

P.S. The roads are pretty tight and windy so drive slowly. Also, watch out for people walking their dogs/kids.

Once you enter the gate:

There is a wonderful hike ahead! Just follow the Mt Lee Dr trail around. When the road splits, GO left! And keep going left. That will bring you to the top of the sign (literally above the sign). You’ll get great views of the Hollywood and then the Valley as you walk the backside of Mt. Lee.

Have fun!

You can use the map below to navigate to the park, but here are directions that are super easy.

At the intersection of Los Feliz Blvd and Fern Dell, head north on Fern Dell.

Once you get to The Trails cafe find a parking space.

From there, head into the dirt trail to the right (east) and start walking north. You’ll walk for 1.3 miles uphill, but not too hard. You want to wear good shoes.

There is a lot at the top of the observatory, but sometimes it’s not open.

Once you get to the top, you can walk around (even during the pandemic) and take photos of the city and the Hollywood Sign.

Here are the directions:

At Franklin and Beachwood – head north on Beachwood Drive and turn LEFT on WINANS.

Cross Gower and continue straight across to Winans. Once at the split, go left.

Sharp RIGHT on Vasanta Way.

Turn RIGHT on Creston Dr.

Turn RIGHT on Durand Dr.

Around 2844 Durand there is a TINY parking lot at the entrance to the hike.

From there you can walk down into the reservoir. If you keep the the right when you enter, you’ll wrap around the park. Dogs are allowed in this section. If you decide to go around the actual reservoir, you can’t bring your dogs there. Seriously, it’s dangerous (SNAKES!). Don’t change it because it’s cool. Don’t make us regret sharing directions!

Have a fun hike!