When you explore Los Angeles, California, a walk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street brings you face-to-face with the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Spanning 1.3 miles on Hollywood Boulevard and 0.4 miles on Vine Street, this famous landmark features thousands of five-pointed coral-pink terrazzo and brass stars embedded in charcoal-colored sidewalks. Created to honor achievements across entertainment—including motion pictures, television, recording, radio, live theater/performance, and sports entertainment—the Walk displays names of actors, musicians, filmmakers, and even fictional characters.
As you stroll, you will spot notable landmarks and features like the Four Ladies of Hollywood gazebo at Hollywood and La Brea, which highlights life-size caryatids of legendary actresses beneath a Marilyn Monroe weather vane. You can also view special circular Apollo 11 Moon landing entries at Hollywood and Vine, or the 100-foot Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural. Prime star viewing sits right outside historic venues like Grauman's Chinese Theatre, where famous honorees are prominently showcased.
While street performers, crowds, and the Walk's overall physical condition draw varied reactions, visiting this legendary sidewalk lets you step directly into a vibrant, world-renowned monument celebrating global entertainment history and pop culture traditions.
What to see at Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Five-pointed coral-pink terrazzo and brass star monuments
- Four Ladies of Hollywood Art Deco gateway gazebo
- Unique circular Apollo 11 Moon landing entries
- 100-foot Hollywood Walk of Fame Mural
Visiting tips
Look for stars facing differing directions so you can easily read them regardless of which way you are walking along the sidewalk.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Early morning
How to get there & what’s nearby
Hollywood Walk of Fame is easy to reach on Los Angeles’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Griffith Observatory and Santa Monica Pier. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Los Angeles travel guide.
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