Hollywood / West Hollywood mixes tourist landmarks with locals-only side streets. The Walk of Fame and Chinese Theatre pull crowds; the Hollywood Bowl fills with picnics and sound checks. A few blocks away, Franklin Village holds bookstores, comedy shows, and coffee lines that move slowly.
West Hollywood brings design shops, galleries, and restaurant patios along Santa Monica Boulevard. Sunset Strip still glows with music history, from classic rock venues to new clubs. Hills above hold narrow roads, hidden houses, and sudden views of the city grid.
Traffic is real, so plan time to cross even short distances. Come for a show, stay for a late-night taco or a morning hike in Runyon, and remember that Hollywood is a worksite as much as a fantasy.