More security will be at the Hollywood Sign during the July 4th weekend to improve the flow of traffic and control crowds that want to take a picture at the Sign. Click here to read about the improvements spearheaded by council member David Ryu’s office. Interested in fun, safe way to view the Sign? Check out our Seeing the Sign page for our recommendations.
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July 2019
August 2019
The Griffith Observatory DASH Bus that runs from the Vermont/Sunset metro stop to the Observatory is expanding their service. Beginning August 5,, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., buses will run every 20 minutes and will not serve the Greek Theater or Griffith Observatory.
Beginning at 10 a.m., buses will run every 15 minutes until 10 p.m., covering the entire route including the Greek Theater and Griffith Observatory.
Weekends and Holidays, the DASH bus service will begin at 10 a.m. and run every 15 minutes until 10 p.m., covering the entire route. Please click here for more information.
June 2019
The Hollywood Sign is now on Instagram. Follow the Sign at @HollywoodSign23.
May 2019
Happy 100th Birthday to another Hollywood legend, Musso & Frank Grill! The famous dining establishment has served actors, directors, writers, and of course tourists for longer than the Sign has been alive. Despite all the famous people who come here, the true celebrity is their martini.
Click here to hear a story about their 100th birthday.
April 2019
The Griffith Observatory is making updates in the near future that will affect visitors and the traffic in the park. Please note the closure dates listed below:
VISITOR NOTICE FOR APRIL 22 – MAY 6
Griffith Observatory will be CLOSED for these two weeks to complete essential visitor access improvement projects.
VISITOR NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 29
Vehicle access to/from Griffith Observatory will be via temporary two-way traffic on West Observatory Road, due to work on East Observatory Road. Expect congestion.
PLEASE NOTE: The hilltop roads (East and West Observatory Roads and the parking lot) will be closed the entire time of the building closure, April 22 – May 6. There will be no vehicles access to the Observatory grounds whatsoever. The normal DASH bus service will stop at the Greek Theatre. People may walk up, but it will be a small subset of the normal visitor base. And, on certain days, pedestrians will not be allowed access, due to the presence of a large crane and work that would not be safe for visitors. Western Canyon and Vermont will be open on most days. However, on selected days those roads will be closed for work at those intersections. Rec and Parks will post special notices.
For more information, click here.
March 2019
Please be aware of road closures happening to and from the Griffith Observatory:
VISITOR NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 29
Vehicle access to/from Griffith Observatory will be via temporary two-way traffic on West Observatory Road, due to work on East Observatory Road. Expect congestion.
February 2019
While it’s the rainy season in Los Angeles, please be aware of the weather when making hiking plans. Even if it might not be raining at this exact moment, heavy rains in the recent past might mean washed out trails, muddy paths, and fogged out views.
January 2019
Interested in learning more about the Hollywood Sign. Check out our resident historian Leo Braudy’s book “The Hollywood Sign: Fantasy and Reality of an American Icon (Icons of America)” Click here to purchase.
December 2018
Councilmember Ryu announced increased enforcement by Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and Department of Recreation and Parks Park Rangers around the Hollywood Sign during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Click here for more information.
November 2018
The Hollywood Sign Trust has put out an extended new and improved history PDF of the Hollywood Sign. Click here to download the document.