H O L L Y W O O D
Famous for its entertainment history, Hollywood is a popular tourist destination rich in celebrity and film content that is conveniently located in Central LA.
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hollywood is a neighborhood in the Central LA region of Los Angeles County and contains areas such as Franklin Village, Little Armenia, and Spaulding Square. It contains highly ranked schools a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, such as Citizens of the World Charter, Larchmont Charter School, and Melrose Avenue Elementary School.
COMMUNITY & CRIME REPORT
According to the LA Times Neighborhood Crime Maps, Hollywood is ranked 19 out of 209 for most violent crimes per 10,000 people and 11 out of 209 for most property crimes.
SHOPPING
Hollywood and Highland Center is an outdoor shopping mall located on Hollywood Blvd and houses the famous Dolby Theatre, restaurants such as California Pizza Kitchen, and stores like Sephora and Forever 21. The Grove is a shopping mall located in Beverly Grove, a neighboring area to Hollywood. It is one of the most popular shopping malls in the city and houses retail stores such as Nordstrom, Apple, Sephora and Zara.
RESTAURANTS
Hollywood has a plethora of diverse dining options, whether in Hollywood or nearby West Hollywood. Katsuya Hollywood is a great sushi spot known for its celebrity sightings and convenient location to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Catch L.A. is a popular rooftop restaurant on Melrose Ave that offers family-style food, pricey drinks, and a great photoshoot spot.
GROCERY STORES
For mainstream grocery stores, Ralphs and Vons are located on Sunset Blvd and have everything you need from fresh produce to household items to a deli selection. Trader Joe’s is located on N. Vine Street and is a more specialty grocer known for its housebrand items.
GYMS & ACTIVITIES
To stay active in Hollywood, there are popular group workout classes on Hollywood Blvd like SoulCycle, for those who love indoor cycling, and a Barry’s Bootcamp, for those who love running and strength training. LA Fitness is also located on Hollywood Blvd and is ideal for those who are interested in a gym membership that offers personal training and group classes.
LANDMARKS & ATTRACTIONS
Hollywood is known for its rich entertainment history, with popular theatres like the TCL Chinese Theater and Dolby Theatre where popular award shows are hosted. If you’re looking for some celebrity sightings and old-Hollywood history, the Hollywood Walk of Fame has brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Blvd and three blocks of Vine Street.