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Universal Studios Hollywood
The original Universal theme park and working film studio offering studio tours and movie-based attractions.
4 km · about 10 min drive
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North Hollywood
California, United States · North America
About North Hollywood
North Hollywood works well as a base: 10 minutes from Valley Glen, 7km from Mulholland Drive.
North Hollywood is in California, United States, with about 65,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Valley Glen, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near North Hollywood?
Within an hour or so of North Hollywood: Universal Studios Hollywood (4 km), Hollywood Sign (7 km), Mulholland Drive (7 km), Tail o' the Pup (9 km).
Are there any good drives near North Hollywood?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is North Hollywood?
North Hollywood is in California, United States, about 4 km from Valley Glen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 64,587
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.1722, -118.3790
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from North Hollywood
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Hollywood Sign
Iconic 14-metre-tall white lettering on Mount Lee in the Santa Monica Mountains, the universal symbol of the entertainment industry.
7 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Tail o' the Pup
A 17-foot hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog in a bun, built in 1946, dismantled in 2005 and painstakingly restored to a new West Hollywood site in 2022. A landmark of Californian programmatic architecture.
9 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Petersen Automotive Museum
LA's premier car museum with a striking stainless-steel facade, showcasing the artistry and cultural impact of the automobile.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Nethercutt Collection
Lavish free museum showcasing meticulously restored antique and classic cars alongside mechanical musical instruments.
17 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Philippe the Original
Serving French dip sandwiches since 1908 on sawdust-covered floors with communal tables and long wooden counters. One of Los Angeles's oldest restaurants and a claimant to inventing the French dip.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near North Hollywood
- Right hereMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 21 kmRoute 66 - Santa Monica EndThe 'End of the Trail' sign on Santa Monica Pier marks Route 66's symbolic Pacific terminus, 2,448 miles from Chicago, beside the pier's vintage carousel and Ferris wheel.
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