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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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Studio City
California, United States · North America
About Studio City
Studio City works well as a base: 10 minutes from Universal City, 5km from Mulholland Drive.
Studio City is in California, United States, with about 34,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Universal City, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near Studio City?
Within an hour or so of Studio City: Universal Studios Hollywood (4 km), Mulholland Drive (5 km), Hollywood Sign (7 km), Tail o' the Pup (7 km).
Are there any good drives near Studio City?
The nearest famous roads are Mulholland Drive and Route 66 - Santa Monica End.
Where is Studio City?
Studio City is in California, United States, about 4 km from Universal City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 34,034
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.1486, -118.3965
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 Studio City
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Mulholland Drive
Winding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
5 km · about 10 min 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
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.
7 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
The Getty Center
A hilltop campus by Richard Meier with world-class European paintings, sculptures, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
The Original Pantry Cafe
A downtown Los Angeles counter-and-booth diner that has served 24 hours a day since 1924 and famously has no lock on the front door. Cash-only, enormous portions, sourdough on every table.
17 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Santa Monica Beach
A quintessential Southern California beach anchored by its famous pier, Ferris wheel, and wide golden sand stretching for miles.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Studio City
- Right hereMulholland DriveWinding road through the Santa Monica Mountains with LA city views
- 18 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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