Hollywood and Vine

Perhaps the most famous intersection in all of Hollywood is that of Hollywood and Vine. Here are a few photos from that area.

To show I was really there.

Capitol Records is probably the most well known landmark in the area.

I liked the arched gateway.

Through that arched gateway.

A pastry shop.

And I don't remember the significance of the door, only that I liked it.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Another very well known Hollywood landmark is the Walk of Fame. You're heard about a celebrity getting their 'star' on Hollywood Boulevard - well this is it. Actually, many of the cross streets have stars too, not just Hollywood Boulevard. For more information, follow the link in the Landmarks I've Visited section.

An interest metal thing greets the visitor.

Start.

Now that's a lot of terrazzo.

Sidewalk.

I took many star photos, but I liked these few the most. No captions necessary.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard

Everyone has heard about Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and everyone has probably seen it in a movie or could at least recognize it. One might think it cliche or touristy to go there, and it probably is. But it's a historical landmark and it's well worth it. Follow the link in the Landmarks I've Visited to get more information.

Thousands of people every day come to see the theatre.

I think I spot some odd characters in the crowd.

Looking more closely, I see I was right. I think I see Gandalf.

Closer in on one of the towers.

Another angle on a tower.

Before the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we had cement imprints at Grauman's. Here's Cary Grant's spot.

And Shirley Temple.

Here's Gangalf.

And Homer Simpson, too. That donut looks hideous.

Hollywood and Highland

Of course when you're in Hollywood, you must go to Hollywood Boulevard. This is the first of several posts from that famed thoroughfare, with photos from Hollywood and Highland.

The most well known landmark at Hollywood and Highland is the Kodak Theatre. You may have heard of it; they host a little show each year called the Academy Awards.

Close in on the Kodak Theatre.

Closer yet...

A grand staircase takes visitors into the theatre.

Past the stairs.

The area past the stairs features an interesting rotunda.

Outside the theatre, there are several columns with elephants on top.

A plaza outside the theatre.

Across Hollywood Boulevard from the Kodak is the famed El Capitan Theatre.

Not too far from there one can find Ripley's Believe It or Not! I spent a couple of hours in there, and it was fascinating.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!