Hollywood & Highland Center

It’s always hard to avoid on an LA trip. Great place to kill time, walk around and sight see. Parking is great here and ample.

Great spot to check out if you’re visiting LA. I would love to come see a movie here one day. Movie premiers happen here quiet frequently so celebrity sitings may happen! Good place for shopping, food, entertainment, and of course — the walk of fame!

For those who have heard about the Hollywood mystique, Hollywood & Highland is where you want to be.
A lot of history can be found in the location with TCL Chinese Theatres (formerly Grauman’s Theatre) with the famous handprint/​footprint and autographs in the front, the old Roosevelt Hotel, El Capitan, Hard Rock Café, Kodak Theatre and if you have tickets, you can watch Jimmy Kimmel Live.
There are also good shopping centers and restaurants.
Personally, I like to go around 7 – 8 a.m., before it gets crazy crowded in the area to take pictures in front of TCL Chinese Theatre or various stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Also, easier to access the shops before hundreds of tourists start arriving to the area.
Overall, it’s a great place to visit if you are a Hollywood classic film fan or if you want to experience the vitality of the area.
But word of advice, don’t stray too far as the farther you go, things get a bit seedy.

Will never shop there again! I had a great shopping experience the mall itself was great, the customer service was excellent, however the parking was terrible! They were very disrespectful and rude embarrassed me in front of my kids refused to let me leave. I finally found my validated ticket and they were still rude. They don’t care about customers or good customer service. The manager is rude and refused to give me information on how to report him, he was the supervisor and I couldn’t go over his head.

#63 As a shopping center, this place sucks. It’s mostly restaurants here. Not many shops and most of them are dumb. Like, there’s a Christmas store here. IT’S OPEN DURING ALL FOUR SEASONS. Cheapest place to park, if you can get into the garage. The restroom I went to needed a code. Strange.

Hollywood: Closest and cheapest parking:
Good parking near to ‘Chinese theatre’, ‘Walk of fame’ and ‘Dolby theatre’. I always park there whenever i have to go ho hollywood
Costs 5 $ without validating and 2 $ with validation. Other parking lots costs 10 $ to 25 $.

The 2016 Unilocal 500, Review #112:
The last time I was here was in 1989. I was here for the L.A. Marathon. I can still see the entire area before the big money took over. The little shop near the corner of Orange and Hollywood Blvd. that sold maps to the stars’ homes, and all the other stores near Grumman’s.
Sadly the mom and pop shops are gone and this fully loaded shopping monstrosity has overwhelmed my every sense. You have just about all you need here.
I will return soon to read the cutesy mosaic that pave the walkways… and visit Dave and Buster’s for lunch and the Christmas store as well.

Looking to do a little sightseeing around Hollywood? Well you should probably pay Hollywood & Highland a little visit. It’s one of the Metro Red line stops so if you’re taking the Metro in, you won’t have to pay for parking. Parking is validated at a discount if you dine at a restaurant or take in a movie. The Chinese theater is just a few steps away, as is Madame Tussaud’s. Check out the famous cement footprints of your favorite stars. The Dolby Theatre, where the Academy Awards are held each year, is also here. This center is also part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame with stars like Mickey Mouse, Robin Williams, and Michael Jackson on the sidewalk. There’s a great view of the Hollywood sign behind the California Pizza Kitchen so don’t miss that. There’s plenty to see and experience here. There are impersonators that you can take a photo with, just be mindful of the crowds. Jimmy Kimmel Live films across the street too. There is a lot you can do and see at Hollywood & Highland, not just shop.

Parking here for the Bowl as recommended by others… having just experienced this, I would not do this again. I’ll opt for valet parking next time, we’ll worth the $ 40 – 50.
Had a chance to scan the H&H center, amazingly crowded, overly commercial with only mediocre restaurants. Any of them decent for cocktails, but I’d skip the restaurants here and head for some of the unique dining options offered I Hollywood.
Aside from the caviar vending machine, H&H lacks a unique shopping experience as most «malls» do. Parking is plenty but it will get crowded and at $ 15 max isn’t exactly priced nicely. Tourists, street acts, movie characters everywhere. Good for your out of town guests for a one time visit, after that, head to the beach cities south.

This is my favorite mall in los angeles. I can go to BEBE and check the sales than hit Sephora for the best eyelash curler on planet earth but the best park is the outdoor seating and the fountains its absolutely gorgeous– breathtaking! Every family member that viits me from outta state comes to this mall and they LOVE it!
It reminds me of glamourous old hollywood and you can enjoy your surrounds it bring back the era of glam and amazing old movies with the statues and quote on the stairs make sure you actually soak up the atmosphere thats the best part!
We get pizza at CPK usually mushroom its real good.
The only reason I dont give it 5 stars it parking is expensive even with valiadation its 3 bucks an hour or 2!

This is one of the best spots to come to if you’re from out of town, or bringing friends/​family who are visiting. Go to the second floor of the arch to get a great view/​picture of the Hollywood sign. Walk through and read some of the testimonials of those who made it in Hollywood and guess who they might be. Walk through to the Dolby theater and realize this is the same walkway that the elite walk the red carpet to get into the Academy Awards. Glance up at the pillars and you’ll see the names of every Oscar winning best film since the 50’s. Finally, walk right out to Hollywood blvd and try your best to avoid the «characters» who will heckle you for a photo and a tip. If you’re lucky, you can get on TV in front of the Jimmy Kimmel studio across the street. Parking can be found under the complex off of Highland between the hotel and the mall. It’s cheap too, but just make sure you stop somewhere in the mall and get your ticket validated.

Definitely a must see if you are visiting Los Angeles, but probably not a visit twice.
I don’t know why I didn’t consider this a shopping center. There are definitely a couple of shops, but the second and third floors are mainly restaurants. I don’t see many of the stores I’d consider my staples stores, but there are a couple that are down the street, like the Gap and Zara. I’m not sure how far this «center» runs, but they are in the vicinity.
I really liked the writing on the ground. There are a couple sentences about how someone got their start displayed in an artistic way. It’s almost like following a path of stories. It’s sad that so many people miss out on it by not looking down.
We really didn’t spend too much time here, because there wasn’t a lot to see. However, it is in the center of a very touristy area so it is worth stopping by if you are in the area.

Pretty ample sized parking spots and lots of it!
First two hours are $ 2 with a validated ticket from one of the nearby stores.
Had a bit of an issue with the validator breaking on us at the candy stall so avoid the candy stall and get your ticket validated in the more brick and mortar stores so it doesn’t break. I had to argue with the attendant that I made a purchase and didn’t have to pay a higher fee!

What makes this mall special is the design and the location.
I really like the way this mall looks. It looks and feels like a huge movie set.
Also, this is located in Hollywood, which is world famous when it comes to cinema and television. Everybody has seen a movie or a TV show that was made or financed by a studio from Hollywood
Other than the design and the location, there’s nothing really unique about this mall. This is just like one of the many malls you’d encounter in the US. Same old generic stores and restaurants.
However, they have a Dave and Buster’s, which I really like.
So, if you’re new to Hollywood, you will definitely stop by here. It’s a great spot to take a picture of that famous Hollywood sign

If you are visiting Los Angeles then you should definitely come to this area, you can see the Hollywood sign out back if you want a pretty good view

I had trouble rating this place. First of all, I would give 5 stars because it pays some serious homage to the film industry, its stars, and whatever and whoever is associated with it. I mean, the Academy Awards are held here every year at the once titled Kodak Theatre, now the Dolby. People walk all over famous quotes glittered among the tiles/​pavement we walk on, not to mention the huge statuaries dating back to the glory days of film making. THAT part of this place is pretty darn cool. Awesome, in fact.
However, the restaurants are mediocre at best, and they should have at least ONE really good/​great place. I’ve tried the Grill on Hollywood, and it is way too expensive for the lack of quality it provides. Unilocalers haven’t spoken any more highly of the other eateries either, although I can only speak of the Grill. The shops are full tilt über expensive, if not touristy, and mostly unappealing. If the stores are part of a chain, I’m bored. If they’re unique to this place, they’re way overpriced.
Getting here and parking is just downright disgraceful, annoying, frustrating and problematic. There is PLENTY of parking underground, but again, GETTING TO IT is the dreadful part. I would and did access the valet parking. I don’t care that it’s expensive. I’d rather pay for the convenience. Yeh, it’s my age talking, but I can live with that better than I can live with being annoyed. :-)
That all being said, that’s why I then rated this 3 stars. However, if you have out-​of-​town guests, I’d say this is a must-​do tourist spot… especially if you have avid lovers of the cinema. Lots of great photo opps, I’ll add. Plus, there are other notable tourist attractions very nearby, so it’s all worthwhile. Also, if you have a show to attend at the Dolby like we did, it was fun to walk around and kill some time till the show started. Would I make a trip here just for myself? Nope.

Unser erster Anlaufpunkt in Hollywood war das Hollywood & Highland Center das sich im Herzen des Hollywood Boulevard befindet. Es ist die beste Möglichkeit zentral und günstig zu parken.
Früher stand hier das berühmte Hollywood Hotel. Jetzt befindet sich hier ein riesiges Einkaufs– und Entertainmentcenter mit Kino, Restaurants, Nachtclubs und etlichen Geschäften auf 36.000 qm. Im Komplex befinden sich das Dolby Theatre und das berühmte Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Darüber befindet sich hier das Loews Hollywood Hotel und diverse Fernseh– und Rundfunkstudios.
Sehr beeindruckend ist der offene Platz im Herzen des Centers mit Wasserfontänen und netten Sitzmöglichkeiten. Zur Erheiterung tragen die lustigen Inschriften auf dem Boden bei, die kleine Geschichten erzählen. Sehenswert sind die babylonischen Stilelemente mit den Säulen und Elefantenstatuen. Nach hinten gibt es einen erhöhten Übergang, von dem man das Hollywood Sign in den Hollywood Hills betrachten kann.
Wenn man aus dem Center tritt, befindet man sich direkt auf dem Hollywood Boulevard mit dem Walk of Fame. Ein paar Schritte entfernt kann man die Hand– und Fußabdrücke der Stars vor dem Grauman’s Chinese Theatre bewundern. Vor dem Center wird man von vielen verkleideten Charakteren zu gemeinsamen Bildern animiert.
Ich finde das Hollywood & Highland Center sehr gelungen und hat den Hollywood Boulevard aufgewertet. Wer in den Geschäften oder Restaurants des Centers etwas konsumiert, kann für 2 Dollar 2 Stunden parken. Der Tageshöchstsatz beträgt 15 Dollar.
Das Center kann mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln über die Hollywood/​Highland Station erreicht werden. Geöffnet hat es Montag — Samstag von 10:00 — 22:00 Uhr und Sonntag von 10:00 — 19:00 Uhr.

I was going to another play with friends and this was the suggested location to park and grab something to eat before.
We park, meet up and walk around and look for a suitable place to grab dinner. Being that it’s located on «Hollywood and Highland», its smack dab in the middle of the «heavily traveled tourist area». As such, this place is completely PACKED with loads of tourists!
Yes it’s a pretty nice shopping /​entertainment complex with lots of different stores and restaurants, but OMG there are SOOOOO many people! Another problem is trying to find an empty table to sit and eat. While many tables were occupied by people eating or drinking something, others were being «used» by people just sitting there using their phones or laptops.
We did finally get seats at a counter overlooking the hoards of tourists, wackos and posers on Hollywood Blvd, which was actually kinda interesting and made it worth it.
Overall: It’s a great place to go if you’re a tourist and only if you’re a tourist, or if you’re into people watching. If you’re a «local» like me, it’s too crowded to enjoy anything and I’ll go somewhere else.

Nostalgia to the max! This place served as the rally point to my debauchery during my party phase. It was that weird transition point between my Navy years and my college years. Good times were had, and I still miss hanging around this place until early morning with my buddies.
They have a huge underground parking lot, which in my opinion is the best place to park before heading out to any Hollywood club. They charge a flat rate of $ 15, and I’m guessing you can still park there all night if you had to. They have plenty of spots here, and I’ve never had an issue finding parking.
At ground level, there are plenty of stores, which I sometimes go to American Eagle. They also have a Starbucks and a California Pizza Kitchen.
The plaza is blocked off and inaccessible after 2:00 AM, but the parking lot can be accessed ²⁴⁄₇.
You’ll find a lot of street performers along Hollywood Blvd, the minute you walk out of the center. From there, head west and enjoy your night.

EDIT 8÷19÷2015: I’ve contacted the parking lot regarding the Thurs, Fri, Sat $ 15 flat rate situation I mentioned before and they have admitted that the verbiage on their parking signs are not clear. They have reached out to me about fixing their signs and have refunded my money. They were very proactive and fair about the process and that’s all I can ask for.
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DO NOT PARK HERE PAST 10PM ON THURS, FRI, AND SAT!
They charge a $ 15 flat rate regardless of the time you spend here. Worst of all their signage is terrible and there is no continuity. LADOT is scamming people.
There is no big sign when you enter the parking lot past 10PM. Obviously their signage in general is terrible because you don’t even know where to exit the parking lot too which is ironic.
They place an 8×11 paper on top of the parking dispenser which is not at eye level and if you’re in a convertible, you can’t even see the sign. All of their signs are not above 20 size font. You can validate at the Chinese theater apparently but not anywhere else. The sign doesn’t say anything.
The parking manager there named MAGGIE is a complete tool that just says that’s how it is even though her employees sided with me and asked her to make an exception because I had only been there for 40 mins.
DONT BE FOOLED!

Absolutely a popular tourist attraction because it is right next to Chinese Theater, Star Walk of Fame, Madame Tussauds, El Capitan Theater, etc. Many retail stores (high-​end too) and restaurants.
Right next to California Pizza Kitchen, you can take picture with «Hollywood» sign at the background.
During summer time, there are FREE Jazz live band on Tuesday evenings. They provide seating area as well. Or you can simply dine at one of the restaurants and sit at the patio. Enjoying the music while you are having dinner. Can’t get better than that!
The Parking: Validation $ 2 for 2 hours parking (Across from LV store, there is Visitor Information center, they validate the parking without any purchase)

Das Hollywood & Highland Center befand sich in direkter Nachbarschaft zu unserem Hotel in Hollywood. Es ist eine sehr schöné Shopping Mall, die vom Walk of Fame abzweigt.
Die Auswahl an verschiedenen Geschäften ist sehr abwechlungsreich. Modebegeisterte sind hier genau richtig. Victoria’s Secret, Skechers, Hot Topic, Express, Guess und Fossil sind nur einige Beispiele der vielen, kleinen und interessanten Läden dort.
Außerdem lässt sich in der Mall gut eine Pause von der Hektik auf dem Hollywood Boulevard einlegen. In den Restaurants in der oberen Etage kann man etwas Essen, oder man holt sich einen Kaffee oder einen Smoothie in einem der kleineren Coffee Shops, nimmt an einem der sonnenbeschirmten Tische im Inneren der Mall PLatz und beobachtet das bunte Treiben.
Das gesamte Center ist etwas verwinkelt und hat mehrere Zugänge. Man braucht schon eine Weile, bis man es in seiner Gänze erforscht und erkundet hat. Von der Mall aus erreicht man auch das Kodak Theatre, die Touristeninformation und den eigentlichen Kinokomplex des Chinese Theatre.
Wir haben hier stets gerne kleine Pausen eingelegt und das Hollywood & Highland Center ist morgens wie abends einen Besuch wert.
(Siehe Foto unten)