Los Angeles: Hollywood Sign Hike — Front, Behind & Expert Guide

4.9
(1,525 reviews)
Los Angeles, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, and the LA Times — Bikes and Hikes LA is LA's most trusted Hollywood Sign experience. Hike to the front of the sign for the iconic shot everyone comes to LA for, then keep going behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint in the city. Two moments. One hike. Your guide captures both.

Choose at checkout: the full 2.5-hour hike (front AND behind) or the 90-minute express to the front — perfect if you're short on time.

--Hike in front of AND behind the Hollywood Sign — closest legal viewpoint on any guided LA tour
--First Aid and CPR certified guide — and your personal photographer for every shot
--Featured by the New York Times, The Today Show, USA Today, and the LA Times
--Booked 26 days in advance on average — reserve your spot before it's gone
--Free parking at the trailhead
--98% of travelers recommend this experience

What's Included

Discounts on other Bikes and Hikes LA experiences
Personal photography at the best viewpoints along the trail — Instagram and TikTok ready
2.5-hour hike: front AND behind the sign. Or 90-minute express — choose at checkout
Free street parking at the trailhead location
Insider restaurant and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of your LA trip
Expert First Aid and CPR certified professional local Los Angeles guide
Gratuity for your guide (recommended, based on your experience)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
6298 Innsdale Trl

Use full address and in navigation it will take you to the wrong location. Arrive 15 min early. Meet your guide behind the long white gate next to Smokey Bear sign. There are no restrooms at trailhead. Free street parking available, read signs carefully.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Hike the Hollywood Sign (Pass by)

    We take you closer to the Hollywood Sign than any other guided tour in LA — hiking all the way to the front AND behind the sign for views most visitors never see.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood (Pass by)

    Your guide shares the real stories behind Hollywood — the scandals, the stars, and the history that made this neighborhood the entertainment capital of the world.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood Sign (Pass by)

    One of the most iconic landmarks on earth. You'll hike to the front for the classic shot, then continue behind the letters to the closest legally accessible viewpoint on any guided LA tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood Reservoir (Pass by)

    Known as Lake Hollywood, this man-made reservoir has been supplying water to Los Angeles since 1924 — and appearing in countless films and TV shows. Stunning views from the trail.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lake Hollywood Park (Pass by)

    A favorite local secret and one of the best vantage points for the Hollywood Sign. Your guide knows exactly where to stand for the shot.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood Hills (Pass by)

    The entire hike unfolds through the Hollywood Hills. Celebrity homes, sweeping city vistas, and the kind of views that make you understand why everyone wants to live here.

    Admission ticket free
  • Griffith Park (Pass by)

    One of the largest urban parks in America — and the wild history behind how it came to be is one of the best stories your guide tells on the way up.

    Admission ticket free
  • Griffith Observatory (Pass by)

    The world-famous Griffith Observatory comes into full view from the trail — an architectural landmark and iconic filming location framed against the LA skyline.

    Admission ticket free
  • Burbank (Pass by)

    From above the sign, spot the famous film studios of Burbank — Disney, Warner Bros., and more — spread across the valley below.

    Admission ticket free
  • Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Pass by)

    Sweeping views of historic Hollywood unfold from the trail — your guide puts everything you're seeing into context.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame (Pass by)

    From the Hollywood Hills, your guide points out the boulevard below where Hollywood's legends are immortalized — a view most tourists never get.

    Admission ticket free
  • Beverly Hills (Pass by)

    The mansions of Beverly Hills spread out below as you climb — your guide knows whose house is whose.

    Admission ticket free
  • Santa Monica (Pass by)

    On a clear day, the Pacific Ocean and sunny Santa Monica come into full view. This is the panorama that makes the climb worth every step. Bring your camera.

    Admission ticket free
  • San Fernando (Pass by)

    Behind the Hollywood Sign, the San Fernando Valley opens up in every direction — nearly 500 square miles of LA you can see in a single glance. Nothing prepares you for this view.

    Admission ticket free
  • Glendale (Pass by)

    As you crest behind the sign, Glendale's skyline comes into view — your guide points out the Cartoon Network Building, the Glendale Galleria, and landmarks locals actually know.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sunset Strip (Pass by)

    Epic elevated views of the Sunset Strip from above — your guide adds the stories that make the view mean something.

    Admission ticket free
  • Capitol Records Building (Pass by)

    Spot the iconic Capitol Records Building from the trail — one of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in the world, and a lot more interesting with the backstory your guide provides.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hollywood Bowl (Pass by)

    A bird's-eye view of one of the most famous concert venues in history. Your guide has stories about this one too.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is available as a 3 hour hike to the front and back of the Hollywood Sign, or an express 90 minute walking tour to the front of the Hollywood Sign - choose at checkout
  • Please arrive 15 minutes BEFORE your ticket time to check in with your LA tour guide.
  • If you don't see your preferred time listed, Bikes and Hikes LA offers flexible private and group tour options—reach out to learn more.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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