The Hollywood Sign

Time Out says

What may be one of the biggest LA mysteries is how to get as close as possible to the iconic Hollywood Sign. Originally created in 1923, the then "Hollywoodland" sign was supposed to be up for only a year and a half, yet it will be celebrating its 90th birthday this upcoming year.

Here's Time Out LA's insider tip on how to get to an ideal vantage point of the massive sign perched above the Hollywood Hills: Start at Franklin Ave and N Beachwood Dr. Take N Beachwood Dr up the mountain toward Hollywoodland's quaint Beachwood village. Make a left on Ledgewood Dr and continue until Deronda Dr. The streets get pretty narrow so make sure you drive extra slow and are not taking massive truckloads of people with you. Cars (mainly the ones who don't know exactly where they are going) are known to create traffic jams up the winding streets in this residential neighborhood where tourists, for the most part, are unwanted. At the end of Deronda Dr you will reach a dead-end surrounded by a few homes. Park your car where it's safe and walk through the small opening on the right to get to a perfect vantage point of the iconic sign. Looking to get even closer? Lace up for a trek along the dirt road on Mt Lee Dr to where you will be standing directly above the Hollywood Sign and can experience a total 360-degree view of the cityscape.