Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide
Overview
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
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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
- 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 Location
6298 Innsdale Trail
Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Capitol Records Building (pass by)
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is NO parking available Fridays–Sundays & holidays. Free street parking nearby Mon–Thurs (non-holidays).
- The 2.5-hour hike covers 4 miles (6.4 km) on an easy-to-moderate trail.
- The 90-minute express covers 1.8 miles (2.9 km) — easy difficulty.
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Layers recommended — temperatures vary with elevation.
- NOTE: Meet your guide OUTSIDE by the long white gate where the trailhead begins; they wear a neon yellow Bikes & Hikes vest. Do not bother the people at the houses in this neighborhood.
- Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children must be able to hike independently. No strollers on the 2.5-hour route. For children under 6, the 90-minute option is strongly recommended.
- No heart conditions or serious medical conditions. Guests should be in good general health.
- Service animals welcome.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Confirmation received at time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5569P11
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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 1,568 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- 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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is NO parking available Fridays–Sundays & holidays. Free street parking nearby Mon–Thurs (non-holidays).
- The 2.5-hour hike covers 4 miles (6.4 km) on an easy-to-moderate trail.
- The 90-minute express covers 1.8 miles (2.9 km) — easy difficulty.
- Wear closed-toe shoes. Layers recommended — temperatures vary with elevation.
- NOTE: Meet your guide OUTSIDE by the long white gate where the trailhead begins; they wear a neon yellow Bikes & Hikes vest. Do not bother the people at the houses in this neighborhood.
- Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children must be able to hike independently. No strollers on the 2.5-hour route. For children under 6, the 90-minute option is strongly recommended.
- No heart conditions or serious medical conditions. Guests should be in good general health.
- Service animals welcome.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Confirmation received at time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
