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NY Post lists top spots to photograph the Hollywood sign up close
The guide ranks four locations for tourists and photographers seeking the iconic view.
By Felo News Desk · Published
NY Post’s lifestyle guide, published on September 30, 2026, outlines four primary locations for photographing the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, each suited to different priorities.
What happened
The article reports that the easiest tourist stop is the fourth‑floor bridge at Ovation Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard, offering a clear view without a separate trip. For a broader Los Angeles experience, the guide recommends Griffith Observatory, reachable by a 50‑cent DASH bus ride, which provides simultaneous views of the sign, the observatory and the city. Lake Hollywood Park is highlighted as the classic spot for a straight‑on sign photo with minimal effort. Finally, the piece describes a behind‑the‑sign option via Mount Lee Drive, suggesting a three‑mile hike up the mountain or a less strenuous approach from the Deronda and Mulholland side, where visitors can park nearby and walk to a close front‑facing viewpoint.
What the reports add
The guide notes that the Mount Lee Drive route includes steep, exposed climbing, making it demanding, but also points out that the Deronda/Mulholland access eliminates the need for the harder climb. It mentions that there is no visitor parking at the Deronda entrance, so being dropped off is the easiest way to reach the viewpoint.
What was said
"The first thing to know is that the best route depends on the kind of view you’re after," the article states.
Key facts
- Ovation Hollywood offers a clear view from a fourth‑floor bridge on Hollywood Boulevard. (nypost.com)
- Griffith Observatory provides a panoramic view reachable by a 50‑cent DASH bus. (nypost.com)
- Lake Hollywood Park allows a classic straight‑on photo with little effort. (nypost.com)
- Mount Lee Drive can be accessed via a three‑mile hike or a shorter route from Deronda and Mulholland. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “The best ways to photograph the iconic LA Hollywood sign up close”
