About this experience
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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At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Local guides to help you plan
How to Plan Los Angeles by Region, Light, and Distance
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Los Angeles Without One Center
A practical way to use regions and neighborhood names without flattening Los Angeles into one downtown or one story.
Reading the Los Angeles River
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What is 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
Not included
- Gratuity for your guide (recommended, based on your experience)
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The world-famous Griffith Observatory comes into full view from the trail — an architectural landmark and iconic filming location framed against the LA skyline.
From above the sign, spot the famous film studios of Burbank — Disney, Warner Bros., and more — spread across the valley below.
Sweeping views of historic Hollywood unfold from the trail — your guide puts everything you're seeing into context.
From the Hollywood Hills, your guide points out the boulevard below where Hollywood's legends are immortalized — a view most tourists never get.
The mansions of Beverly Hills spread out below as you climb — your guide knows whose house is whose.
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.
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.
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.
Epic elevated views of the Sunset Strip from above — your guide adds the stories that make the view mean something.
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.
A bird's-eye view of one of the most famous concert venues in history. Your guide has stories about this one too.
Meeting and pickup information
- NO parking Fridays Saturdays Sundays + holidays (We recommend Uber/Lyft those days). Free street parking Mon–Thu (non-holiidays). Arrive 15 minutes early. Use full address for navigation. Meet behind the long white gate by the Smokey Bear sign. No restrooms at the trailhead.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Bikes and Hikes LA Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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What accessibility information is provided?
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.
Service animals welcome.
Not wheelchair accessible.
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