Hollywood Sign
Live Cam

Nine white letters spelling HOLLYWOOD sit high on the slopes of Mount Lee, and this camera keeps them in frame around the clock. It is the shot everyone tries to get from the streets below, only steadier and without the traffic. Watch the light shift across the hillside from cool morning haze to a warm late afternoon glow.

Why the Hollywood Sign? Few landmarks say so much with so little. The sign began as an advertisement and became shorthand for the film industry and for Los Angeles itself. Because it stands on protected parkland, you cannot walk up and touch it, which makes a steady live view the closest most people get. The hillside setting keeps the scene changing all day.

Hollywood Sign highlights: As you enjoy the live view, be sure to look out for:

• Changing Hillside Light: Watch the chaparral slopes shift colour through the day, with the letters brightest under strong afternoon California sun.

Beyond the Sign: The sign sits above Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country, home to hiking trails and the Griffith Observatory. Below lies Hollywood itself, with the Walk of Fame, historic theatres and studio lots. The Los Angeles basin stretches south from here toward downtown and the coast.

Thanks to the operator who maintains this camera and keeps it aimed steadily at Mount Lee. Hosting a round the clock view of one of the most photographed landmarks anywhere is a genuine service to travellers, film fans and anyone feeling homesick for Los Angeles.

Tune in whenever you like and take a look at the letters on the hillside, whether you are planning a trip to Los Angeles or simply enjoying the view.