The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an outdoor public sidewalk attraction along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles. From Studio City, you can reach it by car or take the Metro B Line to stations serving the route; there are no general visitor opening hours or standard admission fee for walking it.
- Route: Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue, plus Vine Street from Sunset Boulevard to Yucca Street.
- Metro: board the B Line at Universal City/Studio City for Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine.
- Walking the route: the sidewalk is public, with no standard admission fee or general visitor hours.
Where is the Walk of Fame?
The Walk of Fame stretches along both sides of Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue, with another section on Vine Street from Sunset Boulevard to Yucca Street. Its stars recognize honorees across both streets.
The idea was proposed in 1953 by E. M. Stuart, then a volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber awards the stars as representatives of the City of Los Angeles.
If you have a particular honoree in mind, use the official star directory to find locations by address and category. That can help you choose which part of the route to visit rather than searching the whole stretch.
How do you get from Studio City to the Walk of Fame?
From Studio City, take the Metro B Line from Universal City/Studio City toward Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine, or drive to the Hollywood area. A broader day based in Studio City can also follow the Studio City itinerary.
The Metro stations serving the Walk of Fame are Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine. Universal City/Studio City is a B Line station with a Metro parking lot, so you can park there and continue by train. Before setting out, check the current Metro schedule because timetables can change.
Driving is another option. Travel times can vary, so allow time for parking and the walk to the sidewalk route. If you are extending your Hollywood visit, Madame Tussauds is another attraction to consider.
Where can you park, and what public transit serves the area?
You can take the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland or Hollywood/Vine, or look for parking near Hollywood Boulevard.
Ovation Hollywood’s underground garage has entrances from Highland Avenue on Johnny Grant Way and from Orange Drive between Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue. For another option, the Universal City/Studio City Metro station has a Metro parking lot, and you can ride the B Line toward the Walk of Fame.
Street parking and alley parking in Los Angeles follow state and city rules. Check the posted restrictions where you park. Hollywood-area access notices, including street closures and special events, are maintained by the Hollywood Partnership. For parking and access details that can change, check the official site before you go.
What can you combine with a Walk of Fame visit?
The Walk of Fame runs through Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, so you can plan your route around the star locations that interest you. The official directory organizes honorees by address and category. The Dolby Theatre is on Hollywood Boulevard.
Madame Tussauds is another Hollywood attraction you could include in a broader visit.
The Walk of Fame also hosts star ceremonies. The official site reports about 24 induction ceremonies annually. Ceremonies are free, require no tickets or admission fee, and include a public viewing area, subject to City restrictions. They begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. and end by 12:15 p.m.
How should you plan your visit?
Start by choosing a section of Hollywood Boulevard or Vine Street, then look up the relevant star locations in the official directory. If you are taking the Metro, check its current schedule before you leave.
If you are driving, confirm parking arrangements and read posted restrictions before leaving your car. El Royale Gardens Near Universal Studios is about a 9-minute drive from the Walk of Fame.
Walking the route is an outdoor public sidewalk visit, not a ticketed attraction with standard visitor hours. Ceremonies are a separate, free event; their street addresses and scheduled start times are listed on the official Walk of Fame site, and ceremony dates can change.
FAQs
Does the Walk of Fame have opening hours?
The Walk of Fame is an outdoor public sidewalk attraction. The official site does not provide general visitor opening hours.
Do you need a ticket to walk the route?
No standard admission fee applies to walking the route. Star ceremonies are also free to attend, with no tickets, subject to City restrictions.
Which Metro stations serve the Walk of Fame?
Hollywood/Highland and Hollywood/Vine on the Metro B Line serve the Walk of Fame. From Studio City, board at Universal City/Studio City.
Where can you find a particular star?
The official Walk of Fame star directory provides honoree locations by address and category.