Hollywood, CA Discount Hotels

Population: 165,800

Elevation:  300 feet

Location:  Hollywood is located in southern California and is part of the city of Los Angeles

Time Zone:  Hollywood is in the Pacific Time zone.  Daylight saving time is observed.

When it is 12:00 noon in New York City, it is 9:00AM in Hollywood.

Average Temperatures:

When to Visit:  Summers are warm and dry with low humidity and temperatures in the low 80s.  Winters are pleasant with temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to the high 40s.  However, winters are also rainy at times, so be prepared with an umbrella. 

Holidays Observed:  

New Year's Day Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12

Washington’s Birthday, 3^rd Monday in February

Easter (date varies)

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Admission Day, September 9

Columbus Day, 2^nd Monday in October

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Day Dec. 25

Road Conditions:  CalTrans provides this information at (800)427-7623

Getting There

By Air:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

1 World Way

Los Angeles, CA 90045

310-646-5252

The airport is located close to the city and is served by most of the major worldwide airlines as well as certain regional carriers.

Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR)

2627 Hollywood Way

Burbank, CA 91505

818-840-8840

Burbank airport is located on the east side of the San Fernando Valley, accessible from the 5 Freeway. This small airport is the closest to Hollywood and the valleys. Carriers include Alaska, Aloha, American, America West, Southwest and United Airlines.

Long Beach Airport (LGB)

4100 Donald Douglas Drive

Long Beach, CA 90808

562-570-2678

America West, American, and Jet Blue operate from this airport

Ground Transportation:

All of the major car rental companies are located at or near all three airports.  In addition, taxi and limousine service are also available as well as shuttle service to prime destinations.

By Train:

Amtrak

800 North Alameda Street

Los Angeles, CA 90012

800-USA-RAIL  (800-872-7245)

Amtrak's Sunset Limited travels the southern route from Orlando to L.A. three times a week. The Coast Starlight runs between L.A. and San Francisco daily. 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles.

By Bus:

Greyhound

1716 E 7TH St.

Los Angeles, CA 90021

213-629-8401

611 Maple St.

Los Angeles Maple, CA 90014

213- 627-2940

 649 S Wall St.

Los Angeles Wall, CA 90014

213-627-5405

Getting Around:

In Los Angeles

While there is some public transportation available, it is best to get around in Los Angeles by car, either personal or rental car.  Rental cars are readily available throughout the city.

Los Angeles is known for heavy traffic and a shortage of parking places, so be prepared time-wise for a few extra minutes of searching. Be careful about parking on the street, even in metered spaces.  Notices are posted as to which spaces are reserved for those residents holding City of Los Angeles parking permits.

In Hollywood

A car is also the best means of transportation in Hollywood.