Join us for the fifth CicLAvia Sunday of the 2024 season—and our 54th program since 2010! CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods is on Sunday, August 18th, from 9am - 4pm.
Hollywood is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the World”, where much of American culture is either produced, replicated, or amplified. Along with the City of West Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles neighborhood of East Hollywood, the Hollywoods make up an approximate ~35 sq mile area famous for their many attractions and dining experiences. Come join us at this CicLAvia Sunday for a car-free day in LA! Take a look at some of the MANY local gems in the area. Be sure to also use the CicLAvia Interactive Digital Map to plan out your day!
Check out:
Places To Eat + Shop
Tail O' the Pup
8512 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Established in 1946, Tail O’ the Pup is an iconic, hot dog-shaped joint that has been a popular site for filming locations and photo opportunities in WeHo. If you’re a fan of unusual architecture, this is a must-see.
Breakfast by Salt's Cure
7494 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Since 2010, Breakfast by Salt’s Cure has flipped your ordinary pancakes into a delicacy with their famous oatmeal griddle cakes. Not feeling breakfast? Swing by their sister restaurant, Salt’s Cure, which serves brunch, lunch and dinner!
Astro Burger WeHo
7475 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
With multiple locations throughout Los Angeles, Astro Burger is an independent, family-owned restaurant that has served the area breakfast, lunch, and dinner since 1974. According to Time Out's interview with Astro Burger owner, Cosmos Kapantzos, “... it was Astro Burger that introduced Los Angeles to the Gardenburger back in 1986 (the same year he went vegetarian), and it's been on the menu ever since.”
The Formosa Cafe
7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Established in 1939, The Formosa is an Asian eatery known for its red-leather booths and its dining trolly, which makes use of a retired Pacific Electric Red Car. Golden Age celebrities such as Elvis, James Dean, and Ava Gardner would frequent this spot back in the day—just take a look at all the headshots lining the walls!
Miceli's Italian Restaurant
1646 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Opened in 1949, Miceli's Italian Restaurant is known for being the longest serving Italian restaurant in the Hollywood area. Miceli’s is also famous for its singing waitstaff, who often perform with live music during dinner shifts.
Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Since 1919, Musso & Frank Grill has served countless Hollywood elites such as Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, and many others. In addition to serving famous Hollywood icons, Musso & Frank Grill holds the record for being the oldest eatery in Hollywood, serving the community—as well as Hollywood stars—for over 100 years.
Hollywood Farmers’ Market
1600 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Hollywood Farmers Market was founded in 1991 and is currently located on Ivar and Selma Ave. Open on Sunday’s from 8am - 1pm, the market is a hotspot for fresh produce, food vendors, and artisanal crafts. From everyday cooks to professional chefs, this market is a place for all to enjoy its 160+ vendors. If you make a purchase at the market, drop your bike off at the bike valet and stop by the Market’s info booth at Selma/Ivar for a FREE limited edition CicLAvia button.
Thai Town
East Hollywood
Towards the Eastern end of the CicLAvia route you will notice you’ve entered Thai Town. This area has served as a major gateway for the Thai community since 1965. Fun fact: LA County has the highest population of Thai people outside of Thailand! Our Thai Town is the only officially recognized Thai Town in the US. A list of restaurants/grocers to check out are as follows:
atSiam Night Market
1711 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Nestled behind the hustle and bustle of Hollywood Blvd and Cahuenga Blvd, just outside the boundaries of Thai Town, is LA’s largest Thai night market, atSiam Night Market. Open every Friday through Sunday from 5pm - 11pm, one can enjoy a family friendly atmosphere, Thai/Asian cuisine, and live music with no entry fee!
Palms Thai
5900 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Palms Thai, located on the outskirts of Thai Town, used to be known for their Thai Elvis impersonator performances. While the spectacle is no longer there, check out the life-size statue that serves as an ode to times gone by!
Silom Supermarket
1711 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Located in the Thailand Plaza is Silom Supermarket, a place to get all your authentic Thai groceries. Keep your eyes peeled for rare, Thai inspired flavored snacks like salted egg chips and curry pizza bites well!
In the New Hollywood Plaza, you’ll find:
Bhan Kanom Thai
5271 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Bhan Kanom Thai is a Thai dessert spot known for its delectable mango sticky rice and seldom seen Thai desserts like taro spicy fish, durian chips, pineapple filled cookies, and much more.
Ruen Pair / Kanomwan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe
5257 / 5261 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Managed by the same owners, Ruen Pair and Kanomwan Thai Gelato and Dessert Cafe are convenient if you want to enjoy high-quality Thai food and then treat yourself to a seasonal Thai pastry. Despite the MANY Thai restaurants in the area, Ruen Pair has been considered by many Angelenos to be one of the very best.
Little Armenia
East Hollywood
Toward the eastern side of the CicLAvia route, you will find Little Armenia. Named after its large Armenian community in the area, places of interest include:
Papillon International Bakery and Taron Bakery
5019 / 4950 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Two Armenian bakeries adjacent to each other that both serve special Armenian desserts such as lahmanjune, cheese borek, and more.
Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice - LA
4661 1, 2 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
While Los Angeles is quite a ways from the Hawaiian islands and their exceptional take on shaved ice, Ululani’s provides the delectable tastes of Hawaii right in East Hollywood. With flavors like lychee, pineapple, and passion fruit, any of these are bound to leave you feeling refreshed on a sunny afternoon in LA.
Things To Do + See
To elevate the Angeleno transit rider experience, LA Metro commissions artworks and installations from award winning artists. If you’re taking the Metro to CicLAvia, make sure to check out the following stations for their site-specific artworks.
Hollywood / Highland Station Art
6815 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Underground Girl by artist Sheila Klein, located within Hollywood/Highland (B Line) Station, honors Hollywood for all its, “...cinematic, theatrical, and fantastical heritage.” Many of the installations draw inspiration from surrounding iconic landmarks such as: Grauman’s Chinese Theater, the El Capitan Theater, the Egyptian Theater, and the Hollywood Bowl.
Hollywood / Vine Station Art
6250 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hooray for Hollywood by artist Gilbert (Magu) Luján, located at Hollywood/Vine (B Line) Station showcases 240 hand-glazed art tiles on the station walls. Each tile evokes the, “…history, glamour, and excitement of the Hollywood film industry’s yesteryears and its great movie palaces.” In addition to the picturesque wall tiles, film reels cover the ceilings and two authentic 1930 film projectors, courtesy of Paramount Pictures, can be seen while exiting the subway.
Hollywood / Western Station Art
5450 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Untitled by May Sun, located at Hollywood/Western (B Line) Station cherishes the diverse history of Hollywood through its panels and photographs. Sun’s panels portray native Gabrielino life in the area as well as the construction of the station for the early Red Car system. Despite the Pacific Electric Railway System ending in Hollywood in the early 1940s, two Red Car replicas can be seen projecting out of the upper level, “... allowing passengers to reminisce about the past while contemplating what the future may hold.”
Vermont / Sunset Station Art
1500 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Ecliptic/Illume by Michael Davis, located at Vermont/Sunset (B Line) Station draws inspiration from nearby iconic landmarks and medical centers including: Griffith Park Observatory, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Kaiser Permanente, and Queen of Angels/Hollywood Presbyterian. The station’s floor and walls contain traces of celestial orbits, medical symbols, and miniscule images of living beings, which tie in together the theme and concept of light, outerspace, and science.
Pacific Design Center (PDC)
8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The PDC is a multi-use, multi-building facility in West Hollywood dedicated to the design community. Home to over 70+ showrooms, the PDC specializes in showcasing top of the line designs in architecture, interior design, decorators, and more. It’s center building has also been dubbed as the, “Blue Whale,” due to its large size and blue glass covered exterior.
The Los Angeles LGBT Center WeHo
8745 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The Los Angeles LGBT Center in WeHo is an organization known for its many services, including sexual health education, STI/HIV testing, and mental health treatment for the LGBTQ+ community. As the world's largest LGBTQ+ nonprofit and direct service provider for queer and trans people in the world, the LGBT Center fights against injustice and strives to build a better world for all.
Plummer Park
7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Plummer Park is located on the eastern side of West Hollywood. This park not only provides 10 acres of park space for all to enjoy but it also serves as a space for the Russian community to celebrate cultural events. This summer, Plummer Park is holding a FREE concert series, Summer Sounds. Check it out right after CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods at 4pm!
Ovation Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Ovation Hollywood is a shopping center and entertainment hub located at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. With a stacked list of places to eat, shop, and play, there’s something for everybody here!
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068
With its opening debut in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable outdoor venues in the United States. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine has previously named the Hollywood Bowl one of the top 10 best live music venues in the US! Although the Hollywood Bowl is a bit off route, be sure to check out their calendar, which is packed with events all summer.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA
Originated in the late 1950s, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an iconic landmark for tourists and locals alike. With 2,700+ stars, many entertainers consider placement to be a significant career achievement. Are you able to find your favorite stars? Fun Fact: Muhammad Ali is the only star to not be on the ground but on the side of a building because he, “... did not want the name of Muhammad to be stepped on."
TCL Chinese Theatre
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
The TCL Chinese Theatre, formerly known as the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, is a movie palace known for its unique architectural structure and longevity in Hollywood. Since its opening night in 1926, the TCL Chinese Theatre has been a hotspot for blockbuster film premieres such as Star Wars (1977), Interstellar (2014), Furious 7 (2015), and many more.
El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The El Capitan Theatre is another iconic movie palace in Hollywood known for its bright lights, unique architectural design, and venue for majority of Disney Studios’ film premiere nights. Owned by Disney, a list of box office hits such as Toy Story (1995), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Lilo & Stitch (2002), Inside Out 2 (2024), and much more have had their world debuts at this theater.
The Hollywood Museum
1660 Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028
The Hollywood Museum is known for its historic movie props, actor actress costumes, and expansive collection of memorabilia from the film industry.
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Hollywood Wax Museum is home to life-sized replicas of celebrities and cultural icons such as Brad Pitt, Shakira, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, and Freddie Mercury.
Capitol Records Building
1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
You can find the Capitol Records building right above the CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods Route. Known as the world’s first circular office building, this record label has hosted recording sessions for many popular artists such as Katy Perry, Paul McCartney, and the Beastie Boys.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre
6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Pantages Theatre is located in the heart of Hollywood. The Pantages started off as a local movie theater and vaudeville performing center in 1930 and transitioned to showing only live performances in 1977. The theater is one of LA’s leading establishments for live performances and presents large scale broadway shows such as Disney’s The Lion King and Wicked.
Amoeba Music
6200 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Amoeba Music is located on the route on the corner of Argyle Ave and Hollywood Blvd. With three locations in California, Amoeba Music is one of the world’s largest independent record stores and hosts many intimate live shows of different genres. With generous support from Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Board Chair, Third District Supervisor, Amoeba Music has partnered with Dublab to produce a full day of music and live performances at the Walk of Fame Hub!
Barnsdall Art Park / Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House
4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
This park is located on the east side of the CicLAvia route atop a small hill with breathtaking views of the Hollywood sign and the city. You will find the historic Hollyhock House, designed by world famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
“Hollywood Jazz” Mural by Richard Wyatt Jr.
Capitol Records Bldg, 1750 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
This mural near Hollywood and Vine shows many popular 20th century jazz musicians such as Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and others.
Murals Throughout Hollywood
Hollywood, CA
Throughout Hollywood, you are sure to come across countless other murals painted by some of the world's most talented artists. With an opportunity to get up close at a car-free event like CicLAvia, be sure to snap a selfie in front of the many colorful, thought-provoking murals along the route.
Newly Installed Bike Lanes
Hollywood Blvd (Between Gower St and Hillhurst Ave)
Check out the newly installed bike lanes along Hollywood Blvd! LADOT has worked hard with Council District 13 and Council District 4 to make Hollywood Blvd more bike and pedestrian friendly as part of their Vision Zero Program. From Gower St all the way to Hillhurst Ave, you’ll find new safety features along the ~2 mile stretch. Have questions about the bike lanes and future plans nearby? LADOT will have booths at the Hollywood Blvd and East Hollywood Hubs to get your feedback!
We can't wait to see you all at CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods on August 18! Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list so you don’t miss out on updates and information about future programs.
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