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Mulholland
Drive
Los Angeles
Drive Time:
45 Minutes; 18 milesTo
truly experience the lifestyles of the rich and famous, you have to take a spin down
Mulholland Drive. Not only will you see some of the most fabulous mansion in existence, a
variety of architecture and a peek into clandestine lives, you'll also be forever changed.
Eddy Money's song, Hollywood Nights
speaks to the romance and glitter associated with this famous drive.
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The Hollywood sign, though not accessible via Mulholland
points to the eastern entrance of this spectacular drive.
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On
a clear day, Mulholland offers a 180 degree view of the city of Los Angeles, with views as
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Beginning at the Hollywood Freeway, this winding
road glides lazily along the ridge of the Hollywood Hills that separate Los Angeles from
the San Fernando Valley. Its vistas offer breathtaking views of the city of Los Angeles,
the San Fernando Valley and the Pacific Ocean before ending in Encino. Mulholland is a
curve lover's urban dream, (though watch for cyclists, cars exiting
hidden drives and joggers. This is a residential area.) and a haven for bicyclists and joggers. Several parks pepper the
drive, allowing for intimate picnic opportunities, hiking and a chance to feel very rich
for an hour or two. It is not unusual to have a famous person pull
up behind you as they attend to their day-to-day activities.
Surprisingly, most drive regular cars just like the rest of us!
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Views
on the north side of Mulholland Drive include this one, looking NE over Studio City and
North Hollywood.
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Mulholland
drive, also known as the Hollywood Hills is home to some of the most
glamorous homes in
the world.
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Most intriguing is the fact that this drive, situated in the middle of one of
the world's largest cities, feels like jaunt through the country.
We call Mulholland our inspirational drive. When the world
is attacking you from all directions, throwing the top down on the convertible and the
negotiating the curves of Mulholland with deft precision, renews hope and rejuvenates the
soul. As you stand at one of the view points and look out over the urban carpet of
Los Angeles, a million dreams percolate in the air. That of aspiring star, real
estate developer, even the dot-com entrepreneur, (yes we're
still out there!). This is LA, on Mulholland you stand
at the pinnacle, and suddenly anything is possible.
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| Points of Interest
Skirball Cultural Center:
Sepulveda Blvd. & I-405
Encino Reservoir
Wilacre Park
Coldwater Canyon Park
Laurel Canyon Park
Fryman Canyon Overlook
Runyon Canyon Park
Most of the parks offer hiking and picnic
areas. Eating establishments can be found on either side of the Hollywood Hills off
Coldwater and Laurel Canyon Boulevards. To the north, you'll find casual dining in the
Valley. To the south, you'll find upscale dining in Beverly Hills.
Complimenting Sunday
Drives:
Miracle Mile
Take Highland
South to Wilshire From Starting Point
Decker Canyon
Take the Ventura
Freeway North to HWY 23 From Encino Finishing Point |
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