Mulholland Drive

Beverly Hills is famous for its Rodeo Drive (shopping) and Mulholland Drive, (home to the stars and super rich). Mulholland Drive is a must do part of any trip to Beverly Hills. Mulholland Drive is a 21-mile long (34 km) narrow two lane road which follows the ridgeline of the Santa Monica Mountains to the Hollywood Hills. If you interested there are various tour companies that will take you on Mulholland Drive Road trip and point out the home of different celebrities. If your adventurous, suggest making the trip on your own. Just be advised that this is a narrow heavy traffic 2 lane poorly maintained road (i.e., potholes, cracked pavement, and damaged guardrails) where drivers consistently exceed the speed limit and accidents are an everyday event. If you drive this road, you need to pay attention to the road and your surroundings. The road is dangerous and could ruin your day if you are not careful. As you cruise along this Road, one had the opportunity to view the San Fernado Valley, Los Angeles, and the Hollywood Sign. Several viewing spots are located along the route. Ideal for taking photos of the surrounding area. The entire stretch of Mulholland Drive is home to numerous celebrities. Most of these expensive homes are hidden behind gates and tall trees. Viewing them is extremely difficult. Mulholland Drive is a must do activity in Beverly Hills. Depending on weather and traffic conditions, expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours plus driving the entire length of this 21-mile road. Enjoyed this trip but would not want to attempt it after dark.

Driving along Mulholland was a great experience. We saw the city from new perspectives and found some natural areas and dirt road sections. Fascinating to drive around and get lost in the hills.

Nice drive on the famed Mulholland Drive. The viewpoint is amazing. Very little traffic (at the viewpoint) considering this is an iconic viewpoint in the LA area. Can see the ocean and the mountains. Of course, seeing the houses along the route were nice too.

We had a nice drive down Mulholland Drive in the cool CA weather. The views were magnificent and the houses lining it were beautiful. My only complaint would be the limited parking to get to some of the best photo opportunities but being a residential area not all that surprising. Overall, a must if you are visiting the LA area.

Nice curvy road and a lot of spectacular views! Forget the crowded Griffith Observatory, here you can get as great views and also see the houses of the rich.

Enter address 7036 Mulholland Drive to your gps, and you will find a great lookout with parking (free) both to LA and also few stairs up and you can see the Hollywood sign as well.

Grand vistas, outstanding views and very interesting history. The drive has been home to numerous stars and California icons. Very relaxing and the drive down Mulholland was a highlight of our LA, Malibu, SF trip.

Mulholland Drive is a narrow 2 lane road that runs along the mountains that divide central L.A. and the San Fernando Valley. Because the road is very narrow (and there are NO barriers), there are only a few look-out points with very limited parking, however, the drive itself is breathtaking! Mulholland Drive runs East/West and can connect you to the main roads of Beverly Glen, Coldwater Canyon and Laurel Canyon Blvd. NOTE: You can take walking trails where Mulholland Drive meets Coldwater Canyon (look for Tree People sign). NOTE: If you can, avoid high traffic commute hours! NOTE: Take Coldwater Drive south to Beverly Hills. Take Laurel Canyon Blvd. south to West Hollywood.

Mulholland Drive, if at the correct location (which many are not), is a place of vision and great dreams fulfilled if only one believes. Jim Carrey noted that he would, prior to becoming famous, drive up to this location and fanaticize about the home that he would one day purchase. Well, if one believes in the Law of Attraction and Deliberate Creation, then this is the place for you! It is such an awesome and breathtaking view of homes of the "rich and famous." For the correct location, dive up Crescent Heights until you reach Mulholland Drive- Make a left on Mulholland, and keep going past the first location where the wooden fence is located (this fence is closer to the street). Go to the second stop where there is a wooden fence further from the street, and on top of the hill - this is where you will discover the sites of your dreams :-)

Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills follows the tops of the hills and stretches from the Hollywood Freeway 101 to the San Diego Freeway 405. The views are excellent, particularly in the winter when there is snow on the distant mountains. No need to buy an expensive tour, just come up Outpost Drive from Hollywood or Laurel Canyon from West Hollywood and start driving. There are scenic overlooks all along the route and plenty to see. Be sure to bring a camera. Fine to bring a lunch but be sure not to leave any trash because there is a huge fine for littering along Mulholland.

Ended up on Mullholland Drive (while it was on my list to visit anyway) on our way to the Beverly Hills Hotel for dinner. Very pretty scenic drive through the hills. Nice if you are in the area.