1927 movie palace on Hollywood Blvd famous for its forecourt of celebrity hand- and footprints.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
History & culture buffs
Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Photographers
Not for
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Worth it for families with kids, couples and solo travellers.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Crouching among nearly 200 sets of celebrity hand- and footprints — Monroe's, the Harry Potter cast's, R2-D2's tracks — is a fun, free, specific scavenger-hunt of a stop.
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The 1927 pagoda facade is a real piece of old-Hollywood architecture worth seeing up close.
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It sits in the thick of the Walk of Fame chaos, so the surroundings undercut the moment.
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What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
First-timers
The single rewarding thing on this block — treat it as a five-minute hunt for prints you actually recognize.
With kids
Kids love finding handprints from movies they know in the cement.
Multigenerational
Easy for all ages — a short stop with something nostalgic for everyone.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Free (forecourt); IMAX films ticketed
Time
20-40 minutes
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Morning, before the forecourt fills with tour groups.
Getting there
Metro B (Red) Line to Hollywood/Highland, steps away.
Booking
Forecourt is free and walk-up; IMAX films are ticketed.