Zip code 90069, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90069 includes the Bird Streets plus many West Hollywood condos below Sunset; the Hollywood Hills also extend into 90046 and 90068. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
Developer Cooley Butler laid out the tract above Sunset in 1924, and the original street names (Oriole, Thrasher, Nightingale, Warbler and more) were a nod to the bird's-eye views from the hillside. Blue Jay Way joined in 1960, and most of the houses date from the mid-century era, many since rebuilt as glass-walled modern homes facing the basin.
The homes
The Bird Streets climb the hills just above the Sunset Strip, on winding roads named for birds: Oriole, Thrasher, Nightingale, Warbler, Blue Jay Way and more. The draw is the view, a sweep from Downtown to the ocean on a clear day. Homes range from original mid-century post-and-beam houses to ultra-contemporary builds with walls of glass, infinity-edge pools and decks cantilevered over the slope. Lots are often small and steep, so the house is designed around the view, with garages at the street, living space opening to the terrace, and bedrooms stepping down the hill. Some streets also have older homes that have been carefully restored rather than rebuilt.
The wider Hollywood Hills offer a lot of variety. Laurel Canyon and Nichols Canyon have wood-sided cottages, mid-century homes and newer modern houses tucked into the trees. Outpost Estates is known for Spanish Colonial Revival homes from the 1920s, and the Hollywood Dell has hillside homes on tight, winding streets near the Hollywood sign side of the hills.
The feel
- The Sunset Strip sits right below, with restaurants, hotels, music venues and rooftop bars a short drive down the hill.
- Mulholland Drive runs along the ridge above, with overlooks across the city and the Valley.
- Runyon Canyon Park has trails and big views over Hollywood.
- Lake Hollywood, the Hollywood Reservoir, has a paved path around the water with views of the Hollywood sign.
Eat, drink, shop
- Saltie Girl (Sunset Blvd). A Boston-born seafood spot for raw bar, tinned fish and lobster rolls. Time Out LA
- Night + Market (Sunset Blvd). Loud, fiery Northern Thai cooking in a room that feels like a party. Time Out LA
- Merois (Sunset Blvd). Wolfgang Puck's Pan-Asian restaurant atop the Pendry, with sweeping views over the city. Time Out LA
- Ardor (Sunset Blvd). Plant-forward California cooking at the West Hollywood Edition hotel. Time Out LA
Getting around
From the Bird Streets, Sunset Boulevard is minutes away and Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are close. Laurel Canyon Boulevard and the 101 through the Cahuenga Pass connect to Studio City and the Valley, often 15 to 20 minutes outside rush hour. Hillside streets are narrow and winding, often with room for one car at a time, and guest parking can be limited.
What's new
- The Valorian. The former Mondrian on the Sunset Strip relaunched in 2026 as The Valorian Los Angeles, with its rooftop bar now called White Rabbit Sky Lounge. Source.
- PUBLIC West Hollywood. Ian Schrager's PUBLIC hotel was announced for 2026 in the former Standard building on Sunset, with a large rooftop terrace. Opening dates have shifted, so check its current status. Source.
Good to know
- City of LA rules apply. The Bird Streets and the Hollywood Hills are in the City of Los Angeles, not West Hollywood, so permits, zoning and transfer taxes come from LA.
- Hillside rules. The Baseline Hillside Ordinance can limit how large a home can be and how much grading is allowed, which matters if you plan to add on or rebuild.
- Fire zones and insurance. Most of the hills fall in very high fire hazard severity zones. Insurance can take time to place, so talk to a broker early.
- Construction and parking. Big hillside projects are common, which can mean trucks, noise and blocked lanes for months. Check what is permitted on nearby lots.
- Inspect the hillside. Look closely at foundations, retaining walls, drainage and any caissons, and consider a geotechnical review.