Zip code 90028, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90028 covers central Hollywood around Hollywood and Vine, where most sales are condos, and parts of Hollywood fall in 90038, 90068 and 90027. 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.
In 1923 the developers of Hollywoodland, a hillside subdivision above Beachwood Canyon, put up giant letters spelling HOLLYWOODLAND as a temporary billboard for their lots. In 1949 the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce reached a deal with the city's parks department to repair it and drop LAND, so the sign would stand for the whole community, and it was rebuilt in steel in 1978.
The homes
Hollywood is denser than most of the guides on this site. On the flats south of Franklin Avenue you'll find 1910s and 1920s Craftsman bungalows, Spanish duplexes and fourplexes, and classic 1920s courtyard apartments, many of them close together on small lots. Around Hollywood and Vine and Sunset and Vine, newer mid-rise and high-rise buildings add condos with city views and full-service amenities.
North of Franklin, the streets climb into the hills. Pockets like Whitley Heights, Hollywood Heights and Franklin Village hold 1920s Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival homes on sloped lots, with stairs, terraces and views down to the basin. Whitley Heights is a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, so its 1920s look is protected.
The feel
- Hollywood Boulevard is the historic spine, with the TCL Chinese Theatre (opened in 1927 as Grauman's Chinese), the Egyptian Theatre, the Dolby Theatre and old movie palaces from the 1920s.
- The Hollywood Bowl, the open-air amphitheater in a canyon off Highland Avenue, has hosted summer concerts since 1922.
- The Hollywood Farmers' Market fills the streets around Ivar Avenue and Selma Avenue every Sunday morning.
- Old-guard dining rooms sit next to new ones. Musso & Frank Grill has served martinis and steaks on Hollywood Boulevard since 1919.
Eat, drink, shop
- Gwen (Sunset Blvd). A polished, high-end steakhouse cooking over an open hearth, with a menu that shifts with the seasons. The Infatuation
- Luv2Eat Thai Bistro (Sunset Blvd). A strip-mall Thai spot best known for its Phuket-style crab curry. The Infatuation
- Padi Café Indonesian Kitchen (Sunset Blvd). An all-day cafe with Indonesian plates and sambals made in house. The Infatuation
- Clark Street Diner (Franklin Ave). A classic diner in the old 101 Coffee Shop space, with a patty melt worth ordering. The Infatuation
- Providence (Melrose Ave). A special-occasion tasting menu built around seafood. The Infatuation
- Linden (Sunset Blvd). Upscale American cooking with Southern and Caribbean touches, handy before a show. The Infatuation
Getting around
Hollywood is one of the best-connected neighborhoods in LA for transit. The Metro B Line stops at Hollywood/Western, Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland, with trains to Downtown in roughly 15 to 20 minutes and over the hill to Universal City and North Hollywood. By car, the 101 runs right through, so Downtown is often 15 to 25 minutes off-peak, and Studio City and Burbank are a short drive through the Cahuenga Pass. West Hollywood and Los Feliz sit on either side. Street parking near the boulevard can be tight, so ask about assigned parking on any condo.
What's new
- The Cinerama Dome is coming back. Sony announced in July 2026 that it will restore the 1963 geodesic dome theater on Sunset, with the neighboring multiplex reopening as a 14-screen Alamo Drafthouse. Restoration began in August, with reopening targeted for early 2028. (Time Out LA)
- Hollywood Burbank Airport's new terminal. A new 14-gate terminal was scheduled to open on October 13, 2026, replacing the airport's older terminal, about a 20-minute drive from Hollywood off-peak. (ABC7)
Good to know
- City of LA rules apply, including rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings if you're looking at a duplex or fourplex, and Measure ULA on sales above certain thresholds.
- Historic districts. Whitley Heights and a few other Hollywood pockets are Historic Preservation Overlay Zones, so exterior changes go through design review.
- Condo homework. Many Hollywood purchases are condos, so read the HOA budget, reserves, rules and any planned assessments early.
- Hillside streets. Homes north of Franklin can fall under the City of LA's hillside rules and, on some streets, fire hazard severity zones, which can affect additions and insurance. Check the specific address early.
Questions people ask
Is Hollywood its own city?
No. Hollywood is a neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles, so City of LA rules apply, including rent stabilization on many pre-1978 multi-unit buildings and LA's additional transfer tax (Measure ULA) above certain price thresholds. West Hollywood, next door, is a separate incorporated city.
What kind of homes are in Hollywood?
Hollywood mixes 1910s and 1920s Craftsman bungalows, Spanish duplexes and courtyard apartments on the flats with newer mid-rise and high-rise condos near Hollywood and Vine. North of Franklin Avenue, hillside pockets such as Whitley Heights hold 1920s Mediterranean and Spanish homes on smaller, sloped lots.
How far is Hollywood from Downtown LA?
Downtown is often 15 to 25 minutes from Hollywood outside rush hour via the 101. The Metro B Line also runs from three Hollywood Boulevard stations to Downtown in roughly 15 to 20 minutes, and north to Universal City and North Hollywood.
What is Hollywood known for?
Hollywood is known for the Hollywood Sign, historic movie palaces like the TCL Chinese Theatre (opened in 1927 as Grauman's Chinese), the Hollywood Bowl and a dense restaurant and nightlife scene along Sunset, Hollywood Boulevard and Franklin Avenue.
