Hollywood Hills.
Canyon roads, city views and homes that look like movie sets.
Sources: Redfin (Aug 2026). Figures change monthly; ask us for the latest numbers for your street.
The Hollywood Hills rise above Sunset Boulevard and Hollywood, from the Bird Streets in the west to Beachwood Canyon and the Hollywood Sign in the east. Narrow roads wind past architect-designed homes, 1920s Spanish houses and glass boxes with views from downtown to the ocean. You can be on a trail in Runyon Canyon in the morning and at dinner on the Strip that night.
We like the Hills for buyers who want privacy and a view close to the center of the city. Each canyon has its own feel, from Laurel Canyon's rock-and-roll history to the quiet streets of Outpost Estates. The Hills are part of the City of LA, so Measure ULA, hillside building rules and fire insurance all matter, and we help clients plan for each one.
Who it's for: Buyers who want privacy, views and architecture close to the center of LA, including people in entertainment, creative work and anyone who wants a short drive to both the Westside and the Valley.
Hollywood Hills neighborhoods.
Bird Streets
Streets named for birds above Sunset Plaza, with modern estates and big city views.
Laurel Canyon
A leafy, bohemian canyon with a famous music history and a country store at its center.
Mount Olympus
Hillside homes on Greek-named streets off Laurel Canyon, many with city views.
Outpost Estates
A 1920s Spanish-style neighborhood near Runyon Canyon, with quiet, curving streets.
Beachwood Canyon
Storybook homes below the Hollywood Sign, with a small village of shops and cafes.
Hollywood Dell & Lake Hollywood
Hillside homes near the Hollywood Reservoir and its walking loop.
Why people love it.
- Runyon Canyon is one of LA's busiest hiking spots, with trailheads off Fuller Avenue and Mulholland Drive.
- The walking path around Lake Hollywood Reservoir is a quieter local favorite.
- The Hollywood Bowl is close by for summer concerts.
- Griffith Park and Griffith Observatory sit just east of Beachwood Canyon.
- Laurel Canyon and the Cahuenga Pass connect the Hills to Studio City and the Valley.
- The Sunset Strip, West Hollywood and Hollywood restaurants are minutes downhill.
Where locals go.
- Runyon Canyon Park. Steep trails and city views, with plenty of dogs and early-morning hikers.
- Lake Hollywood Park. A small park with one of the best close-up views of the Hollywood Sign.
- Canyon Country Store. Laurel Canyon's longtime market and deli, with decades of music history.
- Beachwood Cafe. The neighborhood breakfast and lunch spot in Beachwood Village.
- Hollywood Bowl. Summer concerts under the stars, with picnics before the show.
- Griffith Observatory. Free admission to the building, telescopes and views over the whole basin.
Trails and surf.
Hiking
- Griffith Park. Trails to Mount Hollywood, the Observatory and the Hollywood Sign.
- Lake Hollywood. Easy loop with a postcard view of the sign.
Surf
- Santa Monica and Venice. The closest surf, about 40 minutes away.
- Malibu. Surfrider and Zuma up PCH.
A perfect day in Hollywood Hills.
Sunrise hike at Runyon Canyon or the loop around Lake Hollywood Reservoir. Breakfast at Beachwood Cafe, then a drive up Mulholland for the overlooks. Lunch on the terrace at the Canyon Country Store. Afternoon at Griffith Observatory or a pre-show picnic at the Hollywood Bowl in summer. Sunset cocktails at Yamashiro, dinner at Pace, or a martini at Musso & Frank to close the night.
Where we send clients to eat.
Pace
Candlelit Italian tucked under the Laurel Canyon country store; the canyon's date night.
Canyon Country Store
The Laurel Canyon market and deli; sandwiches on the terrace and rock-and-roll history.
Yamashiro
Japanese restaurant in a hilltop palace above Hollywood; go for the sunset view.
Beachwood Cafe
The Beachwood Village breakfast spot; chilaquiles below the Hollywood Sign.
Musso & Frank Grill
Hollywood Boulevard since 1919; a martini and the red booths.
The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
Sunset Plaza brunch at the foot of the Bird Streets; the lemon ricotta pancakes.
Brennan's running list. Menus and hours change, so check before you go.
What you'll find.
Most of the market is single-family hillside homes, from canyon cottages and mid-century post-and-beams to new modern builds. Many homes trade from about $1.5M to $4M, architectural and view homes often run $4M–$10M, and Bird Streets and Sunset Plaza estates can reach $10M to $50M or more. Condos are limited and sit mostly along the lower edges near Hollywood and the Strip.
Price ranges are rough guides. Ask us for current comps.
Public & private.
| Wonderland Avenue Elementary School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Valley View Elementary School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Hollywood High School | Los Angeles Unified School District |
| Harvard-Westlake School | Independent |
Los Angeles Unified School District
Source: Niche, 2027 Best School Districts in California, checked November 2026. Rankings change yearly.
Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address with the district.
Almost all of the Hollywood Hills is mapped as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Get insurance quotes, including from the California FAIR Plan and a difference-in-conditions policy if you need one, during your inspection period. Also check street width, parking and the city's hillside ordinance before you plan an addition, because hillside rules limit how big you can build.
Read the Buyer's GuideThe Hollywood Hills are in the City of LA, so sales of $5.4M or more pay the 4% Measure ULA tax, and sales of $10.9M or more pay 5.5%. Both thresholds are effective July 1, 2026 and adjust yearly. Run your net proceeds at several price points before you set a list price. Also check that your address is really in the City of LA: some 90046 and 90069 addresses are in West Hollywood, where ULA doesn't apply.
Get a home valuationHollywood Hills questions.
Is the Hollywood Hills in the City of Los Angeles?
Yes. The Hollywood Hills are neighborhoods of the City of LA, so city rules apply, including LAUSD schools, LAFD fire rules and the Measure ULA transfer tax above the current threshold.
Does Measure ULA apply to Hollywood Hills homes?
Yes. As of July 1, 2026, sales of $5.4M or more pay 4%, and sales of $10.9M or more pay 5.5%. The thresholds adjust each year.
Is the Hollywood Hills in a fire zone?
Most of it is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. That affects insurance, brush clearance and building requirements, so plan for them early.
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