Griffith Park
Griffith Observatory
The Art Deco domes on Mount Hollywood.
View tourHollywood Sign Flight Tour
The 45-foot letters on Mount Lee — the most recognizable sign on Earth.
About This Flight
Built in 1923 as an advertisement reading "HOLLYWOODLAND," the sign lost its last four letters in 1949 and became the symbol of the entertainment industry. From the air you see what hikers can't: the full sweep of Mount Lee, Lake Hollywood reservoir below it and the Griffith Park ridgeline stretching east toward the Observatory.
Add nearby sights to your route
- Griffith Observatory — The Art Deco domes on Mount Hollywood.
- Hollywood Bowl — The iconic concentric-arch shell, since 1922.
- Universal Studios Hollywood — The theme park and working backlot above the Valley.
Questions About the Hollywood Sign Tour
How close do we fly to the Hollywood Sign?
All flights follow FAA altitude rules and air traffic control instructions. Your instructor will position the airplane for the best legal view and the best photos.
Can I fly the airplane over the Hollywood Sign?
Yes. On Discovery-style flights you can take the controls under your instructor's supervision for as much of the flight as you like.
What's the best time of day?
Mornings can have marine layer near the coast; afternoons are usually clear; sunset and night flights offer dramatic light. We'll recommend the best time for your route.
