Hollywood and Vine

Your journey begins at the legendary crossroads of Hollywood & Vine, once known as the “Times Square of the West.” In Hollywood’s golden age, this was the beating heart of radio and film — studios, movie theaters, and hotels packed with celebrities. Today, you’ll stand right where legends like Marilyn Monroe, Walt Disney, and Charlie Chaplin are immortalized with stars at your feet. Look around and you’ll still feel the buzz of history, with neon lights, vintage architecture, and the nearby Capitol Records Building peeking into view. It’s the perfect place to set the stage for your star-studded adventure.

Capitol Records Building

Next, take in the view of one of Hollywood’s most unique landmarks, the Capitol Records Building. Shaped like a towering stack of vinyl records, it’s a shrine to music history. Since 1956, legends like The Beatles, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra have recorded their hits inside this circular masterpiece. At night, a beacon on top flashes the word “Hollywood” in Morse code — a secret message shining over the city of dreams. This isn’t just a building; it’s the soundtrack to Los Angeles, and standing before it connects you directly to the golden age of music.