The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most famous attractions in Los Angeles — a place where dreams, glamour, and history come together. Stretching along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, this iconic sidewalk celebrates the biggest names in entertainment with more than 2,700 brass stars set into pink terrazzo.
As you stroll down the boulevard, you’ll spot the names of legends from movies, TV, music, theater, and even radio. Among them is the unforgettable Brazilian star Carmen Miranda, whose vibrant personality and incredible talent brought Brazilian culture to Hollywood in the 1940s. Finding her star is a special moment for many visitors, especially those who admire her colorful legacy.
The Walk of Fame isn’t just about the stars on the ground — it’s about the entire Hollywood experience. You’ll pass by famous landmarks like the TCL Chinese Theatre, where you can compare your hands and feet to those of movie legends, and the Dolby Theatre, home of the Oscars.
The atmosphere is lively and full of energy, with street performers dressed as superheroes, musicians, and lots of souvenir shops. It’s the perfect place to snap photos, enjoy the buzz of Hollywood, and feel a little closer to the stars.
Whether you're a movie buff, a music lover, or just curious, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a must-see destination that captures the magic of the entertainment world — and finding Carmen Miranda’s star makes it even more special for visitors from around the globe.
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes — the Walk stretches over...
Read moreOne of the most iconic places in LA. However, there are a few things to be aware of.
Parking: There is limited parking on the roads themselves and I have heard of many places scamming people out of parking. I suggest parking at the Ovation next to the Dolby and TCL. I believe parking was only a few dollars with validation from a restaurant in the mall itself (just go get an ice cream or coffee if you dont want food). The Ovation's parking feels decently safe but obviously dont go leaving your valuables in plain sight in the car.
Environment: We were just there to walk around and the vibes feel pretty safe in the main part of the Walk of Fame albeit with lots of characters and people trying to sell you knockoff merch. We didn't go into any of the bars or shops so I can't speak for those. However, once you start to reach the end of the stars is when you will see the large amount of homeless people and it starts to feel more unsafe so just stay in the most populated parts of the street.
Navigation: I found it kind of difficult to be walking and looking down at the stars at the same time due to the amount of people. Also there seems to be no particular order or orientation to the stars so it was also slightly confusing in that way.
Overall, a good experience when your in LA but as for any tourist hotspot the cleanliness and overall vibe isnt the best but it obviously attracts tons of people due to...
Read moreI mean... This is really one of those must see touristy places when in LA. And it's free!!
I suggest parking in the garage under the Hollywood and Highland mall. If you go to any of the stores in the general area, make sure to get your ticket validated and its only $2! The whole thing is quite long, so I suggest checking online for a specific star if you really want to see it. And it all kind of runs together after awhile though. Make you sure you look up a lot too, as people will stop to take pictures, and everyone else is also looking down instead of up.
The hand and footprints are in front of the Chinese theatre, and if you "tip" the performers there, they will let you take a picture. Just be nice when your taking pictures and make sure your not getting in anyone else's picture as well (like when taking a pic of the theatre itself make sure the person behind isn't getting a photo of your feet) just be considerate. Also don't take any "free samples" like CDs or anything, they'll ask you to "tip" too. There's tons of shops around, the wax museum, jimmy Kimmel, the Disney/Ghirardelli store. Any of these places will validate parking as well. You can take a long or short stroll and take as much or little time as you like. It's fun and a great little stop...
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