Self-Guided Walk of Fame Route, East to West
Before setting out: pick the stars
With more than 2,800 stars on both sides of two streets, wandering and hoping to spot a name rarely works. The official Walk of Fame Directory and the interactive Star Map give each honoree’s category, street address and ceremony date. Writing down the addresses of a handful of chosen names, then sorting them by number, turns them into stops along the route. The find-a-star page explains how to read an address to the right stretch of sidewalk.
The route, stop by stop
Gower Street. The eastern end of the Hollywood Boulevard section. According to the official history, the first star laid in the permanent Walk was Stanley Kramer’s, on 28 March 1960, near Hollywood and Gower.
Pantages Theatre, 6233. A historic theatre near the eastern end, before the Vine Street corner.
Hollywood and Vine. Four circular moon monuments, one on each corner, were dedicated on 20 July 1973 as a tribute to the first televised Walk on the Moon. They name Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. and Michael Collins. The Metro B Line station Hollywood/Vine is below this intersection, according to Discover Los Angeles.
The Vine Street segment. Stars continue along Vine Street between Sunset Boulevard and Yucca Street. The Capitol Records Building, at 1750 Vine Street, is on this stretch. Because the segment crosses Hollywood Boulevard at this corner, covering it means walking out and back before continuing west.
Musso & Frank Grill, 6667. Opened in 1919. Gene Autry’s Television star is at 6667 Hollywood Blvd, according to the official directory. The guided walking tour on GetYourGuide meets outside, per its listing.
Egyptian Theatre, 6712. Opened in 1922.
The Hollywood Museum. In the Max Factor Building at 1660 N Highland Ave, just off the boulevard. Its own site gives Wednesday to Sunday opening, closed Monday and Tuesday.
Ovation Hollywood, 6801. Formerly Hollywood & Highland, and home to the Dolby Theatre. Muhammad Ali’s star is here, mounted on a wall rather than in the pavement. The Hollywood/Highland Metro station sits below, and Discover Los Angeles names the complex’s viewing areas, "especially the 4th level bridge", for Hollywood Sign views.
El Capitan Theatre, 6838. Disney’s Hollywood theatre.
TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925. Opened as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on 18 May 1927. Discover Los Angeles counts nearly 200 celebrity handprints, footprints and autographs in the forecourt concrete, which opens onto the sidewalk; the theatre’s own site has current access details. Mickey Mouse’s star, from 1978, is in front at 6925.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood, 6933. Next to the Chinese Theatre.
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000. Opened in 1927; the first Academy Awards dinner was held here on 16 May 1929. Gene Autry’s Live Performance star is at 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
La Brea Avenue. A silver gazebo with statues of four actresses marks the western end.
The stops at a glance
| Stop | Address | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Gower Street end | Hollywood Blvd at Gower St | Area of the first permanent star, Stanley Kramer’s (1960) |
| Pantages Theatre | 6233 Hollywood Blvd | Historic theatre at the eastern end |
| Hollywood and Vine | 6200 Hollywood Blvd | Four Apollo 11 moon monuments, one per corner |
| Capitol Records Building | 1750 Vine St | On the Vine Street segment of the Walk |
| Musso & Frank Grill | 6667 Hollywood Blvd | Opened 1919; Gene Autry’s Television star |
| Egyptian Theatre | 6712 Hollywood Blvd | Opened 1922 |
| The Hollywood Museum | 1660 N Highland Ave | Max Factor Building, just off the boulevard |
| Ovation Hollywood | 6801 Hollywood Blvd | Dolby Theatre; Muhammad Ali’s wall star |
| El Capitan Theatre | 6838 Hollywood Blvd | Disney’s Hollywood theatre |
| TCL Chinese Theatre | 6925 Hollywood Blvd | Forecourt handprints; Mickey Mouse’s star |
| Madame Tussauds Hollywood | 6933 Hollywood Blvd | Wax museum next to the Chinese Theatre |
| Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel | 7000 Hollywood Blvd | Opened 1927; Gene Autry’s Live Performance star |
| La Brea Avenue end | Hollywood Blvd at La Brea Ave | Silver gazebo with four actress statues |
Pacing the walk
The time needed depends on how many names a walker stops to read and how many buildings are entered. Stars line both sides of the street, so seeing both sides means crossing at the lights. The theatres, museum and shops keep their own hours. The how-long-to-spend page sets out a quick visit, the full length and longer days.
The open-air bus listing includes a self-guided Walk of Fame walking tour app as a bonus.
Starting at the Hollywood/Vine end in the morning puts the Chinese Theatre and Ovation Hollywood later in the walk, near the Hollywood/Highland station for the ride back.
For a guide’s stories on the same ground, the walking tours page sets out the two tours on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do the Walk of Fame without a tour?
Yes. It is a free public sidewalk, and the official directory at walkoffame.com shows where any honoree’s star is.
Where does the Walk of Fame start and end?
On Hollywood Boulevard it runs 1.3 miles from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue. It also covers Vine Street between Sunset Boulevard and Yucca Street.
Which Metro stations are on the route?
Hollywood/Vine and Hollywood/Highland on the Metro B Line, according to Discover Los Angeles. The Metro page has more.
Is there a map of the stars?
The official site has an interactive Star Map alongside the directory, with each star’s category and address.