From the Griffith Observatory, you’ll get a classic, straight-on view of the Hollywood Sign, framed by LA’s rolling hills and the skyline beyond. But if you want a slightly better, unobstructed angle—and are up for a quick stroll—walk 0.3 miles / ~500 m) up Mt. Hollywood Drive to the first scenic curve. It’s an easy 17-minute uphill walk on a paved road with no cars, offering a clearer line of sight to the sign, fewer people, and more sky in your frame.

Bring a telephoto lens to compress distance and capture a dramatic shot of the sign, especially during golden hour. From the curve, you’ll also get sweeping views back toward the Observatory and the city. A drone captures sweeping shots of winding roads carving through soft, sunlit hills.