When you want to get away from it all, enjoy the vistas of Los Angeles, and experience the best-of-the best of our city’s surroundings, locale, and environment–especially without the traffic and crowds–enjoy a Mulholland Drive Adventure.
The journey along Mulholland extends between the 405 and the 101, and has public stops at each of its scenic spots.
Constructed in 1924 by the famous Water Bureau Chief and City Engineer, William D. Mulholland, the twenty four-mile long Mulholland Drive was envisioned as a scenic road, which would transport city dwellers to the mountains and beaches. According to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservatory, eight miles of this Scenic Parkway–from the 405 freeway west to Woodland Hills–remain unpaved.
Comprising 153,075 acres, the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, is part of the larger Santa Monica Mountains Conservatory. Its the nation’s largest urban national park, and has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26)–including the notable Beverly Hills zip code 90210–than any other portion comprising the National Park System.
For this Mulholland Scenic Parkway adventure story, I’ve included the top 5 vantage point views of the city from each stop. Along the way, there are more overlooks, including the Hollywood Bowl stop.
Here’s a map to help you find each overlook:
View A Mulholland Drive Adventure in a larger map
If you’re looking for amazing views of Los Angeles, the surrounding areas and the mountains, by Travelin’ Local all you have to do is take the Mulholland Drive tour.
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October 7th, 2009 → 9:27 am
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