The stars
In the pavement.
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A famous stretch of pavement in Hollywood set with more than 2,800 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars, along fifteen blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street, honouring achievement in the entertainment industry. The stars bear the names of actors, directors, musicians, inventors, fictional characters and more, some honoured more than once. The idea dates from 1953; the first stars were unveiled in 1958, and permanent stars were set in 1960. The walk runs past well-known Hollywood landmarks such as the TCL Chinese Theatre and the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards ceremony, along with souvenir shops and small museums, and visitors hunt for the stars of their favourite names. Walking it is free at any hour. The street is very busy and touristy, so watch your belongings, ignore costumed characters who ask for money for photos, and go in the morning before the crowds.
In the pavement.
On the boulevard.
Nearby.
Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles
More than 2,800 along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, and it is free to walk.