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Visit L.A. Destination Spots Via the Hollywood & Highland Center Shuttle Service

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Visiting Hollywood’s major attractions is now easier than ever.  There’s no more worry about where to park or how to get there, just simply stop at the Hollywood and Highland Center and their shuttle service will take care of the rest.  Whether your destination is the Pantages Theatre, the Hollywood Bowl or the Griffith Observatory, visitors can enjoy low-cost parking and roundtrip shuttle transportation to and from these sought-after destinations.

Pantages Theatre "Wicked": Customers can catch the Theatre Shuttle at Orange Court on Level 2 starting at 7:00 pm (the last shuttle departs at 7:35 pm).  Shuttles will begin bringing people back from the theatre 15 minutes after the end of the show, with the last departure from the theatre at 11:30pm.  This shuttle service will run for evening programs only. Shuttle tickets are FREE to those who dine prior to the show at one of the following fine restaurants at Hollywood & Highland Center: Vert, a Brasserie by Wolfgang Puck, the Grill on Hollywood, Koji’s Sushi & Shabu Shabu Restaurant and Trastevere Ristorante Italiano.  Customers who prefer not to dine can purchase roundtrip tickets at the Visitor Information Center for $3 per person.  The Visitor Information Center is located on street level of Hollywood Blvd near the Grand Staircase and Virgin Megastore.

Summer Season Hollywood Bowl Shuttle: The Bowl Shuttle is the least expensive and most convenient way to see a show under the stars.  Customers are invited to dine at any of the restaurants before the show or pick up a dinner box.  Tickets for the shuttle may be purchased for $3 and the shuttle will run throughout the Summer Season.  The shuttle departs from Orange Court on level 2.  The Hollywood & Highland Center parking structure can be accessed from Highland Ave. and Orange Dr.

Griffith Observatory Shuttle: The Observatory Shuttle runs every 20 minutes starting at noon on weekdays and 9:00 am on weekends through 7:00 pm from Orange Court on level 2.  The Hollywood & Highland Center parking structure can be accessed from Highland Ave. and Orange Dr.

About Hollywood & Highland Center
Situated in one of the countries most densely populated markets, Hollywood & Highland Center attracts over 15 million visitors per year. At this one-of-a-kind, high profile destination, the best in retail, fine dining and unique entertainment venues come together with the vibrant world of today’s Hollywood.

Directly connected to the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center is a hot spot for locals as well as a must see destination for  international visitors.  The center features over 60 top retailers, nine of L.A’s finest restaurants, Grauman’s Chinese 6 Theatres, two popular nightclubs and Lucky Strike Lanes, a high tech and trendy bowling alley/nightclub.

The center’s renowned Kodak Theatre is the venue for the worldwide live broadcast of The Academy Awards Ceremonies as well as other notable awards shows such as The BET Awards, The ESPYS, The American Idol Finals and the AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards.  Throughout the year, live performances at the theatre include musicals, ballets, concerts, plays and original programming.

The center’s award-winning Renaissance Hollywood Hotel features 640 sumptuously appointed rooms, including 33 luxury suites and an elegant, Mid-Century Modern décor.  With nearly 50,000 square feet of state of the art meeting facilities, the four star hotel attracts major events and convention.

The Grand Ballroom located on the fifth level of the center is operated by famous chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck.  The popular venue draws A-list events, parties and conventions.  Most notably, it is the site of the exclusive Governor’s Ball, following the Academy Awards ceremonies.
 

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