Hollywood Walk of Fame

The walk from the hotel to the Avenue of Stars takes about 15 minutes. It was a little after 4:00 AM, still light outside, and the streets were a bit deserted. But once I turned the corner and reached the Avenue of Stars, it suddenly became bustling with activity. I walked past the Chinese Theater, where, as usual, many people dressed as movie characters lined the entrance, offering photos for a small fee. On the way back, I found Bruce Lee's star, a schoolmate of mine.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a 15-block (about 1.3-mile) pedestrian promenade along Hollywood Boulevard, stretching from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue. Established in 1958, the Walk of Fame initially featured 1,500 stars, representing celebrities in film, television, radio, theater, music, and other fields. New stars were added in 1968, and the current roster boasts over 2,500.

The Avenue of Stars is incredibly long, and there are stars on both sides of the road. I didn't finish walking, so it was difficult to find a familiar star. After we got off the observatory, we parked at the Highland Center and walked around the Avenue of Stars for a while. We happened to catch the preparations for the day before the Oscars. The road was covered in red carpets and fenced off. We also happened to come across some kind of event at the Chinese Theater. There were so many stars there, but unfortunately I didn't recognize any of them [sweat].

The Avenue of Stars is full of cosplayers trying to sell their looks and get tourists interested in taking photos with them. They usually ask for a $20 fee. If you're not interested, try to avoid them or just say no. (My dad was asked and happily took a photo.) Find the celebrities you know on the Avenue of Stars—from the young stars of the film industry being commemorated to the veteran politicians being trampled upon.

Along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, there were tons of foreigners cosplaying famous characters. Taking photos with them wasn't free! There were also lots of black people handing out DVDs of their own songs, telling you they were free, but then asking you for money. To keep the excitement of the trip in check, I kept saying no, no, no.

I followed the bustling crowd and felt the hustle and bustle of the street. There were many fruit and hot dog stalls on the street, which were delicious and inexpensive. There were also many people dressed up as super heroes to solicit business. When they saw us, they would say hello in Chinese. People from all over the world were looking for their idols on the ground, and then squatted aside excitedly to take pictures.

The Avenue of Stars is packed with cosplayers. Some will approach you for photos and then ask for a tip. I turned down Superman and the ugly Iron Man, but I didn't refuse the Incredibles, so my change was gone. When I saw the authentic Iron Man, there was no tip left for a photo. So sad. It turns out those without talent have to solicit customers. The talented ones just stand there, and people still line up for photos. There are many footprints and handprints at the entrance of the TCL Chinese Theatre. The most prominent ones are those from the Twilight Saga and Harry Potter films, and there's also this random Donald Duck paw.

Worship the Avenue of Stars and the red carpet, and look for stars along the Avenue! There are so many stars on the Avenue of Stars, and most of the crowds are concentrated around the Dolby Theatre. I tried looking for stars of celebrities like Zhao Wei and Xiaoming... but after searching for ages, I could only recognize three: Michael Jackson, Bruce Lee, and Jacky Chen... There were so many stars, I couldn't even find them all.

The maintenance worker was replacing the nameplate logo with a new one, but after all, it could not withstand the test of time.

It was just before Halloween, and there were many festive decorations hanging on the roadside.

Before I came to the Avenue of Stars, I heard people say there were lots of people dressed in character costumes who would offer you CDs or take photos with you for money, but I didn't encounter anyone approaching me for a photo...

The Walk of Fame actually refers to Hollywood Blvd, just north of Hollywood. The stars, handprints, and footprints are all here, as are the famous Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, and Pantages Theatre. If you're not there for a show, you'll mostly just wander around. The area can be crowded with tourists and street performers, making it a bit chaotic. Be wary of people trying to push CDs or approach you, as they're trying to pressure you into spending money. If you do get caught, don't worry; it's not outrageous, maybe $10 or $20. Sometimes, if you see a beautiful woman approach you and offer your hand, they'll grab yours and hold you tightly. Then, out of nowhere, a bunch of people will come and ask for your picture. It's hard to refuse, and they'll charge you, around $20. Don't ask how I know.

There are all sorts of shops and entertainment venues on both sides of the street. The music never stops on this street. People dressed in Marvel movie character costumes take photos with others on the sidewalk (for a fee, of course). There are also black guys who recommend their CDs and urge you to support their music. They can dance anytime there's music; it's a natural talent, I guess.

Very popular~

The whole road is full of various stars, dazzling

Even Mickey and Minnie were printed as little stars

Hahaha~ There is also a wax museum here, but we didn’t go. There is one in Shanghai too, but it’s not that interesting.

Entering a small shop, the rows of little golden men are so beautiful~

Just walk along the Avenue of Stars and feel the atmosphere of Hollywood.

The Boulevard was much narrower than I'd imagined, with little stars dotting the sidewalks on both sides. As I walked, I kept an eye on the names engraved on the little stars, trying to find ones I recognized. Taking the elevator up next to the Dolby Theatre, I could see the famous "Hollywood" sign on the hillside. However, it was much, much, much smaller than I'd imagined! Honestly, I was a little disappointed arriving here, but thankfully, Sister Liu had warned me not to get my hopes up.



There are many cement tiles like this in front of the Chinese Theater, with the handprints and signatures of celebrities on them. This is also the busiest and noisiest area, full of hawkers, paid photo ops, and crowded tourists. In the small square in front of the theater, there are some people wearing indigenous costumes dancing, but compared to the Aztec festival in Mexico City, it is really much smaller in scale and grandeur. These Native American performers just walk in circles to the slow beat of drums, like devilish steps rubbing against each other.



Souvenir shops line Liuguang Boulevard, selling all sorts of fridge magnets, figurines, and Hollywood-style accessories you'll regret buying—the kind you'll regret buying. The most important thing to do while walking along Liuguang Boulevard is to ignore anyone who approaches you! While the cosplayers charge for photos, the black guys handing out "free" CDs are the real deal! They'll shove their "original" and "free" CDs into your hands, and if you reach out to take them, they'll quickly sign "To" and then immediately ask for a tip.



Even though I got caught, I forced the CD back in and walked away with a swagger... I feel a little scared when I think about it.

There are many black vendors on the side of the Avenue of Stars selling or giving away CDs. Don't try to talk to them, because once you get the CD, they will sign it and you won't be able to return it to them. Then the black people will ask you to give them a tip of about $5 before you can get away.

It's a pedestrian street full of Hollywood stars. You can also pay to have your own name on your photo taken. The Chinese Theater is where many stars sign and press their fingerprints. In the middle of the street, there are many movie theaters, restaurants, and souvenir shops nearby. You can see Hollywood Highland from afar. Hehe, there are many puppets on the street. You have to pay to take pictures with them, so they are very welcoming. If you don't want to spend money, don't take any photos.

Parking is very expensive here. I chose a parking lot right next to the Avenue of Stars. It costs $25 a day, and you can only charge by the day, not by the hour.



Don't take photos with people dressed up as characters from various movies on the street. That day, I was leading the way, and my wife and children came to take photos with them. I turned around and realized it was too late. They asked for money, and I gave them 2 dollars, but they refused. They said it was 1 dollar per person, and there were 5 of us in total, so I had to pay 5 dollars >_<



Since this is not my first time here, my focus this time is not on the stars on the sidewalk and the scenery on both sides. I found that there is a market here on Sunday morning (I don’t know if there is one on Saturday). It is in the next block and can be seen from the Avenue of Stars. There are all kinds of vegetables, fruits and bread for sale. It is very interesting. In the end, we bought a lot of fruits on the Avenue of Stars.

Los Angeles is a holy land for American and even world cinema. Movie elements are everywhere, such as the Avenue of Stars, Dolby Theater, Chinese Theater, celebrity handprints, and the Oscar venue, all concentrated in one place, highlighting the charm of movies.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame was built in 1958 and stretches along Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street in the east to La Brea Avenue in the west, then continues south along Vine Street between Yucca Street and Sunset Boulevard. The Walk of Fame features 2,770 star-shaped medallions emblazoned with the names of Hollywood celebrities, honoring their contributions to the entertainment industry.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame, built in 1958, is a pedestrian walkway stretching along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the United States. It is a famous cultural and historical landmark in Los Angeles.

There are more than 2,000 star-shaped medallions with the names of Hollywood celebrities on the street to commemorate their contributions to the entertainment industry.

On both sides of Sunset Boulevard, the names of outstanding tour guides and actors are recorded on star-shaped tiles. I don’t know what blockbusters these entertainment industry bigwigs have filmed or starred in, but at least their presence makes the whole street star-studded.

Handsome men and beautiful women meticulously searched the ground for their idol's name. Once they found it, their companions took photos of the fans. Though the wind was strong and late, the constant flashing of cameras kept the Los Angeles night from cooling down too quickly. At least before leaving, the neon lights were still on, the musical fountains were still gushing, and the drunken chatter of friends still lingered.

The Avenue of Stars is a must-see. Google's location tracking is incredibly accurate, with celebrities' names scattered throughout the street. You wouldn't be able to find them on your own, but searching for "Tom Cruise's Frame of Walk" (for example) will pinpoint your favorite celebrity. Parking is available at street parking or via the ParkByApp app, which charges by the hour.

There are so many beauties on the Avenue of Stars, it’s crowded 😄

There are many souvenir shops and they are very cheap. You can buy a lot of gifts.

Landmarks are always worth visiting. Street performers are very dedicated and look very similar, so you should pay what you should pay.

I had read so many mediocre reviews and hadn't considered going, but since I was already in Los Angeles, I figured I couldn't miss the Walk of Fame, so I decided to add it to my itinerary. It was actually quite fun. I walked along, looking for familiar names, and took photos with those I liked. Ignore the people trying to strike up conversations.

Maybe my expectations for the Avenue of Stars were a bit too high, so when I got here I was a little skeptical whether this place was really the world-famous Avenue of Stars??? We only walked the Sunset Boulevard section and found it very boring.

I really don't care about these names embedded in the ground, but some of the small shops are worth visiting.

There are many sex shops here, and there is always one that suits you, but they are not suitable for children. Children say that these are ghosts and will come out to eat people at night.

About a kilometer from the Avenue of Stars, I saw a roadside parking lot and parked. I was surprised to be charged $20, which felt like a rip-off. Los Angeles' Avenue of Stars is very different from Hong Kong's. Its long, wide streets are lined with colorful stars and celebrity handprints and footprints on both sides of the sidewalk. The shops along the street create a wonderful atmosphere. Along the way, many people dressed up as movie characters, such as Superman, Spider-Man, and Mickey Mouse, pose for photos with tourists and collect tips. I even saw people mesmerized by reciting movie lines, trying to emulate their favorite idols. I also encountered some bizarre people and things. For example, in several places, I saw people holding signs that read, "I'm a veteran, I'm hungry, please give me one dollar." I also saw a relatively handsome young man holding a sign that read, "FUCK TRUMP, GIVE ME ONE DOLLAR."

We walked, stopped, looked at the strange things, took pictures, and before we knew it, it was noon.

My suggestion is to just stroll around here. There is actually nothing interesting here. There are only crowds of people, garbage-strewn roads, and noise.

But I didn't see the dazzling golden "Avenue of Stars" I'd imagined. I glanced down at the ground—excuse me?! So many stars on the ground? Is this the legendary Avenue of Stars?!

Yes, this is the Avenue of Stars. There are two sidewalks on the side of the road, and stars with the names of celebrities are engraved on the ground.

The weather was not good when we went there. It was wet everywhere, and my mood was also a bit gloomy.

It's a very long street, but there are very few celebrities who know it. The street view is a bit dirty and messy. Parking is $10 per hour, which is suitable for check-in tours.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a must-see in Los Angeles. We arrived in the evening, and the vibrant neon lights lining the Walk of Fame were already ablaze, with traffic bustling along the streets, reminiscent of Xidan in Beijing. Parking was a challenge. The public parking lots closest to the Walk of Fame were quite expensive, charging $2-3 per ten minutes, and street parking was also hard to come by. However, we gradually figured out how to find parking: simply wander around the residential areas within a few blocks and you'll always find a suitable spot.

Finding your favorite star is a matter of luck, hahahaha.

It was completely dark, but the Avenue of Stars was still crowded with people and very lively.

It looked like a busy street, but I only realized the "stars" under my feet while walking. Before I knew it, I thought it was quite lively, but now I know it, the famous Avenue of Stars is nothing special. It can't be compared with Nanjing Road in Shanghai. After going out, I have a deeper understanding. My hometown is still the best! 😄

I walked around the Avenue of Stars and took a photo with Matt Damon's star. It was actually quite boring. It was a long street, stained with the handprints and footprints of celebrities. Pedestrians hurried past, muddying the stars. There were also many cosplayers dressed as superheroes, like Superman and Spider-Man, eager to take photos with tourists. But be careful not to pay any attention to them, as they'll ask for a tip of $10-20 after you take your photo. It was a rip-off. So, I only went to the Avenue of Stars once, and I'll never go back.

I had previously subconsciously thought it was a grand and majestic place, but after visiting it, I realized how casual it was. Hmm, that really fits the romantic vibe of the "City of Angels"!

To be honest, it's just a pure check-in place. If I come here again, I would rather go to the city center to shop than go to this place. The food is not good either. It's a very small street with a lot of people. There are a bunch of people handing out flyers and trying to cheat you. There are also various cosplayers who come up to you and ask you to shake hands and take photos with them. Once you shake hands, it's over and you have to give them money.

Extending from the Chinese Grand Theater to several surrounding streets, the road surface is inlaid with thousands of Hollywood stars.

When we came in July, the Avenue of Stars was so crowded that we couldn't squeeze through. However, during the National Day evening, there were hardly any people there, and it seemed a bit deserted. We walked around and then decided to eat.

The street is only a few hundred meters long and is lined with commercial shops on both sides. Movie characters can be seen everywhere on the street and you can pay to take pictures. We were not interested and just wandered around.

A classic check-in spot, but a bit messy and the sanitation is not very good

The Hollywood Avenue of Stars is actually not a very big road.

The Avenue of Stars is very long, and the positions of the star medals on the avenue remain unchanged, except for occasional changes due to nearby construction or other reasons.

I searched for a long time and finally found Bruce Lee's star.

The Walk of Fame in Hollywood is a must-see for tourists. The Walk of Fame is located on the sidewalks on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard. Each star represents an individual (including virtual characters like Mickey Mouse) and group who have made outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. Tourists from all over the world who come here will lower their heads to look for their familiar names to take photos. Along the way, there are many street performers dressed in costumes such as Superman and Spider-Man. If the children like, they can take photos with them. These artists will also work hard to pose in various postures to cooperate. Of course, tips are required. Just give them when you see them after taking the photos.

The so-called Avenue of Stars is a street paved with tiles on both sides of the sidewalks, each printed with a five-pointed star pattern with the name of each movie star. The sidewalks on both sides of the entire road are paved with such tiles, forming the famous Avenue of Stars.

The Avenue of Stars is also a commercial center area. There are shops lining the sidewalks on both sides, and the windows display a variety of goods. In addition to daily necessities, there are also imitation Oscar statuettes, military supplies, etc.; there are also cinemas and various hotels, which are similar to the commercial centers of domestic cities.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is rather deserted during the day, not unlike any pedestrian street in China. Only the tiny stars beneath your feet make you wonder, could this be the legendary, glamorous place? Walking along the Walk of Fame, the sun lazily beating down. The temperature in California in September is only in the twenties, a very comfortable 20 degrees Celsius. I kind of felt the laid-back Californian lifestyle my bestie had described to me.

Seventy percent of the travelogues I've read describe the Walk of Fame as disappointing. But for those raised on Hollywood blockbusters, a visit is a must. The greatest joy is pointing at the stars and identifying people you recognize. There are also some disappointments, like the Chinese who approach you with offers of help, primarily to dissuade you from visiting; and the homeless, dressed in Spider-Man costumes, who steal the spotlight and demand tips. Any nostalgia is largely diluted by these experiences. Parking on the north-south branch of the Walk of Fame is available for $4 per hour.

Because I have seen so many complaints about Avenue of Stars, I didn’t have high expectations for it, so it seems that I am not too disappointed!

This is the famous Avenue of Stars. Most of the stars are actors, directors, and singers that are not well known to the Chinese public...

Originally a sacred place in my friends' hearts, it was now filled with all kinds of street performers and vendors, and the atmosphere of the market was so strong...

There are autographs, handprints and footprints of various Chinese and foreign celebrities on the ground.

The atmosphere is great~ Halloween costumes are everywhere! The whole street is full of street performers dressed as various characters from movies and TV series, Spiderman, Darth Vader, Superman... They will come into your sight and ask for a photo, but they all have to pay.

The Avenue of Stars was incredibly lively, with street performers and plenty of black guys offering CDs or eagerly asking for photos dressed as Superman or Spider-Man. If you agreed, you'd have to tip. So, we told our parents to just walk by coolly and ignore them. You can't be willful without money, huh? Sorry, I didn't recognize any of the celebrities whose handprints were on the street, haha.

In fact, the Avenue of Stars is mainly for fun, after all, you still have to check in, but it doesn’t seem very meaningful. There are a lot of people and it’s noisy, which is completely different from other places in the United States.

Before I came here I thought this place was great, but when I got here I saw how run down and old it was. The streets were full of hawkers, and water in the convenience store was selling for about $7 a bottle. The streets were crowded and it was so boring. We stood on the street and sighed for a while, then took a few photos and got the car to go to the Hollywood Hills.

In many travel magazines, the Walk of Fame is like Los Angeles' calling card, occupying a prominent space and becoming a symbol of the City of Angels. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, the Walk of Fame stretches approximately two kilometers. The sidewalk is studded with terrazzo and brass stars, nearly every one of which bears a name, honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, hence the name. The stars are arranged in a single line along the sidewalk, with only a few areas featuring double lines. Just reading the names of the celebrities on the stars is enough to keep one busy. It turns out that besides mobile phones, the Walk of Fame can also be a trigger for the "phone addiction" syndrome. The stars feature five different symbols, representing five different industries: film, television, records, radio, and theater.

We arrived at the Los Angeles Walk of Fame, featured in Zhang Xingyu and Liang Hong's documentary. The streets are bustling, lively, and courteous during the day, but at night they're filled with beggars. At night, the constant sirens and beggars' curses are truly eerie. One more thing to note: there are many movie actors here. If you don't want to spend money, don't take photos of them with your phone. If you do, they'll ask you for money. They make a living from this. You can check out "Lovers' Journey," Season 2, Episode 11, "The Double Side of Los Angeles."

The Avenue of Stars was a surprise to me. It's actually just two long sidewalks on either side of the street, with stars all over the ground. If you want to see the whole thing, you have to walk back and forth, which is really annoying. I just wanted to find a few people I know, from China.

Parking on the Walk of Fame is available in the underground parking garage at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (at the Highland Center). Remember to stop by the Visitor Center or a store before leaving to get a two-hour parking discount for $2. Coordinates: 34.102316, -118.341763. Overall, I was a bit disappointed. It was too commercialized, filled with street vendors and cosplayers, and it was noisy and chaotic. I just wandered around and left.

We went early, and there were not many people on the Avenue of Stars, so we were able to take pictures of a long line of names.

But because it was too early, many interesting shops along the road were not open, so I couldn’t go in and have a look, which was a little regretful.

If you encounter some enthusiastic young men in costumes on the Avenue of Stars, don't pay any attention to them! Don't pay any attention to them! We were so naive that we paid attention to them... and then it got out of hand. We were posed in so many different ways... and then they asked us to give them $20 each... I was so sad that I couldn't even cry o(╥﹏╥)o

When you are out, you really can’t be too kind! Uh huh!

The Los Angeles Walk of Fame is a pedestrian walkway that stretches along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the United States. It's decorated with over 2,000 star-shaped medallions bearing the names of Hollywood celebrities. All five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars are inlaid on the sidewalk. The diverse businesses lining the street, along with travelers from all over the world, make the entire street bustling with activity. It's worth a visit to find the medallion of your dream celebrity.

The style feels similar to Nanjing East Road, but it is not as clean as Nanjing East Road. There are many homeless people here, and the smell of urine wafts over from time to time.

It's totally meaningless, just some celebrities' names on the ground. You'll regret it if you don't come, and you'll regret it if you come.

I think it is a must-see when visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There are many handprints and footprints of movie stars.

Don't go there with regrets. If you go to a place that's nothing special, there's no reason to go back again.

The words HOLLYWOOD seen from here are so tiny... Countless black people were trying to sell CDs along the way. It was so scary that I ran away without even taking a commemorative photo...

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is actually just a short street, but the annual event makes it the focus of world attention.

Check in at the Avenue of Stars, and then be squeezed back into the car by the crowd ten minutes later

When searching for your idol, the different patterns on the gold star will help you quickly identify them. [1] The camera symbol indicates a movie actor; [2] The television symbol indicates a talk show host; [3] The phonograph record symbol indicates a singer; [4] The radio microphone symbol indicates a broadcaster; [5] The tragicomedy mask symbol indicates a theatre artist.

There are many street performers dressed as characters from movies and TV dramas on the avenue. They usually come into your sight inadvertently and ask for photos, but they are still relatively polite and kind.

The boulevard at dusk is worth snapping a picture of; the La La Land souvenir shop next to Madame Tussauds Hollywood has lots of photo props, like statuettes and stage cards... A stingy person like me would definitely just take pictures and not buy anything;

Griffith Park is located on the hillside next to Hollywood Boulevard. The Hollywood sign (white English letters) and Griffith Observatory are both in the park. If time permits, it is best to visit them together.

The navigation system suggested searching for a parking lot in the Hollywood Walk of Fame area. Following the navigation prompt, I chose the "Avenue of Fame Parking Lot," which is also the parking lot for the North Highland Mall, with the entrance on N Highland Ave.



Hollywood Blvd is just up there. If you're interested, you can search the streets for the names of your favorite celebrities. We just glanced down and saw "Peter Jackson." The street is filled with so many celebrities, it's impossible to list them all. The entrance to the TCL Chinese Theatre evokes the red carpet and the extravaganza inside during the annual Oscars. Remember, whenever you see a crowd of people, there's a celebrity's name on the ground. We found "Michael Jackson" and "Bruce Lee." Of course, there was also a brick that someone was repeatedly stomping on. Looking closer, we saw, unsurprisingly, "Donald Trump." Of course, I couldn't miss the excitement, so I kicked it a couple of times. On my way back, I watched the news and learned that the brick had been removed due to the nuisance. I laughed out loud!



You'll often see entertainers dressed in Spider-Man, Darth Vader, or Jack the Ripper costumes on the street, but don't be foolish enough to approach them for a photo. Some people will even offer you a record, but don't accept it; it's always $20. Arguing in English is a real hassle. After checking in, we picked up some decent-looking Oscar-themed refrigerator magnets in the giant gift shop, and the father and son left this tourist hotspot with laughter. Next to the TCL Chinese Theatre is the famous Hard Rock Café. If I hadn't had to drive and wanted to get to the observatory early to capture the Hollywood sunset, I think I would have stopped in for a drink.

The famous Hollywood Walk of Fame is located on the promenade next to Hollywood Boulevard in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre. It's just a star-patterned promenade... a rather dirty, worn, and crowded one. It's also incredibly long, stretching 5,000 meters and featuring over 2,000 celebrities' names.

The legendary Avenue of Stars looks a bit desolate.

It was just getting dark, and apart from a few tourists and homeless people, there were almost no people on the road.

The buildings on the roadside are far inferior to those in my great Suzhou.

The Avenue of Stars is similar to that in Hong Kong, with the names of celebrities’ handprints. Since parking is inconvenient in the city center, I just sat in the car and looked at it.

The Avenue of Stars is a sea of people, a sea of people, a sea of people. You can park your car at Hollywood Highland Center, where you can shop (just a small item) for $2 for 2 hours. Just laugh at the parking prices.

It's a very ordinary road, but it's indeed the dream of Hollywood stars.

My travel notes: http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/9670385.html

The Walk of Fame is a must-see in Los Angeles, but when you actually get there it feels quite disappointing. It's just a street studded with stars and there are many street performers on the side.

When walking along the Avenue of Stars, there will be many people in strange costumes who will come to take pictures with you. Be careful, they will ask for tips after taking the photos! The amount is about $5 to $10!

Additionally, be especially wary of black men offering you things. Often, they'll just be walking around and offer something to you without a word. Some tourists, mistaking it for a flyer, will take it, but it's actually a CD they've recorded themselves. Once you receive it, they'll ask for money to "support their music career," seemingly demanding at least $15. Want to return it? Sorry, you can't, and they'll threaten you into giving them the money.

It's overcrowded and there's really nothing fun to do.

The Avenue of Stars is a relatively tasteless attraction. If you don't have time, you can skip it. It's better than the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. At least everyone in Hong Kong knows the Avenue of Stars.

Counting stars is the most fun part of this journey; there's always a celebrity you like to find and step on. Hollywood is so lively, with all kinds of skin colors, street performers, and noise. It's so chaotic that you can hardly feel where you are.

We headed west along Hollywood Blvd and visited various small attractions along the way.