The easiest way to get a great view of Los Angeles is to take a road trip on Mulholland Drive. The Hollywood Bowl Overlook offers nice views of the L.A. basin and the Hollywood Sign, plus it’s only a few minutes from Hollywood.
To get there, take Mulholland Drive one mile west from Cahuenga Boulevard, and look for the driveway on the left side. Even if you don’t have a car, many guided tours from Hollywood Boulevard will take you to the Hollywood Bowl Overlook