Bona Ventura

Hollywood, Hollywood Boulevard · Los Angeles

TCL Chinese Theatre (Grauman's Chinese)

Culture venueMust-see

Sid Grauman's 1927 movie palace still holds premieres; the forecourt has the cement hand- and footprints of about 200 stars, and the main auditorium is one of the best places in the city to see a blockbuster on the giant IMAX screen.

Address
6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Hours
Forecourt open daily; tour and screening times vary (not verified)
Best time to go
Morning, Evening · About 45 min
Price
Forecourt free; guided 30-minute walking tour offered 7 days a week, price not verified (tclchinesetheatres.com)
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Book a film in the main historic auditorium (listed as Auditorium 7), not the attached multiplex screens
  • The 30-minute tour takes you inside the palace; book via the theatre site
  • Come early morning to see the prints without the crowds

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