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Cities Near Hollywood

Cities near Hollywood, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Boyle Heights. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hollywood, California is Glendale, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Glendale5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Sherman Oaks8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Boyle Heights8 mi / 13 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Inglewood10 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Santa Monica11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Rosemead15 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Compton15 mi / 25 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Woodland Hills17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Redondo Beach18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
South Whittier19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Hollywood

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Boyle Heights, Inglewood, Santa Monica. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hollywood include Glendale, Sherman Oaks, Boyle Heights, Inglewood, Santa Monica. The closest is Glendale, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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