Three Old Hollywood Landmarks to See After Dark This Halloween
Los Angeles keeps its early film history in plain sight, and three landmarks read differently once the sun goes down. This route pairs an Art Deco hotel, a 1930 movie palace, and a working cemetery where classic films screen on the lawn. Each stop carries its own chapter of Hollywood history, from red-carpet arrivals to quiet rows of headstones.
An Art Deco hotel on Hollywood Boulevard, open around the clock, that hosted the first Academy Awards. The lobby, Blossom Ballroom, and the David Hockney-painted pool anchor a property tied to early Hollywood since it opened.
An ornate 1930 Art Deco movie palace on Hollywood Boulevard, now staging touring Broadway productions. The gilded lobby and auditorium survive from the silent-to-sound era, and the marquee still lights the block after dark. Check the current show schedule before planning an evening visit.
Classic films screen after sunset on the great lawn inside Hollywood Forever, the resting place of many early screen stars. People arrive with blankets and picnics for a DJ set before the feature. Screenings follow a seasonal calendar. Confirm dates and gate times before planning a visit.
