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  1. When is the best time to visit the Hollywood & Highland Center?
  2. Where can I stay if I want to visit Hollywood as well as the H&H Center?
  3. Where do I park when visiting the H&H Center?
  4. Where do I get parking validations for the H&H Center?
  5. How do I get to local tourist sites from the H&H Center?
  6. Is H&H Center family friendly?
  7. Is there any nightlife or evening entertainment at the H&H Center?
  8. How do I find out what’s happening at the H&H Center?
  9. How do I find something I’ve lost at the H&H Center?
  10. What are the parking rates at H&H Center?
  11. Do you offer valet parking at H&H Center? If so, how much does it cost?
  12. Is the H&H Center open during the following holidays: Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, July 4th?
  13. Where to I get a FREE Elephant Card and how does it work?
  14. Who do I contact about filming on the property?
  15. Are there any employment opportunities at H&H Center?
  16. How do I get a brochure of H&H Center?
  17. What are the H&H Center hours?
  18. If I have a tour bus coming to H&H Center, what are the rules and regulations for dropping off and picking up guests?
  19. Can you provide me with information about the shuttle to the Pantages Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl from H&H Center?
  20. Who do I contact about leasing space or renting a cart at H&H Center?
  21. Where can the H&H gift card be used?
  22. Is the H&H Center open during Oscar weekend?
  23. Who do I contact about booking events at the H&H Center?
  24. Is there a taxi service available at H&H Center?


1. When is the best time to visit the Hollywood & Highland Center?

The most popular times to visit the H&H Center is when an event is going on or during the weekends. To view upcoming events at H&H please visit our event webpage. Any time is really a great time to visit us. We have so much to offer with over 60 retail stores, 6 fine dining restaurants, the world-renowned Kodak Theatre, the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Mann Chinese 6 Movie Theatres, 3 popular nightclubs, and Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes.

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2. Where can I stay if I want to visit Hollywood as well as the H&H Center?

There are multiple hotels located within 1 mile of the H&H Center.  Directly next door to the H&H Center is the award winning Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa . Located within the hotel is Hollywood’s first luxury boutique spa known as Spa Luce on the 5th level.  Other neighboring hotels include:  Hollywood Heights, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and the Best Western Hollywood Hills Hotel.

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3. Where do I park when visiting the H&H Center?
H&H Center has a public parking facility with 2 available entrances. One entrance is at the Johnny Grant Way light located on Highland Avenue just north of Hollywood Blvd. The 2nd entrance is located on Orange Drive (which parallel’s Highland Avenue on the West side) and is just north of Hollywood Blvd.
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4. Where do I get parking validations for the H&H Center?
Every store, restaurant, and eatery throughout the H&H Center validates parking with a purchase. The Kodak Theatre and the Grand Ballroom are the only destinations that DO NOT validate.
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5. How do I get to local tourist sites from the H&H Center?

The Hollywood Visitor Information Center located in the H&H Center can provide you with ALL the information necessary to get you to local tourist sites.  The Hollywood Visitor Information Center is located on level 1 (off Hollywood Blvd.) 323.467.6412.  Additional information can be found on our Tourist Information webpage.

The H&H Center is also a stop on the Metro Red Line subway station which can provide easy access to North Hollywood (Universal City / Studios) as well as Downtown LA. 

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6. Is H&H Center family friendly?

H&H Center is definitely a family friendly environment.  H&H Center has numerous stores, restaurants, eateries, and entertainment that are fun for the whole family.  Stores such as Build-A-Bear, Sanrio, Gap / Gap Kids / Gap Baby, Claire’s Boutique, and Skechers provide family friendly ideas and gifts for everyone.

At our 4th level restaurant, uWink, families enjoy playing games on their table-top interactive computers where they also place their food and beverage order.  California Pizza Kitchen is always filled with families and great food.  Other eateries that are great for the family include: Cold Stone Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Quiznos, and Nestle Toll House Café.

Bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes, catching a movie at the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres, or taking a tour of the Kodak Theatre is also something that everyone will enjoy. 

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7. Is there any nightlife or evening entertainment at the H&H Center?

H&H Center offers 3 nightclub experiences with Level 3 Nightclub, The Highlands Nightclub, and Lucky Strike Lanes.  Restaurants, such as uWink, The Grill on Hollywood, Trastevere Ristorante Italiano, and Koji’s Sushi & Shabu Shabu offer full bar service into the evening with select restaurants hosting Happy Hour specials.  In addition, the H&H Center is home to the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre as well as Mann Chinese 6 Theatres for the movie watchers.

Level 3 Nightclub (323) 468-2362
Level 3 is a unique and versatile space located on the third level of H&H Center. With a South Beach flare, they offer a 10,000 sqft venue complete with three bars, stage, dance floor, a 25 foot retractable catwalk, full catering and state of the art lighting and sound.

The Highlands Nightclub (323) 461-9800
The Highlands is a one of a kind nighttime experience featuring some of the best panoramic views in Hollywood. The 30,000 sqft, multi-level venue features the restaurant “rise”, a nightclub, and indoor/outdoor dining.

Lucky Strike Lanes (323) 467-7776
Open 11am to 2am, Lucky Strike Lanes is a premium bowling alley / lounge featuring a nightclub quality audio system, a multi-screen video exhibition system, a 30 ft bar, happy hour specials, and a quality menu of appetizers, burgers, finger foods, and pizza.

Mann Chinese 6 Theatres (323) 461-3331
Located adjacent to the world-famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Mann Chinese 6 Theatres boast the most advanced technological achievements in film and sound presentation and feature a VIP Lounge with reserved balcony seating and private concession service. 

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8. How do I find out what’s happening at the H&H Center?

There are multiple ways to find out what’s happening at the H&H Center. You can check out upcoming events at our events webpage.  You can sign up for our monthly e-newsletter online.  Become a fan of H&H Center on Facebook to find out what’s happening and to view exclusive photos of celebrities as well as behind the scene event photos. Or you can follow H&H Center on Twitter .

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9. How do I find something I’ve lost at the H&H Center?

Contact the H&H Security Office at (323) 468-2270.

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10. What are the parking rates at H&H Center?
Parking rates are $2.00 for up to 4 hours with validation from H&H Center shops, restaurants, cinemas or nightclubs; $1.00 for every 20 minutes thereafter. Daily maximum is $10.00. The parking structure is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Kodak Theatre and the Grand Ballroom are the only destinations that DO NOT validate.
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11. Do you offer valet parking at H&H Center? If so, how much does it cost?
Yes, valet parking is available on level P2 of the parking structure. It’s properly marked as you enter the structure off of Highland Avenue or Orange Drive. The cost is an additional $5.00 to the regular parking rates.
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12. Is the H&H Center open during the following holidays: Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Day, Thanksgiving, Easter, July 4th?
  • Christmas Day – the center is closed, but some stores may select to remain open. Please call individual stores to determine. The Management Office is closed on Christmas Day.
  • Christmas Eve – stores close early at 7pm.
  • New Year’s Eve – stores close early at 7pm.
  • New Year’s Day – the center is open during normal operating hours. The Management Office is closed.
  • Thanksgiving – the center is closed but some stores may elect to remain open. Please call individual stores to determine. The Management Office is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
  • Day After Thanksgiving Day – the center operates under regular operating hours. The Management Office is closed.
  • Easter – the center observes this holiday and stores may elect to remain open.
  • July 4th – the center is open during normal operating hours.
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13. Where to I get a FREE Elephant Card and how does it work?

You can obtain your FREE Elephant Card online or in-person at the H&H Center.  To get your card online click here. Here you can view and print your Elephant Card instantaneously along with the many discounts offered with the Elephant Card.  If you’re at the H&H Center you can also pick up an Elephant Card at our Hollywood Visitor Information Center on level 1 (off Hollywood Blvd.). 

How does it work? – Simply present your Elephant Card to participating H&H Center stores and receive the discount associated with that store.  The list of participating stores and their offers can be found here. If you have any questions related to the Elephant Card please dial the main number at (323) 817-0200 or e-mail hhinfo@cimgroup.com.

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14. Who do I contact about filming on the property?

Contact the Director, Special Events for all filming inquiries at (323) 817-0202.

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15. Are there any employment opportunities at H&H Center?

H&H Center is a shopping & entertainment destination that is owned by premier real estate fund manager, CIM Group.  All potential employment opportunities at H&H Center are run through the “CAREERS” link on the CIM Group website (www.cimgroup.com/).

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16. How do I get a brochure of H&H Center?

Contact the main number at H&H Center to request a brochure (323) 817-0200 or e-mail hhinfo@cimgroup.com.    You can also download a PDF of our brochure from our website.

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17. What are the H&H Center hours?

Monday through Saturday from 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday from 10:00am to 7:00pm
**Theatres, clubs, and select restaurants have extended hours.

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18. If I have a tour bus coming to H&H Center, what are the rules and regulations for dropping off and picking up guests?

All tour busses may drop off or pick up at Orange Court which is located on Orange Drive just north of Hollywood Blvd. The parking of busses is on a first come first serve basis when space is available and for not more than one hour. Tour busses may park on the north side of Orange Court and tour vans on the south side. There is no charge or fee to park and no overnight parking allowed. Any special request must be made through the H&H Center Transportation Manager at 323.817.0221. Bus drivers must shut off their engines as soon as possible to keep the noise and emissions to a minimum. All advanced notifications are welcome.

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19. Can you provide me with information about the shuttle to the Pantages Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl from H&H Center?

Pantages Theatre Shuttle
H&H Center offers a shuttle to the Pantages Theatre for EVENING performances only.  The shuttle does not run for matinee performances.  The shuttle operates out of Orange Court on level 2.  The first shuttle will depart one hour before showtime with the last shuttle departing 25 minutes before showtime.  Shuttle will begin departing the theatre back to H&H Center 15 minutes after the end of the show with the last shuttle departing at 11:30pm. 

The cost of the shuttle is FREE when you dine at The Grill on Hollywood, Koji’s Sushi & Shabu
Shabu, or Trastevere Ristorante Italiano. Or you can purchase shuttle passes at the Hollywood Visitor Information Center, on level 1, for $3.00 per person.

Parking at the H&H Center to take the shuttle can be accessed from Highland Avenue or Orange Drive.

Hollywood Bowl Shuttle
H&H Center offers a shuttle to the Hollywood Bowl at the start of the season every year.  The shuttle operates out of Orange Court on level 2.  The cost of the shuttle is $4.00 per person with exact change available on-site in Orange Court.  The cost of the shuttle is FREE when you show your Metro Red Line ticket or Metro Bus Pass.

Shuttles depart 2 ½ hours prior to concert time in 15 minute intervals.  The last shuttle departs at concert time.  Shuttles will begin departing the Hollywood Bowl back to H&H Center immediately following the end of the concert.  Buses are wheelchair accessible.

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20. Who do I contact about leasing space or renting a cart at H&H Center?
  • Permanent leasing contact information:
  • Cart, kiosk, and short-term leasing contact information:
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21. Where can the H&H gift card be used?

The H&H gift card can be used at ALL center stores, restaurants, eateries, Spa Luce (level 5), and the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa (including the bar + room service).  For a complete H&H shopping directory click here and for dining click here.   You can purchase the H&H gift card online here or pick one up in-person at the Hollywood Visitor Information on level 1.

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22. Is the H&H Center open during Oscar weekend?

On the Saturday of Oscar weekend the H&H Center is open and accessible to the public during normal business hours (10:00am – 10:00pm) with the exception of Awards Walk on level 1 and level 2. 

On Oscar Sunday the H&H Center (including parking) is completely closed to the public and will re-open the Monday after Oscars will normal operating hours (10:00am – 10:00pm).

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23. Who do I contact about booking events at the H&H Center?
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24. Is there a taxi service available at H&H Center?

A taxi service is available directly next to the H&H Center at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa. Dial (323) 856-1200 to reach the hotel.

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