Experience the iconic Hollywood sign from popular vantage points around Los Angeles. Erected in 1923, the “Hollywoodland” sign was initially intended as a $21,000, 18-month-only billboard for a new real estate development by Los Angeles Times publisher Harry Chandler. More than 100 years later, the Hollywood sign has ascended far beyond its original intent, representing not just Tinseltown but Los Angeles overall. The landmark can be seen from several places around the city, whether from the stars of the Walk of Fame or the handprints of the TCL Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. However, some of the best views of the Hollywood Sign can be had from the Griffith Observatory and Lake Hollywood Park, which rests just below the Sign in the Hollywood Hills.

Attend a showing at the storied TCL Chinese Theatre. Opened in 1927 and declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1968, this renowned movie palace is yet another iconic destination in a city of icons. Since its debut, the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has hosted countless film premieres, and lucky movie lovers can still take part in the Hollywood tradition to this day. Film fans can also learn about the movie palace’s fascinating history during a 30-minute walking tour, size up their handprints against those of celebrities (and possibly even catch an imprint ceremony), or simply see a showing of the latest blockbuster.

Do some stargazing of a different kind at the Griffith Observatory. Perched on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory is a hillside gateway to the universe and has welcomed visitors since 1935. Today, the Griffith Observatory is the planet’s most-visited public observatory, with daily programs held in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and telescopes erected on the lawn and roof each evening, all available for free to visitors. The Observatory’s lofty location also makes it a popular spot for taking in the Los Angeles skyline and the Hollywood Sign.

Go on a treasure hunt at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. Held rain or shine on the second Sunday of each month in nearby Pasadena, this famed flea market has been beloved by fashionistas, interior designers, antique collectors, or simply anyone looking to take home a unique gem for more than 50 years. With over 2,500 vendors to choose from, shoppers will not go home empty-handed, but 20,000 buyers each month means the competition can be fierce. So, be sure to arrive bright and early with a large shopping bag in hand. Carrying cash gives shoppers the upper hand in price negotiations. However, many vendors also accept credit cards and app-based payment methods like Venmo or PayPal.