Hollywood Helicopter Tour: Iconic Signs & Skyline Views

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Duration35m

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A scenic flight over Hollywood Hills, the Chinese Theatre, Mulholland Drive, and the Hollywood Sign itself

A 35-minute helicopter tour departing from Van Nuys Airport that flies over the Hollywood Hills, Sunset Boulevard, Mulholland Drive, the TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Sign, with a live English-speaking guide and panoramic windows for unobstructed views. The tour operates day or night, weather permitting, and requires a minimum of two passengers; groups of four or more fly in separate rotations. All applicable taxes and fees are included.

35m

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Hollywood sights

Depart from Van Nuys Airport
Fly over Hollywood Hills and homes
See Sunset Boulevard from above
Fly above Mulholland Drive
View Hollywood Sign up close
See Chinese Theatre from above
Admire Downtown Los Angeles skyline

The Experience

Thirty-five minutes is how long it takes to see what would take hours from the ground. The helicopter departs Van Nuys Airport—the same airfield where scenes from Casablanca were filmed—and climbs over the Hollywood Hills, where you pass above the homes and neighborhoods that line the ridges. From there, the route carries you over Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, the famous highway that runs the spine of the Santa Monica range, before banking toward the Hollywood Sign itself. The panoramic windows mean nothing blocks the view, and the guide narrates what you're seeing as it passes below.

The tour also takes you over the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and the glittering towers of Downtown Los Angeles. Flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather and weight distribution—the helicopter's safety depends on how passengers are seated and their combined weight, so the operator will ask for your height and weight when you book. If you're flying with a group of four or more, expect multiple flights rather than one shared departure; the company staggers larger groups to keep the aircraft balanced and within limits.

You'll need to bring both a government-issued ID and the credit card used to book, as the operator verifies both before you board. Infants under 24 months can sit on an adult's lap at no charge if there are at least two adults on board; children 24 months and older need their own seat. The company also notes that temporary flight restrictions sometimes close airspace over Los Angeles—when VIPs are in town or during Dodgers or Rams games, the Downtown portion of the route may be off-limits, though the operator monitors these restrictions and usually has 24 to 48 hours' notice.

What’s included

The tour includes a live English-speaking guide.
panoramic helicopter windows for unobstructed views.
all applicable taxes and fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GROUP 3 HELICOPTERS

Is this one for you?This is a shared-flight tour, so you'll fly with other passengers and the helicopter will be seated according to weight distribution for safety. Book this if you want to see Hollywood's most famous sights from the air without renting a helicopter or hiring a private flight—the 35-minute route covers the major landmarks and costs far less than a private charter.