Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park located in Universal City, California, United States, near Hollywood, Los Angeles. Find it 3 mi north of West Hollywood. It is run by Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visits in 2024 reached 8.7M.
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A theme park, 3 mi north of West Hollywood
Open year-round
Universal Studios Hollywood is open year-round. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 199K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
10 rides and 3 roller coasters
West Hollywood is the nearest base
West Hollywood is 3 miles south, with 31 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 67–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park located in Universal City, California, United States, near Hollywood, Los Angeles. Owned by NBCUniversal and operated by Universal Destinations & Experiences, it is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA". It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios theme park resorts located across the world.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- year-round
- Rides
- 10 · 3 roller coasters
- Established
- 1964
- Opened
- 1912
- Run by
- Universal Destinations & Experiences
- Wikipedia readers
- 199K a year
Where to base yourself for Universal Studios Hollywood
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Los Angeles (841) and West Hollywood (31).
- 1Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2SoFi Stadium
- 3Hollywood Sign
- 4Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
- 5La Brea Tar Pits
- 6Hollywood Bowl
- 7Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- 8Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,869,089 people
9 mi south of Universal Studios Hollywood
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Universal Studios Hollywood | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 9 mi south | 15 min | 841 554 hotels · 169 motels · 39 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 36 hostels · 17 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 3,869,089 | $921K | D |
| West Hollywood | 3 mi south | 5 min | 31 29 hotels · 2 motels | 34,231 | $925K | D− |
| Beverly Hills | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 campground | 30,764 | $2,000K | D |
| Burbank | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 29 24 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 102,988 | $1,089K | D |
| Glendale | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 32 22 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 187,160 | $1,102K | C |
| Santa Monica | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 57 46 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds | 90,082 | $1,756K | D− |
| Inglewood | 12 mi south | 20 min | 49 31 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 hostels · 1 RV park | 101,662 | $793K | D |
| Pasadena | 13 mi east | 20 min | 39 28 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 135,804 | $1,093K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Pair a visit with these, within 13 miles.
Big draw12 mi LandmarkHollywood Walk of Fame10.0M visitors a year
Big draw213 mi Stadium & arenaSoFi Stadium
Big draw32 mi LandmarkHollywood Sign
Big draw49 mi MuseumLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Big draw55 mi MuseumLa Brea Tar Pits
Big draw62 mi TheatreHollywood Bowl
Big draw79 mi Stadium & arenaLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Big draw88 mi Stadium & arenaCrypto.com ArenaPhoto credits
Hollywood Walk of Fame: BenSherman, Public domain · SoFi Stadium: Thank You (21 Millions+) views, CC BY 2.0 · Hollywood Sign: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Kriddl, CC0 · La Brea Tar Pits: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Hollywood Bowl: Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: CanonStarGal, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Crypto.com Arena: Troutfarm27, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Universal Studios Hollywood, answered
When is Universal Studios Hollywood open?
Year-round.
What town is Universal Studios Hollywood near?
West Hollywood, CA, about 3 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Universal Studios Hollywood?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, with highs of 67–80°.
How many people visit Universal Studios Hollywood each year?
8,700,000 in 2024, according to Wikidata.
How far is Universal Studios Hollywood from Santa Ana?
About 39 miles southeast of Santa Ana, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Universal Studios Hollywood?
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope (BUR), about 5 miles away.
How many roller coasters does Universal Studios Hollywood have?
3, among 10 rides.
Where should I stay near Universal Studios Hollywood?
Los Angeles (9 mi, 841 places to stay), West Hollywood (3 mi, 31 places to stay) and Beverly Hills (5 mi, 33 places to stay).
Local know-how from West Hollywood
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