Hollywood Sign in video games
Grand Theft Auto turns it into the Vinewood sign, but the letters on the hill are unmistakable. Hollywood Sign appears in 2 games on Pixel Pilgrimage: Grand Theft Auto V (as Vinewood Sign) and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (as Vinewood Sign).
In real lifeThe games
In gameGrand Theft Auto V2013Vinewood SignInspired by a real placeGiant white letters on Mount Haan in the Vinewood Hills, visible from much of the city.Game vs real photo 
In gameGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas2004Vinewood SignInspired by a real placeA scaled-down copy of the Hollywood Sign on a hill in Mulholland, overlooking Temple and close to Madd Dogg's mansion.Game vs real photo
The real place
The Hollywood Sign stands on Mount Lee above Hollywood and began in 1923 as an advert for a housing development. The game keeps the hillside letters and simply swaps in its own name for the district.
Visiting
You cannot reach the letters themselves, but Griffith Observatory and Lake Hollywood Park give clear views. Trails in Griffith Park lead up behind the sign for keen walkers.
More landmarks in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles City Hall3
- Los Angeles River3
- Bunker Hill2
- Compton2
- Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel2
- Los Angeles Union Station2
- Santa Monica Pier2
- TCL Chinese Theatre2
- U.S. Bank Tower2
- Venice Beach2
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