Mulholland Drive is a long scenic road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains and Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, California, running roughly along the ridge between the Los Angeles Basin and the San Fernando Valley.

What Mulholland Drive Is

  • It is a road known for winding through the Hollywood Hills and the eastern Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California.
  • The drive is famous for panoramic views of the Los Angeles Basin, the San Fernando Valley, Downtown LA, and the Hollywood Sign.
  • Parts of the western continuation are called Mulholland Highway, extending into more rural areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Where Exactly It Runs

  • The eastern end starts near Cahuenga Pass, at the intersection with Cahuenga Boulevard by U.S. Route 101 (the Hollywood Freeway).
  • From there, it runs west along the ridgeline, crossing major canyon roads like Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, eventually linking two different sections of U.S. 101.

Why It’s Well Known

  • Mulholland Drive is culturally iconic because of its association with Hollywood and its frequent appearance in films, songs, and novels.
  • It lends its name to David Lynch’s film “Mulholland Drive,” and the area has long been home to high-profile residents and celebrity properties.

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