Holy Hollywood Batman, shine the Bat Signal on that sign… there’s something happening this year.
Well, a lot actually, as Hollywood marks 100 years of its iconic sign.
Our friends from LA, who clearly hang with the Caped Crusader, have brought us up to date with the celebrations.
And pointed us in the direction of Batman’s Cave which Batfans will tell you he carved out in Batman Begins.
And which LA tells us is one of the best vistas to see the Hollywood sign.
It’s a sign
Now those of you who follow my meanderings, you loyal Bandanini and Bandanettes, will already know how close I got to the sign.
From my Starline Tours bus on my Weekend with Marilyn.
Missing out on our party’s hike up to the Griffith Observatory because of a 24-hour bug.
But availing of the hospitality of the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood and binge watching Golden Girls.
Star status
Starline have the inside story on Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach and it’s all light.
With their mantra ‘Starline doesn’t do politics’.
They do do one-hour Hollywood Sign tour, with views of Lake Hollywood.
The vista of Downtown LA and the tinsel town glamour of Hollywood Boulevard.
Walking or bussing it aren’t the only way of getting within sight of the Hollywood sign, of course.
Get there how you can
With Bikes and Hikes doing what they say on the tin.
And Sunset Ranch Hollywood offer guided horseback riding tours with spectacular views of the Sign day and night.
While if you want to go all action you can always take a helicopter over the hills.
The Group 3 Aviation will see you flying out of Van Nuys Airport on a 35-minute Hooray for Hollywood Tour.
While Orbic Air takes to the skies from Hollywood Burbsnk Airport on a ten-minute tour.
And that includes bird’s eye views of Universal Studios Hollywood and the Griffith Observatory.
Bat crazy
And, of course, if you want to see Batman himself and join in his adventures then you’re only a stone’s throw away.
From Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood.
Where every September 17 they hold an annual Batman Day.
And who knows you could even mock yourself up in a scene.
With a Hollywood sign background and a bubble quote: Holy Hollywood Batman.
CalAerfornia Dreamin’
Of course you need to know how best to get there and where to stay.
And we always recommend availing of Aer Lingus’s pre-clearance through Dublin.
We’re advised too of the best hotels to stay at from which to get the money shots of the Hollywood Sign.
And often the best place to start is at boutique hotel specialists Kimpton.
Hotel signs
The Kimpton Everly Hotel: Right in the heart of Hollywood glitz and glamour the Everly offers views from the rooftop and select guest rooms.
Thompson Hollywood: The chic rooftop pool, dining experiences and event spaces at the laid back, yet refined Thompson Hollywood offer impressive vistas.
Loews Hollywood: An urban oasis at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, Loews Hollywood a collection of guest rooms and meeting spaces offer the best observations.
W Hollywood: On Hollywood Boulevard, W Hollywood offers expansive vistas from their rooftop pool and lounge, guest rooms and suites, and event venues.
