I owned a home in the hills twenty years ago and know the area well… going down Sunset, I noticed my bank is gone, no more House of Blues and Tower Records is now a Supreme store. I used to ride my bike from my house up to the observatory… then past the Hollywood sign and then back into my home. Great times. I now live in Tokyo and wouldn’t go back but I will always have fond memories.
Oh nice! What street did you live on? I remember when the sunset strip was very popular with celebrities. I remember going to tower records.. Virgin records store on sunset closed a while back before Tower did. Tokyo must me amazing to live at!
@@omwpov yeah, I remember sunset as well, growing up in the 70s. My dad worked for the Southern California Gas Co and his area was Hollywood and Berverly and Hollywood Hills. I used to call him “gasman to the stars” cause he was always going to stars homes and meeting them. He met Elvis one day and my dad was a huge fan. In fact, he had Elvis call me at school when I was in first grade on that day but I was already on my way home. Sometimes my dad would let me take a day off and he would also and we would drive up to Hollywood from Torrance and he would give me a driving tour of where all the stars homes he had visited. He even went to the Manson house and he didn’t know it at the time but said there was something evil he felt there, wasn’t till he got back to the headquarters in Beverly Hills did he find out where he had been. Yeah, I used to live up Canyon Drive off of Franklin. My neighbor was a television producer, Brad and Jennifer lived up the street from me, I used to run into Fiona Apple all the time at the market and that’s where a lot of stars that lived in Hollywood bought food. It was the Mayfair when I lived there but now it’s something else. I had the smallest house in the neighborhood but it was the coolest because it had a gate at the entrance and I had a fantastic view looking west at the other mountain side on the west side of Canyon Dive. Hollywood is a crazy place… love it here in Tokyo. Totally different life for me here. Funny thing about Virgin megastore… seems like almost every time I would go to check out some music I would run into “Fabio”!… I must have run into him at least a dozen times and I would also see him driving around Hollywood in a green Bentley with his two dogs. I think he actually worked out at a gym in the complex which was why he was there so much but yeah, he started to recognize me as well! Lol! Lots of crazy stories about Hollywood.
Wow sounds like you had a fun and interesting life living in the area! Elvis? wow! There still is a gym in the complex. But it's now a Crunch Fitness. Like @Topfitness2335 mentioned, you should write a book!
The labyrinth of quietly nestled homes surrounded by such a big city is a startling concept. Almost more old world European. The cool thing is that you see so many ‘new concept’ homes that were probably built in the 50s and 60s not looking dilapidated but instead updated to look as cool and chic as ever. Very nice immersive car ride adventure keep ‘em coming. 👍
I hear Bob Seger singing, "Hollywood nights. Hollywood hills. She was looking so right in her diamonds and frills".... I had no idea it was so green and lush .. Beautiful
This was a very relaxing drive to watch. Beautiful scenery, very plush expensive homes and obviously a very exclusive neighborhood. Being from a small ( very impoverished ) town in Manchester, in the UK, the one thing that strikes me as being the great leveller is the fact that, there in the famous Hollywood hills as in my home town, your scenery is blighted by the same blue, brown,green, black assortment of refuse/ recycling bins. Nice video! I'll be dropping by again.
You call THAT Scenic? You couldn't pay me to live there.......Tight streets 15 mins into it and no man woman or child can be seen anywhere.......A little green but mostly brown......everything is dying!!! OMG I would HATE IT!
This video starts in West Hollywood (Sunset Strip area) and then turns north into the Hollywood Hills. Just east of the Bird Streets is Laurel Canyon. Two very different but very cool neighborhoods.
very beautiful scenery, architecture, urbanism...from someone who comes from a different landscape and reality (Lisbon), this is truly fascinating! great videos, keep up the good work!
Great relaxing drive through The Bird Streets. A fair number of celebrities live(d) in this area: Keanu Reeves, Avicii, Leonardo DiCaprio, etc... I walked on Flicker Way when I visited LA a few years ago (walking around these streets is not reccomened since there's no sidewalks and blind curves btw) but the views are incredible.
No way! You did it! Thank you!! Aah, i just love those narrow winding roads. Its probably not fun actually driving them, but watching them unwind is pretty awesome That view at 34:00 is incredible
As a tourist, I decided to try a little exploration in the Laurel Canyon side roads. I turned onto Lookout Mountain and almost immediately started having a panic attack. I had to do a very awkward 17-point turn and head back out. Go deep into the Laurel Canyon hollars and you’ll end up on rickety one-lane roads where if you swerve a few feet to the side, you’ll go tumbling down a ravine.
Love these videos. I have always been fascinated with LA as a city and even these residential homes, are super interesting to me. Who says you need virtual reality when I can literally watch your videos and feel like I’m in the car with you going for a ride. Btw, hang on to your gas receipts as a business expense for tax right offs 😂
I’ve been in a routine for last few weeks where I’ve been starting my day with this video before I leave for work. It’s served as a consistent source of peace for me before the rest of my day, which is far from peaceful. I let the video run well after I leave and I also enjoy the other videos and have subscribed. Thanks for being a source of tranquility for me
Great video, thanks for sharing! Also that 458 speciale in the garage at 10:03 in what looks like a "normal" house, really shows how crazy this area is.
It's pretty up there. The views are awesome. I lived in LA for 9 years (1986 - 1995) and I've never been up in those hill. Not even to the Hollywood sign or Griffith Observatory.
We used to hang out in a dirt lot on top of the Hollywood hills in high school(1978) we called it beer hill awesome view of la you should drive through the verdugo hills in Glendale beautiful homes there used to be little old ladies in Cadillacs In the 1960s (their husbands were bankers)
I live in a city (beautiful Victoria, BC) that bans all billboards; and after watching only 2 minutes of this video I realize just how much this actually beautifies a city. Talk about sensory overload!!!
It definitely has its positives and negatives. The Billboards on sunset blvd is definitely fitting for the area. Would be strange without them. I've heard Victoria, BC is beautiful! Thanks for watching!
I live in Victoria too. I can cross the street and go for a beautiful walk along Dallas Rd. In the Hollywood Hills there's limited sidewalks for walking or any parks or places of exquisite beauty. You're stuck driving everywhere or stuck in your yard. Lovely homes though, shame about the sidewalks or lack of.
LOVE this! I lived in Southern California for 20 years, but never drove all through those hills above Sunset. This was a real treat! I have a copy of the Jacques Demy film, "Model Shop." I was waiting for you to drive by that mansion (small-looking by today's standards) where Gary Lockwood follows Anouk Aimee to her "appointment," or whatever. And there is was! Apparently on Rising Glen Road - and it's still standing and it's still painted avocado green! (~53:00). God, I love L.A.!
This really felt like I was in the car with you! Great visuals, and top notch camera, thanks for the ride. 😊 A little Easter egg: at 4:28 we pass right in front of the famous Whisky A-Go-Go!
First let me say I enjoyed the video. It was shocking to see those homes and how they were built into those hills. I watch the tv show Million Dollar Listings LA and they are always mentioning the “ Bird Streets.” The hills!!!!!! Who in their right mind would buy a home there? Where are the sewers in the streets for water run off? I couldn’t even imagine what the streets must look like in a regular rain storm! Can’t imagine what is going on with rain water to the houses in the bottom of the hills. Some of those homes are carved into the hillside. No wonder the homes slide off the hills with heavy rain. I wouldn’t take one of those homes for free!!!! I have to say the view from some of the streets are spectacular but who sits outside all the time watching the view? Your video was very informative and I thank you for spending your time making the video. First time on your channel. I will be watching your other videos as well. The Bird Streets? Not for me. Any prospective buyers? Run for the hills!!! (Excuse the pun!) The lower streets seem to be much better.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's my first time really driving these hills and it was quite interesting. I would've imagined the streets to be a lot nicer. The views were even nicer in person. I definitely agree the lower street homes are much better. I have another Hollywood Hills video I drove yesterday and will be posting soon. Thanks again for watching and Happy New Year!
@@omwpov I loved the Beverly Hills neighborhood video. Now, that looks like a normal flat land neighborhood. Homes are much nicer as well. I’m assuming normal flat backyards. Don’t think the homes in the “Hills” have much of a backyard. Awaiting your “Hollywood Hills” video.
Drove through this area with my husband when we visited LA, very pretty houses, almost felt uncomfortable about driving in such an expensive area! I couldnt help but notice how although the houses may be luxurious, if there was a mudslide or earthquake, those houses would be soooo damaged and the people living there probs wouldnt have access to emergency services in those instances. Still, very interesting to drive around
Californians definetly live on the edge in regards to earthquakes. Denial is coping mechanism. But they also look to the states that are besieged with killer tornados and think it could always be worst.
Many thanks from Australia...always wanted to see the Hollywood Hills & Sunset but I can't travel due to illness. Best regards. P.S - the road surfaces are in real bad shape considering the big $$$ area!
The terrain in the hills is always shifting. It goes with the territory. You can completely repave all those streets and within a short time they'll exhibit the the same stress. While these hilly roads don't look like they're well maintained they actually are. Asphalt is more flexible vs, concrete. It gives and it's much easier to just patch. Concrete roads can crack severly in the hills, Kind regards.
At 41:37 on the left is the house where George Harrison wrote the Beatles song Bluejay Way, and where Paul Simon put the finishing touches on Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Beautiful, but what a PITA to get in and out of. You definitely want to plan your trips, as it looks to take over an hour of time to get in and out of there.
The mid century architecture in Crestwood Hills and Tigertail Rd were always fascinating back in the day and the devastating fires were heartbreaking. I noticed not a lot of ice plant and lilies of the Nile, but the mature hedges and bird of paradise are taken care.
The first minutes remind me of the countless hours I’ve spent “driving” through LA in the LA Noire game. I spent a lot of time on Wiltshire driving an old car and listening to late 40’s music
A nice drive through a cool neighborhood. Noticed several slopes that do not have retaining walls or vegetation. Wonder if they will be impacted by all the rain. Also, would not like to park my expensive car on a narrow winding road just outside my house (no driveway or garage space) nice to see that all of LA isn't tent cities and graffiti.
Really enjoyed riding along with you. I live outside of Fort Worth, Texas, so fascinating to see how other cities “live”. I really enjoy the different architecture and housing styles. Thanks for the ride.
Stunning airliner views from those homes but if you have to drive up and down those narrow streets twice a day it gets old real quick...be nice to never have to leave your house and enjoy the view
I just discovered your channel, and I’m so hooked; thank you so much for driving these gorgeous streets for people around the world to enjoy! I’ve saved many of your videos to watch so that I don't lose track of them. I am from the southeast (US), and visited the LA area twice with my family in the late 80s (had more regular visits to the SF Bay area). I will never forget the beautiful light and its quality in southern California…the sky just looked different; it was special. Thank you for your videos!🙏🏼✨
Blue Jay Way is probably the most famous of these streets being made famous by George Harrison in the Beatles song Blue Jay Way. He was visiting someone who lived on this street during one of his US visits.
Nice drive. What occurs to me is that: every home is likely several million $ each. Why do they have normal, boring inexpensive cars? Then I thought. Those cars are Not the occupants or owners but that of the Servants!!
I grew up here, and how I miss it. I’m now a political evacuee from my much-loved native state. The view of downtown Los Angeles and the ocean in the far distance is wondrous to me. Thank you for the beautiful drive.
My sister in law lived up the hill from Chateau Marmont for a few years, I really enjoyed visiting, the house was 100% haunted, the neighborhood was super vibey if you know what I mean (you can feel the history), and I saw the dude who played The Fly walking his dog one morning. I used to walk down to the Liquor Locker to buy booze and crusie the blvd with a bottle for a couple hours, too bad she moved.
Ooo That must've been a cool place to live. Definitely has a vibe and its own charm. I can imagine Jeff Goldblum living in that area. I heard friends say they would see him at Crunch gym all the time near by back around the 2010s. Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Thanks for watching
Loved it, I felt so peaceful watching it and I could almost feel the gratitude of the ppl that live there, would be great if you could turn your camera slightly to the left or right to see more of the beautiful houses ❤
I've been thinking about that. Unfortunately my camera is outside so I'm unable to turn the camera. But I'll try to think of other options. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching!
George Harrison stayed at a friend's house on Blue Jay Way and he wrote a song about it - the opening lyrics of "Blue Jay Way" goes "There's a fog upon L.A., And my friends have lost their way, We'll be over soon they said, Now they've lost themselves instead" - now looking down upon LA from a house on Blue jay Way, I finally know what he was talking about
Ooo thanks for introducing me to the song and the background of the making of it. I like it. Sounds different from the more well known songs by the Beatles I know! Happy New Years!
What's strange to me is, there are these beautiful homes packed together like sardines and the roads are Shit! You gotta love they neighbor for sure 😂😂
People live in townhouses and share common walls all the time. People love living there because of the topography, the killer views and the rural ambience. It quite a refuge from the busy city below. I don't really see any unpatched potholes.
I love LA. I was born there and grew up in the 'burbs. I had my prom dinner at Scandia right on the corner of Sunset and where you turned right on Doheny. Yeah I'm dating myself but love that I'm here to share this. I have lived in Seattle most of my life and love it, but am still a LA kid at heart.
It’s a nightmare up there. Been all up and down this road and it’s terrifying coming down from the hills. No parking no room to swerve. Nice homes but living there seems like a nightmare to get in and out of.
Grazie come sempre amico,per darmi la possibilità di scoprire strada per strada il posto che ho sempre sognato di visitare o addirittura di abitare. Per favore continua così 🔝
Yah I've noticed much of the hills don't have sidewalks. The nearest hospital is Cedar's Sinai Hospital in West Hollywood which is pretty close to this area. Thanks for watching!
I lived in L.A. from 1985 - 1996. I had a job working for interior designers so I got to go into many houses on streets like this and other affluent neighborhoods. I remember thinking "if only...." but now looking back I don't miss the congestion and the expense. There definitely are some amazing homes there.
Love the houses, the green and the view. Hate the streets, the prices, some of the house fronts and i immagine it would be a nightmare going up and down a couple of times per day.
I thought the same! what if i have a craving for something to eat? Do I really want to drive down and up for it? I'd probably be even more of a recluse than I already am! lol Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
I can’t believe people pay millions to live in those nice homes just to have narrow streets and trash, recycle bins everywhere. People are brave to park cars on those streets. Seems so dangerous.
I too live on a little street In a small rural town where we have trash day and set our cans out. Would that offend you also? We don't have as pretty of flowers out front though. What was dangerous?
Wow. I've been down that street many, many times. This was really five days ago? The in between of the holidays? Then Hollywood has truly become a ghost town. There should be far more pedestrians than that. I have *never* seen it that empty...
Enjoyed! I see the street pavement is in the same condition as here in Longview Texas. Beat up, pot holes, patches. America is going to pot. Pray we get our country back soon.
I owned a home in the hills twenty years ago and know the area well… going down Sunset, I noticed my bank is gone, no more House of Blues and Tower Records is now a Supreme store. I used to ride my bike from my house up to the observatory… then past the Hollywood sign and then back into my home. Great times. I now live in Tokyo and wouldn’t go back but I will always have fond memories.
Oh nice! What street did you live on? I remember when the sunset strip was very popular with celebrities. I remember going to tower records.. Virgin records store on sunset closed a while back before Tower did. Tokyo must me amazing to live at!
@@omwpov yeah, I remember sunset as well, growing up in the 70s. My dad worked for the Southern California Gas Co and his area was Hollywood and Berverly and Hollywood Hills. I used to call him “gasman to the stars” cause he was always going to stars homes and meeting them. He met Elvis one day and my dad was a huge fan. In fact, he had Elvis call me at school when I was in first grade on that day but I was already on my way home. Sometimes my dad would let me take a day off and he would also and we would drive up to Hollywood from Torrance and he would give me a driving tour of where all the stars homes he had visited. He even went to the Manson house and he didn’t know it at the time but said there was something evil he felt there, wasn’t till he got back to the headquarters in Beverly Hills did he find out where he had been. Yeah, I used to live up Canyon Drive off of Franklin. My neighbor was a television producer, Brad and Jennifer lived up the street from me, I used to run into Fiona Apple all the time at the market and that’s where a lot of stars that lived in Hollywood bought food. It was the Mayfair when I lived there but now it’s something else. I had the smallest house in the neighborhood but it was the coolest because it had a gate at the entrance and I had a fantastic view looking west at the other mountain side on the west side of Canyon Dive. Hollywood is a crazy place… love it here in Tokyo. Totally different life for me here. Funny thing about Virgin megastore… seems like almost every time I would go to check out some music I would run into “Fabio”!… I must have run into him at least a dozen times and I would also see him driving around Hollywood in a green Bentley with his two dogs. I think he actually worked out at a gym in the complex which was why he was there so much but yeah, he started to recognize me as well! Lol! Lots of crazy stories about Hollywood.
Wow sounds like you had a fun and interesting life living in the area! Elvis? wow! There still is a gym in the complex. But it's now a Crunch Fitness. Like @Topfitness2335 mentioned, you should write a book!
Why did you go to Japan?
Not to mention devastating rains and mudslides today🤔
These lush Hollywood residential areas are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
The labyrinth of quietly nestled homes surrounded by such a big city is a startling concept. Almost more old world European. The cool thing is that you see so many ‘new concept’ homes that were probably built in the 50s and 60s not looking dilapidated but instead updated to look as cool and chic as ever. Very nice immersive car ride adventure keep ‘em coming. 👍
It does remind me of the Mediterranean, notably the French Riviera
Glad you enjoyed the drive. It definitely has a certain vibe. Thanks for watching!
And, it is very expensive to update these types of houses
Thanks for the memories
I hear Bob Seger singing, "Hollywood nights. Hollywood hills. She was looking so right in her diamonds and frills"....
I had no idea it was so green and lush ..
Beautiful
Glad you enjoyed the ride! Thanks for watching!
This was a very relaxing drive to watch. Beautiful scenery, very plush expensive homes and obviously a very exclusive neighborhood. Being from a small ( very impoverished ) town in Manchester, in the UK, the one thing that strikes me as being the great leveller is the fact that, there in the famous Hollywood hills as in my home town, your scenery is blighted by the same blue, brown,green, black assortment of refuse/ recycling bins. Nice video! I'll be dropping by again.
Those damn bins! LOL They are everywhere!! Your comment made me chuckle! Glad you enjoyed this video and thanks for watching! Happy New Year!
I didn't see them everywhere, and there only on the streets in the UK on pick up day
Most of the time people in Manchester just need to pick up their dog shit, that would definitely help the streets of Burnage.
You call THAT Scenic? You couldn't pay me to live there.......Tight streets 15 mins into it and no man woman or child can be seen anywhere.......A little green but mostly brown......everything is dying!!! OMG I would HATE IT!
Never been west of Sheboygan, WI., so this video was a treat for me. LA really does have palm trees! Thanks for the post.
Glad you enjoyed it! Should visit if you get the chance some day! Thanks for watching and Happy New year!
This video starts in West Hollywood (Sunset Strip area) and then turns north into the Hollywood Hills. Just east of the Bird Streets is Laurel Canyon. Two very different but very cool neighborhoods.
Как проезд по жд ветке электрички, блин!
very beautiful scenery, architecture, urbanism...from someone who comes from a different landscape and reality (Lisbon), this is truly fascinating! great videos, keep up the good work!
I would love to visit Lisbon some day! I imagine it being beautiful! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!
А архитектура то где? Сплошные бетонные заборы и зеленые ограждения, да баки мусорные! Ой народ! Молодость- глупостт!
@@ЖаннаН-з8ю To each their own. Just because you don't approve of the design of these homes doesn't make other people stupid.
This is amazingly relaxing. I love not driving, and just sightseeing.
Yah definitely a better view when not driving!
He risk his Life for our entertainment!
Me too. I'm a passenger, and I ride and I ride.
sooo true
Great relaxing drive through The Bird Streets. A fair number of celebrities live(d) in this area: Keanu Reeves, Avicii, Leonardo DiCaprio, etc... I walked on Flicker Way when I visited LA a few years ago (walking around these streets is not reccomened since there's no sidewalks and blind curves btw) but the views are incredible.
Yes a lot of celebrities live in the area. Sidewalks would definitely be nice. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the ride!
Avicii died six years ago.
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No way! You did it! Thank you!!
Aah, i just love those narrow winding roads. Its probably not fun actually driving them, but watching them unwind is pretty awesome
That view at 34:00 is incredible
I actually enjoyed this drive! I plan to do another one soon. That view was incredible! Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the suggestion!
As a tourist, I decided to try a little exploration in the Laurel Canyon side roads. I turned onto Lookout Mountain and almost immediately started having a panic attack. I had to do a very awkward 17-point turn and head back out. Go deep into the Laurel Canyon hollars and you’ll end up on rickety one-lane roads where if you swerve a few feet to the side, you’ll go tumbling down a ravine.
@@DeflatingAtheism and people pay millions of dollars for their homes in the hills --- scary drives - especially in fog or rainy days.
It's actually very fun to drive them. I grew up in the Hollywood Hills and learned to drive on those streets. I don't find them scary at all.
Definitely NOT FUN driving them.
I subscribed because you don't talk. Just a nice sightseeing trip. Thanks
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the ride
The greenery is what i envy the most, trees hedges meadows, are all beautiful and well kept🍀
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
It's funny to think those people living in luxury are sitting in one room probably watching youtube in their down time LOL
What if they're watching this video and see me driving by their home 😆
Love these videos. I have always been fascinated with LA as a city and even these residential homes, are super interesting to me. Who says you need virtual reality when I can literally watch your videos and feel like I’m in the car with you going for a ride. Btw, hang on to your gas receipts as a business expense for tax right offs 😂
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the ride! yes I keep track of them. Gas is expensive in LA! 😃
dude you keep showing these videos thats why all the immigrants want to move to the usa lol they see this and think all america is like this.@@omwpov
Как по садовому товариществу прокатится! Ну только пальмы отличают! Колхоз " халявуд"!
I’ve been in a routine for last few weeks where I’ve been starting my day with this video before I leave for work. It’s served as a consistent source of peace for me before the rest of my day, which is far from peaceful. I let the video run well after I leave and I also enjoy the other videos and have subscribed. Thanks for being a source of tranquility for me
Oooh Thank you so much! Glad you're getting enjoyment out of my videos! Hope you're getting better days to come! ❤️❤️❤️
Great video, thanks for sharing! Also that 458 speciale in the garage at 10:03 in what looks like a "normal" house, really shows how crazy this area is.
Thanks! Glad you liked the video! Good eye! Yah there was a lot of nice cars in these homes. I normally don't drive these hills so it was cool to see.
I see those in my west phoenix hood. No big deal really
I am amazed at the quality of the roads. Not what I expected.
Yah i was surprised myself! Thanks for watching!
That Maybach at 45.05! And the black SUV 'limos'
Wow I wasn’t expecting that! Over developed definitely not made for pedestrians.
Some amazing views.
Thanks for this video!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely not made for pedestrians. Would be nice for some green space for dog owners. Thanks for watching!
Sunset is awesome. Gloria is smiling.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
It's pretty up there. The views are awesome. I lived in LA for 9 years (1986 - 1995) and I've never been up in those hill. Not even to the Hollywood sign or Griffith Observatory.
You should come back to LA and visit all those places some day! Have a happy new year!
This is absolutely georgeous oh my god.
Glad you enjoyed it! More Hollywood Hills videos to come! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
We used to hang out in a dirt lot on top of the Hollywood hills in high school(1978) we called it beer hill awesome view of la you should drive through the verdugo hills in Glendale beautiful homes there used to be little old ladies in Cadillacs In the 1960s (their husbands were bankers)
Ooo that must have been a beautiful view! I'll definitely research and plan out a Verdugo Hills drive. Thanks for the suggestion!
I live in a city (beautiful Victoria, BC) that bans all billboards; and after watching only 2 minutes of this video I realize just how much this actually beautifies a city. Talk about sensory overload!!!
It definitely has its positives and negatives. The Billboards on sunset blvd is definitely fitting for the area. Would be strange without them. I've heard Victoria, BC is beautiful! Thanks for watching!
I live in Victoria too. I can cross the street and go for a beautiful walk along Dallas Rd. In the Hollywood Hills there's limited sidewalks for walking or any parks or places of exquisite beauty. You're stuck driving everywhere or stuck in your yard. Lovely homes though, shame about the sidewalks or lack of.
We are incredibly fortunate to be living where we do.
@@anitavirginillo I keep reminding myself of that, especially on the rainy days.
Lol - I embrace the rain :)
LOVE this! I lived in Southern California for 20 years, but never drove all through those hills above Sunset. This was a real treat! I have a copy of the Jacques Demy film, "Model Shop." I was waiting for you to drive by that mansion (small-looking by today's standards) where Gary Lockwood follows Anouk Aimee to her "appointment," or whatever. And there is was! Apparently on Rising Glen Road - and it's still standing and it's still painted avocado green! (~53:00). God, I love L.A.!
So glad you enjoyed the video! Perhaps you'll get up here sometime and drive thru these streets. Thanks for watching!
This really felt like I was in the car with you! Great visuals, and top notch camera, thanks for the ride. 😊 A little Easter egg: at 4:28 we pass right in front of the famous Whisky A-Go-Go!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the ride! Wonder if Whisky A-Go-Go is still busy like back in its heyday
First let me say I enjoyed the video.
It was shocking to see those homes and how they were built into those hills.
I watch the tv show
Million Dollar Listings LA and they are always mentioning the “ Bird Streets.”
The hills!!!!!! Who in their right mind would buy a home there?
Where are the sewers in the streets for water run off?
I couldn’t even imagine what the streets must look like in a regular rain storm!
Can’t imagine what is going on with rain water to the houses in the bottom of the hills.
Some of those homes are carved into the hillside. No wonder the homes slide off the hills with heavy rain.
I wouldn’t take one of those homes for free!!!!
I have to say the view from some of the streets are spectacular but who sits outside all the time watching the view?
Your video was very informative and I thank you for spending your time making the video.
First time on your channel. I will be watching your other videos as well.
The Bird Streets? Not for me.
Any prospective buyers?
Run for the hills!!!
(Excuse the pun!)
The lower streets seem to be much better.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It's my first time really driving these hills and it was quite interesting. I would've imagined the streets to be a lot nicer. The views were even nicer in person. I definitely agree the lower street homes are much better. I have another Hollywood Hills video I drove yesterday and will be posting soon. Thanks again for watching and Happy New Year!
@@omwpov
I loved the Beverly Hills neighborhood video.
Now, that looks like a normal flat land neighborhood.
Homes are much nicer as well. I’m assuming normal flat backyards.
Don’t think the homes in the “Hills” have much of a backyard.
Awaiting your “Hollywood Hills” video.
Yes definitely more space with backyards in Beverly Hills! New video is currently being uploaded to TH-cam. Will be posted tomorrow morning 😀
They're not homes. They're bunkers. Or office buildings disguised as bunkers.
It doesn't rain much in that part of California
Drove through this area with my husband when we visited LA, very pretty houses, almost felt uncomfortable about driving in such an expensive area! I couldnt help but notice how although the houses may be luxurious, if there was a mudslide or earthquake, those houses would be soooo damaged and the people living there probs wouldnt have access to emergency services in those instances. Still, very interesting to drive around
Yah I can't imagine how emergency vehicles would get access. Hopefully nothing happens anytime soon. Thanks for watching!
Californians definetly live on the edge in regards to earthquakes. Denial is coping mechanism. But they also look to the states that are besieged with killer tornados and think it could always be worst.
Thanks!
Thank you so much Patricia! That was so kind! Much appreciated ❤️❤️❤️
I hit here accidentally. Really intresting. Nice to see famous Hollywood this way. Thumb up. 👋👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. It was fun driving this neighborhood.
Many thanks from Australia...always wanted to see the Hollywood Hills & Sunset but I can't travel due to illness. Best regards. P.S - the road surfaces are in real bad shape considering the big $$$ area!
Australia is on my list to visit someday! Bet it's beautiful! Yah they really need to fix the roads. Hope your health gets better soon!
The roads in all of CA need attention.
Yah they do! It's a mess
The terrain in the hills is always shifting. It goes with the territory. You can completely repave all those streets and within a short time they'll exhibit the the same stress. While these hilly roads don't look like they're well maintained they actually are. Asphalt is more flexible vs, concrete. It gives and it's much easier to just patch. Concrete roads can crack severly in the hills, Kind regards.
Very Cool" knowing there's a story behind every wall , and Wondering how many celebrities have driven those roads"! Great Video!👍✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨💜✨😎
Yes! Curious about what the stories are! Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!
At 41:37 on the left is the house where George Harrison wrote the Beatles song Bluejay Way, and where Paul Simon put the finishing touches on Bridge Over Troubled Water.
Ooo didn’t know about Bridge over troubled water. Thanks for watching!
А хто зараз живе в цьому будинку?
Beautiful, but what a PITA to get in and out of. You definitely want to plan your trips, as it looks to take over an hour of time to get in and out of there.
I agree! I'd probably reconsider if I really need to leave due to my laziness of driving up and down these narrow streets 😂
Thank You. There is peace and tranquillity there too which is not highlighted much. Evidenced in this.
Yah definitely can find the peace.
The mid century architecture in Crestwood Hills and Tigertail Rd were always fascinating back in the day and the devastating fires were heartbreaking. I noticed not a lot of ice plant and lilies of the Nile, but the mature hedges and bird of paradise are taken care.
Thank you! I’ll have to do a drive in that area 😀
The first minutes remind me of the countless hours I’ve spent “driving” through LA in the LA Noire game. I spent a lot of time on Wiltshire driving an old car and listening to late 40’s music
Ooo Just looked up the game. Looks pretty cool! Sounds like a fun experience!
A nice drive through a cool neighborhood. Noticed several slopes that do not have retaining walls or vegetation. Wonder if they will be impacted by all the rain. Also, would not like to park my expensive car on a narrow winding road just outside my house (no driveway or garage space) nice to see that all of LA isn't tent cities and graffiti.
Thanks for the drive. I loved the views laid out before us as you drove down the hills.
Thanks Patricia! Glad you enjoyed it!
You're a very good driver. Reminds me of driving up hill of Howth, but that's much shorter drive of course. Thanks for scenic views❤
Thank you so much! I looked up Howth and it looks beautiful! Thank you for watching
Thank you for the cool ride..wishing you and Everybody in La a Very Happy healthy Safe New Year from out of Italy💟
Glad you enjoyed the ride! Have a happy new year to you as well! ❤
Beautiful video! Trip is awesome!
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Really enjoyed riding along with you. I live outside of Fort Worth, Texas, so fascinating to see how other cities “live”. I really enjoy the different architecture and housing styles. Thanks for the ride.
Thanks for watching! I like to do the same watching other rides/walks in different cities. Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey I live in North Fort Worth!
بیوٹی فل منظر زبردست 👍👌👍
بہت بہت شکریہ! خوشی ہوئی کہ آپ نے ویڈیو کا لطف اٹھایا۔
Stunning airliner views from those homes but if you have to drive up and down those narrow streets twice a day it gets old real quick...be nice to never have to leave your house and enjoy the view
Ver true! Can you imagine if you forgot something and then have to go back up?!
Hello from Australia,just found your channel.So beautiful cute little streets beautiful houses magic veiw.Some people are blessed.❤
Glad you enjoyed the video! I bet Australia is very beautiful! A place I want to visit someday! ❤
"and if they ask where I live point to the hills and go all the way up🤑🌴" nice. I hope I get to go back there this summer 🌞
Hope you get to visit then too! The weather will be nice with longer sunny days!
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I just discovered your channel, and I’m so hooked; thank you so much for driving these gorgeous streets for people around the world to enjoy! I’ve saved many of your videos to watch so that I don't lose track of them. I am from the southeast (US), and visited the LA area twice with my family in the late 80s (had more regular visits to the SF Bay area). I will never forget the beautiful light and its quality in southern California…the sky just looked different; it was special. Thank you for your videos!🙏🏼✨
Thank you for the kind comment. I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel!
Blue Jay Way is probably the most famous of these streets being made famous by George Harrison in the Beatles song Blue Jay Way. He was visiting someone who lived on this street during one of his US visits.
Yah I heard something about that and I think the song Blue Jay Way was written about his visit.
they were on their way to visit him in the house there he and his wife had rented and he wrote the song while waiting for them...
Very relaxing, quiet video of exclusive L.A. Da bird is da wird
Glad you enjoyed the video. Surfin bird! 🐦😆
Thank you for this video. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying my videos!
What a great video! Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved watching this. From Australia 🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed the video! Australia must be so beautiful! Some day I'll visit the down under. Thanks for watching!
Nice drive. What occurs to me is that: every home is likely several million $ each. Why do they have normal, boring inexpensive cars?
Then I thought. Those cars are Not the occupants or owners but that of the Servants!!
Yes! A lot of those cars are workers of the homeowners!
…..the homes are NOT several million dollars, more like $8-$55+ million dollars!!
A lot of those cars belong to the the young adults that live there.
I know of the Bird Streets but never realized Doheny went up that way, I thought it only ran south from Sunset. Thank you for the cool video.
I didn’t either. Just remember Ozzy’s house from the MTV show was on Doheny.
Yah I thought the same! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
Thank you , I really enjoyed watching this
I'm so glad! Thanks for watching
Omg, This whole ride I was there,1983/86’ when I lived there 😳😁👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
oh nice! Did you live there? Happy New Year!
Yes I did,83/86😁
I grew up here, and how I miss it. I’m now a political evacuee from my much-loved native state. The view of downtown Los Angeles and the ocean in the far distance is wondrous to me. Thank you for the beautiful drive.
Hope you're okay and doing well. It is beautiful on a clear day to enjoy both views! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching
@@omwpov The Mt. Olympus video was also done on a gorgeous day…it makes me homesick, but I love these videos.
I used to do this in West Vancouver and The British Properties… throw on some tunes and go for a cruise in the evening heat.
Ooo that sounds like fun! Our the homes in West Vancouver similar to here? Thanks for watching
Just found your channel. This is a interestingly different video, . Enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a happy new year!
My sister in law lived up the hill from Chateau Marmont for a few years, I really enjoyed visiting, the house was 100% haunted, the neighborhood was super vibey if you know what I mean (you can feel the history), and I saw the dude who played The Fly walking his dog one morning. I used to walk down to the Liquor Locker to buy booze and crusie the blvd with a bottle for a couple hours, too bad she moved.
Ooo That must've been a cool place to live. Definitely has a vibe and its own charm. I can imagine Jeff Goldblum living in that area. I heard friends say they would see him at Crunch gym all the time near by back around the 2010s. Sounds like you had a lot of fun! Thanks for watching
@@omwpov Yes Mr Goldblum, his name slipped my mind when I was commenting, great channel btw, sub'd.
Loved it, I felt so peaceful watching it and I could almost feel the gratitude of the ppl that live there, would be great if you could turn your camera slightly to the left or right to see more of the beautiful houses ❤
I've been thinking about that. Unfortunately my camera is outside so I'm unable to turn the camera. But I'll try to think of other options. Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching!
George Harrison stayed at a friend's house on Blue Jay Way and he wrote a song about it - the opening lyrics of "Blue Jay Way" goes "There's a fog upon L.A., And my friends have lost their way, We'll be over soon they said, Now they've lost themselves instead" - now looking down upon LA from a house on Blue jay Way, I finally know what he was talking about
Ooo thanks for introducing me to the song and the background of the making of it. I like it. Sounds different from the more well known songs by the Beatles I know! Happy New Years!
What's strange to me is, there are these beautiful homes packed together like sardines and the roads are Shit! You gotta love they neighbor for sure 😂😂
lol the roads are crap! The homes are nice indeed. Thanks for watching!
People live in townhouses and share common walls all the time. People love living there because of the topography, the killer views and the rural ambience. It quite a refuge from the busy city below. I don't really see any unpatched potholes.
What a logistical nightmare traffic wise. And in places it looks like a landslide waiting to happen, covering homes and cars.
yah the current rain storm will really test these hillsides
I love LA. I was born there and grew up in the 'burbs. I had my prom dinner at Scandia right on the corner of Sunset and where you turned right on Doheny. Yeah I'm dating myself but love that I'm here to share this. I have lived in Seattle most of my life and love it, but am still a LA kid at heart.
Yah LA is great! What part of the burbs did you live? Early this morning it rained like the PNW!
We miss you here! There’s always a spot for you here in L.A.
I also dig the $100k + cars parked on the streets and in the driveways, makes me wonder what's in the garages...
Doesn’t that kill you? Ugh
Yah i'm sure there are a lot of nice super cars i'd imagine
@topfitness2335 😉
Condução simplesmente incrível pelas belezas de Hollywood Hills - EUA, parabéns e por deixar viajar também. Muito obrigado pelo seu importante vídeo.
Obrigado por assistir! Estou feliz que você tenha gostado deste passeio!
It’s a nightmare up there. Been all up and down this road and it’s terrifying coming down from the hills. No parking no room to swerve. Nice homes but living there seems like a nightmare to get in and out of.
Yah I can't imagine doing this regularly. At least the roads aren't as busy compared to other areas. Thanks for watching!
Grazie come sempre amico,per darmi la possibilità di scoprire strada per strada il posto che ho sempre sognato di visitare o addirittura di abitare.
Per favore continua così 🔝
Thank you! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos.
it's a gorgeous area, but those narrow winding roads make me nervous, LOL. Car accidents just begging to happen!!
Yah it makes me nervous driving them too! 😀 Thanks for watching!
🇬🇧 It seems strange not to see any pavements/ sidewalks.
Thank you for your video. Much appreciated.
Ps. I always want to be near a hospital
Yah I've noticed much of the hills don't have sidewalks. The nearest hospital is Cedar's Sinai Hospital in West Hollywood which is pretty close to this area. Thanks for watching!
I lived in L.A. from 1985 - 1996. I had a job working for interior designers so I got to go into many houses on streets like this and other affluent neighborhoods. I remember thinking "if only...." but now looking back I don't miss the congestion and the expense. There definitely are some amazing homes there.
Ooo you must have seen some cool homes that you got to redesign! the traffic is crazy. I work my schedule around the traffic so I don't get stuck! LOL
Those streets need repaving.
Yah they really do!
I just found your channel and loved the video. Happy New Year and greetings from Columbus, Ohio.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! I have family in Columbus. Happy New Year!
Wow! I have never seen so many billboards!
You should visit Las Vegas! 10x more! Thanks for watching
@@omwpov Thank YOU for the work and sharing with us! I am going to watch these on VR headset. Cheers😊
Ooo I need to get a VR headset and thy this too!
Love the houses, the green and the view. Hate the streets, the prices, some of the house fronts and i immagine it would be a nightmare going up and down a couple of times per day.
I thought the same! what if i have a craving for something to eat? Do I really want to drive down and up for it? I'd probably be even more of a recluse than I already am! lol Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
Yeah, after a few days I'd be sick of going up and down these hills, even if it is quite beautiful. So slow and winding.
Hollywood continua sendo um lugar muito bonito mesmo com o passar dos anos
Tem sim o seu charme! É lindo. Obrigado por assistir!
I can’t believe people pay millions to live in those nice homes just to have narrow streets and trash, recycle bins everywhere. People are brave to park cars on those streets. Seems so dangerous.
Yah crazy to think those expensive cars just parked on the side of the streets!
LA is cognitive dissonance if it were a city.
Sounds like NYC 😂
What a burden. Recycle bins. 😂
I too live on a little street In a small rural town where we have trash day and set our cans out. Would that offend you also? We don't have as pretty of flowers out front though. What was dangerous?
I think I would get lost at night trying to get home. l love all the trees and shrubery and not to much traffic. Every single house is beautiful.
Yah I was thinking the same. I'd like to do a night drive. But I need a better camera for it. Hopefully soon!
Nice vidéo thank you from France 👍
Thanks for watching!
During heavy rain the water runs down these narrow streets like a river. Its kind of fun to see that.
It does. I don't live in the hills and my street looks like a river when we get heavy rain too! Thanks for watching!
drivin out my dreamerz! the day before my bday! .. hope this is sign from the universe! xoxo
love flordia girl
Happy birthday!! Thanks for watching!
SOO happy to have shotgun checkin' out my home town.....tx mate
Glad you enjoyed the ride! Thanks for watching!
LA is fascinating
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I'll admit, I didn't expect L.A. to be so green. Just vegetation everywhere.
It depends on the neighborhood. But yah a lot of green in this area. Thanks for watching! ❤
uber rich uses a lot of water
Wow. I've been down that street many, many times. This was really five days ago? The in between of the holidays?
Then Hollywood has truly become a ghost town. There should be far more pedestrians than that.
I have *never* seen it that empty...
A lot of people leave Los Angeles for the holiday. It's been a bit quiet in the area for the past week or so. Thanks for watching and Happy New Year!
I feel like I just had a holiday, renting a car and driving thru Laurel Canyon.
Glad you enjoyed your holiday! ❤️ Thanks for watching!
You made me homesick. Used to live on the end of Bluejay
oh wow! must've been nice living on that street! Thanks for watching!
Hernoso ,lleno de vegetación y eso es un plus gigantesco
Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el vídeo! Gracias por ver!
This Video is Awsom Thanks Champ I Love it
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful Craftsman at 15:38.
More traffic cones in this area than the interstate.
I noticed that home too! Very beautiful! lol They really need to remove the cones and bins!
This freaks me out because we drive on the opposite side of the road in Australia. Cool video 😊
I've always wondered how it would be to drive on the other side. Definitely would freak me out too! LOL Thanks for watching!
Watching this, gives me flashbacks from Grand Theft Auto 5.
Did I drive by Franklin's house? Thanks for watching!
More Hollywood Hills real estate and views on downtown and ocean from that sides pls😊 it would be great🤩🤩🤩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi! I have more Hollywood Hills videos coming! Thanks for watching
@@omwpov oh its a good news! 😁 hope they not too old 😄
awesome thank you
This was fun. I felt like I was in the car with you. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy New Years!
All the men of renown who know these streets from bumping around Los Santos, I tip my hat to you.
Enjoyed! I see the street pavement is in the same condition as here in Longview Texas. Beat up, pot holes, patches. America is going to pot. Pray we get our country back soon.
Glad you enjoyed it! I guess streets need improvement everywhere. Thanks for watching!