Coming into Hollywood from Studio City, the Dolby Theatre is a landmark venue for live performances and Oscar-related tours, set inside Ovation Hollywood on Hollywood Boulevard. Check the tour schedule or performance details before making it the focus of a particular date.
- Location: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90028
- Tour: A 30-minute guided walking tour, with several flights of stairs
- Public transit: Exit at Hollywood/Highland Station
- Parking: Ovation Hollywood’s structure is on Highland Avenue
Where is the Dolby Theatre?
The Dolby Theatre is inside Ovation Hollywood in Hollywood, at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. Its entrance is marked by the theatre’s arch, along the boulevard west of Hollywood/Highland Station.
Ovation Hollywood places the venue in the middle of a walkable stretch of Hollywood Boulevard, making it practical to pair a tour or performance with nearby sights. The Hollywood Walk of Fame route is close by, and El Capitan Entertainment Centre is another nearby entertainment stop.
What do Dolby Theatre tours include?
The Dolby Theatre’s guided tour gives you a 30-minute look at Oscar-related spaces and features, including an Oscar statuette, the Dolby Lounge, images from past ceremonies and the Governors Ball, and Winners Walk. The walking route includes several flights of stairs.
Tour guests should arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled start; tours begin at the Level 2 entrance. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and strollers must be checked inside. Disabled guests can be accommodated, so advise the theatre when purchasing tickets.
Tour schedules may be released only about one month ahead because the theatre’s performance calendar affects access. Check the official site before you go, especially if you are planning around a particular date.
How do you get to the Dolby Theatre from Studio City?
From rooms at Studio City Inn - Near Universal Studios Hollywood, drive about 5 minutes to Universal City/Studio City station. Take Metro Rail toward Hollywood/Highland Station, then go up the escalators and walk west on Hollywood Boulevard to the Dolby Theatre arch.
Make a day of the trip with the nearby Hollywood Walk of Fame or El Capitan Entertainment Centre, both on Hollywood Boulevard.
Where can you park near the Dolby Theatre?
The Ovation Hollywood parking structure is on Highland Avenue beside the Loews Hollywood Hotel, north of Hollywood Boulevard. Garage entrances are on Highland Avenue and Orange Drive. The Dolby Theatre does not validate parking.
Allow extra time if you are driving to a performance: Hollywood traffic and parking can add to the time you need before the show. The theatre advises arriving at least 30 minutes before performances, with additional time for restrooms and concessions. Parking rates and arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you pair with a Dolby Theatre visit?
Hollywood Boulevard gives you an easy way to combine the theatre with a Walk of Fame visit. El Capitan Entertainment Centre is another nearby entertainment stop on Hollywood Boulevard.
FAQs
How long is the Dolby Theatre tour?
The guided walking tour lasts 30 minutes and includes several flights of stairs.
Where does the tour start?
Tours begin at the Level 2 entrance. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour.
How do you reach the theatre by Metro Rail?
Exit at Hollywood/Highland Station, take the escalators up, and walk west on Hollywood Boulevard to the theatre arch.
Does the Dolby Theatre validate parking?
No. The theatre says it does not validate parking.