Universal Studios

Universal Studios

Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the Universal City community of the San Fernando Valley region of the city of Los Angeles, California.

It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood film studios still in use. Its official marketing headline is "The Entertainment Capital of LA".

It was initially created to offer tours of the real Universal Studios sets and is the first of many full-fledged Universal Studios Theme Parks located across the world.

Woody Woodpecker is the official mascot for Universal Studios Hollywood.

Location

100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California
USA

Getting There

Universal Studios Hollywood is located about 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Here are some possible ways to get there:

By car: The easiest way to get to Universal Studios Hollywood is by car. The address is located off of the 101 freeway, and there is parking available for visitors.

By public transportation: You can also reach Universal Studios Hollywood by taking public transportation. The Universal City Metro Station is located just a short walk away from the park, and can be reached by taking the Metro Red Line subway. Additionally, the Metro Local Line 155 and the Cityride program also service the area.

By shuttle: Several shuttle companies offer transportation to Universal Studios Hollywood from the Los Angeles area. These shuttles typically depart from popular tourist destinations such as Hollywood and Santa Monica.

Once you arrive at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can explore the many attractions and amenities within the park, such as themed rides, live shows, and attractions based on popular movies and TV shows.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in California that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.