Travel Guide

LAX Parking and Mulholland Drive

If you're looking to make the most of your Los Angeles car rental, Johnny Parks LAX Parking recommends taking a scenic tour of the hills that border the city. One of the best known drives in the area is that of Mulholland Drive. A well-known road in LA, Mulholland Drive is named for prominent California engineer and former head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, William Mulholland. The road itself is mostly two lanes and serves as a minor arterial road along the ridgeline of the Santa Monica Mountains and Hollywood Hills. Whether you're looking to escape the city or simply enjoy the afternoon, nothing beats a drive along Mulholland Drive. Known as a bohemian artist's retreat, Mulholland Drive has successfully spawned a number of blockbuster films, including "Laurel Canyon" and the movie "Mulholland Drive". A drive along Mulholland Drive is sure to bring out your inner intellectual, so why wait? Plan a sightseeing trip past the Santa Monica Mountains today.

A Retreat for Famous Faces

Tourists aren't the only ones attracted to the stunning views and scenic vistas of Mulholland Drive. More than a few celebrities have gone so far as to purchase property along the historic thoroughfare, adding a little star power to the already popular pass. If you've got some time to waste during your upcoming vacation, Johnny Parks LAX Parking highly recommends stopping and taking pictures at any one of the following celebrity estates. But before you embark on your adventure it is important to remember that these houses are private property. Please do not trespass or disturb the current residents. Current and former residents of Mulholland Drive include:

• Actor, Marlon Brandon - 12900 Mulholland Drive
• Actor, Jack Nicholson - 12850 Mulholland Drive
• Actress/Model, Pamela Anderson - 31340 Mulholland Drive
• Actor, Warren Beatty - 13671 Mulholland Drive
• Singer/Actress, Madonna - 6342 Mulholland Drive

A number of celebrity houses can also be seen from above when driving along Mulholland Drive, including Julia Roberts, Robert Redford and Nicolas Cage. A number of tour companies offer star-studded celebrity home tours throughout the Mulholland Drive area, so don't be afraid to sign up for one. Johnny Parks LAX Parking recommends visiting www.Hollywoodtours.us for more details.

See the Sights Along Mulholland Drive

If you're not a big celebrity stalker-type, don't worry - there are still plenty of exciting sights located along Mulholland Drive. If you begin your journey at the eastern terminus of the road (at the Cahuenga Pass on Cahuenga Boulevard), you'll enjoy a number of stunning roadside vistas overlooking downtown Los Angeles, Burbank, Universal City and eventually, the rest of the San Fernando Valley. A section of the road will eventually turn into an unpaved path perfect for those looking to enjoy a little outdoor exercise. LAX parking customers can pick up paved road again just east of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. At this point, Mulholland Drive splits in two, continuing as Mulholland Drive as well as Mulholland Highway. Mulholland Drive terminates at U.S. Route 101, while the Highway continues southwest until it ends at California State Route 1. LAX parking customers are encouraged to follow either road as both provide outstanding views of the surrounding landscape.

Mulholland Drive in Popular Culture

• Mulholland Drive is mentioned in tom Petty's song, "Free Falling", as well as R.E.M.'s "Electrolite".
• French philosopher Jean Baudrillard metaphorically describes Mulholland drive in his book "America" as the "entry point for extraterrestrials",
• In the final scene of the movie "Four Rooms", Bruce Willis alludes to Mulholland Drive.

A scenic tour of the California countryside would be nothing without a road trip along Mulholland Drive. For more detailed directions please feel free to purchase a local map during your Johnny Parks LAX parking vacation.