I was driving to my friend's house the other day in Hollywood and saw everyone taking pictures on the side of the road.

I looked up and it was the Hollywood sign! I thought it was pretty cool, to be that close, but didn't want to stop and get out of my car to take a picture. (I mean, I'm a Southern California girl. I'm no tourist! Ha!)

With the famous sign on my mind, I drove up the winding road to my friend's house. I was compelled to walk to the backyard and then realized, standing there looking at H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D, I was the closest I will ever come to it!

I was mesmerized by it, so I took a pic! I must admit it was pretty cool! 

It's illegal to climb up the hill where it stands and there is a full time patrol helicopter team scoping out the mountain. I wonder if anyone has gotten to the sign!!!