Hollywood/Vine station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 12, 1999 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | Hollywood, Los Angeles |
Hollywood/Vine station is a subterranean rapid transit facility on the B Line within the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. It is situated underneath the renowned crossroads of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.
Serving as the principal subway stop among three in Hollywood, this station provides access to prominent sites including the Capitol Records Building, CBS Columbia Square, The Fonda Theatre, Hollywood Palladium, and the Pantages Theatre. Positioned beneath the Hollywood Walk of Fame and close to Gower Gulch, it offers a strategic location for both local commuters and visitors.
History
The Hollywood/Vine station commenced operations on June 12, 1999, initially functioning as the western terminus of the Red Line’s northern segment. Following the extension westward to North Hollywood in 2000, it no longer served as the line’s final stop.
Transit-oriented development
In line with Metro’s transit-oriented development initiatives, Hollywood/Vine has emerged as a focal point for urban revitalization. The nearby W Hotel opened a 300-room hotel within a mixed-use project that incorporates condominiums and retail space. Additionally, the 1600 Vine development comprises 375 residential units and street-level retail outlets, contributing to the neighborhood’s residential and commercial growth.
Station layout
This station features two levels: a mezzanine level equipped with ticket vending machines above an island platform that accommodates two tracks.
Connections
, connections accessible at this station include:[1]
- Los Angeles Metro Bus: , , , ,
- LADOT DASH: Beachwood Canyon, Hollywood, Hollywood/Wilshire
Design
The station was designed by Southern California architect Adolfo E. Miralles, FAIA.[2] The artwork inside was created by local artist Gilbert Luján (Magu), who focused on the theme of "Light" to symbolize Hollywood’s film legacy alongside Southern California’s bright climate. Ceramic tile installations depict cultural icons from the region, while seating areas are styled to resemble vintage lowrider cars.
This station is recognized for having some of the most intricate decorations within the Metro system, attracting both tourists and daily riders. Notable design elements include two movie projectors contributed by Paramount Pictures directed at an artistic movie screen framed by curtains. The ceiling is decorated with empty film reels; columns are designed to resemble palm trees; stair railings incorporate musical notes from "Hooray for Hollywood." Passengers ascend via a "Yellow Brick Road" pathway adorned with colorful tiles illustrating Southern California lifestyle symbols.
External links
- ↑ "B & D Line Timetable – Connections section" (PDF). Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. September 10, 2023. p. 2. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Ask Chris: I Was Waiting for the Subway at the Hollywood and Vine Metro Station and Noticed the Ceiling is Decorated with Thousands of Old Film Reels. Where Did Those Come From? Los Angeles Magazine". 29 December 2014. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.