Driving Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Dell

[@leosearle]

Thank you for posting this video. As someone considering visiting LA in 2025 (from England). I found it encouraging and refreshing to view parts of the city that are not full of homeless tents and drug addicts. Those negative videos had all but put me off the idea of visiting. If anyone reads this comment and can offer intelligent, thoughtful and authoritative perspectives on the realities of life in LA today (and California in general, including Ojai) I would very much appreciate reading your perspective. Many thanks in advance.

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Homeless tents and addicts are largely concentrated in small pockets of skidrow in DTLA, MacArthur Park, Hollywood, Venice. LA is so large you'll hardly see it unless you go to those concentrated areas. A lot of people like to make negative videos because it gets views. And then there are others that like to make negative comments and have never been here. Definitely come for a visit. LA is large so it's like cities within a city. Beverly Hills, Silver Lake, Venice Beach is all so different and also far apart. It's a very car centric city so think ahead on travel time between locations and traffic. You can also visit Orange County and San Diego is 2.5 hours away. I've never been to Ojai.

[@leosearle]

@@omwpov Thank you for taking the time to give such a detailed reply. I really, really appreciate it. My primary destination will be Echo Park. Do you have any thoughts about that area?

[@omwpov]

No problem! Gosh, I remember when Echo Park was an area people didn't hang out in. It used to have a lot of gangs in the 2000s. Today, it's been completely gentrified. I think of Echo Park as Silver Lake 2.0. Silver Lake went through gentrification first. Echo Park is considered more creative, hip, and artistic. Most shops, cafes, and bars are on Sunset Blvd. Dodger Stadium and DTLA are nearby. Echo Park Lake used to have a huge homeless problem, but I don't think that's an issue anymore. I'm not in Echo Park often since it's across town for me, but I've gone to a few nice restaurants for dinner. I'll try to plan out a video.

[@leosearle]

@@omwpov Thank you. Most encouraging. And I look forward to viewing the video!

[@leosearle]

PS: I subscribed and Liked! 🙂

[@gregraburn51]

thank you your driving speed is perfect awesome

[@omwpov]

Thank you! I try to keep it at a slow speed ❤️

[@dianamarietv4479]

There’s like zero lot line for most of these properties. I’m surprised at how narrow the roadways were in some of those neighborhoods. Nice video. Thank you for sharing.

[@omwpov]

yah the narrow roads are challenging! Can't imagine being in a rush.. but gotta drive like Mr. Magoo to be safe! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@KathleenMcNe]

Your tours are a real treat. Thank you.

[@omwpov]

Thank you! Really glad you're enjoying them! ❤

[@robertander1386]

Pretty cool video!!! For me, this place is perfect. Thanks for sharing!! 😃

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@adam9612]

They certainly cram a lot of houses into those hills. Eclectic designs and colours too. Love the two old Volvo's parked outside ! Super video! ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧

[@omwpov]

It definitely gives a different vibe from the conventional Los Angeles homes. I agree with the eclectic designs and colours! Thanks for watching!

[@rubensdelrey3894]

A very beautiful place! Beautiful streets with nature... beautiful new and old cars!! I'm in love with this place! Thank's for shared! :)

[@omwpov]

Thank you! I do love the charm of this neighborhood. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@janeceeastwood8035]

How great to see The Dell again! My favorite home is a jewel that was on your left as you turned right to go up Odin, set back a little from the street. It’s vintage 1920’s, I’m pretty sure….one of the really early ones. That enormous home built more recently, on your right on a street whose name is escaping me at the moment, stuck out like a sore thumb. I love all of the different colors of the houses, especially the one painted an orange-sherbet color, with a scene painted across the garage doors; so iconic Los Angeles. Thank you so much for the great drive.

[@omwpov]

That is a great home! I am enjoying all the interesting different homes while I drive through these neighborhoods. Glad you enjoyed the Dell!

[@janeceeastwood8035]

@@omwpov And I’m enjoying watching very much, and I’ll always look for your drives. I’ve got some to catch up on, I’ve discovered, and am looking forward to them.

[@omwpov]

Thank you so much!

[@likearollingstone007]

Time ?

[@gtaylor2770]

I'm impressed, as always, by the care you take to provide street names. I don't live in LA; I first went there in 1969. The "City View" that you show at 29:34 would have been a stinking, smoggy mess at that time. It's amazing what emission controls have accomplished.

[@omwpov]

Oh wow! I can't imagine what the smog looked like back then! I'll definitely continue to add the street names for a better viewing experience. If you ever see one of my videos without them. Please let me know so i can add them! 😀

[@webwhisper2701]

lived in the dell for many years in an area where old-time movie stars lived back in the day… as well, in more current times actors and musicians have lived. there’s a lake up the street from that house, where I used to ride my bike … video almost took you there towards end of the tour… but it detoured away from it (you cannot drive in there).

[@omwpov]

Oh I wanted to do another video in the Dell perhaps to show celebrity homes of the past and current. Will have to do some research. Was it the Hollywood Lake?

[@webwhisper2701]

@@omwpov La Granada and Holly Drive where silent film stars Clara Bow, King Vidor, and others had built houses. Later, Clark Gable lived there, in the house Clara Bow had built … many ladies were seen visiting him 😉. The Rolling Stones lived further up the street in a different house and where many other celebrities frequented/lived following their time living there. It was a busy party house.

[@omwpov]

Ooo thanks for the info. I'll definitely try to add these homes when I do another Dell video!

[@webwhisper2701]

@@omwpov next to the Clara Bow house was Pola Negri’s house - gorgeous Italian style (Gail Getty owned it and lived there off/on. At one point Gary Oldman rented it for a year).

[@tacianogentil8586]

Passeio sensacional pelas Hollywood Hills e Dell, é de uma tranquilidade imensa, parabéns mister do asfalto, muito obrigado pelo seu importante vídeo.

[@omwpov]

Muito obrigado! Que bom que você gostou do vídeo. É um pequeno bairro agradável em Hollywood Hills.

[@olgarozumenko3774]

I love it. It is so picturesque. Thank you. I need to be there

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get to some day!

[@adrianstanciu6132]

Beautiful and cozy drive tour!👏❤

[@omwpov]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@bettejudyjoan]

Amazing you drove up my street from 38 years ago on Mound Street at the end of the cul-de-sac. It has been years since I’ve seen the old neighborhood. Thank you!😊

[@omwpov]

Very cool! It's a cute street. Has it changed much since you last seen it?

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Oh *Wow* glad KZbin recommended this, a blast from the past!! I have friends who use to live in that area, but then again I have friends who use to live all over the Greater Los Angels area , almost all have moved away from Cali. Miss going there.

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully you get to visit soon with your frends and enjoy LA once again!

[@bobhoward6676]

Thank you for taking me on another great sightseeing ride along.

[@omwpov]

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed this ride as well!

[@SD_KM]

Nice video! Great trip! Thank you for your work! Greetings to you from Ukraine!

[@omwpov]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the trip! Hope you are doing well in Ukraine!

[@albertmyers7176]

Nice one. thank you

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@janeceeastwood8035]

TO OMW: oh YAY! The Dell Drive is in my notifications list. I can’t wait. Did I say how great it is that you put the street names in the video? It is. I really like that. And thank you for not playing thoroughly-annoying music that spoils everything. I refuse to watch those, wherever they are.

[@omwpov]

@janeceeastwood8035 Glad you enjoyed the Dell! I'll definitely continue to add the street names for a better viewing experience. If you ever see one of my videos without them. Please let me know so i can add them! 😀

[@EAM321]

Only today I was able to watch the video to the end, on the third try and somewhere in the middle there was a view of the city! very cool! If I'm not mistaken, this is the first viewpoint overlooking downtown! I see the view coming out on the screen and said to myself: YES)))

[@omwpov]

Glad you enjoyed the view! It was an unexpected nice surprise during my drive!

[@EAM321]

@@omwpov where could I send description of idea for new video?)

[@JJJBRICE]

On a previous vid by this vlogger I expressed my opinion about living in this type of area . But I am impressed by the manners of those who are residents there . Getting out of the way on those narrow streets . Yielding the right of way , Coming to complete stop at stop signs . Making a wide path to cyclists and pedestrians , etc . Nice VW bug at 53:34 .

[@omwpov]

Ooo yes that's a nice VW Bug. Seems like I don't see bugs often anymore. I remember growing up I use to see them everywhere! You're right! Overall the residents do seem to have great manners here.

[@autobot8095]

Another lightning ⚡️ in the beginning of the video love LA Thanks for showing

[@omwpov]

Thank you!!! Glad you liked this one!

[@autobot8095]

@@omwpov it’s LA so of course 😊

[@livannal.t.9068]

God bless your channel🙏💛

[@omwpov]

Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying my channel! ❤

[@Meintheboxx]

love it.

[@omwpov]

Thank you! Glad you loved it!

[@sairon63]

Awesome video as always. Please put all streets of the Brentwood and its heights on the list. 🎉

[@omwpov]

I definitely will do that! Thank you! Glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@ilsavankuren6511]

Very cool tour and the homes are beautiful but it’s hard for me to imagine living in a home that’s just inches from the street.

[@omwpov]

I understand! I guess one benefit of this neighborhood is that there isn't a lot of traffic or foot traffic to make it worse with the homes being inches from the street. Thanks for watching!

[@khmelevskaya.k]

Thanks for a pleasant trip! My head was a little dizzy because of the turns, but it's ok😅

[@omwpov]

lol I understand! About an hour at a time is all I can really handle driving these roads. Thanks for watching!

[@ninakim7282]

Great.

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching!

[@KathleenMcNe]

Makes me appreciate my two-acre lakefront property, large house, oversized garage, and 1,700-SF shop all the more. Used to live in Southern California eons ago -- Santa Monica, Palos Verdes, and, lastly, Irvine.

[@omwpov]

You've lived in some nice areas! Love Palos Verdes! two-acre lakefront property sounds like a dream! My dog would be in heaven

[@KathleenMcNe]

@@omwpovI feel fortunate to live in paradise. So does my dog.

[@omwpov]

I do too! My dog does love it!

[@KathleenMcNe]

Very claustrophobic: houses packed tightly together like sardines in a tin and very little setback from the street, and extremely narrow, cramped streets lined with parked cars.

[@empresslisa6875]

29:59 what a view 😊

[@CentumWalk]

I like your driving ❤❤❤

[@omwpov]

Thank you so much!

[@likearollingstone007]

Quebec Dr. Awesome. This is where I’m watching this from. Good work sir 👍

[@omwpov]

Thank you so much!

[@monk3yboy69]

This reminds me of driving in some of Johannesburg’s Northern Suburbs. LA prices on a different scale for sure but similar scenery.

[@omwpov]

Johannesburg’s Northern Suburbs must be beautiful. Yah the prices here are crazy expensive!

[@SusanLBlish]

Another great drive. I was lost a few times. Any idea why some roads were so narrow and other's so much wider? Was this what is considered the whole Hollywood hills or just half. Again great drive. GOD bless

[@omwpov]

The Dell is part of the original Hollywood Hills on the East and is a small part of the Hills. The Hollywood Hills has an East and a West that is split by the 101 freeway. The street that was wider had a flatter surface of the Hill near the freeway. I'm assuming that's why they were able to make the road wider. Not sure if I made sense. Hope this helps. Glad you enjoyed the video. Wished the weather was nicer. Suppose to rain the next 3 days in LA

[@SusanLBlish]

@@omwpov I live in Washington state and this past 2 weeks it was in the 20's. Be careful of Hydroplaning when it rains. Long time between rain creates an oil slick with the first rain.

[@omwpov]

Wow that is so cold! I can't imagine being in that weather! I don't think I'd survive in that! lol Stay safe and keep your self warm!

[@globbo843]

can you do the laurel canyon area

[@omwpov]

Hi yes! I'll be doing that drive very soon!

[@bcrooks7321]

Great vid. Looks like a hillside shantytown for the rich LOL

[@monk3yboy69]

The VERY rich looking at the property listings 😀😀

[@omwpov]

Definitely room for improvement up in these hills. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@nicolasonna]

Excelente video!!! No hay gente caminando x las calles 🤔

[@omwpov]

Gracias! Sí, no mucha gente camina por esta zona.

[@JJFlores197]

Por lo general, la gente en USA no camina por las calles. Usan el coche para moverse de lugar a lugar.

[@omwpov]

¡Sí, esto es muy cierto!

[@Bongolala909]

Yoo, it's been a while, imma settle in That's a Bentley at 7:03?

[@omwpov]

Sorry about that! I wasn't feeling well most of the week. Finally was able to do my drive and post! That's an audi

[@Bongolala909]

​@@omwpov nah, you're good. You do what makes you happy, I'm just along for the ride 😉 And you can also tell I'm not a car guy lol. No wait! I meant 7:33 😅

[@omwpov]

Ooo I think you're right! That does look like a Bentley! You'd love LA because there are a lot of nice cars. Especially in the Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills and Bel Air area!

[@Anorakki]

What's the point of that huge number of stop signs when almost no one ever stop stop? 🤔 Just wondering...

[@omwpov]

Stop signs are just a suggestion? lol jk 😁It's called a California Roll or California Stop.. where people don't actually do a complete stop here. It's not legal. But its become so common. I think it might be more of a southern california thing than other parts of california. Drivers do get ticketed for it if caught by police.

[@nickf_007]

A scene from the first episode of CHiPs was filmed at Vine St/Vedanta Terrace, where Jon and Ponch speak to a kid on his bicycle.

[@omwpov]

Ooo I'll have to see if I can watch that first episode!

[@shinestar214]

sir may i know which camera you are using?

[@omwpov]

Sure. I'm using a gopro. all my equipment are in the description 😀

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

I'm livin in right now.....seek your necessities it's hell on earth..."Hollywood" in general home of the homeless no matter what U pay for rent or mortgage ❤💛💚

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching!

[@ubirajuniorvieirabrandao7162]

Legal nota 10

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching!

[@bettejudyjoan]

No it hasn’t actually. I’d say it 1987. The front of the home has been painted a different color. 2095 Mound has a nice pool. Actor Ronald Coleman lived in the house across the street in the early 1930’s. I remember a lot of the surrounding streets. This is amazing because I don’t ever recall seeing anyone drive up this street on KZbin. I kind of couldn’t believe my eyes. 🙏😀

[@omwpov]

Wow, that's pretty cool! I love reading comments like these. I find it so interesting. Thank you! ❤️

[@catherinep1800]

Is this area expensive to live in?

[@omwpov]

It's very expensive. But there are also more expensive areas of the Hollywood Hills

[@catherinep1800]

@@omwpovThat’s interesting. It doesn’t look like it’s very flashy, but I guess it’s L.A. so everywhere there is expensive. Even so, it still is eye opening that ghetto looking homes would cost a lot. They look very unstable built on hill edges and uneven land. The road surface is not good and the roads are too close to the houses. In many cities, that would not pass council regulations. I’ll take my humble abode any time over these monstrosities. Thanks for sharing, I love watching.

[@omwpov]

Yes! In this neighborhood, there were 10 homes that sold last month in May. The average price of the homes sold were $2.1 million. Its crazy expensive in Southern California. Compton, a well-known high crime area of LA, the average home price is $600k 😳. Glad you're enjoying my videos and thank you for watching! 🥰

[@jimfesta8981]

Tried to deliver Pizzas up there in the 1970s. Gave up, no parking and very narrow streets.

[@omwpov]

OMG was the roads worse then now?

[@jimfesta8981]

@@omwpov It was awful. You had to double park and just as you got out of the car to deliver the Pizza, someone would pull up behind you and lay on the horn.

[@omwpov]

oh yikes! yah that sounds bad.

[@VadimD-All_The_Best]

😀👍

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching

[@rodneysammons5544]

@ 29:56 This is Austin in 10 years. @ 38:33 $2,236,000.00 not one spot to be barefoot on grass.

[@omwpov]

Austin must be growing very fast! I heard it's a nice city. Hope it doesn't develop too fast that you can enjoy it.

[@Starkardur]

These streets are so narrow, so many cars, If one would want to visit someone, it would take some effort to find a parking space

[@omwpov]

Yah I can't imagine what that would be like. Hopefully it's not as bad as it looks! Thanks for watching!

[@sjmaz522]

I guess the residents are not claustrophobic 😮

[@omwpov]

Possibly. Definitely different from the conventional suburban homes. Thanks for watching!

[@Guilherme_Aragao]

🇧🇷

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching

[@Guilherme_Aragao]

@@omwpov obrigado por mostrar o local que sonho em morar, fico horas assistindo seus vídeos.

[@omwpov]

Obrigado! Fico muito feliz que você esteja gostando dos meus vídeos! Espero que um dia você more aqui!

[@jimbo9446]

Why do they always film on trash day?

[@omwpov]

😭 bad luck 🍀

[@sayport2]

doesn't anyone walk, where are the sidewalks?

[@omwpov]

Not a lot of walking in this area. Very few sidewalks in the hills. Thanks for watching!

[@01denese]

What a mess. Too many construction trucks and trash bins. Doesn't anyone have a garage? Do they have to park on the street?

[@janeceeastwood8035]

That’s Los Angeles. Too many people and cars than the neighborhoods were built for. It wasn’t always a problem, plus everyone wasn’t required to have three large trash bins, either. If you can, just look at the houses. I know the cars are distracting, but there are some really great houses to be seen.

[@tonyo88]

I think something just happening with LA bike lanes, its a global problem in these modern big cities (in Europe, China aswell), even everybody have at least one car, in the future years it will be the challenge to put wealthier and comfortable LA inhabitants on bikes/ebikes for shorter rides in the city.

[@janeceeastwood8035]

@@tonyo88. I don’t think that’s going to happen in Los Angeles. Cars are too important to most of the people there.

[@charliehaze9952]

Definitely not enough garages and the streets are way too narrow. Must be a ton of sideswpes every year.

[@jevachimillian3737]

@@janeceeastwood8035 great houses and incredible views. I mean to come home from work or school, draw back the pocket doors and go out onto your patio/skydeck with some vaporwave on your speakers, a chilled drink in a pleasant 73 degrees…lets gooo!

[@richardsanty9063]

nice view of the smog. no way am i living there.

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching!

[@dharris6796]

Complete dump; no way in 🔥 I would live in that tight beyond cramped hilly terrifying hot mess

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching

[@3506Dodge]

Even the nice parts of LA look 'dumpy.'

[@omwpov]

There are good and bad parts. Thanks for watching!

[@EightyFour-s3z]

The unfortunate children.

[@omwpov]

Thanks for watching