Mulholland Highway facts for kids
Map of Mulholland Drive (orange) and Mulholland Highway (brown) in Los Angeles County
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| Namesake | William Mulholland |
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| Tourist routes |
 Portions of Mulholland Highway |
| West end |  SR 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) |
| Major junctions |
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| East end |  SR 27/Mulholland Drive |
Mulholland Highway is a beautiful road in Los Angeles County, California. It stretches for about 50 miles through the western Santa Monica Mountains.
This scenic route starts near US Route 101 in Calabasas. It ends near Malibu at Leo Carrillo State Park and the Pacific Ocean.
Mulholland Highway is the western, more rural part of a longer scenic route. The eastern part is called Mulholland Drive. Both are named after William Mulholland, a famous Los Angeles engineer. The road was built in the 1920s. Its goal was to help people travel from the city to the ocean.
Some parts of Mulholland Highway are officially recognized as a "California Scenic Highway." This means these sections pass through amazing landscapes. They are also popular with local communities.
Exploring Mulholland Highway
The name Mulholland Highway refers to a 30-mile stretch of road. It begins near Louisville High School in Calabasas. It then goes all the way to Leo Carrillo State Park on the Pacific Coast Highway.
This scenic road is entirely within Los Angeles County. It was officially opened in 1928. Mulholland Highway winds its way through the Santa Monica Mountains. These mountains are part of the Transverse Ranges in Southern California.
What You Can See Along the Way
The route gives you access to many regional parks. These parks are part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. You can explore nature and enjoy outdoor activities there.
The highway runs east to west along the top of the Santa Monica Mountains. It goes through the mountains without needing any tunnels. Along the way, you can see the native plants that grow in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Mulholland Drive: The City Part
In the early 1970s, many local people worked together to protect parts of Mulholland Drive. They stopped a plan to pave a large section of it with cement. This unpaved part is now known as "Dirt Mulholland." It is only open for people who are cycling or walking.
East of the Mulholland Bridge, a paved section of Mulholland Drive winds through the Hollywood Hills. This area is known for its beautiful homes. This part of the road ends at Cahuenga Boulevard, near Universal Studios. After that, it becomes an unpaved path again, leading to Griffith Park.
