Paradisiacal landscaping, vainglorious tombstones and epic mausoleums (plus a view of Paramount Studios over the wall) make for an appropriate resting place for some of Hollywood's most iconic dearly departed (hollywoodforever.com). Residents include Rudolph Valentino, Cecil B DeMille, Mel Blanc (his tombstone reads, "That's all folks"), Jayne Mansfield, Judy Garland, punk rockers Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, Golden Girls star Estelle Getty, Burt Reynolds and Anne Heche.
If you plan on deceased-star spotting, grab a map ($5) from the flower shop (9am to 5pm weekdays, to 4pm weekends). Alternatively, 2½-hour guided tours ($20) run two or three times a month on Saturday at 10am; check www.cemeterytour.com for details.
Despite being an eternal resting place, these hallowed grounds are anything but dead. Summer brings outdoor screenings of classic movies, while the cemetery's historic masonic temple is an offbeat venue for indie-rock gigs, both American and international. In late October or early November, the gates open for Día de los Muertos, complete with costumes, dancing and exhibitions.
