It travels through the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Hollywood, Hancock Park, Mid-Wilshire, and Mid-City.

California's legislature has since relinquished control of that segment, and the portion is now maintained by the City of Los Angeles.

[5] Hollywood First National, Lee Drug, and Bank of America Building are also located at this intersection,[6] as is the B Line's Hollywood/Highland station.

[7] The intersection itself is named Gene Autry Square, after the actor, musician, and businessman who was instrumental in developing the entertainment industry in this area.

[1][14] The intersection of Highland and 3rd Street, also in this section, is named Moshe Rubin Memorial Square.