Before Highway 101 was constructed, this area was one with Whitley Heights and considered part of the original Hollywood Hills.

[citation needed] The generally accepted borders of "the Dell" are east of Cahuenga, north of Franklin, west of Argyle, and south of the Hollywood Reservoir.

With its close proximity to the Hollywood Bowl, the Dell is a popular free parking area for concertgoers.

[citation needed] However, locals who know their way around can get into the neighborhood and contribute to a problematic overcrowded parking situation on concert nights.

[citation needed] Typical residences in the Hollywood Dell are single-family dwellings with a heavy influence of Spanish Colonial Revival Style architecture.