Explore the real-world places that appear in The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Each location on the map shows what happens there in the novel, the real history of the place, and what's there today. Featured locations include Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, MGM Grand Studios, The Polo Lounge, Sunset Boulevard and 9 more.
7000 Hollywood Boulevard — Evelyn's glamorous hub
Evelyn Hugo frequently stays at the Hollywood Roosevelt, where she hosts exclusive parties and meets with studio executives and lovers. The hotel becomes a backdrop for her dalliances with various husbands and affairs throughout her Hollywood career. Evelyn uses the hotel's prestige as part of her carefully cultivated image as one of Hollywood's most desirable and mysterious starlets.
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel opened in 1927 and quickly became an iconic gathering place for Hollywood's elite. It hosted the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 and was the preferred hotel for major stars during Hollywood's golden age.
The Hollywood Roosevelt remains an operational luxury hotel and a registered historic landmark. It continues to cater to celebrities and tourists, preserving its Art Deco glamour with modern amenities.
Visit: Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (hotel)
6925 Hollywood Boulevard — Movie premieres and stardom
Grauman's Chinese Theatre is where Evelyn's greatest films premiere and where she walks the red carpet as one of Hollywood's most celebrated actresses. Her handprints and footprints in the forecourt cement her status as a true star. The theatre represents the pinnacle of Evelyn's fame and the glamorous public persona she cultivates so carefully.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre, built in 1927, is one of the most iconic movie palaces in the world. Its forecourt tradition of having stars place their handprints and footprints in cement began with Mary Pickford and has continued for nearly a century.
Now known as TCL Chinese Theatre, it remains one of Hollywood's most famous landmarks and a primary destination for movie premieres. The forecourt continues to be a pilgrimage site for film fans and tourists.
Visit: TCL Chinese Theatre (landmark)
10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City — Studio power center
MGM is where Evelyn is contracted and where studio executives control her image, her roles, and her romantic entanglements. The studio system dominates her early career, dictating who she can be seen with publicly and crafting her persona as a major star. Evelyn's battles with the studio and her eventual independence from their control are central to her story.
MGM Studios was founded in 1924 and became one of Hollywood's most powerful studios during the golden age of cinema. The lot in Culver City became synonymous with lavish productions and star-making machinery.
The MGM lot in Culver City still operates as a major studio facility and television production center. Parts of the historic backlot and soundstages remain, though much has been modernized.
9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills — Exclusive Hollywood dining
The Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel is where Evelyn conducts business, meets lovers, and is seen by the right people. She frequents the restaurant as part of her carefully curated public image, using it as a venue to be photographed with select companions and to demonstrate her status within the Hollywood hierarchy.
The Polo Lounge, established in 1941 as part of the Beverly Hills Hotel, became one of Hollywood's most exclusive and powerful dining establishments. It was where deals were made and stars were seen.
The Polo Lounge remains an operational fine dining restaurant within the Beverly Hills Hotel. It continues to be a destination for Hollywood power lunches and dinners, maintaining its exclusive reputation.
Visit: The Polo Lounge (restaurant)
Sunset Boulevard from Crescent Heights to Vine Street — The heart of old Hollywood
Sunset Boulevard is the symbolic heart of Evelyn's Hollywood world, where she walks, drives, and is seen. The strip represents both the glamour and the darker underbelly of the entertainment industry—a place of possibility and danger, where careers are made and destroyed.
Sunset Boulevard became Hollywood's main thoroughfare in the early 20th century, developing into the famous entertainment strip during the 1920s and 1930s. It was the center of nightlife, studios, and star-watching.
Sunset Boulevard continues as a major thoroughfare and tourist attraction, lined with clubs, restaurants, and shops. Historic landmarks mix with modern developments, though the spirit of old Hollywood persists.
Visit: Sunset Boulevard Historic District (landmark)
5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood — Studio system fortress
Paramount is one of the major studios that produces Evelyn's films and shapes her career. Within the studio system, Evelyn is molded into the image the studio desires, her personal life scrutinized and controlled to protect the studio's investment in her star power.
Paramount Pictures, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest and most successful American film studios. Its Melrose Avenue lot in Hollywood has been a center of movie production since the silent era.
Paramount Pictures remains an active major film and television studio. The historic lot continues to produce major films and series, with some areas offering studio tours.
Visit: Paramount Pictures Studio Tour (tour)
9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills — Celebrity retreat
The Beverly Hills Hotel is where Evelyn and some of her husbands stay and conduct their affairs. The hotel's luxurious bungalows provide privacy for Hollywood's elite, and it becomes a setting for both romantic interludes and consequential conversations in Evelyn's life.
The Beverly Hills Hotel opened in 1912, before Beverly Hills itself was fully developed. It became the hotel of choice for Hollywood's wealthy and famous, establishing itself as a symbol of luxury and discretion.
The Beverly Hills Hotel remains an operational five-star luxury hotel, famous for its pink stucco exterior and tropical Polo Lounge. It continues to be a preferred destination for celebrities.
Visit: The Beverly Hills Hotel (hotel)
8433 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood — Jazz Age elegance
Ciro's is a glamorous nightclub where Evelyn and her various husbands frequent to be seen and to escape. The venue represents the glittering, hedonistic side of Hollywood nightlife, where secrets are shared and scandals are born.
Ciro's opened in 1940 as one of the most exclusive nightclubs in Los Angeles, attracting Hollywood's biggest stars. It was famous for its sophisticated shows and discretion, making it the place to be seen by those who mattered.
The original Ciro's building no longer exists as a nightclub; it has been replaced by modern development. However, the location remains significant in Los Angeles history as a center of mid-century glamour.
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice — Escape and freedom
Venice Beach represents an escape from the artifice and control of Hollywood. Evelyn visits the beach as a place to momentarily shed her constructed public persona and feel a sense of freedom and authenticity away from the studio system's watchful eye.
Venice Beach developed in the early 20th century as a bohemian and working-class coastal destination. By mid-century, it had become a quirky alternative to the more upscale Malibu and Beverly Hills beaches.
Venice Beach remains a popular public beach and cultural destination, known for its boardwalk, street performers, and eclectic character. It attracts both locals and tourists seeking a more casual beach experience.
Visit: Venice Beach Boardwalk (park)
6801 Hollywood Boulevard — The Hollywood Sign views
The Hollywood Sign, visible from various vantage points in the Hollywood Hills, is a constant reminder of Evelyn's world—the place where dreams are made and the machinery of stardom operates. The sign symbolizes both her aspiration and the fame she achieves.
The Hollywood Sign was erected in 1923 to advertise a local real estate development. It became an iconic symbol of the entertainment industry and the aspirations of Hollywood.
The Hollywood Sign remains one of Los Angeles' most recognizable landmarks. It is protected as a historic monument and offers views from multiple public locations, including the Hollywood & Highland complex.
Visit: Hollywood & Highland Center (landmark)
Mulholland Drive, Hollywood Hills — Scenic overlook of the city
Mulholland Drive offers dramatic views of Los Angeles and is where Evelyn reflects on her life, her choices, and her legacy. The winding mountain road through the hills represents the private, hidden world behind Hollywood's glamorous facade.
Mulholland Drive was completed in 1924 and became a famous scenic route through the Hollywood Hills. It has been featured in countless films and has long been a place where Los Angeles' wealthy and famous have built their estates.
Mulholland Drive remains a popular scenic drive through the Hollywood Hills, offering panoramic views of Los Angeles. The road winds through expensive residential neighborhoods and public scenic overlooks.
Visit: Mulholland Drive Scenic Overlook (park)
1628 North Vine Street, Hollywood — Industry power restaurant
The Brown Derby is where industry deals are made and where Evelyn is seen with the right people. As one of Hollywood's most powerful restaurants, it represents the intersection of power, glamour, and opportunity in the entertainment industry.
The Brown Derby opened in 1926 and became one of Hollywood's most famous and exclusive restaurants. It was known as the place where movie deals were made and careers were launched.
The original Brown Derby building no longer operates as a restaurant. The site has been redeveloped, though the location remains historically significant in Hollywood lore.
1919 Camino Picacho, Beverly Hills — Architectural legacy
The estates and mansions of Beverly Hills, including those of Mary Pickford and other silent film era stars, represent the pinnacle of stardom that Evelyn aspires to achieve. These grand homes symbolize the wealth, power, and permanence that Hollywood stardom can provide.
Pickfair was one of the earliest and most famous estates in Beverly Hills, built by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks in the 1920s. It became a symbol of Hollywood success and hosted important industry figures.
The original Pickfair mansion still stands in Beverly Hills as a private residence. It remains architecturally significant as an example of early Hollywood-era palatial estates.
2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood — Culture and entertainment
The Hollywood Bowl represents an alternative form of entertainment and a place where Evelyn can experience culture beyond the film industry. It is a venue for the city's sophisticated entertainment scene and offers escape from the artificial world of studio productions.
The Hollywood Bowl opened in 1922 and is one of the world's largest amphitheaters. It has hosted major orchestral and musical performances and has been a cultural center for Los Angeles.
The Hollywood Bowl remains an active and prestigious outdoor music venue. It continues to host concerts, operas, and orchestral performances throughout the year.
Visit: Hollywood Bowl (landmark)
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