Hollywood Horror Story: Black Dahlia Funeral Limo Tour in Los Angeles

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   Visit Elizabeth Short’s last known Hollywood residence, where she spent her final nights before her disappearance. Look into the window of "Room 501" and learn about her life there and its role in the Black Dahlia case.

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   Pause at the former Pig’n’Whistle café on Hollywood Boulevard, a popular spot Elizabeth Short likely visited before her murder. Imagine the neon-lit nights and Hollywood buzz that surrounded her here.

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   Visit Boardner’s, a legendary Hollywood bar associated with Elizabeth Short’s final weeks. Hear about its noir atmosphere and its place in LA crime history.

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   Cruise down Hollywood Boulevard, passing theaters, nightclubs, and landmarks that shaped her last days and the Black Dahlia story.

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   Drive through Hollywood’s heart, where Elizabeth Short once chased stardom. Feel the shadows of Tinseltown hiding the mystery of her murder.

6. Stop 6 Pass by

   Stop at the Frolic Room, a classic Hollywood dive bar that echoes the nightlife Elizabeth Short experienced. Discover its role in LA’s crime culture.

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   Visit the former Florentine Gardens nightclub, linked to a suspect in the case and rumored to have hosted Elizabeth. Learn how it became part of LA’s true crime lore.

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   See the Guardian Arms apartments, where Elizabeth Short stayed briefly with a suspect. Hear about the suspicious behaviors that tied this location to the case.

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   Visit the John Sowden House, associated with Dr. George Hodel, a suspect in the case. Discover its eerie architecture and dark history.

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    Drive through Los Feliz, a neighborhood linked to the investigation and suspects. See streets that whisper clues in this infamous case.

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    View the historic Biltmore Hotel, where Elizabeth Short was last seen alive. Learn how her final hours there contributed to the mystery.

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    Walk near the site of the Crown Grill, a nightclub possibly linked to her last movements. Hear about conflicting witness accounts that add layers to the case.

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Stop at the former Herald Examiner Building, once a major newspaper hub that sensationalized her murder. Discover how media coverage fueled the case’s notoriety.

14. Stop 14 Pass by

    Visit the Hotel Cecil, infamous for its dark history and rumored sightings related to Elizabeth Short’s final night. Explore its role in LA’s true crime stories.

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    Drive through Downtown LA, the hub of police activity and media frenzy during the investigation, witnessing the city’s role in the case.

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    Stop at a quiet Koreatown bungalow, believed by some to be the murder site. Hear about the theories involving mobsters and underworld connections.

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    Visit the spot where Elizabeth Short’s body was found in South LA, transforming a simple sidewalk into a crime scene that shocked the city.

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    Pass Leimert Park, where her body was discovered, marking the start of LA’s most notorious murder case.

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    See the location where her personal belongings were found, hinting at the killer’s taunting game and deepening the mystery.

20. Stop 20

    View the famous American Horror Story House, linked to pop culture and the Black Dahlia case, blending fiction with real crime stories.

    10 minutes

21. Stop 21 Pass by

    Visit the former office of Elizabeth Short’s gynecologist for a more personal look into her life and struggles behind the headlines.

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Each tour begins at the Ovation Center, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 90028, at Hollywood and Highland. Look for your guide in the Level 2 courtyard near the 'Pandora' store, in the shade by the 'OH!' or 'Welcome to Hollywood' sign.

Cancellation & confirmation