Hollywood Post Office

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver noticed something unusual in the mail sorting area of Hollywood Post Office. Among the usual letters and packages lay an old, dusty envelope addressed to ‘Hollywood’s Most Famous Actor’ with no return address. The delivery driver picked up the envelope curiously, wondering who could be sending such a mysterious letter. He opened it carefully, expecting to find a note or maybe even a valuable treasure inside—only to discover a handwritten message from someone claiming to be a big fan, asking for autographs from all the stars on set that day. The whole office burst out laughing when they saw the envelope taped back together with duct tape and decorated with stickers of famous faces.

2. A little boy walked into the Hollywood Post Office one afternoon, clutching an envelope with a puzzled expression. As he approached the counter, he asked the clerk, ‘Why does every letter here say “Hollywood” on it even though I live in Beverly Hills?’ The clerk smiled warmly and replied, 'Son, it's because everyone in Hollywood sends their letters through our post office—even those who live in Beverly Hills!' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then turned around and waved goodbye to his new friend before leaving, still holding that mysterious envelope. Ever since then, locals joke that the real Hollywood address is actually just down the street.

3. Have you ever seen someone send a letter…to themselves? That’s what started happening regularly at the Hollywood Post Office. Then one day, a delivery driver noticed an envelope addressed to ‘Santa Claus, Hollywood Post Office.’ Curious, he opened it and found another envelope inside, addressed to himself! Word spread quickly among neighbors who began sending letters back and forth through the same mysterious mailbox. Eventually, the whole neighborhood became a secret pen-pal network—all thanks to that quirky little Hollywood Post Office.

4. A neighborhood kid would often stop by after school, slipping letters through the slot without ever entering the building. One day, an old delivery driver noticed a small package addressed to ‘Santa Claus’ being slipped in daily. Curious, he asked around and found out it was from a neighbor who always forgot which address was correct. From then on, every Christmas Eve, everyone in the area brought their presents here, knowing they’d eventually reach their destination—even if it meant going through the mail slot.