Hollywood Hills near Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

“Love Street”

The Doors

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2018

1. “Love Street” Marker

Inscription. "Love Street" was written by The Doors about Rothdell Trail and the surrounding area in Laurel Canyon where lead singer Jim Morrison and his girlfriend Pamela Courson resided. The song appears on their third album "Waiting for the Sun." The Doors are one of the most influential American groups in Rock and Roll history, and embodied the communal and psychedelic spirit of the 1960's that coalesced in Laurel Canyon.

Erected 2018 by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 34° 6.536′ N, 118° 22.16′ W. Marker is near Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood Hills. Marker is at the intersection of Rothdell Trail and Kirkwood Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rothdell Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8021 Rothdell Trail, Los Angeles CA 90046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Store Where The Creatures Meet" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hogan Residence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stahl House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Courtney Desmond Estate (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Andalusia (approx. 0.8

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miles away); Colonial House (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Ronda (approx. 0.9 miles away); Henry Bollman House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wattles Park Mansion (approx. 0.9 miles away); Shulman House (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding “Love Street”. Jim Morrison lived in the house at 8021 Rothdell Trail with his girlfriend Pamela Courson. The couple would often watch the hippies hang out in front of the nearby Canyon Country Store, inspiring The Doors 1968 song “Love Street,” which includes the line:
“I see you live on Love Street. There’s this store where the creatures meet.”

In July 2018, The Doors became the first band to be honored by the City of Los Angeles with a cultural marker recognizing one of their songs. The "Love Street" marker has a logo visitors can scan with the Shazam app for additional info about the song, its cultural impact, and The Doors.

“Love Street” Marker and House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2018

2. “Love Street” Marker and House

Canyon Country Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2018

3. Canyon Country Store

Located on Laurel Canyon Blvd at Kirkwood Drive. See nearby marker - “The Store Where The Creatures Meet”.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 3,079 times since then and 1,254 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.