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overlook

[oh-ver-look, oh-ver-look] / ˌoʊ vərˈlʊk, ˈoʊ vərˌlʊk /






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By mile 97, the road rises to the Hugh T. Osborne Overlook, where the landscape shifts once again, opening into a vast ocean of sand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In Mount Hood: The exterior of the Timberline Lodge was filmed to represent the Overlook Hotel in “The Shining,” with Jack Nicholson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The 342-foot climb from Culver City streets to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook is a monster, but the payoff is sublime: panoramic views from Santa Monica Bay to the San Gabriel Mountains.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

“The Ugly Stepsister” won the Audience Award at the recent Overlook Film Festival, and it's best seen in the theater with a crowd, especially during its more potent moments.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Back on Overlook Road—so long ago, Mom still lived with us.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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