The easiest way to gift someone a Los Angeles experience is to purchase a tour without selecting a date. This way, you can choose the experience you want to gift and let your loved one decide when they’d like to go. You’ll receive a purchase confirmation to pass along to them, and they’ll have a […]
Read More »December in Los Angeles delivers something no other December does: palm trees wrapped in lights, a 100-foot Christmas tree at The Grove, Rodeo Drive glittering under thousands of bulbs, and mild afternoons for walking between all of it. There is no snow to shovel and no reason to stay indoors. The city decorates itself and […]
Read More »Yes, and it may be the best time. October and November in Los Angeles bring warm, dry days without August heat, a noticeable drop in visitor numbers after Labor Day, and a cultural calendar that outperforms summer: Día de los Muertos across three neighborhoods, postseason baseball at Dodger Stadium, and the first holiday lights going […]
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Read More »Located in the epicenter of Hollywood, steps from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the world famous Chinese Theatre, The Dolby was built in 2001, as the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland Center. Today, it hosts many productions and performances, bringing thousands of theatergoers in each year. Most notably, it also the permanent home of the annual Academy Awards.
Read More »"Guitar Center" is a large music store and is a great place to buy a guitar, but what makes this particular store unique is what lies just outside its front door: The Hollywood Rock Walk'. Hollywood has long paid tribute to its film & TV heritage, but its rock & roll pioneers largely tended to go unrecognized, so the Rock Walk was created in 1985. Unlike the Chinese Theatre, only the Rock Star's handprints are set in concrete, and bronze plaques line the walls.
Read More »It is here that the rich & famous do their shopping, and where tourists window-shop while trying to spot movie stars on the fabled street and people-watch. Both of these are less damaging to the pocketbook than its intended activity: shopping. While the shops are expensive, don't be afraid to browse. Most shop owners are used to sightseers walking the area with little intent to purchase anything.
Read More »For first-time visitors, your first stop should be the Pier Shop & Visitor Center, where you can find maps of the area, branded apparel, visitor guides and a knowledgeable staff. If you’re up for the walk, you can jump on a free Historical Walking Tour; docents will reveal hidden nooks and crannies of the Santa Monica Pier, take you by the famous Muscle Beach and divulge stories about celebrity visitors.
Read More »Sunset Strip is legendary worldwide. Its allure of yesteryear -- a time when it was known as the playground to old-guard Hollywood elite like Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo and the home of infamous nightclubs and bars like Ciro's and Mocambo has evolved and escalated into a preferred destination in the world's entertainment center, both for locals and world travelers, alike.
Read More »The Laugh Factory is a stand-up comedy club that opened in 1979. Its hosted stars such as Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, and Jerry Seinfeld are still showcasing both established and new talent daily.
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