Hollywood Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Lovely wheather: warm yet low humidity... 


Con

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 Cars, cars, cars all over the place 


In a nutshell

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 Come to Hollywood only if you're an absolute movie buff & wish to take a picture of yourself next to John Lennon's footprints or Marilyn Monroe's handprint on the Walk of Fame. Bring a vaccum cleaner... 

 

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Things to Do  

Grauman's Chinese Theater

Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood

 29 Reviews  This is where all Hollywood theater films produced debuted up until 1960. Opened in 1927, it was the most impressive and grand theater of its kind. Its name was changed to Mann's Chinese Theater but returned to it's original name in 2002. If there is something you must see while in Hollywood, it is... 

Hollywood Sign

Hollywood Sign, Hollywood

 14 Reviews  Like the Statute of Liberty is to New York, the Hollywood Sign is a symbol of the land of opportunity in California. It stands on a hill overlooking the city, access to it is limited and protected so one has to find different vantage points to be able to get a good shot. My friend and I drove around... 

Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood

 6 Reviews  Back in its heyday, 1920s-50s, the interesection of Hollywood Blvd and Vine St was a busy movie and radio biz hub, featuring offices of big stars like Charlie Chaplin and classic art deco architecture. H&V was also the original focal point of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in 1958. After much... 

Universal Studios

Universal Studios, Hollywood

 13 Reviews  the strip going to Universal Studios. My first time to go to Universal Studios in 1989, the City walk was non-existent then and in 2005, at my latest trip to LA, I was surprised at seeing a long area of bars, restaurants and kitsch at the Unversal Studios Entrance so now in a revisit in 2009, again... 

Hollywood Wax Museum

Hollywood Wax Museum, Hollywood

 7 Reviews  A can't miss attraction in Hollywood is the Hollywood Wax Museum. The museum opened in 1966 and the displays change often. The museum is open from 10 AM to midnight 365 days a year. Admission is $15.95 for adults (12-64); $13.95 for seniors (65 and up); $6.95 for kids (6 to 12) and free for kids... 

Hotels  

Hollywood Celebrity Hotel

 4 Reviews and 718 Opinions  The Hollywood Celebrity Hotel is owned by the Marriott Group and is one of the more expensive hotels... 

Andaz West Hollywood

 2 Reviews and 919 Opinions  The Hyatt West Hollywood has just completed a $7 million renovation. The renovations included the... 

Restaurants  

Yamashiro

Yamashiro, Hollywood

 3 Reviews  Well I finally got to go to Yamasiros. I had been wanting to come here for sometime now but something always came up. I had heard that this is a very nice restaurant, very romantic with great views of the city. Most of my friends had already been here and my sisters had too. As a matter of fact one... 

Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood

 3 Reviews  The Hard Rock Cafe we visited was located in Universal City walk which is a great place to visit day or evening. There are a choice of restaurants as well as the Hard Rock such as Bubba Shrimp Co, etc. The service is fine, the food is fine, and the memorabilia is worth a look. This Hard Rock Cafe is... 

Nightlife  

Night Clubs

Night Clubs, Hollywood

 7 Reviews  Basque is a trendy nightclub on the Corner of famed Hollywood and Vine. Always full of Sexy people, its best Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I had a great time at Basque even though I had read some horrible reviews on it. I'm not sure why tight people would go out in Hollywood, or anywhere for that... 

Theaters / Concerts

Theaters / Concerts, Hollywood

 8 Reviews  There are tons of awesome rock clubs located on the sunset strip. I've placed a few of the premier ones on their own tip pages (Whisky a Go go and the House of Blues), but there are tons of others that rock out just as much. The Viper Room, the Key Club, The Roxy, The Rainbow Bar & Grill etc- all... 

Transportation  

Public Transportation

Public Transportation, Hollywood

 10 Reviews  For a very simple, stress-free way to get to Universal Studios, take the Red Line to the Universal Station. Universal Station is just one stop away (north) from Hollywood/Highland, two from Hollywood/ Vine and three from Hollywood/Western. After exiting the rail, head up by stairs to the parking... 

By Car

By Car, Hollywood

 12 Reviews  What do you expect, hehehe parking rates at the Hollywood and Highland Center is astronomical. Hey this is a touristy place ok, even if you are staying at the Hollywood Rennaisance hotel, it is not free and it is more expensive to Park at the Rennaisance Hotel even if you are a check in guest since... 

Local Customs  

People / Oddities

People / Oddities, Hollywood

 5 Reviews  I mean, why not see a creepy movie in the most haunted place of all? Brilliant idea! At the Hollywood Forever, eccentric movie goers flock to the cementary, especially on Saturday evening for a freak show. Check out schedule on website ! 

Warnings and Dangers  

Unsafe Areas / Crime

Unsafe Areas / Crime, Hollywood

 8 Reviews  Firstly, we never ventured into Hollywood - West Hollywood is where all the attractions are, like Graumans Chinese Theatre, all the celebrity sighting hotspots, and the nightlife like Chateau Marmont, The Standard etc. There is really no need to head into Hollywood or any further east. Thats when... 

Sleazy / Tacky

Sleazy / Tacky, Hollywood

 2 Reviews  Try not to buy anything in Hollywood from small vendors. Most of the items they sell are not genuine and have no warranty or fake! I went into an electronic store to look at digital cameras and the person was quiet rude with me. I explained to him what I am looking for and that I am from Canada.... 

Tourist Traps  

Universal Studios

Universal Studios, Hollywood

 3 Reviews  Last visited: August, 2010 Times visited: 1 Highlight: Waterworld show I recommend Universal Studios for families with young teens and below. Due to word of mouth from back home we had high expectations entering the gates of Universal Studios. Those expectations were not met. Universal Studios is... 

Cost Too High

Cost Too High, Hollywood

 4 Reviews  check it out on the outside! Dolby Theater (formerly the Kodak Theater), home of the Academy Awards is featured along Hollwyood Blvd. Most of us will not be able to score an invite to the Oscar show but there are concerts and other events that occur here throughout the year. This is by no means the... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Celebrities / Studio Tours

Celebrities / Studio Tours, Hollywood

 5 Reviews  There are several studio tours in the Hollywood area. One that is really not well known but probably the closet there is to a true tour is the Warner Brothers Studio Tour. This is a 2.5 hour tour through the backlot of Warner Brothers. Unlike other tours there is a ratio of about 12 people to 1... 

Live Performance Venues

Live Performance Venues, Hollywood

 4 Reviews  Yeah, I know, you're in Hollywood, land of "film", TV and movies; but realize that actors, whether they're "known" or not, regardless of what they do for a "real" job, like to keep their creative juices flowing and they like to use theater companies and Improv troupes to do so. Go out, spend $8 and... 

Favorites  

Universal Studios

Universal Studios, Hollywood

 10 Reviews  If you have a chance to go to Hollywood,I think many people go to there. It's enough to go once but it is really nice place. I went to there on Sunday but it was little bit rainy so not crowded. So if you don't want to rush at there,how about go to rainy day or wet weather? 

Grauman's Foot & Hand Prints

Grauman's Foot & Hand Prints, Hollywood

 6 Reviews  At front of the chinese theater you can find the first prints done by stars.There are different stories how it came to the prints.Fact is that ,Mr.Sid Graumann invited on 17.May 1927 Norma Talmadge,Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks to put their prints in the cement(all 3 stars at this time)The... 

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