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Hollywood Boulevard Aside from
famous stars lining sidewalk there is usually some form of street entertainment and always a hustle. At Western end of Hollywood Boulevard is . . .
Mann's Chinese A must-see, even if it's much smaller in real life than you would have imagined! Famous foot/hand/etc. prints of those legendary Hollywood stars.
Frederick's Of Hollywood Also on Hollywood Boulevard is Frederick's flagship lingerie store, world-renowned. Includes a free museum of lingerie worn by stars of silver screen
Mulholland Drive The famous drive that has views all over LA basin and will introduce you to scale of city.
Universal Studios More of a theme park than studio tour, but true to glamour and glitz of Hollywood.
Warner Brothers In contrast to Universal, this is a tour of a working studio. A costume museum full of fascinating history is start of a tour that includes prop departments, workshops, sound stages, usually a chance to sit in on a TV series rehearsal in a sound stage and a chance to wander around some memorable backlot sets.
And don't forget neighboring Orange County which is home to quintessential Southern Californian Beach Cities of Newport Beach and Huntington Beach where life slows to ebb and flow of Pacific along their golden sandy shores. Or for some great shopping visit world class South Coast Plaza at Costa Mesa or outdoor mall of Newport Beach's Fashion Island.
Tony is a keen traveller and has enjoyed many visits to California over the years.
Tony works for Strathlorn Travel who specialise in travel for the independent traveller.
