Hollywood has been the heart of the music, television and film industry ever since 1911. Hundreds of thousands of people come to Hollywood each year to try their hand at acting to get famous. At the same time, there are the millions of visitors who drive to the film capital of the country just to have a look at the glitterati. The city is a buzz with fascinating museums, the huge Walk of Fame, Universal Studios and much more. Also, there are the famous nightclubs and hotels and all the shopping that you can do at the Hollywood Boulevard. Fox Rent A Car has some tips for you on how you can discover Hollywood, so have fun!
Discovering Hollywood: Accommodation
You can find the accommodation of your choice mainly depending on your budget in Hollywood. Check out the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa or the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel if you want to spend a night in some of the most luxurious and historical hotels in the vicinity, but there are also plenty of budget hotels and other nice, affordable places. You will be able to easily spot other hotels and resorts that you may want to opt for if you have not made reservations already.
Discovering Hollywood: Arts and Culture
While many think of Hollywood as a place to see the rich and the famous and going shopping like they do, this is indeed a place that is resplendent with culture and art. From comedy theatres to dance floors and from film studios to music venues, there is a lot to discover for the art enthusiast. The Universal Studio tour is a must for anyone even remotely interested in film making. The technology of the days gone by and the type used now mesmerizes everyone who pays a visit. There is also the Kodak Theatre, the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Disney’s El Captain Theatre that you must also see. The Grauman’s Chinese theatre has been in Hollywood for more than 75 years now and has seen many riots as fans try and get a glimpse of their favorite stars on opening nights.
Discovering Hollywood: Hollywood Attractions
A large part of what visiting Hollywood stands for is all about entertainment. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to the entertainment industry as it honors various personalities that have made significant contributions to the field of radio, television, films, motion pictures, recording, editing and more. Located on both sides of the Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, the Walk saw its first star in 1960, Joanne Woodward. About 2500 empty stars were placed waiting for the rightful owners to take their place and ever since about 2 stars are added per month.
While you explore Hollywood, there is no way you can miss the Hollywood sign. Over four stories high, this sign was erected by Harry Chandler in 1923. It is said that about 4000 light bulbs are used to give it the surreal effect that it has.
The Hollywood & Highland Center offers a large amount of entertainment for the visitor. There are retail outlets that you can shop in, rides that your young ones can take and plenty of small places and restaurants that you can eat in. The place is about 65,000 square feet and includes the Grand Ballroom that is used for the Oscar’s Governors Ball, the regional headquarters of the world famous chef Wolfgang Puck and the studio for the talk show ‘On the Air With Ryan Seacrest’.
Discovering Hollywood: Shopping in Hollywood
The Hollywood & Highland Center is definitely a place to stop for a while visit if you are love shopping, yet there are other hot places as well. Check out the Beverly Center for the top brand names, Citywalk at Universal Studios for some souvenirs, Decades for vintage items and Melrose Avenue that is a great pedestrian friendly shopping spot.
Hollywood is indeed all about the fame and entertainment, and it is much fun to visit this part of Los Angeles and join the crowds. What are your favorite spots in Los Angeles Hollywood? Let us know, we will be happy to post your recommendations for all of our Fox Rent A Car-readers to check.
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