In Beverly Hills, travelers can see what life is like for celebrities. No trip to this glitzy Southern California hotspot would be complete without browsing the designer shops on Rodeo Drive or taking a coffee break at Two Rodeo, a cobbled lane lined with outdoor cafés. Be sure to check out the Beverly Hills Hotel (aka the "Pink Palace") on Sunset Boulevard, where movie industry giants come to make deals; the Virginia Robinson Gardens, tucked among neighborhoods of manicured estates; and the multitude of celebrity homes and movie sites.
There are countless ways to see Beverly Hills. You could explore on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, travel via rented bikes (for a self-guided excursion), or embark on a movie star mansion excursion, during which your tour guide will offer a deep dive into pop culture. You can also combine a celebrity homes tour with a behind-the-scenes visit to Universal Studios (book your Beverly Hills tickets well in advance). Or, for the most comprehensive way to see the city, take a full-day coach tour of LA to visit popular attractions such as West Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Venice Beach.
Beverly Hills is a must-see for movie and pop culture junkies.
In the downtown area, several parking garages offer two hours of free parking.
Most attractions are within walking distance, so bring comfortable shoes and sun protection.
While it may not quite rival the Hollywood Sign in terms of scale, the Beverly Hills Sign is another landmark worth seeking out.
Beverly Hills is in Los Angeles County, roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Downtown LA; Santa Monica Boulevard is its major thoroughfare. Most people get around LA by car, making traffic jams a common occurrence; be sure to allow plenty of time for travel. To avoid the hassle of driving, visit by bike or coach tour.
Beverly Hills is great in any season; after all, LA is famous for its nearly year-round sunshine. That said, the city sees most of its tourists in summer.
Full-day or half-day Los Angeles tours are a good way to see the city's top sites. Most excursions include stops at the Hollywood Hills and the Hollywood sign, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip, Mulholland Drive, Bel Air, and Downtown LA, as well as the sunny Santa Monica coastline.
