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The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel: The Story of an L.A. Icon
Located in the heart of Tinseltown, the landmark Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has welcomed generations of VIPs, from legends of Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s hottest stars.
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L.A. Story Spotlight: Donelle Dadigan
Visitors should set aside at least an hour to explore the museum, which includes Max Factor’s world-famous make-up rooms, where Marilyn Monroe became a blonde and Lucille Ball became everyone’s favorite redhead. Displays include everything from Max Factor’s unique “Beauty Calibration Machine” to Monroe’s million-dollar dress and Hannibal Lecter’s cell from The Silence of the Lambs.
“My mother was an educator, my father was an educator, and I was an educator,” says Dadigan. “So my mother and I, we realized - harkening back to our times of being school teachers - that the best way for us to get our children and our students to be interested in the subject that we were teaching was that we had to entertain them. If we entertain them, they couldn’t help but open their minds to what they were being taught.”
She continues, “So we felt if we take that component and put it in a museum, showcasing what we think is the number one export of Los Angeles - Hollywood - we couldn’t help but have an opportunity for visitors from all the around the world to come and see this.”
Top 10 Must Sees at Universal Studios Hollywood
From the world famous Studio Tour to thrilling universal rides and family friendly attractions, here are the top ten must-sees for your next visit to Universal Studios Hollywood.
Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem at Universal Studios Hollywood
Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem is just one of the world-class rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood. From the legendary Studio Tour to the state-of-the-art Transformers: The Ride - 3D, read on for our guide to the Top 10 Must Sees and Hidden Gems of the world-famous movie-based theme park. Read More →
Hidden Gems in Hollywood
When it comes to Tinseltown, you'll never run out of things to do, including world famous attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Bowl and Pantages Theatre to name just a few. But there's a whole world of under-the-radar attractions and activities you may be missing. They include music, hikes and other features that Hollywood locals frequent to enjoy their city as one would a neighborhood. Check out the following attractions, shops and weeklies that will have you experiencing an entirely different side of Hollywood.
The Guide to L.A. Hotels Near Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, the world famous Studio Tour is the next best thing. Here are some of the best Los Angeles hotels that are conveniently located three miles or less from Universal Studios Hollywood.
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
The Guide to L.A.'s Griffith Park
Spanning more than 4,200 acres of land, Griffith Park is one of the largest municipal parks with urban wilderness areas in the United States. Originally a part of the Spanish land grant, Rancho Los Feliz, the park was named for its former owner, “Colonel” Griffith J. Griffith, a Welsh industrialist and philanthropist. In 1896, Griffith bequeathed five square miles of his Rancho Los Feliz estate to the people of Los Angeles. Since Griffith's original gift, further donations of land, along with city purchases and the reversion of private land to public domain, have expanded Griffith Park to its present size. Read on to find out the best attractions and activities in Griffith Park.
Discover Hollywood Car Free
No doubt about it, Los Angeles is the Entertainment Capital of the World and you can delve right into it by exploring Hollywood on foot. The beauty of the region is that, while Hollywood covers a lot of ground geographically, many of its primary attractions are near each other. Plus the Metro Rail Red Line runs under much of the area, meaning that seeing stars doesn’t necessarily require driving cars.
- Recommended Methods of Travel: Metro, Walking
- Total Distance: .4 miles. Walking Distance: .4 miles
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The Best Restaurants in Hollywood
Like all great actors, Hollywood is constantly reinventing itself. At various times, it’s been known as the home of pioneering movie studios, the first Academy Awards ceremony, an Art Deco treasure trove, a punk rock stomping ground, a tourist T-shirt mecca, and an epicenter of nightlife. These restaurants, from as far back as 1919 to more recent openings, have helped to establish Hollywood as one of the hottest dining and drinking destinations in the city.
Discover the Best Views of the Hollywood Sign
Find out how to get the best views of the world famous Hollywood Sign, whether you're in the mood for a hike and an up-close view, or a unique view from the saddle or in the air.