Beverly Hills is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, although it is more of a city in size. Its main feature is that the most famous movie and music stars live here, and all houses are luxurious mansions and villas. The Beverly Hills area is a closed area, although tourists still have the opportunity to visit interesting attractions that are available to the public.
History and interesting facts. Climate
The area that is now Beverly Hills before 1769 was a common piece of land where Indian tribes lived. In 1838 Gaspard de Portol came to this area and declared himself governor of California. As the owner of the state territory, he donated land under the present town to the widow of a Spanish soldier, Maria Rita Valdez Villa. The woman turned out to be a good entrepreneur and built a ranch on the donated plot, which began to generate income. But when trying to expand her possessions, she ran into the resistance of the indigenous people and was forced to sell her land.
Before 1900 the territory of Beverly Hills was resold several times, respectively, changed owners. It was from this year that the city began to form as a place of residence for wealthy people. After buying it by Burton Green, who initially looked for oil deposits here, he wanted to create an area for the rich, since his search was unsuccessful.
As for interesting facts, starting since 1912 Beverly Hills has become one of the most enticing cities for the wealthy. It was before 1960, and then over the next 10 years, interest in this area subsided somewhat.
It will also be useful to tell a few more informative facts about him:
- Beverly Hills is a separate city within Los Angeles.
- In honor of this area of the American metropolis, one of the most popular TV series of the 90s "Beverly Hills 90210" was named.
- Almost the entire city is the private property of wealthy people, therefore, in order to visit some of its attractions, it is recommended to get a guide who will take you on a tour of the places available for visiting.
Note! I must say that this area is quite expensive, even just a snack in a cafe here will not be affordable for everyone.
As for the weather, the Mediterranean climate prevails here, which allows you to feel comfortable throughout the year. Light nebula and a small amount of precipitation do not interfere with enjoying your vacation, regardless of the seasonality.
90210
In the 90s, the television series Beverly Hills 90210 was especially popular. The life and study of teenagers in an elite neighborhood with an interesting storyline captivated the audience.
Separately, it must be said that 90210 - This is one of the postal codes of the town, which after the release of the television series on the screen became known to the whole world.
Attractions in / around Beverly Hills from Reviews of Unique Places
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Despite the closed area for public viewing, the area has interesting attractions that can be visited openly. You can also see the equally popular architectural and cultural structures located nearby Beverly Hills.
Michael Jackson Museum
King of Pop Michael Jackson is a legendary personality in music, his songs have been listened to and are still being listened to for many generations. On the territory of the Neverland ranch, in addition to the amusement park, there is a museum dedicated to his work. There are many exhibits that belong to the king of pop, including life-size sculptures made from wax.
Villa Crenshaw House
Not far from Los Angeles in the state of Illinois, the Crenshaw House is located, which is fraught with many secrets of a mystical nature. It was built back in 1838 by John Crenshaw, who was at that time a slave owner, known for his cruelty to his subordinates.
Note!Today, the haunted villa is in the possession of the US authorities, and since the beginning of 2003 it has been closed to visitors. But tourists are given the opportunity to take a walk near the mysterious building and in its surroundings.
Opaque Restaurant
It is believed that if you eat food in the complete absence of light, then it will seem to have a richer taste. The Opaque Restaurant serves a variety of dishes, but they can only be enjoyed in pitch darkness. Upon entering, visitors must store all devices that emit light, such as mobile gadgets. This even applies to backlit watches. But waiters can move around the hall and find customers in the dark, delivering orders to the tables using special night vision devices.
Beverly Shopping Center
The Beverly shopping center has a huge number of shops and boutiques where you can buy clothes, shoes, various accessories, and even appliances. There are also 2 department stores, and if you wish to have a bite, you can visit several cozy cafes. The Beverly Center has its own cinema.
Beverly Gardens Park
Beverly Gardens City Park is located along Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Its opening was marked in 1911 and it was originally used as a dividing green space between the commercial and residential areas of the town.
The total area of the park is 3.1 sq. km... It contains 22 sitesthat are different from each other. Each of them performs its own functions.
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Note!The vegetation in the park is very diverse and even includes centuries-old trees.
House of the Beatles
The Beatles are famous all over the world. Their songs are popular to this day. The home of the legendary group is located on Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills. Interestingly, the house where the participants rested after the North American tour became known to the public, and fans began to besiege it. Therefore, having lived in the mansion for only 6 days in 1965, the Beatles soloists were forced to leave it.
Excellent parking
In the Beverly Hills area there is an interesting parking lot that looks like an expensive hotel. Here are the luxury car models. Everyone has the right to come here to admire the brands of cars that are quite expensive.
You can exit the parking lot by walking down Dayton Street to the intersection with Rodeo Drive, then taking the elevator up to Via Rodeo.
Rodeo Drive Sign
One of the famous streets in Beverly Hills is Rodeo Drive, which is located in the north of Wilshire Boulevard. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that most boutiques with branded clothing cannot be entered without an appropriate dress code. That is, if a person, for example, is dressed in a beach dress, he will accordingly be denied access to an elite store.
Note!The sign at the beginning of Rodeo Drive is also considered interesting. According to eyewitnesses, if you look at it from below, it will seem that the whole street is on the same level. If you look at the sign from the end of the street, then everything will look completely different.
Houses of stars
The Beverly Hills area is home to a lot of film actors and show business stars not only from America, but also from Europe. Among them, it is worth noting the houses and mansions of such celebrities as:
- Madonna;
- Jennifer Aniston;
- Bruce Willis;
- Tom Cruise;
- the Beckham family;
- Jessica Alba;
- Christina Aguilera;
- Nicolas Cage;
- Paris Hilton;
- Sharon Stone.
These are just a few of the popular stars who live in one of Los Angeles' luxury neighborhoods.
Cuisine and restaurants
There are many restaurants in Beverly Hills, but not all tourists can afford to dine there, because the prices are very high. But even here you can find a cafe where the cost of food will be quite affordable.
The most popular are the restaurants located on Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip. It is here that most often there is an opportunity to see famous actors and representatives of show business who come to eat. As for the cuisine, in addition to traditional dishes, you can also try seafood here.
Night life
Beverly Hills, California, not only attracts the luxury of celebrity mansions and a huge number of boutiques. The nightlife is also interesting here. Most entertainment venues are located on the Sunset Strip.
Note! One of the most popular is the Bar Nineteen 12 nightclub.
Landmarks of neighboring cities of Beverly Hills
Interesting and most visited cities, which are located near Beverly Hills, are:
- Santa Monica. It is located in the western part of Los Angeles County and attracts tourists who like to spend their holidays surfing and skateboarding. The town has a division into zones. One of them is equipped with boutiques and restaurants, the other is intended for walking, and in the third one you can visit shops that sell clothes. The main attractions of this place are museums.
- Malibu is a resort town, on the territory of which there are 6 sandy beaches, length 17 km... Among the attractions are the luxurious mansions of famous athletes and famous stars of film and show business.
- Culver City is considered the birthplace of the film industry. The first film that was filmed here dates back to 1910. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio is an interesting place to visit.
In conclusion, it should be said that Beverly Hills is attractive to tourists, even despite the restrictions on the attendance of local attractions. Most people come here to meet celebrities, because this is a very real opportunity.
