Glitzy, glamorous Beverly Hills cuts through Los Angeles like the grand dame of royal cruise ships. Palm tree-lined streets, chic boutiques, palatial homes, and posh restaurants all sparkle on her haughty decks with the security and charm befitting the supremely rich.
Though it's pricey and pretentious, no trip to Beverly Hills would be complete without a saunter along Rodeo Drive, the famous three-block ribbon of style where the beautiful people browse Prada and Escada. Most people gravitate toward Two Rodeo, a cobbled lane lined with outdoor cafes for primo people-watching.
Over on Sunset Boulevard is the Beverly Hills Hotel, the 'Pink Palace' where movie industry movers and shakers come to make deals.
Beverly Hills’ ultimate 'secret' garden is the Virginia Robinson Gardens, tucked among the manicured estates north of Sunset Boulevard. Here you can wander among a symphony of trees and flowers.
For a break from the sun, step into the Paley Center For Media for a peek at the mind-boggling archive of TV and radio broadcasts available for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Beverly Hills is just northeast of Santa Monica. In the downtown area, several parking garages offer two hours of free parking. For two hours for free valet parking, head to the garage underneath Two Rodeo. All attractions here are within walking distance of each other.
