If you’re visiting Los Angeles this October, you’re in for some thrilling and chilling festivities. From haunted houses to family-friendly fun, the city has something for everyone to enjoy during this spooktacular season. Below are some of the most exciting Halloween events in Los Angeles. Shaqtoberfest combines the star power of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal with the spookiness of Halloween. This one-of-a-kind Halloween experience promises a night of entertainment, scares, and surprises. It takes place on and around the Queen Mary, a former luxury cruiseliner that is now, at least for the spooky season, thought to be haunted. The Halloween festival features five haunted trails, live entertainment, themed bars and lounges, carnival rides, and more. It’s open from the end
Top 10 Events to Ring in 2022 in Los Angeles
Looking for a great way to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles? Here are our top 10 suggestions for making your New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles the best yet! From Hip Hop to Gatsby to Santa Monica – we’ve got you covered. If you are looking for something loud or something quiet, you are sure to find your perfect night out with these top 10 events. New Year’s Eve at Dragonfly Hollywood Join the city’s in-the-know party people at the LA hot-spot, Dragonfly, for an electrifying NYE party. A 5-hour open bar keeps the party fueled. Over the state-of-the-art sound system, a special live DJ turns up the dance floor with fantastic sets of Top 40, Hip Hop,
Los Angeles in the Fall
Glitterati is very excited to welcome you to Los Angeles this Fall! Our custom private tours of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Santa Monica are a great way for the entire family to experience all the amazing sites this city has to offer both in style but also safely. As we near the cooler months, now is a great time to visit LA. There are a number of exciting events you can experience outside in Los Angeles this Fall. And as always, we are adhering to all Covid-19 protocols such as mask enforcement and vaccine checks to assure that your family is comfortable and safe during your time with us. Book a tour with us today at
Famous Streets to Visit in Los Angeles
Some of the famous streets to visit in Los Angeles can be more well-known than the actual attractions they host. From Downtown L.A., to Santa Monica, there are names that everyone the world-over has heard of via movies, songs, TV shows and video games (think Grand Theft Auto). In DTLA, there’s no street more important than Olvera Street. Afterall, it was the birthplace of L.A. in 1781. Honorable mentions go to Alameda, Broadway, Grand (home of The Music Center), Olive, and Hope. In Santa Monica, there’s Pacific Coast Highway, Ocean Avenue, Third Street with its shopping and dining promenade, Main Street, San Vicente lined with beautiful coral trees, and Montana Avenue. The most famous streets however are up in the Hollywood,
Los Angeles Area Hotels
Always one of the biggest questions for someone coming to our city is about lodging at Los Angeles area hotels and where to stay. There’s no easy answer, but looking at maps prior to your visit can certainly help in the decision making process. We remind visitors that Los Angeles is a gigantic city. On top of that, there are many cities within the city. They include places like Santa Monica, Malibu and West Hollywood. Downtown Los Angeles is growing in their many offerings with food and culture. Here, you’ll be close to the convention center, Grand Park, Union Station, L.A. Live and The Staples Center. A few hotels in this area include The Intercontinental, Nomad Hotel, and The Ace Hotel.
September Things to Do in Los Angeles
September Things to Do in Los Angeles Summer is slowly on the way out the door — even though temperatures hit near record highs in Los Angeles today. Some of the best months to come to the city are September and October. Schools are back in session, there is less traffic, and the famous landmarks around Hollywood and Beverly Hills are less-crowded. Of course, there’s also the must-see spots during your stay. For museum lovers, make your way to The Getty Center in Brentwood, The Getty Villa in Malibu, The Broad in Downtown Los Angeles, LACMA, MOCA, The Griffith Park Observatory, The Petersen Automotive Museum and The La Brea Tar Pits. For shoppers, hit The Grove LA, The Farmers Market,
Ice Cream in Los Angeles
School may be back in session, but the temperatures aren’t quite ready to dip down into the cooler degrees of fall just yet. For those summer lovers who are not quite ready to let go of the season and dive into everything fall and pumpkin spice, (really Starbucks? It’s not even September!) Los Angeles has some of the best places for a cold sweet treat. Here are our top three choices for a cool treat amidst all this heat —Ice Cream in Los Angeles! SALT AND STRAW: This may be the cities most popular and well known spot, and it’s for good reason. Salt and Straw’s many locations all over town have some of the most interesting and surprising flavors
Can I Picnic at The Hollywood Bowl?
Can I Picnic at The Hollywood Bowl? Yes, but read more below for specifics: August is winding down, which means you’ve already missed tons of great shows at The Hollywood Bowl this summer season. However, the upcoming lineup of shows in September and October brings in many of the Bowl’s crowd favorites. Look for the Fireworks Finale with Earth, Wind and Fire, The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, and Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams. Other HUGE shows included Mozart Under the Stars, Barry Manilow with Orchestra, Gladys Knight and The Kingdom Choir, Heart: Love Alive Tour, Ben Harper with Neneh Cherry, An American in Paris, Café Tacvba, Mary J. Blige and Nas, along with so much more happening
Viceroy L’Ermitage Hotel Beverly Hills
The Viceroy L’Ermitage Hotel Beverly Hills is located between the famous shopping streets of Rodeo Drive on the west, and Robertson Blvd. on the east. There’s also a handful of other amazing streets in the general area, like Canon Drive. Canon is known for famous restaurants like Spago by Wolfgang Puck, Mastro’s Steakhouse, Il Pastaio, and Via Alloro. If you go the opposite direction and find yourself on Robertson, grab a lunch at The Ivy, Petrossian, or The Henry. The Viceroy is a modern luxury hotel and has been in existence since 1975. It has always been a favorite of celebrities, including the late Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. It’s located on the beautiful tree-lined street of Burton Way, which also
Visit the Friendly Cities of L.A. and Beverly Hills
Visit the friendly cities of L.A. and Beverly Hills! Certainly, this has been one of the oddest summer holiday travel seasons on record for Los Angeles. We’ve been in the business as Glitterati Tours for just over a decade, and in the industry for closer to 20 years. Not since the early 90’s with the riots in L.A., the much-televised O.J. Simpson trial, and the Northridge earthquake, have we seen such an impact on tourism in the city. Normally, we’d be sold out every single day during July and August, however, this 2019 is very hit and miss. Some days tours trickle in, and other days we turn down about a dozen tours. We’ve heard from hotels, car rental companies, and