Where are the Fires in Los Angeles and Southern California _____________________ December is typically our worst month for fires, and this year is obviously no exception. Los Angeles is surrounded by hills and mountains, in fact, the Santa Monica Mountain Range cuts our city in half. These hills remain extremely dry for the majority of the year, and December is when our notorious Santa Ana winds can really kick up. These are the strong devil winds that affect the Southern California Coastline, as they develop inland. Like any disaster, when people see these fires on the news, it looks as though all of California is on fire. Glitterati Tours has been fielding calls and emails from visitors wondering about the
Walk of Fame Celebrity Sightings
Walk of Fame celebrity sightings are a guarantee to see the biggest names in film, television, radio, theater and music, as stars and behind-the-scenes legends are honored with a star on Hollywood Blvd and a small section of Vine. Glitterati Tours conducts our celebrity homes tours on a daily basis. More times than not, guests get a celebrity sighting as we make our way through the multi-million dollar homes in Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills and the Hollywood Hills. Three of these communities make up the coveted “Platinum Triangle” of Los Angeles. In just three days, look for the star-studded ceremony for actor John Goodman. John will be the 2603rd star on the Walk of Fame. His ceremony will
Celebrity Sightings and Home Tours in Beverly Hills and Hollywood
On our blog, we only report our celebrity sightings when they take place in a public space. While we often see them at their homes, private parties, the gym, in a medical office, pharmacy, a place of worship, hotels we do business with, or other expected private locations, we won’t blog about it on our Glitterati Tours website. -Sandra Bullock and Brad Garrett (different tables) at a West Hollywood restaurant located on Melrose Ave. -Same restaurant, but different night— Sylvester Stallone, Kathy Griffin, Judd Apatow, and John Singleton. -Keanu Reeves on his motorcycle along the Sunset Strip. -Matthew Perry driving his fancy black sports car on La Cienega. -Kim Kardashian arriving for her book signing at DASH. -The Kardashian clan
Beverly Hills Bar Foundation Event at Greystone Mansion
In Beverly Hills this weekend and looking to sample some of the area’s best food and drink at one of the area’s most famous and historical landmarks? Check out the 27th Annual Vintage Bouquet at Greystone. The 27th Annual VINTAGE BOUQUET™ Food and Wine Extravaganza Sunday, April 26, 2015 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Greystone Mansion, Beverly Hills The Beverly Hills Bar Foundation’s 27th Vintage Bouquet, a charity food and wine event held at this magnificent mansion, features hors d’oeuvres by the area’s top chefs and wine sampling by California’s premium wineries. Live entertainment along with a live and silent auction. More info on this event here. Make it a full day and take a Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour.
Once Again the Numbers are Up for Los Angeles Tourism
For the 4th straight year, Los Angeles tourism has continued to grow. With over 70 million visitors coming through LAX, approximately 40 million stuck around and enjoyed our fantastic city. Record breaking numbers were also reported for our international friends taking in Los Angeles tourism. We’re on the map big time! Planning a trip to L.A.? Glitterati Tours can showcase the heart of Southern California with an emphasis on Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu. Our most popular tour is the “Essential L.A.” tour. We also perform a “Just the Hills” tour, which is a celebrity homes tour. This tour features the rich and famous in the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel Air.
Booking Now for City Tours of Los Angeles 2015
Glitterati Tours is in the midst of a busy holiday season with visitors coming to Los Angeles. The next two weeks — especially the period bookending our Rose Bowl game in Pasadena — should keep us busy into the new year. We always suggest planning early, whether it’s city tours, hotels, or making reservations at the hottest restaurants in Beverly Hills. We are currently taking reservations for celebrity homes tours and city tours of Los Angeles for 2015. See the homes and hangouts of some of your favorite celebrities from music, film, and reality television in the Glitterati Tours “Just the Hills” tour. This covers the areas of Holmby Hills, Beverly Hills, Hollywood Hills and Bel Air. This tour also
Rose Bowl Game and Booking Now for the Holidays
New Years Day is less than 2 months away. If you’re coming to Los Angeles over the holidays, we stress the importance of booking NOW for your accommodations, dining and entertainment. Usually starting just after Thanksgiving, tourism picks up big time in Los Angeles. We’re are a major destination for both domestic and international travelers. With over 92,000 extra guests in town for our Rose Bowl game in Pasadena, hotels in the general vicinity will be booked solid. Many attendees to the Rose Bowl game prefer to stay in the Hollywood or Beverly Hills area. It’s approximately 35 minutes west of Pasadena, but also much closer to popular spots like The Grove, The Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive, Grauman’s Chinese