From Los Angeles to Palm Springs, Special Events and Iconic Locations Honor the Hollywood Legend Marilyn Monroe Turns 100: Commemorating an Icon Born Norma Jean Mortenson on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe’s centennial is a momentous occasion for fans and admirers around the globe. Although she passed away on August 4, 1962, her legacy continues to shine bright. This year, Los Angeles is rolling out a series of events to honor Monroe’s incredible life and timeless influence. Be sure to visit The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and The Hollywood Museum, both hosting special exhibitions that highlight Marilyn’s impact on cinema and popular culture. Palm Springs Has Their Own Celebration Not far from Hollywood—about two hours east—Palm Springs is also
Custom Marilyn Monroe Tour of Hollywood
No image embodies Hollywood more than that of Marilyn Monroe. Her legacy endures as an icon nearly 75 years after she first gained fame in the 1950s. Our signature “LA Story” tour covers the must-see sightseeing landmarks throughout Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Adding 1-hour to this popular excursion can put a very special emphasis on Marilyn Monroe. Explore key places she called home, including: The 1925 Hollywood Studio Club where she lived with other starlets Her Beverly Hills home shared with Joe DiMaggio The Roosevelt Hotel where her modeling career began The Beverly Hills Hotel bungalows where she stayed Her final neighborhood in Brentwood on 5th Helena Drive Visit Marilyn’s handprints and footprints next to Jane Russell’s at
The Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles
A One-Of-A-Kind Collection The historic art deco building at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, known for decades as The Max Factor Building, holds significant cultural value as The Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles. Leading Golden Age Hollywood starlets such as Colbert, Turner, Harlow, Hepburn, Hayworth, Crawford, and Davis were regular clients. They frequented the first-floor salon for hair and makeup services. According to legend, Lucille Ball became a redhead, and Marilyn Monroe a blonde, in these stylized rooms. Fortunately, these remarkable rooms remain intact and have some of the original Max Factor tools of the trade. The upper floors, where Max Factor once manufactured his pioneering makeup products, now form an integral part of he museum. The museum features
Private Specialty Tours of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
Private Specialty Tours of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Booking Now for Spring and Summer Coming to our city? Take private specialty tours of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills with Glitterati Tours. We provide sightseeing in luxury SUV’s, which give us access to all areas. Many group tour companies with vans or buses could be restricted from entering certain areas (Hollywood Sign, celebrity home communities, etc.) due to weight restrictions. Plus, an SUV is discreet and we supply all the amenities for the perfect excursion… free WiFi, snacks, chilled water, and an iPad prestention of photos and videos that accompany our many talking points. Take a look at our Glitterati Tours website and build off of our tour offerings.
Ghost Tours and Scandals of Los Angeles
Tis the season for ghost tours and scandals of Los Angeles. Many international guests refer to our popular “Underbelly LA” tour as a ghost tour, but many domestic guests know them as the scandals that shocked the world. Literally, Sunset Boulevard is the main artery to many of the most famous Hollywood dark side stories. For it’s on, or just off this main strip, that the overdose deaths of Janis Joplin, John Belushi, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, River Phoenix and Whitney Houston took place. It’s also on, or very close to the Manson Murders (Sharon Tate, but not the La Bianca’s), Bugsy Siegel death, Lana Turner drama, Ronnie Chasen shooting, The Menendez murders, The O.J. Simpson saga, and the Howard
