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
Our LA Story Tour Takes in the Best of Los Angeles
Experience Hollywood, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills Like a Local If you’re planning a trip to Los Angeles and want to see the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and sights, Glitterati Tours’ LA Story Tour is the perfect way to experience it all. As our most popular tour, it brings together the glitz, history, and culture that make LA unforgettable. Hollywood vs. West Hollywood: What’s the difference? Hollywood is a legendary district forming part of the sprawling city of Los Angeles. It’s the birthplace of California’s movie industry, home to classic studios like Paramount and the original Warner Bros. Wander along the Walk of Fame, snap photos at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and take in the view of the world-famous Hollywood sign—no
Hollywood Crime Scenes and Scandals Tour
An Insider’s Look at Los Angeles’ Most Scandalous and Haunting Tour The Spooky Side of Tinseltown Awaits This Halloween. Every street in Los Angeles hums with secrets, and not all of them are stories of fame or fortune. Beneath the glitz and glamour lies a shadowy side—a world of notorious arrests, chilling overdoses, and infamous murders. If you’re fascinated by Hollywood’s darker history, there’s one tour you simply can’t miss this Halloween: Glitterati Tours “Hollywood Chills.” Step Into Hollywood’s Haunted History Imagine wandering through the storied streets of Hollywood and Beverly Hills, guided by experts who know every scandalous detail. Glitterati Tours Hollywood Chills brings these tales to life, focusing on the events that have shocked and captivated the world.
Private Los Angeles Tour Versus Group Tour
Private Los Angeles Tour Versus Group Tour: Which is Right for You? Discover the Best Way to Explore LA Most visitors are left in awe when they first fly into Los Angeles. From the air, the city seems endless—a sprawling metropolis that stretches on for miles. Los Angeles itself spans over 500 square miles, while Los Angeles County covers an impressive 4,700 square miles. Within this vast area reside 88 individual cities, each with its own unique charm. For first-time visitors and even long-time locals, navigating this immense urban landscape can be overwhelming. What should you see, and how do you go about seeing it? That’s where Glitterati Tours comes in. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve been helping
Filming Locations in Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Does this house look familiar? Think of one of the most popular shows from the 70’s and a cool dude with a leather jacket and a motorcycle. This is the “Happy Days” house located in the heart of Hollywood…not Milwaukie, Wisconsin. All exteriors were shot here. It was easy for set designers to dress up the property with fake snow for winter scenes. However, it was much tougher to hide California palm trees in the background before CGI and AI were commonly used. Interior shots were filmed just a few blocks away at Paramount Studios. If you’re interested in seeing filming locations in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, let Glitterati Tours be your guide with a private tour. We can show
L.A. Marathon 2018
If running the L.A. Marathon tomorrow, go easy on the corned beef, cabbage and green beer today for St. Patrick’s Day. Otherwise, you’ll have an uphill battle. Probably even better though, for you’ll be able to run at a slower pace and take in all the incredible sightseeing that this amazing race provides. Think of our Stadium to the Sea marathon as offering up most of the L.A. must-see sights along its 26-mile course. With a start at Dodger Stadium, runners head south into Downtown Los Angeles. Here, they’ll see landmarks like ChinaTown, The Walt Disney Concert Hall and The Music Center. By mile 6, they’ll take in the lake around Echo Park, before hitting Sunset Blvd, and into the
Los Angeles Marathon 2017
Los Angeles Marathon 2017 It’s that time of year again, when we get to show off our amazing March weather, and city to the world. The Los Angeles Marathon 2017 is just around the corner. This year, the Los Angeles Marathon takes place on Sunday, March 19th. Online registration closes on March 15th, so it’s not too late to join over 25,000 other athletes, from all 50 states and over 60 different countries, in reaching your personal goals. The stadium to the sea course starts at Dodgers Stadium with 4 different start times: 630AM –Wheelchairs 632AM –Handcycles 645AM –Elite Women 655AM – Elite Men and Full Field The course showcases the best of Los Angeles with runners hitting Downtown LA
Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016
It’s almost here! The annual Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016 happens live on November 27th. The parade route starts at the Hollywood & Highland Complex on Hollywood Boulevard, travels east towards Hollywood and Vine, goes south, and then makes it back west along Sunset Boulevard. While the best bleacher seats have been sold out, there are TONS of free viewing spaces along these streets and boulevards. This year’s Grand Marshall is the amazing recording artist and movie star Olivia Newton John. With over 100 million albums sold, and 10 #1 hits, as well as starring in Grease with John Travolta, she is a true superstar and will surely be a crowd-pleaser. The Hollywood Christmas Parade 2016 hosts will be Erik Estrada
Restaurants, Hotels, and Things to Do During Summer Visit to L.A.
Planning a summer visit to L.A.? Check out Glitterati Tours “LA Info” tab for direct links to hotels, restaurants, and things to do in our fantastic city. Amazing restaurants are popping up all over and we do our best to keep our website updated on the latest offerings. We also try to personally hit as many as our diets and wallets will allow us to, in order to share our favorites with visitors to our city. One major change for a visitor’s summer visit to L.A., is the recent opening of Harry Potter. Universal Studios Hollywood recently rolled out the red carpet for The Los Angeles Concierge Association and its sponsors, and we got to take in the Wizarding World
See Your Favorite Stars at PaleyFest Los Angeles
See and possibly meet stars from your favorite shows at PaleyFest Los Angeles. This years event takes place March 11-20, 2016 at The Dolby Theatre. From the Paley Center for Media: The Paley Center for Media, with locations in Los Angeles and New York, leads the discussion about the creative, cultural, and social significance of radio, television, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Other than this special presentation , the Paley Center has numerous events for the public and is located steps from Rodeo Drive at 465 N. Beverly Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills. This years event covers shows like Empire, Better Call Saul, Scream Queens, Black-ish, Supergirl, Scandal, The Big Bang Theory, Fear
