With over 2500 stars lining Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, The Walk of Fame is one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles. Approximately 30 additional stars are added to the walk each year. If you happen to be in Hollywood during one of these ceremonies, it’s a guaranteed celebrity spotting. Plus, many other high-profile famous names usually attend the ceremony of their friends. In fact, 4 days from now on December 8th, 2015, Rob Lowe will receive his star, becoming the 2567th star on the walk. His ceremony will take place in front of the legendary Musso & Frank Grill. Guest speakers include Gwyneth Paltrow and Fred Savage. The list of additions for 2016 have been announced. From
Upcoming Ceremonies for the Hollywood Walk of Fame
September 13, 2015
Coming to Los Angeles and want a guaranteed celebrity sighting?! Check out the official website for the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. Here’s some recent announcements from their site: “The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is excited to announce our newest honorees to the Walk of Fame. After much deliberation, we feel that we have selected a great group of talent for this coveted award. Fans from around the world will be thrilled to hear that their favorite celebrities will be honored on our world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Schultz. “We look forward to welcoming these great talents to our Walk of Fame family.” Remember, usually for every star honored, approximately 5 to 10 other famous stars show up
Things to do for Halloween in Los Angeles and Hollywood
September 13, 2015
It’s never too early to get the word out on things to do for Halloween in Los Angeles. Even the local stores have been fully stocked with all things Halloween for over 3 weeks now. As this holiday picks up steam around the world, keep in mind that there’s no other place that does more to celebrate Halloween than L.A., especially this year, since it falls on a Saturday! Here’s some great stuff for Halloween in Los Angeles: From the Official Visit West Hollywood website: The largest Halloween street party in the world happens in West Hollywood on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Admission is free to this world-famous event, which includes live music and entertainment on multiple stages along Santa
Tours from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
September 9, 2015
Glitterati Private Tours of Los Angeles is now offering city sightseeing tours from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, which is conveniently located just over the hill from Hollywood and Beverly Hills. With tours from Burbank, add 1/2 hour of tour time to the first column on our “Rates” page. Tours from Burbank are fantastic for guests with long layovers, or for guests requesting a tour and then a drop off at their local Hollywood or Beverly Hills hotel or venue. Our SUV’s can accommodate up to 7 guests, and there is cargo space for luggage. Every airport has different regulations regarding commercial vehicles hired for transport. At Burbank Bob Hope Airport, we must be fully parked in their parking structure which
Comic-Con 2015 in San Diego
July 10, 2015
Comic-Con is currently underway July 9th-12th, 2015, at the San Diego Convention Center. This amazing convention showcases fantasy and science fiction films, TV, and pop culture related entertainment with toys, video games, fantasy novels, anime, and webcomics. Well over 100,000 fans will attend this years event. Special guests include some of the biggest names in Hollywood, with actors, directors, writers, artists and producers introducing guests to their latest projects. Need a break from Comic-Con and all the action or have some extra time? In just under 3-hours, one can make their way north to Los Angeles. Enjoy the Southern California sunshine, and see the birthplace of quite a bit that is being showcased at the convention down south. Major studios
Booking Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Tours For Summer
June 29, 2015
We remind guests all the time to book Los Angeles and Beverly Hills tours early, and prior to getting to our city. Typically, June can be a little slower before the rush of July and August summer vacationers, but not this year. We exit June with a full calendar–it’s been pretty solid for the last 3 weeks. We’ve seen guests from India, the U.K., Australia, Sweden, Belgium, Brazil, Spain, Nigeria, China, Japan, Russia, and of course the United States, taking advantage of our slightly cooler (June Gloom) temperatures. We are a smaller Los Angeles private tour company, and intend to keep it that way. We can focus on what we do best, and specialize in the details that make Glitterati
Rent at The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills
June 22, 2015
RENT at The Saban Theatre July 16 – 26, 2015 SABAN THEATRE 8440 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Tel: 888-645-5006 From our friends at Love Beverly Hills: Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the TONY Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East
Annual Rodeo Drive Car Show on Father’s Day 2015
May 21, 2015
The Rodeo Drive Committee, in conjunction with the city of Beverly Hills, presents the Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance every year on Father’s Day. Each year a theme is selected to feature the superb combination of rare automobiles and motorcycles highlighting the past, present and future at the crossroads of fashion, design and entertainment. This year’s selected theme is “Highways to Heaven” to honor Route 66, Autobahn and Autostrade. The Concours d’Elegance is the largest public event held annually in Beverly Hills with a unique mix of guests, including car collectors, families and international visitors and residents from Beverly Hills and the Westside. Named “one of the 300 unmissable events in the world” by Frommer’s Travel Guide, the Rodeo Drive Concours
Glitterati Private Tours Awarded TripAdvisor Excellence Award
May 20, 2015
Thanks to TripAdvisor for awarding Glitterati Private Tours of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills with your Certificate of Excellence for the 4th straight year! TripAdvisor gives visitors the most reliable information on the internet regarding tours, hotels, and all things travel related. Interested in a custom tour of Los Angeles? Visit our website for more information. Coming to Los Angeles? Our most popular tour is the “Essential LA.” It covers the must-see sights in West Hollywood, Hollywood and Beverly Hills. It includes studio history, celebrity homes, the Hollywood sign, the Walk of Fame, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and the home of the Oscars — The Dolby Theater. This tour also introduces guests to the famous shopping streets of Robertson Boulevard, Rodeo
Mother’s Day L.A. Restaurants
May 9, 2015
Jenn Harris from L.A. Times online has compiled a fantastic list of fantastic Mother’s Day L.A. restaurants and lounges for that special mom to be pampered, wined and dined. Here’s some of our favorites from Jenn’s list: Craft: The restaurant will serve brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Menu highlights include croque madame with country ham and sauce mornay; quiche with wild mushrooms and fontina; and seasonal fruit salad with ricotta. 10100 Constellation Blvd., Los Angeles, (310) 279-4180 Livello at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills: Brunch specials will be served a la carte from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dishes include roasted halibut with broccolini; seared shrimp with fennel and orange-Pernod reduction; lobster risotto; and passion fruit panna cotta. There’s also
