Hollywood is known as the entertainment capital of the world. This certainly includes the many studio tours and amusement parks in Los Angeles County, and our neighboring Orange County. Whether you’re a thrill seeker that loves rollercoasters, or a lover of film and television, L.A. has you covered! TOP STUDIO TOURS IN LOS ANGELES WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR HOLLYWOOD Just over the hill from Hollywood is the City of Burbank. It’s here where you can find the popular Warner Bros. Studio Tour. This behind-the-scenes VIP experience allows you to explore iconic sets, visit sound stages, and see where some of your favorite movies and TV shows were made. Round out your experience with lunch or dinner at the celebrity-heavy Smoke House Restaurant. This
Things to Do in Griffith Park
This Is A Short List Of Glitterati Tours’ Recommended Essential Things To Do In Griffith Park…The Heart Of Los Angeles! 1. Hiking and Horseback RidingTrails : There are over 4,300 acres to explore and hundreds of hiking and equestrian trails, including those that get you up above our world-famous Hollywood sign. Enjoy incredible views of both sections of L.A. — the Los Angeles basin and “the valley” on the other side. We are the only major city in the U.S. cut in half by a mountain range. **Visit Sunset Ranch Hollywood for equestrian activities. 2. The Greek Theatre : Along with the nearby Hollywood Bowl, The Greek is an amazing venue to check out live music and events. This is
History Tours of the Legendary Studios in Hollywood
Sunset Las Palmas Studios has a rich history in the entertainment industry, serving as a creative hub for many iconic figures. Harold Lloyd, known for his silent film comedies, helped to establish the studios as a significant location in Hollywood. The presence of legendary filmmakers and performers like George Burns, Howard Hughes and Francis Ford Coppola further solidified its reputation. The fact that “I Love Lucy,” one of the most beloved television shows in history, was partly filmed there highlights the studio’s importance in television history as well. The transition of Desilu to other prominent locations, including Red Studios and Paramount, marks the evolution of production facilities in Hollywood, reflecting the changing dynamics of the film and television industry over
The Best Experiences in Los Angeles
The Best Experiences in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica _____________ As we approach one of the busiest seasons of the year for visitors to Southern California, we want to make sure guests truly get the most out of their stay. When seeking out experiences, excursions, guided hikes, bike tours, sightseeing tours, and transportation, make sure your choice is reputable. Nowadays, just about everyone is a “professional.” Dig deep online and make sure to read the fine print on offerings. There’s no doubt that there are some fantastic options that will offer up unique, one-of-a-kind experiences, but questions to ask: How long have they been in business? Are they licensed? Is there insurance coverage? What is their background in
Visit Griffith Park in Los Angeles
Coming to our city? One must visit Griffith Park in Los Angeles …. or at least part of it. At just under 5000 acres, the park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States, and North America. Griffith Park in Los Angeles is about 5 times the size of Central Park in New York! Approximately 3000 acres were donated to the city by Griffith J. Griffith in 1896, and it’s continued to grow in size ever since. All of us native Angelenos take advantage of the numerous hiking trails throughout the park. Most are dog-friendly, as are most things in Los Angeles. Many of the best hiking trails start at or near the gem of the park,
Fall and Winter Tours of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
Wow! What a summer for Los Angeles and Beverly Hills with Glitterati Tours. We were nearly booked solid from mid-June through mid-August. Many days, we turned down about a dozen tours from referrals, international travel agents, and our concierge family at many of the local 5-star hotels throughout Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Santa Monica. August has been incredibly unpredictable. Thus far, in like a lion and out like a lamb. As we write this, the end of August has dropped off we pre-bookings. As school schedules change year by year, this inevitably changes the tourism season. Years ago, it was almost guaranteed that September 15th was a back-to-school date nationwide. Not the case anyone. This summer,
9021Pho on Sunset Boulevard
After a long day of touring Los Angeles, our tour guides’ favorite delivery is 9021PHO. Eat in, take out, or ask for delivery. If you haven’t been lately, make sure to try out their new menu. While there are several locations, we especially love the venue on Sunset Blvd. It’s conveniently located between Los Angeles and West Hollywood, and walking distance from Sunset Strip hotels like The Andaz, The London West Hollywood Hotel, The Mondrian, Best Western Sunset Strip, The Standard and Sunset Tower. The building where they’re located is also popular for AirBnB visitors. Seeing a screening at The Director’s Guild of America? This is a convenient and delicious choice for a quick meal. We love their pho of
dineL.A. Restaurant Week Happening Now
The popular dineL.A. Restaurant Week (actually 14 days) started today, and goes through Sunday, July 31st. Promoted by the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board, dineL.A. highlights the diversity of cuisine throughout the area, and includes communities like Venice, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown L.A., Echo Park, West Hollywood, Koreatown, Pasadena and Silver Lake. Lunch and dinner options available: Lunch (2+ Courses): $15, $20, $25 Dinner (3+ Courses): $29, $39, $49, $95+ (dineL.A. Exclusive Series) Booking in advance is highly recommended. Walk-ins are also welcome, but don’t come with a guarantee of getting a table. Just a small handful of restaurants in this dineL.A. session include: BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood, Border Grill in DTLA, Cafe Gratitude in Larchmont,
Book Your Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Tours Now for Summer
Glitterati Tours just finished up a record breaking Spring Break for Beverly Hills tours and private excursions around Los Angeles. As a smaller tour company with a #1 rating on TripAdvisor for Activities and Tours, we were swamped with requests. There was many days in March that we weren’t able to accommodate the large number of last minute requests for private Beverly Hills tours. A reminder that we work not only with guest referrals, but also VIP agents, travel agents, and of course, our LACA (Los Angeles Concierge Association). Quite a few bookings come from these 5-star hotels throughout Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, as well as several beach properties down in Santa Monica. While this post is somewhat
