This Egyptian revival theater was developed by Sid Grauman and Charles E. Toberman in 1922 to accommodate the growing population of Los Angeles.
This 13-story highrise, completed in 1956, was the world's first circular office building. The spire at the top of the building blinks the word "Hollywood" in Morse code.
The Pantages was once owned by Howard Hughes with his personal office on the second floor. He sold it in 1954. It would be purchased by Pacific Theaters in 1967 who would restore to its former glory.
A group of Spanish explorers made the first written record of the tar pits in 1769. The oldest known material from the tar pit dates back over 38,000 years.
Opened in 2001, the theatre seats 3,401. The Grand Staircase is surrounded by columns displaying the names of Academy Award Best Picture winners with blank spaces left for future winners.
This theater opened May 18, 1927 with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's film 'The King of Kings'. The Academy Awards were held here in 1944, 1945, & 1946. It was declared a historic landmark in 1968.
At its opening in 1923, this was the largest U.S. hotel west of Chicago. It originally had 1,500 guest rooms and was later restructured to the current 683 rooms.
The sign was originally constructed in 1923 to promote a subdivision at the top of Beachwood Canyon called Hollywoodland; "land" would later be dropped in 1945 when the area was deeded to the city.
The ghost of Marilyn Monroe has supposedly been seen several times in the mirror located next to the elevator on the lower level. It was originally located in her poolside Suite, #1200.
Angeleno foodies crowd this Sunday market for coconut milk from Dave's Korean Food, pupusas from Delmy Pupusa, and Carmela's ice cream. Read more.
Eat: The Double-Double, as in: double the meat, double the cheese.See: Everyone (incognito stars like a drive-through). Read more.
In-N-Out may be the iconic L.A. burger, but the SoCal Burger with house-made cheese and caramelized onions at this mini-chain is getting raves, too.
Nearly 2,500 stars, from Marilyn Monroe to Matt Damon, have been immortalized in cement on this 18-block Hollywood landmark. Tip: Download the official iPhone app to pinpoint your fave celeb!
The original haute-cupcake bakery keeps things fresh with new flavors daily, but red velvet – Katie Holmes's go-to treat – is always for sale. Tip: Bring in your pup for a canine-friendly confection.
Jessica Simpson and super-stylist Rachel Zoehaunt this Hollywood shop for their selection of vintage designer duds andhard-to-find concert T-shirts.
I love Hollywood, & I love bowls, so this is 1 of my favorite places to see a concert. Make sure to bring something to keep you warm, 'cause it gets cold! Portia brought a blanket. I brought tequila.
This is a great place to meet friends, buy my book, 'Seriously… I'm Kidding,' & do dramatic readings of Danielle Steele novels on the escalator. If you don't have time for all three, just buy my book.
This is one of the best places to be when it’s summer in L.A. Once I played Skee Ball and earned 12,000 tickets! All I got was a plastic whistle, but still.
Elton John held his fabulous Oscar Party here and one of Ellen’s lucky fans, Rebecca, and I got to mingle with the stars! –Jeannie Read more.
Definitely check out this great spot for burgers/dogs/fries or pretty much anything on the menu. You wont regret it. Let us know what you think... Read more.
The California Science Center Foundation is one of four institutions to receive a Space Shuttle Orbiter for permanent display!
Come enjoy either of two public shows at the Glendale Planetarium, "Evening with the Stars" or "Spontaneous Fantasia."
The menu features choice-grade & even some prime-grade meats, all to your heart's content. The skirt steak is especially great, along with the fresh shrimp. Lunchtime includes a beef short rib soup. Read more.
