Beverly Hills and its neighboring city of West Hollywood are surrounded by the city of Los Angeles. Beverly Hills is home to numerous Hollywood personalities, and it is also famous for its upscale shopping street of Rodeo Drive. While the city is most recognized for shopping, dining and the celebrities, Beverly Hills is also overflowing with art, architecture, and cultural attractions.
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Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills is renowned worldwide as one of the most fashionable places for shopping. At the center of it all is Rodeo Drive – one of the most famous streets in the world. With over a hundred world-renowned stores and hotels comprising its three blocks within the Golden Triangle, visitors can easily get charmed by the street’s splendor.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Headquarters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, located on Wilshire Boulevard, features a Grand Lobby Gallery which is free for the public. Visit the lobby to view outstanding art exhibits, including collections of vintage movie posters. The nominations for the Academy Awards are announced every year at this location. The building also boasts of a 1,012-seat, spectacular Samuel Goldwyn Theater with a 67-seat screening room.
Art Galleries
Some of the top names in modern and fine art can be found in Beverly Hills. Renoir, Warhol, Picasso and Dali can all be found on gallery walls around the city. Some of the finest art galleries in the city include Gagosian Gallery, Galerie Michael, Denis Bloch Fine Art Gallery, and Mouche Gallery.
Restaurants
From fine dining restaurants like Maude and Spago to hushed temples dedicated to Japanese cuisine, the eateries in this upscale neighborhood reflect the fine taste of the residents and visitors alike. There are all kinds of delicious eats available throughout the city, from hot new bistros to classic neighborhood diners.
Hotels
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and bar. Facilities at this property include a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Private parking is available on site.
Casa Del Mar
Each elegant room at Casa Del Mar is decorated in soft colors and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. A 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in each room. All of the pet-friendly rooms include a coffee maker, a mini bar and ironing facilities.
Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel
Some of the most eclectic dining options are available at the Beverly Wilshire. The CUT Lounge, a Michelin star-rated steakhouse with a menu created by Wolfgang Puck, boasts seafood and steakhouse staples with cocktails and rare wines and spirits from around the world in a Mediterranean setting.
Four Seasons Hotel
Located in the center of LA, this luxurious, full-service hotel provides rooms with French doors opening to private balconies. This 5-star hotel features a full-service spa and outdoor pool.
Weather
Beverly Hills experiences a warm Mediterranean climate, with an average high of 85F in August, and an average high of 67F in January.
Airport
Closest airport to Beverly Hills is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Beverly Hills is 9.1 miles.
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