From its humble beginnings as a lemon grove in the 1800s, Hollywood Boulevard is now the extraordinary home of the most famous movie theatres and cinemas in L.A.
Discover Los Angeles
The entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is synonymous with film stars and movie making. Enjoy a three-and-a-half mile stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recalling sixty years of stardom with every step. Or take in a show at the Pantages Theater, surrounded by decades of Hollywood history. With nearly 200 celebrity handprints, footprints, and autographs imprinted on the theatre's forecourt, you can while away the hours quite literally following in the footsteps of your favorite film icon.
But there is much, much more to the City of Angels than celebrity. Take a hike into the Hollywood Hills for a close-up with nature, or travel the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu before heading deep into the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Or, for entertainment of a different variety, amuse yourself on the expansive white sands of Venice Beach. Once a 1960s Beatnik hangout, today you can marvel at street performers, visit fortune tellers or laugh at the muscle men of Muscle Beach, as they posture and pose for the tourist cameras. The musically minded will love a visit to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and a masterpiece of modern design by architect Frank Gehry.