Added: 08/23/2006 |
The Heart of California - Beverly HillsEvery one of us is familiar with Beverly Hills - the home to the rich and the famous. The city probably gained its undaunted popularity during the popular show Beverly hills-90210.
Only a few minutes drive from downtown Holly wood the city of Beverly Hills has all the glitterati and enchantment that one can expect. Today other than the elite Beverly Hills caters to the jobs of thousands living in Southern California.
Beverly Hills was rich and fertile long before our movie barons made it their home. Its fertile land is the cohesive force of three different canyons-Franklin, Coldwater and Benedict. When rains from the southern Californian sky collects on the hills they cascade down to form streams between Beverly Drive and Sunset Boulevard.
Before the Spanish explorers set their foot in this region the Native Americans-Tongva or the Gabrielinos called this site as the EL rodeo de las Aguas.
After the II World War Beverly Hills blossomed and it became the most likeable spot for leisure where people came to splurge money.
During the early 20th century Burton Green along with architect Wilbur D. Cook City’s first streets encircling the hills-Rodeo, Canon, Carmelita, Elevado and Lomitas. Cook also created a three block long greensward for this golden city and named it Santa Monica Park.
This development was further accelerated by the construction of Beverly Hills Hotel in the year 1912 which ushered the dazzling world of stars like Gloria Swanson, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and John Barrymore to settle down and build sprawling mansions in Beverly Hills.
Today hotels, real estate and the entertainment industry are one of the most prime sources Beverly Hills jobs for many people who stay in and around here.
A great place to visit
For visitors Beverly Hills is a place with real treat starting with a world-class shopping, zestful dining to a wide range of entertainment.
Trolley tours: There is a trolley tour for visitors from 11 am to 4 pm from the corner of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way with one hour free parking at nearby municipal-structures.
Summer Schedule: July 1 to September 2
Winter schedule: November 4 to December 30
Affaire in the garden arts show-
This show held at the Beverly Hills Park exhibits art forms by artists from all over US in photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics jewelry, graphics and prints. Held in May and October this show has gained its popularity since 1973.
Music in the Mansion-
Music lovers can have a great time at the cozy setting of historic Grey stone Mansion.
Concerts begin at 1:30 pm followed by a light reception on the first floor.
Hiking in Franklin Canyon-
For nature lovers and adventurers there is a 605 acres outdoor spot just next to Beverly Hills with hiking trails, wild life ponds, a lake and chaparral covered meadows where one can relax and wander a little.
Dining-
Besides the star- studded attraction Beverly Hills also offers its visitors a culinary delight of their choice. With a delectable menu from world’s top notch chefs at-Spago , Crustacean and Matsuhisa to the local hits as the Nate n’ Al’s Deli, The Farm of Beverly Hills or the Original California Pizza Kitchen.
Shopping-
Rodeo Drive is probably the most celebrated fashion ground in the world where fashion comes to life. Its host to Haute Couture giants Prada, Gucci, Armani, Escada , Bvlgari, and endless view of fascinating people.
Apart from high fashion we also get to see retailers -Crate and Barrel, Banana Republic, The Gap and William Sonoma.
Staying-
Enjoy the California sunshine peek right through your room or have a snappy drink by the pool. A room service at the touch of your button whether you select the grand ones or the smaller snuggly you can have a memorable at any of these hotels-
AVALON HOTEL9400 West Olympic Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 277-5221
Fax: (310) 277-4928
THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL AND BUNGALOWS9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 276-2251
BEVERLY HILLS REEVES HOTEL120 S. Reeves Dr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 271-3006
THE BEVERLY PAVILION - A BEST WESTERN HOTEL9360 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 273-1400
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