Beverly Hills Travel Guide: Travel and tourist information, things to do and see in Beverly Hills

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You don't need a sign to know you are in Beverly Hills. Traveling west on Sunset Blvd, the congested concrete suddenly turns green and plush.

The Beverly Hills Hotel sign passes to the right and on the left is the world's classiest police station, resembling some sort of high-fashion shopping mall. A few blocks to the south is the business district of Wilshire Blvd. There's more money on this street than in some countries. To the west is Rodeo Drive where the shops are far beyond the price range of most of the people walking on the street. To the right is a residential area with homes featured in movies portraying life in this city.

The sounds from decades past can almost be heard from the street corners. The Sunset Strip is the most famous 10 blocks in all of America. It's where bands from big cities, small towns and all parts in between go to get discovered. If they are good - and lucky - enough, they emerge from the crowd to reach stardom. The Strip also has L.A's chic celebrity haunts, places where gaining entrance requires at least an Academy Award nomination or a few magazine cover shots.

Visitors to the area are greeted with a warm invitation to participate in the many exciting events and happenings around town. From world-class events on Rodeo Drive and boutique openings to family day activities at the Farmers' Market, concerts in the parks and Civic Center Plaza, Beverly Hills has an array of activities available for visitors to experience.

Bars and restaurants are in no shortage in Beverly Hills and cover all interests from classy culture options to heavy rock & metal. Many of the bars are dotted with celebrities and people watching in Beverly hills is probably the most popular tourist activity.

Popular attractions include:

Norton Simon Museum - This museum features a comprehensive expansion and renovation by architect Frank O Gehry and hosts a stellar collection featuring Renaissance to 20th-century masterpieces.

Getty Center - This stunning, Richard Meier-designed facility houses major collections of paintings, drawings, antiquities, photographs, and decorative arts.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - This large facility houses premier collections and hosts exciting shows. Museum of Contemporary Art - Los Angeles' only museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art.

Music Center - Opened in 1964, the Music Center provides several first-class venues for music, dance, opera, and theater. It is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the newly renovated Ahmanson Theatre, the Los Angeles Opera, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale and often hosts special events such as the Bolshoi Ballet.

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Population: 295.734.100
Languages: English 82%, Spanish 11% (2000)
Currency: US dollar
Currency code: USD
Local Times:
U.S.A. - District of Columbia - Washington DC

U.S.A. - Florida - Orlando

U.S.A. - California - San Francisco

U.S.A. - New York - New York

U.S.A. - Nevada - Las Vegas

Country Dialling Code: +1
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The USA is home to several of the world's most exciting cities, some truly mind-blowing landscapes, a strong sense of regionalism, a trenchant mythology, more history than the country gives itself credit for and, arguably, some of the most approachable natives in the world.

America was 'discovered' by Columbus in 1492 and for 500 years people have travelled here seeking a better life in the 'land of opportunity'. The land was fought over by colonial powers for centuries and finally won its independence from Britain in 1783. Despite the near annihilation of the Native American population, one of the bloodiest civil wars the world had seen, and racism (Native Americans were not granted citizenship until 1924 and racial segregation was the norm until as late as the 1950s), the American people have succeeded in forging one of the worlds most united, democratic and tolerant nations, a fascinating melting-pot of cultures, and the undisputed military and economic heavyweight of the world.

The country is made up of 48 contiguous states of the continental USA, plus the huge state of Alaska, northwest of Canada, and the volcanic islands of Hawaii, 2,000 miles (3,219km) out into the Pacific. There are also the US territories, which include Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Midway Islands and US Virgin Islands. Tourism is focused mainly in the great cities such as New York and Washington, as well as sunshine states such as Florida, California and Hawaii. However the mind-blowing landscapes, found in the wealth of magnificent National Parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Adirondacks, as well as spectacular sights like the Grand Canyon and the Rocky Mountains, are what make the USA so unique. With all this on their doorstep, it's easy to understand why a significant proportion of Americans have never bothered getting a passport.

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