Historic Rodeo Drive Guided Walking Tour
The Beverly Hills Historical Society leads a magical history tour of legendary Rodeo Drive and the Golden Triangle.
$20 (90 min)
Category: Tour (Walking), Tour (Exterior), Presentation
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Join the Beverly Hills Historical Society, Saturday, May 6, for a magical history tour of legendary Rodeo Drive. Noted historian Phil Savenick will highlight the architecture and tell stories about the former sites of the famous Brown Derby restaurant, celebrity night club Romanoff’s, and local Tiki hang-out The Luau. You'll visit landmarked architectural treasures including Paul Williams' MCA Building, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Anderton Court, his only commercial design, and The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, made famous in the movie Pretty Woman. The tour also includes the candy shop that inspired the beloved chocolate factory episode of I Love Lucy.
The free and lavishly illustrated "Beverly Hills Experience” mobile app is an excellent companion to the walking tour. It informs, enhances, and entertains with commentary, still photos, and videos of the legendary spots you'll visit. The app also has a self-guided walking tour of the “Former Homes of the Great Stars" that includes the residences of Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart, Barbra Streisand, Ringo Starr, the Gershwin brothers, and many other classic film and TV legends.
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The Rodeo Drive walking tour begins at the world-famous Beverly Hills sign and Lily Pond in Beverly Gardens Park at 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard between North Beverly and North Canon Drives. There’s ample free 2-hour parking on side streets around the park.
For more Beverly Hills history, visit our website at beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org
This event is for ages 12 and older.
Ample free 2-hour parking on side streets around the park.
Handicap parking is available. This event is wheelchair accessible.
The organizer of this event is The Beverly Hills Historical Society.
Beverly Gardens Park
9439 Santa Monica Blvd
@ Beverly Hills sign at the Lily Pond
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
9439 Santa Monica Blvd
@ Beverly Hills sign at the Lily Pond
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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