Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles is a famous and upscale shopping district known for its luxury boutiques and designer stores. However, there are plenty of other attractions and points of interest for tourists to explore in the vicinity.
Here are the top 10 places to look out for as a tourist along Rodeo Drive…
Greystone Mansion and Park: A historic estate with stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It’s a popular filming location for movies, TV shows and music videos, such as:
- “The Big Lebowski” (1998) – Directed by the Coen Brothers, this cult classic crime-comedy features a memorable scene shot at Greystone Mansion.
- “There Will Be Blood” (2007) – This critically acclaimed drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis, includes scenes filmed at Greystone Mansion.
- “Spider-Man” (2002) – The superhero blockbuster features the interior of Greystone Mansion as the location for the fictional Norman Osborn’s mansion.
- “The Social Network” (2010) – This biographical drama about the founding of Facebook features scenes shot at Greystone Mansion, representing the Harvard University campus.
- “The X-Files” – The iconic sci-fi series filmed some scenes at Greystone Mansion for the episode “Chimera” (Season 7, Episode 16).
- “Entourage” – In the episode titled “The Sundance Kids” (Season 4, Episode 4), Greystone Mansion appears as a filming location for a movie being produced by Vince.
- “Dynasty” (2017) – The reboot of the classic soap opera has featured Greystone Mansion as a filming location for various scenes.
- (Oh) Pretty Woman (Van Halen music video)
- I Want Love (Elton John music video)
- I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) (Meatloaf music video)
Beverly Gardens Park: A lovely park with picturesque pathways, cactus gardens, make sure you look out for the iconic Beverly Hills Sign:
Two Rodeo Drive: A European-style shopping area with cobblestone streets, charming architecture, and high-end boutiques.
Beverly Wilshire Hotel: The luxurious hotel featured in the movie ‘Pretty Woman’. It’s a great place to enjoy afternoon tea or a swanky meal:
Paley Center for Media: If you’re a fan of television and media history, this museum showcases an impressive collection of TV and radio memorabilia.
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts: A cultural hub hosting various performing arts events and shows.
Virginia Robinson Gardens: A historic estate which is considered the ‘birthplace of Beverly Hills’ with botanical gardens, a mansion, and stunning views of Los Angeles:
Beverly Hills Trolley Tour: Take a guided tour of Beverly Hills to learn about its history and see celebrity homes:
Spadena House (The Witch’s House): A quirky and whimsical ‘storybook’ house with a fairytale-like appearance, perfect for photos:
Rodeo Drive Walk of Style: Along the sidewalks of Rodeo Drive, you can find plaques honouring fashion designers and style icons who have made significant contributions to the industry:
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