DK Travel : Los Angeles : Beverly Hills, Westwood, & Bel-Air : Places of interest

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Anderton Court

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s later buildings (1953), the zigzagging ramp cradling a well of light is reminiscent of the New York Guggenheim Museum.
Beverly Hills Civic Center

The wealth of a city is often reflected in its public buildings, so it should come as no surprise that Beverly Hills has the kind of civic center that’s the envy of other towns. Its centerpiece is the elegant City Hall, built in 1932 in Spanish Renaissance style and harmoniously incorporated into a contemporary Spanish-style complex with palm-lined walkways and curved colonnades. It houses a beautiful library as well as the local police and fire departments.
Beverly Hills Hotel

LA’s most famous hotel has been part of Hollywood history since its 1912 opening. Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Will Rogers got drunk in the bar, Howard Hughes rented Bungalow 3 for 30 years, and Marilyn Monroe reportedly romanced both JFK and RFK here. Political leaders, royals, and Hollywood headliners have all stayed, partied, and cavorted at the legendary Pink Palace. It’s been featured in movies and on the cover of the Eagles’ Hotel California album. And stars still come – Elton John celebrated his 55th birthday here in 2002.
Bijan

This boutique stocks quality menswear, said to be the world’s most expensive. Client names from Prince Charles to Steven Spielberg are etched into the window.
David Orgell

A Rodeo Drive fixture since 1958, this luxury emporium is famous for its antique silver, unique jewelry, and limited edition designer watches.
Gucci

The store is a sure-fire winner in the looks department, but most customers have eyes only for the trademark shoes, handbags, and accessories.
Harry Winston

On Oscar night, when the stars come out dripping with diamonds, they’re most likely on loan from the family-owned Harry Winston, one of the world’s most exclusive jewelers.
Lalique

Best known for its exquisite crystal pieces, this boutique actually stocks the entire product line, including jewelry, watches, and perfume.
Museum of Television & Radio

Most people alive today have grown up watching television, one of the defining media of the 20th century. This museum, housed in a striking building by Getty Center architect Richard Meier, has made it its mission to collect, preserve, and share nearly 80 years of radio and TV history. About 120,000 programs – news to musicals, sports to sitcoms – have been catalogued and are available for viewing and listening. The museum also offers daily presentations in its on-site theaters and organizes seminars and live radio broadcasts.
Museum of Tolerance

This high-tech museum confronts visitors with issues of extreme intolerance to make them realize the need for greater acceptance in today’s world. The experience begins at the “Tolerancenter,” whose exhibits address issues such as human rights violations and the Civil Rights movement. The Holocaust section, at the core, chronicles Nazi atrocities. A new multimedia exhibit follows the lives of well-known Americans from different ethnic backgrounds.