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1 The Getty
Center
The Getty
Center museum is world-class and it is free. Fabulous art collections,
wide ranging exhibits, stunning modern white architecture, great
views, gorgeous gardens, grand sculptures and even free tours. The
Getty Center in Los Angeles presents the Getty's collection of Western
art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic
architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views. European
paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture and decorative arts,
and European and American photographs.
The museum
has 'ran out of time' stamped all over it so arrive early and don't
plan to leave at least until after lunch - which you can bring with
you if you wish. The museum boasts a wide selection of art from
different periods and genres.
Worthwhile doing some research before you arrive so you can decide
on what to see first. Alternatively a tour might help. The attractions
are almost as numerous as the number of people milling about. Queuing
should be mostly about food (another reason to bring your own).
2 The
stars baby - the stars (The Hollywood Walk Of Fame)
 A
fallen star? There are a few but then again, too few to mention
One look
down at the sidewalk at these world famous gold/bronze stars and
there is no mistaking where you are. In some ways this has to be
the worlds greatest landmark - being so close to the ground. The
bronze-inlaid stars commemorate some of the most famous individuals
on the planet. From The Beatles to the LAPD. Like an over enthusiastic
teacher, the Walk of Fame gives a star to everybody who was somebody
sometime. You can't go past Mae West, Dorothy Dandridge, Anna Mae
Wong and Dolores Del Rio so start off with the girls and get walking.
There are
almost as many Hollywood stars in the pavement as there are in the
Milkyway - not even close of course but it is a hike. They don't
call Hollywood the star factory for nothing. You'll find most of
the super novas between La Brea to Vine. It might also be wise to
include this as part of a Los Angeles tour.
Celebrities
are added frequently, so checkout the Chamber of Commerce website
(next page) to see if you can catch one of the actual ceremonies
and witness a new star being stepped on.
3 Universal
Studios Hollywood
 Universal
- The Jurassic Sized Park
The biggest
movies, Hollywood's greatest secrets, thrilling rides, at Universal
Studios in Hollywood. you are in the "Entertainment Capital
of L.A."
Some say
Universal Studios Hollywood is showing its age. Maybe its character
is showing abit and maybe it doesn’t compare to Disneyland.
But then its not suppose to be Disneyland - there already is one.
The studio tour gets a tick - that is why you are there right.
The Jurassic
park the mummy returns ride gets another tick, to do once you’ve
done your studio tour. Get wet and go with the flow and remember,
this isn’t Disneyland.
4 Venice
Beach Boardwalk - People Walk
People watching
people, people talking, people hanging out and people selling stuff.
Its friendly, funny perhaps or at least interesting. Its its own
place. Odd and entertaining. People, if you are people, if you like
people, you’ll like the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
Locals run (early) or stroll (late is good). Sun (hopefully), waves
(probably) and interesting personalities (almost certainly). Snacks
,coffee but most importantly the people man! You kinda have to go
to know. Venice is funky, gritty but most of all fun. Go there.
Muscle
Beach
Muscle
Beach is an outdoor gym area on Venice Beach. Being first of its
kind Muscle Beach is a beefy Venice Beach attraction. Fully restored
and refurbished the gym includes chin bars, parallel bars, rings,
small jungle gyms for children and a padded safe gymnastics area
for tumbling. Kirk Douglas, Clark Gable, Tyrone Power, Jayne Mansfield,
Jane Russell, and Mae West are but a few of the celebrities that
have worked out on Muscle Beach. You'll find the gym just south
of the volleyballs courts.
5 The Sign
Baby the H O L L Y W O O D Sign
 Hollywoodland
Look to
the hills and there it is. One of the most recognizable signs in
the world The Hollywood Sign was originally the "HOLLYWOODLAND"
sign. It was created in 1923 to advertise a new housing development.
That's right folks, this is the most famous reality sign in history.
For a decent
look and to get that all important photo it is best to travel. Head
for Beechwood Drive and don't stop - just keep going. Eventually
you will come to a gate. Look for a small car park on the right.
Your adventure continues on foot. Follow the Hollyridge Grail, sorry
trail, and look for a sign - H O L L Y W O O D.
Alternatively
take the elevator. On a clear day the bridge on the 3rd and 4th
levels of the Hollywood & Highland center provide's photographers
with a clear view of The Sign.
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