Hooray for Hollywood!
Yes, hooray! Hollywood has cleaned up it's act and once again become a fun place to take the kids.
There are several attractions to visit, all within short walking distance. The walk itself, down Hollywood Blvd. is an attraction, as you’ll be looking down on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame” stars.
Parking is available right off Hollywood Blvd. on Orange (which is one street past Highland). Go left off of Hollywood Blvd. if you're going to the El Capitan (more on that later), or right if you want to see the Kodak Center first. Even easier, forget about parking and catch the subway. (It let’s you off right at the Kodak Theater.)
| The Kodak Theater, which opened in November 2001, is
located in the Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex, and is
home to the Academy Awards. Take the "photo op" and grab
a picture on the "red carpet"!
There are guided tours of the Theater available from 10:00AM - 2:30 PM daily. They leave every 15 minutes and run about a half hour long. (Adult tickets are $15, children under 12 are $10, and children under 3 are free.) The Hollywood and Highland Entertainment Complex hosts a multitude of shops, restaurants, cinemas, and restaurants. There are many fun Hollywood type souvenirs available and you can even find some reasonable prices. (There are some tourists traps thrown in the mix here, but those are pretty obvious because the prices are through the roof.) |
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Sometimes the "City of Angels"
statues are placed throughout the center. Each angel is created by
a different artist to visually reflect the multicultural influences
of the city. They stand 6'6" tall and were created as a public art project. The angels are really both beautiful and creative. If you'd like a list of locations to see more angels, see "Related Links" below. |
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It just wouldn't seem like a complete Hollywood trip without stopping off at the Chinese Theater and checking out the movie star's footprints. This theater was built over 70 years ago and is probably the most famous in the world. So go ahead and search for your favorite star's autograph and footprints and compare your shoe size... don't worry, I won't tell! |
A must see attraction, especially for those with kids, is Disney's El Capitan Theater. This 1926 theater has been restored to its original splendor and it is magnificent! The latest Disney film is always playing, and with the larger films, they'll go all out in creating enormous interactive play areas based on the film's theme for after the show. For info on what's playing, click here. Be forewarned, there's a strategically placed Disney store right next door, so parents, consider yourselves "hit-up" for souvenirs in advance. |
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If you're still standing after your long day, take a little time to see Hollywood Blvd. at night. The street takes on a different, more magical look all lit up.
Restaurants and stores stay open quite late and the area is heavily patrolled, so it's safe to walk around.
If you're planning to stay in Hollywood for a few days, there are many bus tours available that will take you to various landmarks and star's homes etc. Information is available through brochures at hotels and some of the local stores.
If you have any questions, call my agent... we'll do lunch!
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