Day Trip To Hollywood California

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Hollywood California is visited by tourists from all over the world. For out of state travelers Hollywood is always one of the first places they think about when they plan a vacation to Southern California. Daytrippen.com decided to take a drive to the world famous location and see what all the fuss is about. Most of the activity revolves around Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood boulevard. This is where the Star line buses pick up and drop off for the various tours and most Hollywood attractions are located within walking distance of the theater. Downtown Hollywood is under going a makeover with with new buildings popping up and old buildings being renovated. Sidewalk vendors hawking maps to the stars homes and look-alike celebrities trying to get you to take a picture are still there but Hollywood is much improved. The foot prints of the stars in the courtyard of Grauman's are really fascinating and the walk of stars along Hollywood boulevard is a great place to take a photo next to the star of your favorite Hollywood movie personality.

Hollywood CityPass - This is the best deal around if you want to see all of the Hollywood attractions. Inside each Hollywood CityPass booklet are four admission tickets: Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Hollywood Wax Museum and Guinness World Records Museum: two-for-one general admission, Red Line Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Starline Movie Stars Homes Tour. Print at home e-ticket

Madame Tussauds Hollywood - This is your chance to experience the real glamour and elegance of Hollywood as you immerse yourself in its history and culture and “meet” the famous and infamous on iconic film sets, from the silver screen stars of the golden era through to today’s contemporary stars and movie makers.
Print at home discount tickets Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Starline Tours of Hollywood - Movie Stars Homes Tour - Narrated tour of the stars' home in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel-Air from Los Angeles area, ride in a luxury, air-conditioned minibus with spacious seating and large windows for great viewing (the only way to see the stars' home), showing you over 40 most famous homes, Sunset Strip, Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive and more. More information.

Laserium at Hollywood and Vine - From the same people who brought you the great Laserium shows at Griffith Park Observatory comes the new Laserium Cyber Theater in Hollywood. This new production offers a high-tech update of Laserium shows of the past, with six projection screens and 3-D lasers shooting throughout the theater. More information.

Most visitors start there trip to Hollywood at Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood boulevard. Parking in any of the lots will cost you ten dollars. Free parking in the surrounding streets is available if you don't mind walking a few blocks. Star line Tours will validate parking in the Hollywood and Highland garage. The validation price is $2 for four hours. The garage is underneath the Hollywood and Highland Center. Nearby attractions are the Griffith Observatory and Los Angeles Farmers Market on Third and Fairfax streets. You can also visit Hollywood using the Metro Red Line. There is a Metro station at Hollywood and Vine Station which drops you off in the center of everything. Hollywood is not just for people on vacation its a perfect destination for a Southern California day trip.

Park your car and take a walking tour to really enjoy the sights and sounds of Hollywood. There are plenty of places to eat in the Hollywood and Highland mall and if you really want to be a tourist take one of the bus tours and see the homes of the movie stars. See what all the fuss is about and take a trip to Hollywood. If you have never been to downtown Hollywood it's defiantly worth checking out.