Beverly Hills

 

Beverly Hills has been synonymous with wealth and opulence ever since The Beverly Hills Hotel opened in 1912. Guests, especially those working in the film industry, were drawn to the area and began to purchase land for their estates. Soon, custom-made homes dotted the area. They featured a range of architectural styles, including the Tuscan and Spanish Renaissance. Today, grand European villas still line the streets in this iconic zip code, along with newly-built contemporary mansions. All are surrounded by immaculate gardens and tall, ornate gates that give residents plenty of privacy.

 

Beverly Hills is home to the world-famous Rodeo Drive. Here, you’ll find a fashionably-dressed crowd shopping luxury brands, including Cartier and Louis Vuitton. Shiny Rolls-Royce's, Bugatti’s, and mint-conditioned vintage cars line the streets as wealthy entrepreneurs and industry insiders broker deals during their power lunches. At night, intimately-lit dining patios are the perfect place for leisure dinners, romantic dates, and people-watching.

 

 

 

Beverly Hills is known for its wealth and grandeur. Because it’s home to some high-power elite and even famous stars, residents value their anonymity and privacy. Though the shopping center is always bustling with people, the residential area is quiet and peaceful, with the lone jogger or resident walking their dog in the glorious weather.

 

 

Beverly Hills has many of the best steakhouses and seafood restaurants in Los Angeles.

 

Mastro’s Steakhouse is a plush, fine-dining restaurant that’s always crowded with L.A.’s elite. They serve prime cuts of meat, decadent side dishes, and fancy handcrafted cocktails. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse has all-you-can-eat meat carved table-side and an extensive salad bar.

 

For seafood, Crustacean Beverly Hills specializes in Vietnamese-inspired cuisine and fresh sashimi. A “Walk on Water” aquarium leads you through their cocktail lounge to their splendid French Colonial dining room. Ocean Prime has classic steak and seafood dishes, an extensive wine list, and a casual lounge area if you want to skip formal dining. For sushi, Nozawa Bar has a highly-rated Omakase service.

 

Catering to Hollywood celebrities, Il Pastaio is an upscale Italian restaurant owned by renowned chef brothers, Giacomino, Celestino, and Calogero Drago. Highlights include handmade pasta, risotto dishes, and an extravagant black truffle menu.

 

In the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, The Polo Lounge is an art deco eatery offering refined Californian cuisine and a Sunday jazz brunch. For the holidays, they have a popular “12 Days of Souffle” menu that features a different flavor every day leading up to Christmas. In the Waldorf Astoria, The Rooftop by JG serves a seafood-centric menu and a full bar with spectacular views of Beverly Hills and West L.A.

 

For world-famous shopping, you’ll find high-end boutiques and luxury retail along Rodeo Drive, two miles of the most exclusive storefronts imaginable for fashion-forward thinkers.

 

 

You’ll find the iconic Beverly Hills sign at Beverly Gardens Park, which stretches along Santa Monica Boulevard. It has a paved walkway surrounded by century-old cypress trees and hosts the Beverly Hills Artwalk. Originally named Sunset Park, Will Rogers Memorial Park was the first municipal park in Beverly Hills. Today, the rose garden, walking trails, and fish pond are still immaculately kept. Roxbury Park Community Center has picnic areas and sports facilities and hosts a variety of community events throughout the year.

 

The historic Tudor-style Greystone Mansion is often used for filming and has been featured in movies and TV shows, including “Pretty Woman” “The Big Lebowski,’ and “MacGyver.” The park and garden are open to the public. For live music, Saban Theater has concerts and tribute bands.

 

On Sundays, the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market features artisanal vendors, specialty food products, and locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. During the holidays, Rodeo Drive, Two Rodeo, and the surrounding commercial streets are all elaborately decorated with lights, a big Christmas tree, and street sculptures.

 

 

The Beverly Hills Unified School District serves Beverly Hills. Some of the highly-rated schools include:

 

• Beverly Vista Middle School
• Beverly Hills High School
• Horace Mann Elementary School
• Hawthorne Elementary School
• Page Junior Academy