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Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

January 28, 2012 By Anwar Mehdi Leave a Comment

Broadwalk Hollywood Beach BroadwalkThe brick-paved Hollywood Beach Broadwalk is one of the best beach broadwalks in America. It extends from Hallandale Beach Boulevard to North Beach Park that stretches nearly two and half miles along the Atlantic Ocean. The beach comprises palm tree laden white sands with many amenities for relaxation and entertainment. It is the ideal place for walking, jogging, biking and rollerblading. For bikers there is a separate bike bath that gives them uninterrupted ride. At the north side of the broadwalk there is a sea turtle hatchery and some picnic facilities.

There are three playground areas with swings, slides and picnic pavilions. The Garfield paddle ball court is for paddle ball players. A 60 foot observation tower is situated adjacent to the North Beach Park. Showers, restrooms, shelters and fishing piers are also available in the beach. The beach safety includes twenty one lifeguard towers, eight first aid stations, colored lights and lanterns during the night. Several beachfront restaurants and cafes provide foods and drinks at moderate rates. The Hollywood Beach outdoor theatre arranges free concerts and programs.

Pets are not allowed in the beach. There is no need of license for saltwater fishing but oceanfront fishing is allowed only before 8. a.m. and after 6.p.m.Fireworks and firearms are not permitted in the beach.

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John Anson Ford Amphitheatre- Hollywood

January 28, 2012 By Anwar Mehdi Leave a Comment

Ford Amphitheatre1 John Anson Ford Amphitheatre HollywoodThe John Anson Ford Amphitheatre is one of the oldest performing arts venues situated in Cahuenga Pass in Hollywood. This beautiful open air theatre sits on a 45 acre park like setting opposite to Hollywood Bowl on Cahuenga Boulevard. The stage of the theatre is set against the natural backdrop of the chaparral and cypress vegetations of the Hollywood Hills. It is owned and managed by the County of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles based arts organizations present public performances in the theatre during every summer.

The History of Ford Theatre:
The theatre was originally built in 1920 by Christine Wetherill Stevenson and others for staging the religious play, The Pilgrimage. A wooden amphitheatre was built by Christine Wetherill Stevenson and the play was performed every summer from 1920 to 1929.In October 1929 a fire broke out in the theatre and it was completely destroyed. The theatre was rebuilt in concrete by Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1931 and the play continued to stage till 1964.The theatre was deeded to the County of Los Angeles in 1941 but a law suit against playing the religious play in a County facility resulted in stopping the play from 1964 onwards. The theatre was renamed in the year 1976 and the name became John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in remembrance to John Anson Ford who was the former Los Angeles County supervisor for his support to creative arts and music.

Ford Amphitheatre 2 John Anson Ford Amphitheatre HollywoodFeatures and Facilities of Ford Theatre:
The theatre has a total area of 1242 square feet including an indoor theatre having 87 seats. The flooring of the theatre is done using nonsprung wood, stone and marley.The furniture include chairs, podium, tables and the artist amenities include dressing rooms, green room and shower. The audio visual systems comprises digital projector, sound systems, MP3/auxiliary input, PA system, DVD player, projection screen and microphone.

Stage Performances at the Theatre:
The summer season consists of a series of dance, drama and music performances staged from May through October every year. Each summer it organizes film festivals on a full size movie screen using 35mm projectors. The indoor theatre is used for dramatic performances during off season.
The stage programs undertaken by the theatre is aimed at nurturing the artists, arts organizations and the Los Angeles community in general. It helps to discover the cultural diversity of the region by organizing programs and concerts for a large diversity of people.

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The London West Hollywood Hotel

October 30, 2011 By Anwar Mehdi Leave a Comment

Hollywood has some of the finest hotels in the world. The London West

London west hollywood hotel The London West Hollywood Hotel

London West Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel situated at San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood. The hotel designed by David Collins boats two hundred luxury suites, a superior restaurant headed by Gordon Ramsay with other amenities and services comparable to any top class luxury hotel in the world. It takes 30 to 45 minutes drive from Los Angeles airport to reach at the London West Hollywood.

Features of the London West Hollywood:

London west hollywood hotel 5 The London West Hollywood HotelThe two hundred elegantly styled and spacious suites provide the stunning city view along with world renowned service and dining experience. Each suite has an open floor plan with rest and lounge areas. The suites are finished in bleached oak and embossed white leather. The furnishings include marble-topped tables, metallic green rocking chairs, leather and chrome stools and king bed replete with cotton. The suites are also equipped with high speed wired and wireless internet access, flat screen LCD television and iPod docking stations. Other amenities in the suites include,
Access to the Breakfast table,
Private dressing area with mirrored closets,
Waterworks bath environment with two showerheads and separate soaking tub,
Keurig coffeemaker,
Full-service wet bar with gourmet snacks,
Two multi-line speaker phones and voice mail,
Iron with ironing board,
Hair dryer

The London Veranda Suites are located in the second floor of the London West Hollywood Hotel. The London Vista Suites located in the 5th floor provides the stunning views of the Hollywood hills and Sunset Strip. The crown suites are located on all six corners of the hotel. The London One Bed Room Suite consists of a king bedroom and a living room separated by an internal door.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurant:

Michelin-rated Chef Gordon Ramsay provides the world class dining experience London west hollywood hotel 4 The London West Hollywood Hotelwith his inimitable signature style to the cosmopolitan palates of Los Angeles. The restaurant features seasonal, local and Asian menus. The Boxwood Café at the London West Hollywood features a bistro-style ambiance and a beverage list focusing on California vintages. The breakfast here is complementary to all guests and includes fresh fruits, sweets, savory pastries, artisan breads, cereals, cheeses and specialty coffee drinks. There are five private dining rooms offering personalized menus for an intimate gathering. The restaurant also offers in-suite dining to enjoy dining in the privacy of your own suites.

In the middle of Gordon Ramsay restaurant and Boxwood Café is The London Bar to enjoy brilliant cocktails and small bites. The bar features live music on select nights and the London After Five cocktails on Mondays from 5 pm to 7 pm.

The Rooftop Pool at the Hotel:

London west hollywood hotel 3 The London West Hollywood HotelThe rooftop pool of the hotel features English garden landscaping and it also offers the panoramic view of Los Angeles city. Comfortable lounges with plush towels and direct serving of cocktails to the chair are some of the features of this pool. The luxurious cabanas offer sofas and pillows, mini refrigerator, LCD television and Spa treatments.

The Fitness Centre:

The fitness centre of the hotel has both indoor and outdoor workout areas. London west hollywood hotel 2 The London West Hollywood HotelThe fitness centre is available 24 hours with the latest fitness equipments and facilities. There is an outdoor Yoga and meditation centre with complementary sunrise Yoga on Saturday and Sunday mornings

Experience the world class hotel service at the London West Hollywood hotel in Hollywood on your next Hollywood tour.

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Hollywood Christmas Parade

October 26, 2011 By Anwar Mehdi Leave a Comment

Hollywood Cristmas parade9 Hollywood Christmas ParadeThe Hollywood Christmas Parade is a fascinating annual event along the Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Hollywood and Vine Street, CA, Hollywood. It was created by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to boost shopping.This annual tradition started in 1928 attracts over a million people and is the best opportunity to see the Hollywood celebrities on street. The parade consists of more than a dozen marching bands, glitzy floats, cartoon characters, equestrian units and Santa Claus riding a 62 foot long float.

The long parade takes place along a U shaped route that includes Hollywood Boulevard, Vine Street, and Sunset Boulevard. The starting point of the parade is approximately in front of the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and then it goes to the east side of Hollywood Boulevard and reaches Vine Street. After turning right of Vine Street it reaches Sunset Boulevard. From there it marches to Orange and ends up in front of Hollywood High School.

The 79th Hollywood Christmas Parade took place on November 28th 2010 at 6.pm.The parade was broadcast on local stations in December 2010 throughout the country. The Grand Marshal of the parade was the legendary broadcaster Larry King. Other celebrities included Harry Hamlin, Lisa Rinna, Dick Van Dyke, Louis Gossett Jr., Jason Earles and many others.

The reserved grandstand seats are available for a fee. The reserved seats should be occupied at least one hour before the start of the parade. Because of the large crowd those without reserved grandstand seats should come at least three hour before the start of the parade to occupy themselves comfortably. The parade lasts for two hours and therefore early arrival is important to avoid traffic jams and rush in the streets.

Discounted parking facility is available at Hollywood & Highland parking structure provided there is validation with a purchase from the centre. Other paid parking lots are also available along the main streets of Hollywood Boulevard, Vine Street and Sunset Boulevard. The public can reach there from Hollywood (101) Freeway and through Santa Monica Boulevard exit. The parade routes will be closed for traffic till the end of the parade. To avoid traffic and parking problems taking the subway routes at the Hollywood & Highland Hollywood & Vine is a fine option.

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