Beverly Hills

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With a flight that’s just under an hour, So Cal is easy to get to and jam-packed full of great things to do for families - with weather that’s more predictable up north!

Stay

At the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire or at The Montage; or closer to the residential area and the Westfield Mall at the Beverly Hilton (which boasts the largest pool in Beverly Hills).

In Town

  • Besides swimming at your hotel pool or strolling down Rodeo Drive (and eating at the original The Cheesecake Factory);

  • Visit Edelweiss Chocolate Shop, which inspired the famous I Love Lucy "Job Switching" episode (I recommend watching it before you go!).  At the Shop, ask to peek into the back at the conveyer belt.

  • Walk to Beverly Gardens Park, the site of the renowned Beverly Hills sign.

  • From Beverly Gardens Park, continue walking into the residential part of Beverly Hills to see the O'Neill House @507 North Rodeo Drive or the Spadena House (AKA "the witch's house") @516 Walden Drive.

Close By

  • Travel back in time at the La Brea Tar Pits, where trapped fossils in tar impress all ages.

  • Eat at The Grove, the “most visited place in LA,” which pairs nicely with La Brea or the Griffith Observatory and has a "farmer's market" next door (which is a series of small, unique eateries).

  • Shop at the Century City’s Westfield Mall. Beautifully redone with a small play area and a good rainy day option!

Feeling More Ambitious?

  • The Griffith Observatory/Hollywood Sign - the Observatory is slightly dated, but sweet and entry is free, so there's no guilt if you only last for 5 minutes.

  • The Santa Monica Pier and the small, interactive Aquarium right under the Pier is a must see!

  • The LA Zoo - large, but not overwhelming, and nicely laid-out.