Hey, it's Ernest from Trip Astute. In this video, I'm partnering with fellow
travel content creator Chris from Yellow Productions to share our top ten things
to do in Hollywood.
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In today's video, we're talking about the top 10 things to do
in Hollywood. I'm joined today by ...
I'm Chris. I've got a channel called Yellow Productions. I
do travel guides that are fun, informative, entertaining, and we've got
our special special guest Topher. We travel the world together. We're the
internet's number one human and stuffed panda travelling duo. Ernest, I'm looking
forward to doing this video with you here on Hollywood with Chewbacca.
-Likewise. Let's get started.
Alright
So the first thing to do when you get to
Hollywood is to check out the Hollywood and Highland Mall. Why would you want to
visit this place? Well, the parking here is awesome. In LA, as you know, has very
limited parking, so this is a really good place get your car
situated while you explore the area. The area also has a lot of restaurants and
businesses that will validate for you. - And so when you come to Hollywood and
Highland be careful this is one of LA's most dangerous intersections. You might
see the street is clear and people go out and just run across it, but a lot of
people might actually be jaywalking and cited for jaywalking here. Also, it's busy.
People walk around. So don't be on your phone all the time because you'll be
liable to get run over by some of these street performers.
The second thing to do
is to admire the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is definitely one of
the most iconic streets in LA and it's one of the main reasons that people from
all over the world come to see Hollywood. There's a mix of film industry stars
here as well as music, television, and radio. It's also a fun place to people
watch. People get really excited about seeing their favorite stars even though
most LA natives avoid this area because of the crowds. Still, there is a special
energy here from people connecting with their favorite celebrities.
The third thing to do in Hollywood is to see a musical, and there's no better place to
do it than here at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. It was opened in the 1930s and
is one of the most beautiful theaters here in Los Angeles. It actually has some
really cool Art Deco architecture if that's your thing.
Topher and I, we've come to see a number of musicals
here. And if you want to experience Hollywood Boulevard like locals
experience it. Locals, we really don't walk up and down this sidewalk of stars.
We come for a thing. And that's generally a musical plus dinner. So come for dinner
and a show and see Hollywood from the inside. If you're standing here on the
outside just looking at what's on the street, you might end up being a little
depressed. So come inside and be inspired by the great Hollywood. But, you got to pay.
The fourth thing to do in Hollywood is to visit the Dolby Theatre. Have you
watched the Oscars on TV? Then you've seen the inside of the Dolby Theatre.
This has been the site of the Oscars for a number of years, and actually this
Hollywood and Highland Mall was purposely built to house this theater. You
can take a tour inside. They're pretty neat tours. They're short, but how often do you
get to say you've sat in some of the same seats or been in the same
places as some of your biggest movie stars. But you might say, "well, it's
expensive, right? Well, Ernest, how much is it?
It's $25, but you should book it
online. It does get crowded during the weekends and during the holidays, so make
sure you do it online. Also, if you happen to be visiting during one of the summer
months, Hollywood's Dolby Theatre is
definitely a great place to go escape the heat and enjoy the air-conditioning.
The fifth thing to do in Hollywood is to visit the Chinese Theatre. If you're
looking for a glamorous red carpet experience, this is the place to go.
Movies cost $18 to get in and there is a tour as well. Though if you want to just
see the footprints outside, you don't need to take the tour.
And so the reason
why you'd want to go in is it's one of these old regal historic theatres where
they've got the red curtains. It's really neat inside. But if you don't take
the tour and you're just buying a movie ticket, make sure you buy a movie ticket
for one of those original theatres. It has other theatres that are just normal.
Don't waste your money on those. Make sure you're getting that special
screening in this historic theatre. If you do have your heart set on watching a movie
here, you're going to want to make sure that you check for any special events in the
area. As you can see today, it is closed off. So if you have your heart set on
watching something here, make sure you check the schedule.
For the sixth thing
to do on Hollywood Boulevard, we're joined by a special guest
Lucy from "I Love Lucy". This number is to visit the museums in Hollywood. They're
not maybe like artsy high class museums. They're definitely of the
touristy variety. This one is Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. There's also a second wax museum
further down on Hollywood Boulevard.
And if museums are your thing, you may want
to check out the VIP pass. It'll get you a admission into three of the museums.
Basically, the Hollywood Wax Museum, the Guinness World Record Museum, and also
Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Alright, the seventh thing to do here in
Hollywood is to visit the Four Ladies of Hollywood Statue here at Hollywood and
La Brea. It's actually not the most impressive art display here in Hollywood,
but it is worth checking out and it is a tribute to the multi-ethnic women of Hollywood.
And so it's not the most historic statue. It was actually just erected
here in the 90s, but it's become a major kind of art piece on the tourist circuit
through Hollywood. If you're starting your tour where we told you to at
Hollywood and Highland, walk in this direction to La Brea. Check this out and
then turn around and head towards Pantages, where you'll end your tour on
the other side. This is basically sometimes called the "Gateway to
Hollywood." It's basically the Western gateway.
The eighth thing to do on
Hollywood Boulevard is to eat or drink in a famous Hollywood institution. If
you've seen the movie "La La Land", you'll see there's a lot of restaurants like
this. They're just plain restaurants. This one has been here since 1919. It's the
oldest restaurant in Hollywood. And hey, let's go take a look and see what's
inside this institution. It's pretty amazing
once you head inside.
So inside, you'll find a lot of white tablecloths, booths,
kind of an old Hollywood magical feel. You can imagine people dining in this
restaurant and discussing their next Hollywood movie or script.
The ninth thing to do in Hollywood is to visit the Magic Castle. Now this is truly a magical experience.
Yes, pun intended.
Magical. Alright.
But to get in is a little bit tricky. You have to
actually know someone who is a member of the Magic Castle, you have to either know a
magician, or what we recommend is looking for magicians on Yelp and actually
contacting them directly. Or looking at the schedule on the website and seeing
if there's a magician that's performing soon. You can contact them directly and
let them know you want to see their show. And perhaps they can get you on the guest list.
Abracadabra!
The tenth thing to do on Hollywood Boulevard and a place that you
all can get into is the Roosevelt Hotel. This place it's right across from
Hollywood and Highland and you know people still walk down here. It's crazy.
There's a lot of people walking, but you step through those doors, it's a bit of
old Hollywood. Peaceful, serene. There's a bar and there's even a bowling alley.
So one of the cool things about this place is that it's not on any tourist type of
books or even tours. It's really kind of a local place. So if you're looking for a
cool place to hang out with some local LA natives, this is the place.
And that's a wrap! Thank you so much Chris for doing this video with me.
- I hope you guys enjoyed it - Thank you, Ernest. It's been a pleasure.
And definitely check out his channel, Yellow Productions. It's really awesome. It's got
a lot of great travel tips and I think you guys would really like checking it out.
Yeah, you'll see more from me. You'll see more from Topher. So find the link in
description below or maybe click on this little annotation up here to watch our
video about "Things to Know Before You Go to Hollywood Boulevard." thanks guys and
Thanks guys!
And, crap. I'm like so horrible.
An unofficial thing to know is if you're making YouTube videos on Hollywood Blvd,
it can be pretty noisy.
There's lots of parades that come by