Hollywood to Santa Monica Audio Tour Bundle in Los Angeles

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1. Stop 1

   While the mansion itself isn't visible from the road, there's quite a compelling story behind Paul McCartney's Hollywood abode. You'll hear all about that by the gate which marks the edge of the property.

   10 minutes

2. Stop 2

   Bruno Mars estate befits his larger-than-life reputation. With over 130 million records sold and more than one year being Hollywood's highest-earning musician under his belt, Mars likes to live in style, and it shows!

   10 minutes

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   This intersection was the shooting location for the tragic climax of Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, one of the greatest films noir ever made. A staple of Hollywood cinema since the 1940s, film noir blended the cynical, hardboiled American crime fiction of the 20s and 30s with striking, moody cinematography inspired by German Expressionist filmmaking. Film noir stories often follow highly flawed protagonists who find themselves embroiled in conspiracies and complicated investigations far beyond their reach.

   10 minutes

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   Look on your right is Union Station, the busiest train hub in the entire western United States. It has been featured in dozens of films and television shows over the decades, but only occasionally as an actual train station!

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   Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

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   See that brown, Victorian office building on your right? That’s the Bradbury Building, one of LA’s National Historic Landmarks. The Bradbury has been used in a ton of movies, including Double Indemnity and (500) Days of Summer, but it’s most well known as the location for reclusive genetic designer J.F. Sebastian’s apartment in the original Blade Runner. The film returns to this location a number of times, including for the climactic rooftop showdown between human detective Deckard, played by Harrison Ford, and his Replicant quarry Roy Batty. After an extended chase, the expiring Roy delivers one of science fiction’s most famous monologues:

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   On the ground floor of this tower to your right is The Last Bookstore, the largest used book store in Los Angeles. Once a bank, this space has been transformed into a wonderland for book lovers, with awe-inspiring displays in every nook and cranny of the two-story atrium. It’s also a popular spot for photoshoots and music videos, having hosted artists like The Kid LAROI and the late Kobe Bryant.

   10 minutes

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   The Palace Theater, most famous for doubling as the mysterious Club Silencio in David Lynch’s surrealist masterpiece Mulholland Drive. One of Lynch’s finest works, Mulholland Drive is both a love letter and a scathing indictment of Hollywood itself, created by an artist who has spent the majority of his career on the outside looking in.

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   Look to your left for a vintage, Art Deco looking place on the bottom floor of this building. See the carefully crafted iron grills over the windows? You’re looking at the Cicada Club, a nightclub that’s been a Hollywood staple since it opened in the 20s. It’s famous as the location where Julia Roberts flung a snail in Pretty Woman, and it’s also appeared in Bruce Almighty and Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood.

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    The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, also known as the fictional Hotel Sedgewick in Ghostbusters. In the film, the Ghostbusters capture their very first ghost here at the hotel, and accidentally destroy the ballroom in the process.

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    That small body of water to your left is Echo Park Lake, one of the many urban lakes that dot the LA landscape. Look out over the water at some of the islands. Do they look familiar at all?

    10 minutes

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    1920s-style saloon with ornate, throwback decor offering haute classic cocktails.

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    John Marshall High School is a public high school located in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles at 3939 Tracy Street. It serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.

14. Stop 14

    Sleek & modern indoor-outdoor gastropub serving elevated American comfort food & inventive cocktails.

    10 minutes

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    Griffith Observatory sits on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, offering sweeping views of Downtown LA, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean. It’s a must-see for any LA visitor.

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    Bronson Canyon, famous for its caves used in Westerns and sci-fi films, is also the location of the original Batcave from the 60s Batman TV show. The tunnel’s camera angles created the illusion of the Batcave’s entrance, making it a Hollywood icon.

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    The Hollywood Sign, perched on Mount Lee, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It offers a classic LA photo opportunity and a symbol of the entertainment capital.

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The Self-Guided Driving Tour of Famous Filming Locations in LA covers over 33 miles and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

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