Discover Beverly Hills: Culture, Market and Route 66

Beverly Hills can be explored in many different ways: through historic buildings, guided tours, performing arts, markets, green spaces and visible traces of Route 66. This allows you to shape your stay around your own interests – for example, with a cultural focus, a visit to the market or a travel plan that also includes shared experiences with children. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, it helps to first determine your preferred daily routine and then select suitable accommodation for your personal travel plans.

Historic Places and Performing Arts

A prominent example of the area's history is Greystone Mansion & Gardens. The estate was designated Beverly Hills Local Historic Landmark No. 4 in 2013.

The Wallis also combines the past and present. The restored building incorporates the original Beverly Hills Post Office from 1934. It includes eight monumental WPA murals, which are part of one of only two surviving mural ensembles in California's entire Federal Building system. The Wallis was converted into a performing arts center; The Goldsmith is a 500-seat venue there, suitable for musicals, dramatic theatre, dance and music.

For a visit that can be scheduled precisely, The Wallis offers historic tours. They start Monday through Friday at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00; reservations are not required. There are also 35-minute weekday tours covering the history of the original Beverly Hills Post Office. You can take this information into account when planning your day if you prefer to experience culture within a fixed time slot rather than spontaneously.

Market, Park and Special Events

The Beverly Hills Farmers' Market is a weekly, certified open-air market. It offers fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables from California, juices, bread, specialty products and other goods. On the third Sunday of each month, a Kid Zone with arts and crafts activities is added. For families, the market can therefore be a destination in its own right; those who enjoy discovering regional foods while travelling will also find a specific reason to plan their stay accordingly.

Beverly Gardens Park was established in 1907 and covers 23 city blocks, or 1.9 miles of green space. The park's size and long history give the destination another facet alongside its cultural offerings.

Several recurring events also shape the annual programme. The Beverly Hills Art Show takes place every year in May and October. On Rodeo Drive, the Rodeo Drive Celebrates events are held annually in August and October. A free public holiday tradition is the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration, featuring live entertainment, festive decorations, an appearance by Santa Claus and fireworks.

Route 66 as a Historic Trace

Travellers interested in American transportation history will also find specific points of connection in Beverly Hills. Route 66 ran along North Santa Monica Boulevard and then continued through Beverly Hills. There are two Route 66 bicycle route signs in the city, one pointing east and one west. These markers are a thematic addition to a trip that combines culture, urban history and famous road connections.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare other destinations alongside Beverly Hills, you can also include Gorman, Santa Monica, Compton, Huntington Park, Walnut, Cerritos, Montebello and San Dimas in your further research. For Beverly Hills itself, a holiday apartment or holiday home is particularly worth considering if you would like to combine cultural events, market visits, park experiences and historical themes into your own travel programme.

For the higher-level travel overview: Los Angeles.