7.07.2009

July 4th Weekend in LA - Sunset Strip - Part 1 of 4

I decided to spend 4th of July weekend in Los Angeles, checking out the rest of the tourist sites that I didn't get to see on my first trip back last November. I started off Saturday with a morning trip to check out the Sunset Strip. It was before noon and a holiday, so there wasn't much going on, but it was cool to see all the hot spots anyway.



There were a ton of movie billboards this side of town.


I can't imagine how long it took for this billboard to be installed.





RIP MJ. I have no idea who else is on the billboard, Versace maybe?










Famed Whiskey A Go-Go Bar


The Viper Room- it was funny because I was keeping an eye out for this place and then I walked right by without even knowing. I found it on the walk back to my car.



A really cool bookstore.




I really liked this building, except maybe the color.



The famed Comedy Store, where Jay Leno and others got their start.



After taking the Comedy Store pic from across the street, I turned around to what I initially thought was a run-down abandoned builing.....


...then I realized it was The House of Blues. I'm sure it looks cool lit up at night.



The famous Chateau Marmont Hotel






I liked this building with the funky sail looking things outside.



Some random pics and other views from around the Sunset Strip.




3 comments:

revo said...

Sadly I know who is in the picture with MJ on the billboard. It is Christian Audigier the Ed Hardy (blech) designer guy.

There was an article in the paper with a similar photo...MJ made a surprise appearance at Audigier's 50th birthday party not too long ago. They were friends or something.

And with that I have revealed that I have lived in Miami for too long.

stos said...

You're correct, Revo! I totally thought it was a dedication to two deceased celebs, but instead it some conceded celeb trying not to seem conceded while putting himself on the MJ tribute billboard he paid for. That's so Hollywood.

stos said...

And yes, apparently Miami has let it's mark on you ;)