July 4th Weekend in LA - Hollywood - Part 2 of 4

After my tour of the Sunset Strip, I headed a mile or two down the road to Hollywood. It was different then I expected. I thought it would be on a windy stretch of road like the Sunset Strip was, but it was on a straight grid. Also, it was even cheesier than I expected, which is funny, because I had already expected it to be super cheesy. The "Walk of Fame" is just a dingy sidewalk outside of silly tourist trap stores. It was interesting to visit nonetheless.





LA doesn't pass up a square foot of advertising real estate.





The famous Kodak Theatre








Famed Chinese Theatre next door to the Kodak Theatre




Michael Jackson's Walk of Fame Star is outside this theatre. I didn't bother venturing to that side of the street because it was packed with people around his star. All the signs posted are for him.






Stumbling upon this made for a 2 hour Johnny Depp trifecta! First his giant movie ad and then the Viper Room (which he previously co-owned) in the Sunset Strip and last, his star.


The thought the reflection of this one was great.


Hollywood High School

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.

Random Pic

On my way back to Cali from my NY trip, I flew through DC.

Behold:



This was the best I could do, as the plane was pulled up to a different terminal across the tarmac from where I was. It was like destiny.

Special thanks to Joanne for adding another Steeler gift to my collection, an awesome Steeler Can Cozy! I now have a Steeler Can Cozy in addition to my Bottle Cozy and a Steelers purse. I am so prepared for next season!