Find the Best Things to Do in Hollywood Entertainment District
By Sujata Day
About Hollywood Entertainment District
See & Do
Eager to see if your handprints and footprints match up with Marilyn Monroe’s? Most likely not (she had tiny feet!) but it’s still fun to compare yours to legendary stars of the silver screens in front of the gorgeous Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Oooh and aaah as you imagine the Academy Awards held in the Kodak Theatre, those steps walked annually by Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, and other hot A-listers.
Eat
Craving one of the best burgers in LA? 25 Degrees Restaurant in the Roosevelt Hotel offers award-winning juicy gourmet burgers, along with a glass of pinot noir. Kids and adults love California Pizza Kitchen, a California-style pizza kitchen with great salads and casual feel. The upscale Trastevere Ristorante Italiano boasts spectacular views of the city and excellent authentic Italian grub.
Party
It’s time to collect the celebrity sighting story you can take back home. Book a room at the Roosevelt Hotel and have guaranteed access to many actor-friendly hotspots. Sip on a martini at the Spare Room while pretty people bowl on the two indoor vintage lanes and stars relax by playing backgammon or chess. Check out the circus-like atmosphere of Beacher’s Madhouse, complete with burlesque ladies and flying dwarfs slinging drinks.
Stay
Located adjacent to the Hollywood and Highland Center, the Renaissance Hotel steamrolls the competition with its breathtaking views, glamorous design, and spacious rooms. Munch on fresh sushi and California-fusion cuisine at the popular hotel restaurant, Twist. Check into the famed Roosevelt Hotel to stumble back to your room after partying the night away at Teddy’s, or any of the other bars housed within its trendy walls.
Shop
Home to 75 retail stores, all your earthly needs can be met in one fun outdoor shopping extravaganza. Two large elephants loom over the center courtyard where you can give your shopping shoes a rest at any of the tables in the midst of your spree. Find trendy US Weekly looks and accessories at the H&M to mingle in with the hipsters or check out LA’s own American Apparel across the street.