Glamour. Glitz. It’s that time of year: Oscar’s big night. The Academy Awards takes place on Sunday, February 24. It always attracts a glittery crowd to Hollywood and Los Angeles. But the red carpet outside of The Dolby Theatre is not the only haute spot in town that’s sparkling this week. The second most populous city in the United States, Los Angeles, is a treasure map jam-packed with gem-worthy neighborhoods offering the best in art, culture and cuisine, and its downtown core is seeing a big renaissance especially around the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall. read more »
Holiday travel brings friends and family together to revel in the comfort of familiar surroundings. But it also provides an unmatched opportunity to explore traditions beyond your own family or hometown celebrations. If a CityPASS tour takes you on the road this Christmas season, look for your destination city’s signature holiday happenings and join the festivities. You just might turn some vacation memories into traditions of your own back home. read more »
Spring 2012 marks the 15th anniversary of CityPASS! The idea officially launched back in 1997 after Mike Morey and Mike Gallagher came up with the great idea to bundle a city's attractions and help travelers save money. Now, 15 years later the idea has expanded into 11 North American travel destinations and created over 8,000,000 happy travelers. read more »
Most of the time, I love living in a part of the country that has four distinct weather seasons. But when winter’s grip is deep and strong, as it is now, I find myself longing for a warm respite. Oh, to be in Los Angeles, where February’s average temperatures range from 49 degrees F to 69 degrees F… where fresh produce still graces farmers markets … where amusement parks still flicker with lights… where you can walk about without the added poundage of winter attire… Let’s go! read more »
Bright lights, big premieres, beautiful stars. Hollywood and the movies – one would likely not exist without the other. Hollywood, Calif., may not be the actual birthplace of the movies (the East Coast holds that particular distinction), but Hollywood is definitely where the movies became legendary, and the movies helped make Hollywood the land of dreams it is today. On February 1, The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will honor the 125th Birthday of Hollywood with a celebration at the Hollywood & Highland Courtyard. To honor the special relationship between the land of stars and the world of movies, we present a brief history of some of Hollywood’s highlights, along with the film world’s biggest moments. read more »
As the second largest city in the United States, the Los Angeles area has a lot to offer visitors. The reality is that you could spend years in L.A. without seeing all that there is to see. From Hollywood to Anaheim and Ventura to Long Beach, the possibilities are endless. Making a weekend trip is even more daunting, especially if it’s your first time to the area. A good strategy is to pick one area to focus on when visiting, rather than trying to do too much. With that in mind, I’ll focus on Santa Monica, which is one of Los Angeles’ more enchanting communities. read more »
Sure, you love your car – but maybe it deserves some R & R, just like you do. Leave it in the parking garage at the hotel, and take advantage of the futuristic, whimsical and earth-friendly touring options found in CityPASS locales. read more »
Hollywood abounds with sightseeing tours that give you an insider’s view of the entertainment capital of the world. Now a handful of Tinseltown tours get you even closer to your favorite stars. There’s just one catch: these tours zoom in on those not-so-living legends that have already passed on to the “big movie screen in the sky.” read more »
After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Will and Kate) announced their plans to visit to the Golden State this July, the California Travel and Tourism Commission declared the summer of 2011 to be “The Royal Summer.” To give your California visit a dash of royal cachet and enjoy major savings, check out CityPASS’s California ticket collections. read more »
Where can you see the “stars” even when the sun is shining? Hollywood is well known for plenty of star-gazing opportunities–places where the stars of yesterday are commemorated and the stars of today are easy to spot. Some are budget-friendly, while others are slightly more indulgent, but they’ll all help you get your star fix. read more »
