Thursday, April 1, 2010

Beverly Hills 1

The City of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California is bordered by Bel-Air, the Santa Monica Mountains, West Hollywood, Cathay and the Fair Fax District of Los Angeles. It is the city that is known for its rich and famous residents.

Beverly Hills experiences moderate and warm temperature during the summer with a cooler weather starting in autumn. It is moderate cool and during winter months.

Beverly Hills have large public parking spaces in the downtown area. The public service transport system is managed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority and operates an effective way of movement within the city.

The Rodeo Drive is among the top attractions in Beverly Hills. The three blocks of famous galleries, boutiques and shops are the rich and famous buyer’s paradise. The palmed lined streets often grace the street scenes in the movies. The ‘chic’ shopping buildings houses the Versace’s, Armanis’ and the Gallano’s among the few. Beverly Hills also is known for its abundant mansions that are inspired by beautiful architecture. Among them is the Greystone Mansion that is known to be the largest in Los Angeles. The luxury mansion was completed in 1928 resembles a modern day castle and includes a pastoral park.

The Beverly Garden is also a popular attraction with its rose and cactus gardens. The “Beverly Hills” sign is located in this garden and it is claimed to me the most popularly photographed place in Beverly Hills. Parks with different ambiance and facilities litter the city and La Cienega Park, Roxbury Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, and the Will Rogers Memorial Park are among the few. The 605 acre Franklin Canyon Park is the place for hikers and open air activities. Hiking trails for park visitors are available to enjoy the wildlife of California. The park includes an amphitheater, auditorium and a picnic ground.

The Beverly Hills Farmers Market is a weekly open air consumer’s convergence place. California farmers sell their fresh supplies of vegetables, herbs and fruits directly to the consumers. It also hosts special events such as cook-offs and baking contests.

Various restaurants, bars, and cafĂ©’s cater for the specific tastes of the residents of Beverly Hills. Diners are likely to experience dining and drinking in the same roof with the celebrities who reside in the area.

Public education is catered by the four K-8 schools operated by the Beverly Hills Unified School District across the city. The Moreno High School and the Beverly Hills High School is the place for the secondary students. Beverly Hills is also the home of several private schools. The Good Shepherd School, the Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy, Emanuel Academy of Beverly Hills, and Page Private School have already established their campus in the city.