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I don’t believe that in the civilized world there is a girl, a girl, a woman who has not watched “Pretty Woman” with Julia Roberts in the title role at least once in her life. It was on Rodeo Drive that the provocatively dressed simpleton Vivian was refused service, and it was here that she said “Big mistake.” Big. Huge. I have to go shopping now…”, pointing luxurious bags at the hapless sellers.

Yes, the film is old, but the festive atmosphere, chic and shops are unchanged.


On Rodeo drive It’s like you’re finding yourself, if not in a fairy tale, then in a movie for sure! The tiny alley Via Rodeo, starting from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, is the beginning of that most famous street, which flows into the fashionable wide Rodeo Drive.


Supercars, as if you were at the Geneva Motor Show, boutiques that give gaskets and shocking prices, ordinary people (at least in appearance) with snow-white smiles from ear to ear, and also art salons, where, if you ask, you will be gladly allowed to photograph the exhibits . In a word, Paradise! Feel chosen! - it's called :)




Walking under the hot sun fashionable area, we headed for coolness to the ocean, to the Santa Monica beach.

Santa Monica

Santa Monica is a western Los Angeles area known for its wide and endless beaches. An equally famous landmark of Santa Monica is the pier, where there is a memorial sign that the legendary Route 66 ends here.

More than strange place for a holiday on the coast, in my opinion. Wonderful sand, soft, fine, it would seem that it would be a pleasure to lie on it, but during the day the sun mercilessly burns, and you won’t be able to dive headlong into the ocean. First of all, the water is too cold, always. Secondly, the waves may not be big, but they are strong, and it is very difficult to fight them. And thirdly, the color of the water is not at all attractive - the water is khaki.



But taking a walk before sunset, when the heat has subsided and the cold air from the ocean has not had time to cool the sand, is just the thing. It is in the evening that couples in love, families with children and, of course, tourists flock to the beach here.

Hungry “truckers” will find restaurants, cafes and bars on the pier, and children will enjoy a ride on the carousel swings. Here, in the evening, street musicians stage entire concerts, and magicians put on incredible shows.

Short (only three blocks) Rodeo Drive is one of the five most expensive streets in the world, where boutiques of all the world's luminaries of style and fashion are presented: BVLGARI, Burberry, Gucci, Cartier, Celine, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, Dolce and Gabbana, Fendi, Hermes, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Versace, Yves Saint-Laurent, etc.

This is the glamorous artery of Beverly Hills. Intersecting with Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard and Crescent Drive, it forms an oasis of luxury and style known as the Golden Triangle.

Even those who still managed to get to Los Angeles definitely saw Beverly Hills and its famous Rodeo Drive in the movie “Pretty woman”. It is in these shops that Julia Roberts walks, trying to spend the money she received from Robert Gere. And in the end he leaves them in the women's clothing boutique Boulmiche (a stone's throw from Rodeo, 9501 Santa Monica Blvd.).

And in the penthouse hotel The Regent Beverly Wilshire characters in "Pretty Woman" make love and talk.

The Golden Triangle has the highest concentration of fashion. At the same time, its streets look as if they were built by an architect after a wild night party. If in neighboring areas Santa Monica and Wilshire boulevards run strictly from east to west parallel to each other, then in Beverly Hills Santa Monica Boulevard makes a sharp loop and turns towards the ocean, crossing Wilshire.

When space became scarce in the Golden Triangle, two businessmen bought a small plot of land on Rodeo Drive for 120 million and designed a tiny transverse Via Rodeo there. This crooked street today brings in a million dollars in profit every month.

A new and artsy addition to the street is Two Rodeo, a strip of French-style boutiques with fountains, arches and an elegant plaza at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire. $200,000 was spent on this project.

The streets of the Golden Triangle are always full of tourists. Most of them do not go into stores, but simply stare at shop windows. Americans call it window shopping.

When visiting the shops of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in particular, it is recommended to adhere to the dress code - sophisticated casual. Customers may even be asked to leave the store if they are dressed too streetwise, reminding them that shorts and T-shirts are beach wear.

Many boutiques offer customers to schedule a visit in advance and invite special shopping consultants for them. Hollywood stars also make their purchases by appointment. For example, a visit to one of the most expensive boutiques in the world, named after its Iranian owner - Bijan (Rodeo Drive, 420) should be agreed in advance. On average, about $100,000 is spent here per visit (a pair of socks starts from $50, a men's suit starts from $15,000).

Experts say that best time The best time to visit Rodeo Drive is December, when boutiques go all out with their illuminations and Christmas decorations. But keep in mind that most stores are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Water park "Rodeo Drive" is a paradise for lovers of active water recreation. Adults and children will feel comfortable here, and polite and friendly staff will do everything to make your vacation fun and safe.

Visiting the water park is available for people of any age. At the same time, children under 7 years old visit for free, and for others there are discounts, including with a special coupon. Special reduced rates apply to pensioners, teenagers, birthday people, as well as when visiting the water park in the morning.

"Rodeo Drive": relaxation for pleasure

Despite its compact size, proper placement of facilities allows the water park to receive a large number of visitors at the same time. At the same time, order and safety are monitored by experienced employees who, if necessary, will advise and provide all possible assistance.

Rodeo Drive offers for its guests:

  • Swimming pools for adults and children, including wave;
  • Speed ​​slides and small slopes for young visitors;
  • Grotto with waterfall;
  • Hydromassage;
  • Bath complex (Finnish, Russian, Turkish baths) with a plunge pool;
  • SPA treatments.

You can choose a comprehensive visit to the water park or just bath complex, and also independently determine the duration water procedures. Holidays at Rodeo Drive are cool, fun and inexpensive.

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Rodeo Drive is one of the central streets of the large agglomeration. Located between Wilshire Street and Santa Monica Boulevard, it is a luxury shopping mecca. Fully corresponding to its status, the street is replete with beautifully designed shop windows, neon signs, expensive boutiques and luxury shops, on the shelves of which you can find absolutely everything, from precious stones and jewelry to clothing and perfumes from famous world brands. Many celebrities come here specifically to shop, leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars here. For people with average incomes here shopping centers are not very acceptable, but it’s definitely worth going here as an excursion.

To visualize the shopping prospects on Rodeo Drive, it is enough to name just a few brands found in the local shops and boutiques. Among them are Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada and many other outstanding names. Buying slippers for $500 or a sports T-shirt for 1.5-2 thousand is considered quite commonplace here, which is not surprising, given the annual income of most residents of Beverly Hills. Even during an ordinary walk here you can easily meet some star of world cinema or show business.

An interesting feature of Rodeo Drive is the presence of a certain dress code, according to which you cannot enter some shops and shopping complexes in beachwear, including beach slippers, a T-shirt or shorts. There is also a fairly well-known clinic in the USA operating here. plastic surgery, whose clients in different time there were many celebrities. It becomes especially beautiful outside in dark time days when artificial lights are lit all around, giving the area a fair amount of charm and romance. This is best felt during Christmas celebrations.

Rodeo Drive is undoubtedly one of the most glamorous streets in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and has a special appeal. To get to know it, it is better to come here on weekends, when there are few people and most shops are closed. Shopping is advisable on weekdays. Bargaining is not accepted here and the prices indicated on the goods are not subject to downward changes, except in cases where the buyer is given a pre-agreed discount. For tourists, a visit to Rodeo Drive is an excellent opportunity to plunge into bohemian life and appreciate the beauty and luxury

 

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