Explore the darker side of Hollywood on the Dearly Departed Tours. See where celebrities died or were caught in scandals on this driven tour. If the witting tour guide is not enough to convince you to learn about the morbid world of celebrity death, you can always opt for the Hollywood Movie Tours which feature film locations.
Enjoy a fantastic view of Santa Monica from Suite 700 Penthouse Bar, the rooftop bar and lounge at Shangri-La Hotel. After drinks, slip into the Dining Room for signature dishes from the Raw bar, Gourmet Flatbreads and Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you prefer to skip dining, take an expertly made drink to the outdoor cabana and relax by the pool.
Aside from an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts and art, the Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens also contain 120 acres of landscaped gardens. Of the dozen principal gardens open to the public, the Children's Garden is most popular for the younger visitors. Children can learn about plants and different elements of nature through fun, hands-on activities.
If you like whiskey or bourbon, head over to Seven Grand Downtown LA for 300-plus of the best premium whiskeys, rare ryes and small batch bourbons in the city. Self-described as a swank, Irish-infused urban oasis, Seven Grand offers a relaxing nightlife atmosphere with traditional Celtic drinking music and a 150-year old pool table.