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Celebrity Homes Tour: The Real Hollywood Experience!

See the "real hollywood" on this one-of-a-kind, star-studded adventure, the celebrity homes tour is an experience of a lifetime.

Come see the playground of the rich and famous with your local experts!

Get the most out of your time in Los Angeles with this comprehensive tour that passes LA hot spots, famous landmarks, celebrity homes, while looking for Celebrities along the way!

Travel between sites on an open-air bus with interactive narration from your driver-guide that offers great photo opportunities along the way. Highlights include the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Beverley Hills, the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, West Hollywood, and a selection of famous homes and celebrity hotspots. Keep your cameras at the ready you might spot a celebrity!!!

Remember, L.A. traffic is one of a kind – this tour is approximately 2 hours, with traffic permitting of course! We also strongly recommend checking the weather for the day of your tour & the listed websites for our stops to plan your dress accordingly.

Please arrive 15-minutes prior to your scheduled departure time so the group can depart on time.

Departures...

This tour departs hourly every day between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Celebrity homes we see may include...

Here are just a few of the famous celebrity homes we may pass by on the tour, depending on the day:

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Justin timberlake, elvis presley, johnny depp, marilyn monroe, quentin tarantino, michael jackson, & possibly many more, highlights you'll see on the tour....

Here are just a few of the famous landmarks and celebrity hotspots you’ll see on our tour…

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Within 24 hours of departure time (for full-price tickets only).

All tour guides are Hollywood locals and provide commentary, jokes, and stories about LA and Hollywood's hotspots.

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We spot stars, cruise by their homes, see all the Hollywood and Los Angeles, California hot spots and everything in between. At Hollywood Bus Tours, we believe that there is a better way to offer tours than the industry standard. Because at the end of the day, who wants to be standard?

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Ultimate Hollywood Tours has formed the ultimate partnership with Hollywood Bus Tours to provide you with our industry-leading 5-star tour experience with new heated/air-condition luxury vans , great dual locations ON Sunset and Hollywood Blvd on the Walk of Fame, and our amazing expert tour guides. Reservations are always recommended.

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Explore the different sides to hollywood.

Cruise the streets of Hollywood and Beverly Hills viewing the mansions of top celebrities.

See where the rich and famouse live, work, shop and play!

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We know where the stars live, work and their favorite hot spots.

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• On our tours you will learn about Hollywood, see many Movie star homes, and hear the true stories and history of Hollywood and Beverly Hills.  
• Travel down Rodeo Drive, where you’ll be driven by the stores where the rich and famous shop.  
• Visit famous movie and television locations. You'll see star homes such as: Michael Jackson, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, Lucille Ball, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Aniston, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Simon Cowell, Charlize Theron, Bob Barker, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Amanda Cosgrove, Aaron Paul, Johnny Galecki, Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Michael Bublé, Carrie Fisher, Gwen Stefani, Will Ferrell, and more!  
• Views of the Hollywood sign, The Walk of Fame, Dolby Theater, Beverley Hills Hotel, Laugh Factory. Whiskey A-Go-Go, Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Route 66, Chinese Theatre, Filming locations, Celebrity Hot Spots, and so much more!

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Two of our tour guides have over 5,000 Hollywood tours each... three are former Warner Brothers Studio tour guides... one is an accomplished author with four books on the history of Hollywood and the Studios... several tour guides are SAG actors... two were former VIP tours guides at Universal Studios... one is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California Film School... and we have two accomplished screenwriters. Come experience a Hollywood tour with our amazing guides!

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#We are the #1 Hollywood / Beverly Hills Tour on TripAdvisor.com. Our 2-hour celebrity home tour takes you to celebrity homes in Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Visit some 60 sites including filming locations, Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip, Hollywood Sign Overlook, The Chinese Theater and Walk of Fame. PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE

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This speciality tour is presented by noted author and Hollywood historian Steven Bingen. Steven's books have chronicled the history of MGM, Paramount Studios and Warners Brothers, where he worked for 15 years as an archivist and VIP tour guide. Get the most comprehensive, in-depth look back in time at Hollywood's growth into the global nexus of film and TV.

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Here are the most frequently asked questions about our Ultimate Celebrity Home Tour:

• How long is the tour: approximately 2 hours
• How often are the tours? We run tours starting at 10:00a.m. and run all day. Check our bookings page for availability.
• Does it go to the Hollywood sign?  We get great views of the sign from the vehicle.
• Does it go to celebrity homes? Yes, we visit dozens of celebrity homes.
• Where do we park? There are flat rate parking lots around the Hollywood area (most are $10 to $20 for the day) .  The closest parking lot is at 1716 Whitley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028.   More information on parking
• Is the van open air? Yes, the van is open air giving you great views of the homes and sites.
• Do we get off the vehicle?   Yes, we have a 10 minute stop at the Beverly Hills sign.

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Movie Star Home Tours in Hollywood: What You Need to Know

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It's one of Hollywood's biggest tourist myths, and it's time it was busted. Don't let those cheesy tour companies fool you into thinking you can catch a glimpse of a leading lady walking the dog or a leading man mowing the lawn while you're riding around Hollywood in a big, noisy bus.

This is the simple truth: You are more likely to see an elephant walking down a Hollywood or Beverly Hills street than you are to spot a movie star. And despite what all those tour companies and streetside map sellers want you to think, startlingly few of today's favorite celebs own houses in those areas.

Before you go on a movie star homes tour or go looking for their residences on your own, there are some things you need to know. Read on to find out what they are.

And don't despair; if you want to see a celebrity, you can. Just use this guide to seeing celebrities in Los Angeles .

Where Do Movie Stars Actually Live?

Many of today's Hollywood stars don't live in Hollywood, Beverly Hills, or any of the other neighboring areas. Some of them may live in Malibu or Orange County, and many others have homes thousands of miles from Los Angeles.

The few who do have homes in Hollywood treasure their privacy. They put up fences that a giraffe couldn't peek over and plant hedges so dense a gnat couldn't get through. They want to shield their homes from prying eyes, and you can't really blame them. Who wants some paparazzi, or even a tourist from East Chip taking their picture when they're trying to relax?

To satisfy visitors' curiosity, tour operators and map-makers often highlight the places where a star used to live. In some cases, they just make things up or rely on unsubstantiated "facts" that are anything but accurate. One of the outrageous claims they make is that Beverly Hills' fire hydrants are platinum-plated. They might think that their guests are so gullible that they won't wonder why someone hasn't pulled them up in order to get the precious metal.

Maps to Hollywood Movie Star Homes

On Hollywood Boulevard, in Beverly Hills, in Brentwood, and on Sunset Strip, you'll find dozens of streetside vendors hawking maps that claim to show you where movie stars live, their hand-lettered signs boasting "Maps to the Stars Homes."

You may be tempted to buy one of these maps and run around Beverly Hills, sticking your camera out the car window. But be advised, their information is more than likely woefully out of date, if it was ever accurate, to begin with.

If you enjoy poking fun at yourself and others, here's something you can do instead, and you don't have to pay a penny for one of those useless maps. Just drive around taking pictures of expensive-looking, beautiful houses and make up a story about who lives there. The folks back home will never know the difference.

Movie Star Homes Tour Companies

If you are unlikely to see a real celebrity home and even less likely to see the stars themselves, most Hollywood movie star tours are a waste of your hard-earned money. Nevertheless, some tourists may ignore that, 

Lots of companies offer movie star home tours in Hollywood and Los Angeles. They make claims like "see where the stars actually live" or "tour of all your favorite Hollywood movie star homes." The tour companies don't fare any better than the map-sellers regarding accuracy, and they'll cost you even more.

However, there are a couple of tours that are worth your time:

Beverly Hills Trolley Tour  tells you upfront that they're going to respect current residents' privacy, but they do dish up generous helpings of tales about those who used to live there. They take you on a drive through some of the city's ritziest neighborhoods.

Dearly Departed Tours is run by Scott Michaels, who prides himself on backing up everything with facts. This entertaining tour will take you to lots of interesting spots, celebrities' homes, and locales where the oddest things have happened. Despite what the name might make you think, it's more gossipy than creepy.

Movie Stars' Final Homes

One place that you can be sure a star is really in residence is at their final resting place. Hollywood Forever Cemetery  is chock full of celebs of yesteryear and is happy to help you find their graves. In fact, you can find their locations on a handy map right on their website.

Legendary Forest Lawn also holds the remains of famous people from all eras, but they are less helpful to visitors. You can use the interactive map at Seeing-Stars.com to find them.

Marilyn Monroe's crypt can be found at Westwood Village Memorial Park. You can find it and more Marilyn-related sites in California.

Seeing-Stars.com also has a big list of more celebrity burial sites in the L.A. and Hollywood area, or you can search the extensive list at FindAGrave.com .

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Palm Springs Stars’ Homes: Self-Guided Tour

As you wander through the streets of Palm Springs, you’ll find yourself immersed in the allure of the silver screen.  Each home tells a unique story, painting a vivid picture of the celebrities who have called this desert oasis their home.

Imagine strolling past the gates of Frank Sinatra’s former residence or standing outside the legendary Elvis Presley’s house, where he sought solace and inspiration amid his illustrious career. Armed with this guide and a sense of adventure, you’ll be free to explore at your own pace, capturing photographs and soaking in the luxury surrounding each star-studded property.

Start at one of the oldest and most exclusive neighborhoods in Palm Springs.

Old Las Palmas Neighborhood

Start at the corner of Belardo Road and E. Alejo Road, adjacent to O’Donnell Golf Course.

Liberace Estate – 501 Belardo

Liberace (Wladziu Valentino Liberace) was a famous over-the-top piano player. He purchased the Cloisters Hotel of Palm Springs in Sept. of 1967, a Spanish-style, 40-year-old hotel. Pioneer Alvin Hicks built the Cloisters. The address would change to 501 N. Belardo Road, and the property, first called “Casa de Liberace,” would later be called “The Cloisters.” It is here Liberace passed away in 1987. His mom lived in the property behind this home that he sold after her death.

Head north on Belardo and turn left on West Chino Drive.

Clark Gable & Carole Lombard Getaway – 222 West Chino Drive (r)

After actor Clark Gable married Carole Lombard, they stayed in this home. Sadly, they were only married for three years because Carole died in a plane crash in 1942. The house was later owned by Joel Douglas, the son of Kirk Douglas and brother of Michael Douglas.

Sammy Davis, Jr. – 444 West Chino Drive (r)

Singer, dancer, actor on stage and in movies.

Continue West on W. Chino Drive. Turn right onto N. Patencio Road

Fibber Magee and Mollie – 591 N. Patencio (l)

Fibber Magee and Mollie was a husband and wife team of a very popular radio comedy program from the 1930s to 1950s. George Hamilton later owned it in the late 1970s. You can see his signature on the right side of the driveway.

Mary Pickford & Buddy Rogers – 701 N. Patencio (l)

Mary Pickford and Charles “Buddy” Rogers were friends and co-stars who began dating in 1927 and married in 1937. Pickford was a silent film star, and Rogers was a bandleader and star of the silent ear. She won an Oscar for best actress in 1929. Charlie Chaplin was a frequent guest, and it is noteworthy that Pickford and her first husband, Douglas Fairbanks, along with Chaplin and D. W. Griffith, founded United Artists.

Harold Robbins is an American author of popular novels. He wrote over 25 best-sellers and sold over 750 million copies in 40 countries. Among his best-known works is The Carpetbaggers, which was made into a film.  In 1985, following a stroke and then a fall, he fractured both hips. He remained in Palm Springs for the rest of his life. He died of heart failure in 1997 at the age of 81 in Palm Springs.

Edward G. Robinson – 990 N Patencio (l)

Edward was an actor on stage and screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age.  He was best known for his roles as a gangster, especially in the films Little Caesar and Key Largo. He hired architect A. Quincy Jones to design his home, which he occupied from 1959 to 1973. It was later used as a location to film “Oceans 11,” starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Julia Roberts.

Follow the road as it turns right onto W. Via Lola.

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell – 550 W. Via Lola (l)

Goldie Hawn is an American actress, director, producer, and singer. She first became famous on the NBC sketch comedy show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. In 1969, she won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in Cactus Flower. She has also appeared in over 60 movies, including Overboard, Death Becomes Her, and First Wives Club.  

Kurt Russell is an American actor known for his action dramas and has starred in many films, including Stargate (1994), Executive Decision (1996), Breakdown (1997), Vanilla Sky (2001), Miracle (2004), Grindhouse (2007), and The Hateful Eight (2015).  He’s also appeared in the Fast & Furious franchise and portrayed Ego in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  

This was a vacation getaway for the Hollywood couple.

Miami Vice designer home – 520 W. Via Lola (l)

This house was used for photo and video shoots for the popular Miami Vice TV show.

Kirk Douglas – 515 W. Via Lola (r)

Kirk Douglas first came to Palm Springs in 1952 to recuperate from pneumonia, staying at the Racquet Club. He purchased his first home at 1069 East Marshall Way. In 1957, they purchased their second home at 515 Via Lola. Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn rented the house for two summers. MGM director Vincente Minnelli held his wedding reception to his fourth wife, Lee Anderson, here.

Sidney Sheldon – 425 W. Via Lola (r)

Best-selling author Sidney Sheldon first visited Palm Springs in 1948. He had just won an Oscar for “The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer” in 1947 and was vacationing at the Colonial House (Colony Palms). Although he was widely known as a prolific writer, he also wrote more than 23 movies and created “The Patty Duke Show,” “I Dream of Jeannie,” and “Hart to Hart,” which was the #1 TV show in 1983.

He purchased two homes at 425 Via Lola and combined them into one large estate. Arthur Elrod decorated the house in yellow lollipop swirls.

He said in a 1985 interview that he owned homes in Los Angeles, London, and Palm Springs and did most of his writing in Palm Springs. He remained a resident of Palm Springs until his death on January 30, 2007, at 89.

Take the first turn to your right on N. Cahuilla Road.

Turn right at Hermosa Place.

Nancy & Ronald Reagan – 369 Hermosa Place (l)

Ronald Reagan was the 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Before becoming president, Reagan was an actor who appeared in films such as The Voice of the Turtle (1947), Bedtime for Bonzo (1951), The Winning Team (1952), and Cattle Queen of Montana (1954).

First Lady Nancy was an American film actress from the 1940s and 1950s. starring in films such as  The Next Voice You Hear… ,  Night i nto Morning , and  Donovan’s Brain . In 1952, she married Ronald Reagan, then president of the Screen Actors Guild.

Dinah Shore Estate – 432 Hermosa Place (r)

Dinah Shore (1916-1994) was an American actress, singer, and television personality. She was the top female vocalist of the 1940s, with hits like “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”. In the 1970s, she started a new career as a talk show host, hosting Dinah’s Place (1970–74), Dinah (1974–79), Dinah and Friends (1979–84), and A Conversation with Dinah (1989–91). She won six Emmy Awards and was recognized as one of America’s most admired women.

The estate symbolizes Hollywood glamour, designed for Dinah Shore in 1964 by architect Donald Wexler. In 2014, Leonardo DiCaprio purchased the property and made it available as a vacation rental called 432 Hermosa. The estate is a 1.3-acre compound featuring six bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

Continue west, and you will come back to N. Patencio.

Turn left and take the first right to Mountain View and right again to N. Via Monte Vista.

Dean Martin & Jeannie Martin – 1123 N. Monte Vista (l)

Dean was an avid golfer in Palm Springs. He was at the El Mirador Hotel, which opened in 1952. That same year, he was an entertainer at the Desert Circus, along with Jerry Lewis. He would also attend the Palm Springs Rodeo of the Stars along with Dinah Shore, George Montgomery, Jerry Leis, and Charlie Farrell.

In 1965, he purchased this home. The deed was transferred to Jeanie after their divorce in 1973.

Cyd Charisse & Tony Martin  – 1197 N. Monte Vista (l)

Charisse was an actress and dancer, and Martin was an American singer. They married in 1948 and remained married until Charisse died in 2008.

Cyd became a resident ballet dancer for MGM in 1943. She appears in the Ziegfeld Follies (1946). She followed this performance with roles in  The Harvey Girls  (1946),  Three Wise Fools  (1946),  Till the Clouds Roll By  (1946), and  Fiesta  (1947). Another big hit was Singin’ in the Rain (1952).

 Martin’s career lasted over seven decades, and he had many hits between the 1930s and 1950s, including “Walk Hand in Hand,” “I Love Paris,” and “Stranger in Paradise”. He also hosted a variety series on NBC from 1954 to 1956 and has appeared on the TV variety shows of many stars, including Jack Benny, Dinah Shore, and Milton Berle.

Peter Lawford & Patricia Kennedy – 1295 N. Monte Vista (l)

Peter was an actor and member of the “Rat Pack.” He was a celebrity from the 1940s to the 1960s and has credits in over 60 films, including Ocean’s 11, Little Women, and Good News.  

Peter was hanging out at the Racquet Club in the mid-1940s. He would stop in on the weekends, play tennis, and dine at the Doll House. He married Patricia Kennedy in 1954, sister of John F. Kennedy, and they vacationed at the Racquet Club.

Vista Las Palmas Neighborhood

Head north on N. Via Monte Vista.

Turn left at the first cross street onto S. Via Las Palmas.

Rona Barrett – 840 S. Via Las Palmas (l)

Rona is an American gossip columnist.  She began broadcasting Hollywood gossip in the 1960s. Rona owned this home just a block from the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway, where Elvis and Priscilla planned to be wed in 1967. She noticed many family and friends arriving and broke the news of Elvis’s forthcoming marriage.

Initially, the plan was to have the wedding and reception around the pool at the estate. Still, because of the onslaught of the press and media, Elvis’s manager, Colonel Parker, arranged for Elvis and Priscilla to be married in Las Vegas. Private transportation was provided by their friend Frank Sinatra.

Through her extensive network of sources in the industry, she even broke the news of their divorce six years later.

Head west on S. Via Las Palmas. Turn right onto Ladera Circle, which is a cul-de-sac.

Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway – 1350 Ladera Circle

Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s honeymoon hideaway is a 5,000 sq ft, three-level house. It is also known as “The House of Tomorrow.”

  Go back out of culdesac and turn right onto Abrigo Road (S. Via Las Palmas turns into Abrigo Road) Turn right at the first cross street on Via Vadera Turn right at the first street onto N. Rose Ave.

Turn right onto W. Stevens Road.

 Debbie Reynolds – 670 Stevens Road (l)

  Reynolds is known for her role in 1950s musicals, including Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964). She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words. Reynolds has 21 wins and 44 nominations in total.

She married heartthrob singer Eddie Fisher in 1955 and gave birth to Carrie one year later. They were Hollywood royalty. Reynolds starred in “Singing in the Rain” in 1952.  She became the best-selling female artist of 1957 with her single, “Tammy,” from her film, “Tammy and the Bachelor.”  It remained at No. 1 for five weeks.

Fisher had been a teen idol in the early 1950s and had his own NBC TV show, “Coke Time with Eddie Fisher,” from 1953 to ’59.  They were best man and bridesmaid at the wedding of producer Mike Todd and fellow MGM star Elizabeth Taylor in 1957.

But, when Todd died in a plane crash in 1958, Fisher went to be by Taylor’s side, and they soon began an affair. It caused such a scandal that NBC canceled Fisher’s show when it became public, and his career never recovered.

Reynolds married Harry Karl, a magnate of Karl’s Shoe Stores, in 1960. They bought this home in the Las Palmas district, which served as a getaway from Reynolds’ work on such movies as “How the West Was Won” and “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” for which she received a Best Actress Oscar nomination.

  Continue heading east on W. Stevens Road. Turn right onto N. Vine Ave. Turn left onto Camino Norte

 Mary Martin – 365 Camino Norte

  Mary Martin, best known for her role as Peter Pan, came to Palm Springs in 1939.  She said, “This is the Never Never Land.” She came to Palm Springs after her popular Broadway show and would stay at the Biltmore. Shortly after her producer husband, Richard Halliday died in 1973, Martin began looking for a place in Palm Springs. She wanted to be near her “best” remaining friend, Janet Gaynor. Mary took the first place the realtor showed her at 365 Camino Norte. She later discovered her next-door neighbor was somehow related to her husband, Richard. She had the battleship gray house painted pink and turned the back of the house into the front of the house, and she was in love with the place. Retired actor William Powell lived directly across the street. The first day she moved in, he came out to get his mail, waived to her, and said, “Welcome home.”

 Howard Hughes – 335 Camino Norte

  Howard Hughes, Jr. (1905 – 1976) was an American businessman, investor, pilot, film director, and philanthropist. He was born to a wealthy family in Humble, Texas, on December 24, 1905. Hughes is best known for his wealth, celebrity connections, and eccentricities. He was one of the wealthiest men in the world during his lifetime and left 1.56 billion to charities.

He also owned a home at 2195 Rim Road in Araby Cove, which is much more isolated.

Alan Ladd – 323 Camino Norte

  Alan Ladd (1913 – 1964) was an American actor and film producer. In film noir and Western films, he was known for his roles as a cowboy, detective, and war hero in the 1940s and 1950s. He is best known for his role in the 1953 western Shane. His other big films included Carpetbaggers and The Great Gatsby.

He owned the Alan Ladd Hardware Store in downtown Palm Springs, now The Five Hundred Building at 500 S. Palm Canyon.

Alan’s house is now a vacation rental available through Mod Mansions.

Turn left onto N. Kaweah Road.

 Liberace’s Guest House – 1441 N. Kaweah Road (l)

At the end of N. Kaweah Road, turn left onto W. Stevens Road. Turn right onto N. Via Norte

Jack Benny – 424 W. Vista Chino (at the corner of N. Via Norte & W. Vista Chino)

Jack Benny (1894 – 1974) was an American entertainer who worked in vaudeville, radio, television, and film. Benny started his career as a violinist in vaudeville, Broadway revues, and movies before becoming a stand-up comedian. His comedic method and timing made him successful in radio and television for over 30 years. In 1950, he starred in his television series until 1965.

This is Jack’s winter home.

 Little Tuscany Neighborhood

Now, head to Little Tuscany, known for its abundance of boulders.   Turn left at the second cross street onto W. Vista Chino.

 Zsa Zsa Gabor – 595 W. Chino Canyon (left on corner)

  Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917 – 2016) was a Hungarian-American actress and socialite. She was known for her glamorous personal life and her television and film appearances. Gabor was known for her many marriages, personal appearances, and catchphrase “dahling.” She married hotel magnate Conrad Hilton in 1942 when she was 30 years younger than him. She was also the great-aunt of Paris Hilton.

Turn right onto W. Chino Canyon.

Elvis Presley – 845 W. Chino Canyon (l)

  Elvis purchased this Palm Springs estate in 1970 and would spend, on average, about three months there every year.  If they were lucky, stargazers sometimes spotted the entertainer tossing a football or shooting baskets with his five bodyguards inside the walled grounds.

He came to Palm Springs because he liked his privacy. He expanded the house with an additional 2,000 square feet for a party room, a new bedroom with two bathrooms, and a sauna in 1974. Elvis passed away on August 16, 1977, and his estate went on the market shortly after. Greg McDonald, Presley’s road manager and Ricky Nelson’s personal manager, would later buy the property in 1986.

  Continue on W. Chino Canyon Turn left on W. Panorama Road Turn right onto W. Cielo Drive

 Magda Gabor – 1090 Cielo Drive (this is a cul-de-sac)

Magda was the oldest daughter of Jolie Gabor and sister to Evan and Zsa Zsa. Magda moved into a home in 1964 and remained there until her death on June 6, 1997, just two months after her mother’s death. She was 78.

Head back east on W. Cielo Drive and stay to the right.

Slight right onto W. Panorama Road.

Frederick Loewe – 815 W. Panorama Road(r)

Frederick Loewe (1901-1988) was an American composer and musical theater collaborator. He was born in Berlin, Germany, to Austrian parents. Frederick  is known for his work on Broadway musicals, including Brigadoon (1947), Paint Your Wagon (1951), My Fair Lady (1956), and Camelot. He also collaborated with lyricist Alan Jay Lerner on the original film musical Gigi (1973).  Loewe’s awards include the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “If Ever I Would Leave You” in 1959 and a Kennedy Center Honors for Gigi in 1985.

The Frederick Loewe Estate is a midcentury luxury estate. The 3-acre property features a private tennis court, pool, spa, waterfalls, and four boutique-style hotel rooms. The estate is often called “magical” and is a perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and other special events.  

George and Rosalie Hearst – 701 W. Panorama Road

George Randolph Hearst Sr. was the oldest of five sons of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. His various posts included being the publisher of the San Francisco Examiner. Rosalie was his last wife, and they were active philanthropists in Palm Springs.

Rosalie Hearst was a Palms Springs civic leader. Locally, she was a trustee for the Palm Springs Youth Center and Friends of the College of the Desert Cultural Center. She also helped found the Opera Guild of Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Opera Company, and the Palm Springs Women’s Press Club.

Raymond Loewy  – 600 W. Panorama Road

Raymond was a French-born American industrial designer. He is known as “the father of industrial design” and is famous for his work in various industries.

Loewy’s accomplishments in product design began in the 1930s, and he helped establish industrial design as a profession. His work includes razors, railroad terminals, the Lucky Strike cigarette packet, the Coca-Cola bottle, and logos for Shell and Exxon. He also designed the Studebaker Avanti car.

Continue the Palm Springs tour of the star’s homes in the Movie Colony neighborhood. Follow Panorama Drive and continue as it turns left. Take the next right onto W. Chino Canyon Road as you had entered. Turn right at the first cross street on N. Via Norte Turn left onto W. Stevens Road Turn right onto N. Indian Canyon Drive Turn left onto E. Tachevah Drive

Movie Colony Neighborhood

 Darryl Zanuck – 346 Tamarisk (l)

Darryl Francis Zanuck (1902-1979) was an American producer, writer, actor, director, and studio executive. He was a significant part of the Hollywood studio system and produced some of the most important and controversial films in Hollywood’s history.

Zanuck had been visiting Palm Springs since the 1930s. He was initially working with Warner Brothers, where he was hired to make the second Rin Tin Tin adventure, “Find Your Man.” Its success earned him responsibility for the Rin Tin Tin series over the next two years. He later fell out with Warner Brothers, so he left and founded Twentieth Century Pictures with Joseph Schenck in 1933. They merged it with William Fox’s Film Corporation two years later and renamed it 20th Century Fox. Schenck had bankrolled all the Buster Keaton silent comedies. Zanuck was in charge of production. He produced 18 features in the first two years and 17 box-office hits, including a 1935 nominee for best film, “Les Miserables.” Over the next two decades, three of the films personally produced by Zanuck won the Academy Award for best motion picture: “How Green Was My Valley” in 1941, “Gentleman’s Agreement” in 1947, and “All About Eve” in 1950.

Zanuck purchased this house in 1945.

Randolph Scott – 333 Tamarisk Road (r)

Randolph Scott was an American actor who worked in Hollywood from 1928 to 1962. He is known for his roles in westerns, war films, crime dramas, adventure, horror, fantasy, and musicals. Some of his films include Ride the High Country, Ride Lonesome, and Comanche Station. In the late 1950s, Scott formed the Ranown production company and starred in a series of westerns directed by Budd Boetticher.

He was good friends with another local resident, Cary Grant, who had previously lived together for some time early in their careers.

The house is hidden behind hedges.

Continue south on Tamarisk to N. Via Miraleste.

Barbara Hutton – 796 Via Miraleste (right corner on Via Miraleste across from Ruth Hardy Park)

Barbara Hutton (1912 – 1979) was an American heiress, debutante, socialite, and philanthropist. She was the only child of Edna Woolworth and Franklyn Laws Hutton and the granddaughter of Frank Winfield Woolworth, the founder of the Woolworth retail chain. Hutton was one of the wealthiest women in the world, inheriting one-third of her father’s estate.

She was married to Cary Grant but divorced in 1945.

Continue on Tamarisk Road to N. Avenida Caballeros. Ruth Hardy Park will be on your left. Turn left onto N. Avenida Caballeros Turn right onto E. El Alameda.

Bing Crosby – 1011 E. El Alameda (r)

Bing Crosby Jr. (1903 – 1977) was an American singer, actor, and television personality. He was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century.

Crosby is best known for singing hit songs like “White Christmas.” He recorded over 1,600 songs and released over 400 singles and 70 albums. He was also an Oscar-winning actor who starred in over 70 feature films and was on the radio for three decades.

Dorothy Lamour – 1029 E. El Alameda (r)

Dorothy Lamour (1914 – 1996) was an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles in the “Road” movies, a series of comedies starring Bing Crosby and Bob Hope.

Lamour began her career in the 1930s as a big band singer. She is credited in over 60 movies, including Road to Bali, Road to Morocco, and Road to Singapore. She played Anita Alvarez in Swing High, Swing Low, and Norma Malone in “St. Louis Blues.” Her Jungle Love is a 1938 American South Sea adventure film directed by George Archainbaud and starring Dorothy Lamour and Ray Milland. Portions of the film were shot in Indian Canyons.

Bob & Delores Hope – 1188 E. El Alameda (l)

Bob Hope (1903 – 2003) was a British-born American actor, comedian, entertainer, and producer. His career spanned nearly 80 years and included work in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours.

Hope was known for his jokes, one-liners, and success in all entertainment media. He spent much of his career entertaining American troops at home and abroad during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He received five honorary Academy Awards for his work and his contributions to the industry.

This was their first house in Palm Springs. Their second is on the top of the hill in the Southridge neighborhood.

Hedy Lamarr – 1232 E. El Alameda (l)

Hedy Lamarr (1914-2000) was an Austrian-born American actress and inventor. She was a film star during Hollywood’s Golden Age and is credited in over 60 movies. She was often typecast as a provocative femme fatale.

In addition to her acting career, Lamarr is known for her work as an inventor and radio communications device. She worked on aircraft wing shapes and dissolvable drink flavorings. Lamarr’s technology paved the way for developing WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth communication systems. She also helped develop an early technique for spread spectrum communications. Her invention is used today for WiFi, Bluetooth, and even top-secret military defense satellites.

Continue on E. El Alameda to N. Hermosa Drive. Turn right on N. Hermosa Drive. Turn right on E. Alejo Road

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Frank Sinatra Estate – 1148 E. Alejo Road

Frank Sinatra (1915 – 1998) was an American singer and actor. He is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with an estimated 150 million records sold.

Frank had been coming to Palm Springs in the mid-1940s. He spent so much time here that it was time to buy a home in Palm Springs, so he approached architect E. Stewart Williams to do the job in 1947. Initially, he wanted a classic Georgian-style home with a brick facade and columns. Williams didn’t like the idea and instead designed Sinatra a modern desert-style home, which he liked, and handed over $150,000. The challenge was that he wanted it completed by Christmas to throw a big party. Working around the clock, he had his house to ring in the New Year of 1948.

It is known as Twin Palm Frank Sinatra Estate and is available as a rental property.

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See celebrity homes, top attractions and fun sights on these engaging tours of one of LA's hottest neighborhoods.

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Hollywood's glitz, glamour and celebrities have always held a fascination for travelers. Tourists journey to Los Angeles from all over the world to catch a glimpse of the city's famous residents or scope out iconic filming locations. For a behind-the-scenes peek at Hollywood's unknown tales and secrets, enlist the help of a local by signing up for a guided tour. Researching both expert opinion and traveler sentiment, U.S. News selected the best Hollywood tours.

Big Bus Tours Los Angeles – TMZ Celebrity Tour

Price: From $47.20 for adults; from $39.20 with kids Duration: 2 hours

TMZ, known for its celebrity news-fueled television show and website, operates this bus tour that takes travelers through Hollywood in the hopes of seeing their favorite celebrities. During the two-hour trip, TMZ guides will take you to celebrity hangouts in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills the Sunset Strip and more. The guides even bring video cameras in case a passing celebrity is willing to give an interview. Many patrons say the tour is fun, even without seeing any stars, and applaud the entertaining guides.

Tours run multiple times daily. Children younger than 2 are not permitted.

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Ultimate Hollywood Tours – Celebrity Homes Tour: The Real Hollywood Experience

Price: From $44 for adults; from $34 for kids Duration: 2 hours

Keep your eyes peeled for Hollywood A-listers on this two-hour open-top bus tour, which promises to drive by dozens of celebrity homes. The bus will also cruise down Rodeo Drive and pass by the Hollywood Walk of Fame landmark and the Dolby Theatre, among other celebrity haunts. Visitors appreciate the guides' sense of humor and knowledge. They also say this is an excellent way to see the major attractions in Hollywood in a short amount of time.

The tours depart multiple times daily. There is a booking fee added to the tour price. If you're hoping to see even more of Los Angeles, consider the company's 5.5-hour excursion that includes an hourlong stop in Santa Monica.

The Real Los Angeles Tours – The Real Hollywood Tour

Price: From $40 Duration: 2 hours

During this historic walking tour, travelers will learn why Hollywood – once a farming town – was selected by movie industry pioneers in the early 20th century. The two-hour tour also stops at unique sights, such as the oldest house in Hollywood. But major attractions aren't forgotten either: You can expect to see the Capitol Records Building, the Dolby Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other sights. Reviewers enjoy the informative guides, and even locals say they discover things they never knew about the city.

Tours are offered daily at 10 a.m. There is a 5% booking fee when purchasing tickets. You can also opt to combine this tour with the company's Central Downtown LA tour for a comprehensive, three-hour historical overview of the city.

Open Bus Tours – Movie Star Home Tour

Price: From $35 Duration: 2 hours

Admire the mansions of Hollywood's rich and famous as you wind through LA's posh neighborhoods on this two-hour, open-air bus tour. Then, pass by iconic sights, such as the Hollywood sign and Mulholland Drive, before cruising along Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip and other well-known Hollywood locales. Most reviewers give the tour high marks, applauding the amusing and informative guides.

Tours are available Thursday through Monday; they depart every two hours between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each operating day. Private tours are also an option.

Bikes and Hikes LA – Hollywood Sign Hike

Price: From $29 Duration: 2.5 hours

For a unique and sunshine-filled Hollywood tour, opt for this 2.5-hour hike to the Hollywood sign. Highlights include a view of Griffith Observatory, panoramic views from Mount Hollywood and local guides who also double as actors and comedians. Along the 4-mile round-trip hike, you might even see local celebrities walking their dogs. Tour-takers love the views, informative guides and the overall experience.

The company offers both morning and afternoon guided hikes. The exact meeting times vary, depending on the time of the year, but there is typically a morning departure and a late afternoon departure. Bikes and Hikes LA recommends wearing sunscreen, sunglasses and sneakers, and bringing a camera or smartphone for all those Instagram-worthy views. The company also offers three different bike tours around Hollywood and LA.

Hollywood City Tours – The Original Hollywood Tour

Price: From $45 for adults; from $35 for kids Duration: 2 hours

According to travelers, this tour is worthwhile if you're only in Los Angeles for a short amount of time, as you cover a lot of ground in just two hours. You'll cruise along Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip in an open-top bus as your driver (who doubles as your guide) shares interesting tidbits and historical information. Reviewers compliment the personable, entertaining guides, who they say tailor the tour to the group's interests. Along with celebrity homes belonging to A-listers like Katy Perry and Leonardo DiCaprio, you'll also drive past Hollywood landmarks like the Hollywood Bowl, Chateau Marmont and the Pantages Theatre.

Tours operate daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you're hoping to hit all of LA's top sights, consider the company's seven-hour Grand LA Tour.

Access Hollywood Tours – Celebrity Homes & Hollywood Sign Tour

Price: From $39 for adults; from $29 for kids Duration: 2 hours

Reviewers say this Hollywood sightseeing tour is lots of fun thanks to the engaging, personable guides. They also praise the beautiful scenery and report seeing plenty of iconic landmarks and celebrity homes. On this two-hour tour, you'll board an open-top bus in search of celebrity homes belonging to the likes of Mick Jagger and Madonna, as well as Hollywood must-sees like Greystone Mansion, Rodeo Drive, the Sunset Strip and more.

Tours are available Thursday through Tuesday starting at 10:30 a.m. until around 4:30 p.m. Tours may be available daily, depending on the month.

Surf City Tours – The Perfect Los Angeles Tour

Price: From $85 for adults; from $70 for kids Duration: 5.5 hours

See the best of both Hollywood and Los Angeles on this half-day tour. Departing from Santa Monica Pier, the bus tour features several stops, including the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rodeo Drive and The Original Farmers Market. Along with celebrity homes belonging to stars like Bruno Mars, Al Pacino and Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, you'll cruise past famous music venues, such as The Viper Room and Whisky a Go Go. Reviewers say the tour flies by thanks to the knowledgeable guides, who are well-versed in celebrity culture. Travelers also appreciate the time allotted for each stop and say they captured great photos.

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Should I Take a Beverly Hills Celebrity Homes Tour?

This post will focus on celebrity home tours in 5-Star Beverly Hills. There are guided tour options as well as one that you can do on your own for free. 

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INTRODUCTION

As you may know, several notable stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Ellen DeGeneres, and Taylor Swift live in the Beverly Hills area located in the neighborhood of Hollywood Hills.

Of course, celebrities don't all live right next to each other, neither they are available for all days of the year, so it's not easy to find their homes without a bit of guidance.

As a result, several tour companies have made a name for themselves by providing tours of celebrity houses, residences, and filming locations.

However, if you have a car (or bike) you can explore on your own!

Los Angeles is known as a sprawling city and most celebrities live far enough that you will need to use a car to really get to see many of them.

Also, in many cases, the places you visit will no longer be occupied by famous people who once lived there, but they are still historically significant.

Several notable properties are difficult to see from the street, but it's important that you do not stop and hold up traffic while driving through these neighborhoods.

And of course, it is important to be respectful of people's homes and privacy.

To visit where your favorite celebrity lives, our picks for top things to do in LA .

Can you drive by celebrity homes in Beverly Hills?

Beverly Hills houses many famous Hollywood celebs, and you can drive by these celebrities' homes but do not stop. These homes are private property and personal space.

It's also worth noting that in most cases, these houses are either in gated communities or are far enough behind a gate that you won't be able to see them very well.

For the best views, trust a local tour guide.

CELEBRITY HOME BUS TOURS

Traveling through Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and the surrounding areas simply isn't reasonable without a vehicle of some sort.

Public transportation is not a good option for such a tour. So, you need private vehicles.

Thankfully, these many services and tour companies not only provide transportation but also offer commentary about each of the celebrity homes you will visit.

For disabled persons, you will find collapsible wheelchairs on approximately all these buses following the disabilities act.

These wheelchairs have removable wheels to provide more comfort to the disabled passenger.

Emotional support dogs or any other pet is not allowed. Only service animals as per the California State Law and Americans Disabilities Act are allowed.

If you want to see the handful of locations where the stars live without having to find each spot on your own, consider one of the following options.

While on your way must visit a Beverly Hills hotel, where you have a fair chance of seeing a celebrity.

So book your tour and set a reminder.

Each tour is about 2 hours as per our guesstimate in length and will cost equivalent to or between $40-$50 per person.

Some tours may offer a tier pricing format but others have a fixed rate.

The prices also vary as per the number of guests on your private tour. By private tour, we mean it's your immediate party and you.

Starline Tours

If this company sounds familiar, that's probably because they've been providing tours of various travel sites in Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills & Hollywood for several decades.

With so much experience in the area, it shouldn't be a surprise that they know some of the best and most spectacular celebrity locations to visit. They know where to stop and help you with drive-by introductions.

Over the course of 2 hours, you'll see more than 40 mansions owned by rich and famous international travel agents tells you the history of each location on your excursion.

• Ticket Price: $55 for Adults | $45 for Children
• Availability: Daily from 9 AM – 5 PM
• Travel Time: 2 hours
• The tour runs via mini-bus
• Hotel pickup is available
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With a total score of 4.1 out of 5 stars , it's safe to say that ratings for this tour are very good ( read reviews here ).

TIP - Starline sometimes offers a combination Celebrity House Tour with a tour of the Warner Brothers Studios at a discount.

This tour is also included with some tourist passes .

Big Bus Tours

In addition to their hop-on hop-off bus tours, this company also offers a Celebrities' Houses and Lifestyle bus tour which covers some of the most notable locations in Hollywood.

See the homes of famous celebrities such as Halle Berry, Quentin Tarantino, Justin Timberlake, and Billy Idol.

You'll also see historic filming locations for movies such as Clueless , Pretty Woman , and Beverly Hills Cop .

Along the way, you can also expect to get a great view of sites like the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Bowl, and Griffith Observatory.

• Ticket Prices: $54.99/Adults | $44.99/Children
• Availability: Daily at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 4 pm
• Duration: 2 hours
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It's worth noting that this tour is also included with at least one combo package .

If you're trying to save money on a celebrity home tour, this would be a good option.

With an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars , this tour is very well-rated ( read reviews here ).

Most guests felt that the tour was absolutely worth the money and very entertaining, but some were not happy with the price of the outing.

That being said, considering you can save 50% or more off this tour by using a tourist pass , it could actually cost less than any other service on our list!

Prime Time Hollywood Tours

Much like its competitors, this company also provides a 2-hour bus tour with live guides who will explain the history of each location.

Visit the houses of around 40 different stars as you travel through historic Hollywood neighborhoods such as Bel-Air and Beverly Hills.

During this trip, you'll see the mansions of notable celebs such as Jack Nicholson, Eddie Murphy, and Quentin Tarantino.

Additionally, you'll also find out about hot spots where the rich and famous have spent their time. 

• Ticket Prices: $49 for Adults/Teens | $39 for Children
• Availability: Daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
• Timeframe: 2 hours

Prime Time Hollywood's reviews are not quite as good as Starline's ( read reviews here ), but they aren't terrible. 

Guests indicate that their driver/guide was very friendly and personable, providing a lot of information about each of the locations on this tour.

Some customers suggest that this service is better simply because they take you to estates that aren't hidden away from the street.

Star Track Tours

This is one of the most well-known Hollywood bus tour companies in Los Angeles, and they have been providing celebrity home tours for many years.

Currently, this company offers one of the lowest-priced services in LA. Despite ticket prices being much lower than their competitors, they actually have pretty good reviews.

On this tour, you can expect to see where stars like Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Bieber live.

Like most other celebrity home tours, you can also expect to see sites like the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and Sunset Strip.

• $35 per person
• Availability: 11:30 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm
• No hotel pickup or dropoff

NOTE: This tour is currently included with a Los Angeles tourist pass , allowing you to save even more money on the activity.

Reviews for Star Track are pretty reasonable, and the company has received an overall rating of at least 4 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and GetYourGuide ( read reviews here ).

Most people who take this tour have a great time and report that their guides are very friendly and entertaining. Several reviews indicate this is a great family-friendly activity.

Some will say that it's not worth the price of admission, but many others suggest it's an absolute must.

Ultimate Hollywood Tours

In addition to the tour's main focus, this company also promises a trip along the Sunset Strip and views of the Hollywood sign.

• Ticket Prices: $45 for Adults | $34 for Children
• Availability: Daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Reviews for this company are very positive, and they currently enjoy a 4.5 out of 5-star rating on TripAdvisor and Viator ( read the reviews ).

As you might expect, customers typically had a lot of great things to say about their tour guides, referring to them as both helpful and informative.

Many guests also appreciated the opportunity to see the Hollywood sign while on this trip.

Visitors were also quite impressed with the fantastic views of Los Angeles while on their outings.

CELEBRITY HOME BIKE TOURS

In addition to the popular bus tours listed above, there are also some celebrity home bike tours mostly in the form of group tours that will take you by some of the most notable houses in Beverly Hills and beyond.

This section will cover the best bike tour details focusing on the lives and homes of famous celebrities and stars in Los Angeles. Don't forget to keep bottled water on your journey.

Bikes & Hikes

This company provides a few different bike tours in Los Angeles, including both guided and self-guided options.

The guided tours cost more, of course, since you'd be paying a guide, but you'd be able to enjoy letting someone else take the lead and direct you.

Whereas a self-guided outing will give you more freedom to decide your route.

One of the services they provide is a celebrity house tour that covers the most notable sites in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

This bike tour is approximately 10 miles in length - so be aware! Not every tourist may be up for that much biking, especially on a sunny L.A. day.

Thankfully, they do provide electric bikes to make the journey easier, as well as helmets and safety gear.

Guided Movie Star Homes Tour

• $72 per person | $97 w/ Electric Bike
• Time Span: 2.5 - 3 hours
• Availability: Daily at 10:30 am
• Safety Gear and Helmet provided free
• Free baggage storage onsite
• Free water for all tourists

Self-Guided Movie Star Homes Tour

• $45 per person
• Time Span: Full-day bike rental
• Availability: Daily from 9 am - 5 pm
• Safety Gear and Helmet provided for free

NOTE: Both of these celebrity homes bike tours are included at no additional cost with the Go City Los Angeles Pass .

Reviewers indicate that this is an excellent way to experience the sights and sounds of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. The overall rating for this tour is 4.9 out of 5 ( read reviews here ).

Even guests who had issues with the service reported that the company more than made up for it by upgrading their tours to a more expensive option.

Most reviewers felt that their tour guides were very knowledgeable and provided an excellent overview of the glitziest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

DISCOUNTS ON CELEBRITY HOME BUS TOURS

There are a few different ways to save money on this activity, especially if you're planning to enjoy other tours or popular attractions in the Los Angeles area.

This section will cover the best discounts and deals on celebrity home bus tours in Hollywood.

Tourist Passes

There are a variety of tourist passes in LA, but at the moment only one of them includes admission to celebrity home bus tours: The Los Angeles Sightseeing Pass .

This service allows you to pay one flat price for 3, 4, 5, or 6 different attractions.

Depending on how you use the pass, you could easily save 50% or more on everything.

Here are the celebrity home bus tours currently included with this tourist pass:

• StarLine Celebrity Homes Tour | $55
• Star Track Hollywood Bus Tour | $35

Here are a few other attractions and tours included with this pass:

• Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
• Malibu Celebrity Homes Tour
• Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Tour
• Whale Watching Cruise
• Madame Tussauds
• Paparazzi Safari

If you're more interested in a celebrity homes bike tour, you might want to consider a Go City Los Angeles Pass , as it includes admission to the following Bikes and Hikes tours:

• Guided Movie Star Homes Tour | $72
• Self-Guided Movie Star Homes Tour | $45

Here are a few more activities you can enjoy using this pass:

• 1-Day Universal Studios Hollywood
• Six Flags Magic Mountain
• Knott's Berry Farm Ticket
• LEGOLAND California
• Whale & Dolphin Watch

For more details, make sure to read our full post covering Los Angeles tourist passes .

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Combos

Big Bus is currently offering its celebrity homes tour with every Deluxe Hop-on Hop-off Bus ticket . This ticket option also covers the following services:

• 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
• TCL Chinese Theatre Walking Tour

If you're interested in each of these activities, this is an excellent way to save money on every service by paying one low price for all of them.

You can learn more about this ticket option on our post covering Los Angeles Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours .

Discount Sites

Most of the big celebrity home bus tours in Los Angeles are included on discount sites such as Groupon and LivingSocial .

Each of these sites frequently offers deals on local activities like this, and they also tend to offer a lot of coupon codes that allow you to save even more money on these activities.

If all else fails, we recommend checking these sites just to make sure there aren't any opportunities to save a few bucks on tickets.

SELF-GUIDED BEVERLY HILLS CELEBRITY HOMES TOUR

If you've decided to make your own trip through Beverly Hills, the following information should be pretty handy. This route will take over 2 hours.

We will start at Dean Martin's previous home since it is close to multiple local coffee shops like Alfred's or Kelly's Coffee & Fudge Factory. Grab a snack or beverage before your own guided tour to fuel you!

Use a smartphone to find your way to each address and discover the houses of celebrities both past and present.

Streets in the hills are notorious for twists and turns, so it is best to have a co-pilot helping with directing the driver.

Considering that many of these estates are located near busy streets, you may not be able to stop. Also, be kind.

People do live in most of these homes so be respectful.

1. Dean Martin (511 N. Maple Drive)

The beloved musician Dean Martin spent his last days in this wonderful house until his death in 1995.

Martin was well known as a singer and most famous for songs like That's Amore, Mambo Italiano, and Everybody Loves Somebody. but he also starred in several films such as Ada and Rio Bravo .

In addition to acting and performing, he also enjoyed success as host of The Dean Martin Show .

He was a member of the rat pack for a time too. Dino did it all, and he clearly had good taste in real estate!

Head northwest on Maple toward Carmelita and then turn left at the 1st cross street onto Carmelita. Turn right onto Rexford.

2. Boris Karloff (629 Rexford Drive)

Here you will find the former residence of none other than Frankenstein's monster!

In the 1930s, Boris Karloff made a name for himself with title roles in early Universal horror movies like Frankenstein and The Mummy .

Although he was a prolific actor, he became known primarily for his work in genre films.

Next drive southeast on Rexford toward Carmelita then turn left at the 1st cross street onto Carmelita. Turn left onto Hillcrest and then another left at the 2nd cross street onto Sunset.

3. Madonna (9425 Sunset Blvd)

Madonna, the Queen of Pop, changed the music industry and is know for her constant reinvention.

After purchasing this house for $12 million dollars in 2003, Madonna had it remodeled to include a reported 9 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.

The property also includes a tennis court, a pool, and a full-sized theatre.

In 2013, she sold this residence for $19.5 million dollars. In 2021, Madonna bought a mansion previously owned by The Weeknd.

Head south toward Sunset and take a right onto Sunset. Turn right onto Foothill.

4. Frank Sinatra (915 Foothill Road)

Just down the road from his buddy Dean's house, you'll find the former property of yet another Rat Pack member.

Like his friend, Frank Sinatra was well known for both acting and singing.

Sinatra secured notable roles in movies like Ocean's 11 and The Manchurian Candidate . He lived at this house from 1982-1998.

Head east toward Foothill and then take a left. Foothill turns slightly right and becomes Doheny then turn left on Loma Vista.

5. Greystone Mansion (905 Loma Vista Drive)

While not a celebrity residence, many celebrities have set foot in this mansion.

Originally built in 1928 in Tudor revival style as a wedding gift from oil tycoon Edward Doheny to his son Ned Doheny and wife Lucy.

This masterpiece had 55 rooms, stables, kennels, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and exquisite English-style gardens.

A tragic fate bestowed on Ned only 4 months after moving into the massive home, however. He was found dead with his friend Hugh Plunkett. It was ruled a murder-suicide though it remains mysterious to this day.

Lucy continued living in this home with her children until 1955. It was then sold and the movie studios started renting it.

Today this mansion is a historic landmark, and museum and is still used for filming.

The building's resume is extensive. The Social Network, The Holiday, Young and the Restless, Spiderman, and Death Becomes Her , to name just a few.

It is Kermit's mansion in The Muppets and it is Chilton Academy in Gilmore Girls.

The film There Will be Blood is actually about Edward Doheny and was also filmed at the mansion!

Head southeast toward Loma Vista and turn right. Turn right onto Doheny and then right onto Schuyler.

Turn left onto Readcrest and then left onto Lindacrest. A final right onto Coldwater Canyon to reach your destination.

6. Carrie Fisher (1700 Coldwater Canyon Drive)

Although this property was originally built for Robert Armstrong ( King Kong ) and later owned by Bette Davis, it would eventually be sold to none other than Carrie Fisher.

Known for notable roles in Star Wars and The Blues Brothers , Fisher lived in this house until her unfortunate death in 2016.

Head north for about 1.5 miles to your next location.

7. Charlton Heston (2859 Coldwater Canyon Drive)

Known for leading roles in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes , Heston lived in this house for quite some time before his passing.

The property includes a pool, a tennis court, and fantastic views.

In the documentary Bowling for Columbine , filmmaker Michael Moore visited this residence to speak with Mr. Heston regarding his very strong views on gun control in the United States.

Next is a slight left onto Mulholland and then a sharp left onto Franklin Canyon. Now turn right onto Mulholland.

8. Jack Nicholson (12850 Mulholland Drive)

This is probably one of the most disturbing locations you'll visit on your trip through Beverly Hills.

Not only is Jack Nicholson's estate tied to criminal investigations, but the house that once existed here has since burned down, prompting some to describe the land as "cursed."

However you choose to see it, this is certainly one of the most notable sites in Hollywood history.

The next location is literally right next door.

9. Marlon Brando (12900 Mulholland Drive)

Not only did Brando live right next to Jack Nicholson, but he also lived with his neighbor for a short time.

The two were reportedly pretty good friends, likely as a result of living so close together.

Although he had a long and illustrious career, most people remember this actor for his titular role in the beloved film The Godfather .

From here, drive west on Mulholland Drive until you reach Benedict Canyon Drive and turn left.

10. Elton John (1400 Tower Grove Drive)

The history of this property is as old as Hollywood itself.

Originally owned by silent film actor John Gilbert, the house would eventually change hands several times.

Eventually, the home would be sold to Elton John in 1977, and he would live there until 1981.

Unfortunately, the original mansion that once existed here has since been demolished due to structural problems.

After taking a look at this estate, keep going south on Benedict Canyon Drive.

11. Bruce Springsteen (1244 Benedict Canyon Drive)

Although this estate looks deceptively small from the road, the reality is that it sprawls back quite a bit.

Springsteen has reportedly lived here for quite some time, and there are indications that the property is much larger than it might appear.

With a musical career that spans over 50 years, Springsteen has won several Grammy Awards between the years of 1985-2013.

Turn left on Tower Road to find our next stop.

12. Jay Leno (1151 Tower Road)

As host of The Tonight Show for almost two decades, Jay Leno became one of the most notable faces of late-night television in America.

According to several records, he has lived on this property since 1987.

The house is equipped with plenty of space for his various automobile projects.

As an avid fan of cars, Leno has been a host of his own show entitled Jay Leno's Garage since 2015.

To find our next location, drive south on Benedict Canyon Drive until you reach Sunset Boulevard. Turn right here and prepare to turn left onto Roxbury Drive.

13. Mia Farrow (809 Roxbury Drive)

This was the childhood home of Mia Farrow.

She lived here with her mother Maureen O'Sullivan, a famous actress who played the role of Jane in several early Tarzan movies.

Mia was the daughter of Maureen and John Farrow, both of whom lived at this estate.

Mia Farrow would go on to make a name for herself with starring roles in films such as Rosemary's Baby and The Purple Rose of Cairo .

The next stop is just down the road.

14. Lucille Ball (1000 Roxbury Drive)

Most people know Lucille for her unforgettable role in the classic sitcom I Love Lucy .

While alive, she made her home in this beautiful modern colonial house.

If you can believe it, Jack Benny lived right next door at the time, and he would sometimes visit them on a whim.

According to some anecdotes, Lucy would personally hand out candy at the front door every Halloween.

You'll find the next destination just down the street.

15. Diane Keaton (1015 Roxbury Drive)

This Spanish-style home was originally owned by Betty Grable, but it would eventually be sold to Diane Keaton.

Being something of a preservationist, Keaton renovated the house to keep it in good condition.

Eventually, even Madonna would own this building at one time. The house has 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and a full-size swimming pool in the backyard.

To reach our next stop, head back to Sunset Boulevard and drive south until you reach Copley Drive.

16. Gene Hackman (9901 Copley Drive)

You'll find this house located right next to the Los Angeles Country Club.

Gene Hackman is well known for roles in films such as The Poseidon Adventure and The French Connection , but most will probably remember him best as the original Lex Luthor in Superman .

From here, get back on Sunset Boulevard and travel north until you reach Ladera Drive. Turn here and continue north until you spot Monovale Drive.

17. Elvis Presley (144 Monovale Drive)

This was the last Beverly Hills property owned by The King.

This was the home of Lisa Marie Presley when she was born in 1968, and Elvis lived here with his family until 1973.

This house features a lot of windows that provide excellent views of Beverly Hills. In addition to the open floor plan, there is also a nice pool and spa in the backyard.

From here, simply drive north on Monovale Drive until it turns into Carolwood Drive.

18. Rod Stewart (91 Carolwood Drive)

Just north of the country club, you'll find this house on Carolwood Drive.

This is the former residence of famous musician Rod Stewart, who has won multiple awards for his work.

Stewart recorded his Great American Songbook albums at this residence, and he once stated that the song Stardust was the perfect theme for this house.

Keep driving north on Carolwood Drive to find our next destination.

19. Michael Jackson (100 Carolwood Drive)

This is actually the last residence of Michael Jackson before his untimely death.

Jackson was known as The King of Pop, producing several hit records and winning a lot of awards throughout his career.

The house would eventually be sold for $18.1 million in 2012.

Our next location is even further north on Carolwood Drive.

20. Walt Disney (355 Carolwood Drive)

Further north on Carolwood Drive, you'll find one of the former residences of Walt Disney.

Although the original house no longer stands, there are signs of his influence all over the place, including a small train that became known as the Carolwood Pacific Railroad.

Originally purchased in 1949, the property would eventually be sold for $74 million in 2014 and transformed into the Kilgour Building.

Once you're done here, make your way back down to Sunset Boulevard. From there, turn onto Charing Cross Road.

21. Hugh Hefner (10236 Charing Cross Rd)

You'll find the fabled Playboy Mansion located on the west side of the Los Angeles Country Club.

When Hefner originally purchased the mansion in 1971, he got a pretty good deal for $1.05 million.

This historic building has since been sold to another party after being listed at $200 million.

Indicative of the legend behind this particular location, the rare zoo permit given exclusively to this property transferred hands to its new owner when it was sold.

Learn some fun facts about Hugh Hefner on our Hollywood Tour. Drive west until you find North Beverly Glen Boulevard and go north.

22. Steve Martin (1005 Beverly Glen Blvd)

This is just one of the houses owned by Steve Martin.

Although he began his career as a notable comedian in films such as The Jerk and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles , he has since spent most of his time playing the banjo.

As a musician, Martin has won a Grammy and even created his own award – The Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass.

After visiting this location, head south again and make your way back to Sunset. Once there, look for Bel-Air Road and drive north until you reach Copa de Oro Road.

23. Nicolas Cage (363 Copa de Oro Road)

The next stop is the home of Nicolas Cage who is an American actor and film director known for The Rock, Con-Air, and more recently Pig.

Watch the 1983 film Valley Girl starring young Nicolas Cage after visiting L.A. for fun shots of Lala Land in the 80s.

Although Cage was the most recent owner of this estate, it was also previously owned by Dean Martin in the 1960s then sold to Sir Tom Jones in 1976.

The red-brick property was designed by Gerald Concord and is affectionately known as the "Pink Palace".

This residence is situated on one of the priciest streets in America called Copa de Oro Road (translates to Cup of Gold in Spanish).

The interior includes polished wood paneling, contributing to the 18th-century country house style that was originally intended by the architect.

Our next stop is right down the road.

24. Cary Grant (10615 Bellagio Road)

Here you will find the former residence of Cary Grant, one of Hollywood's most famous stars of yesteryear.

Among other notable roles, Grant is perhaps best known as the leading man in films such as An Affair to Remember and North By Northwest .

Fun fact: his birth name was Archibald Alexander Leach.

When Paramount put him under contract, he was going to change his name to Cary Lockwood - but executives thought it sounded too long and settled on Grant.

Although it's not a particularly large or glitzy house, its proximity to the Bel-Air Country Club makes this a very desirable property.

Keep driving down Bellagio Road until you reach Carcassonne Road. Turn right and keep driving north until you get to Chalon Road. Turn left and drive west to Sarbonne Road.

Turn right here and drive north very shortly until you find Stradella Road on the left.

25. Clint Eastwood (846 Stradella Road)

This property is owned by none other than Clint Eastwood.

Although he got his start in notable westerns such as The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly , Eastwood has gone on to become one of the most respected directors in Hollywood.

His recent work includes directorial work on films such as Sully and American Sniper .

Clint owns both this estate and the one next door, giving him plenty of space to work with.

This residence was designed by architect Paul McClean and completed in 2014. It has 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. Its last sale price was $39,000,000.

From here, it is recommended to stay on Stradella Road until you reach Roscomare Road. Turn left and drive south until you see Chalon Road once again. Keep driving south and turn onto Bellagio Road.

26. Alfred Hitchcock (10957 Bellagio Road)

On the other side of the Bel-Air Country Club, you'll find the former house of beloved director Alfred Hitchcock, who worked on over 50 features in the span of 6 decades.

In addition to directing classic horror films like Psycho and The Birds , Hitchcock was also well known for suspenseful projects like Vertigo and Rear Window .

He was considered the "master of suspense" but also a known practical joker.

Hitchcock also perfected the art of the cameo. He is featured in 39 of his films!

Hitchcock bought this home for $40,000 in 1942 and lived at this residence until his death in 1980. His wife, Alma, died in 1982.

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Palm Springs Celebrity Homes Tour | Free Map & Guide

Get starry-eyed with this DIY, Palm Springs celebrity home tour! Walk, bike or drive your way by 27 homes of classic Hollywood royalty, from Marilyn Monroe to Cary Grant. Explore in your own time and vehicle with this self-guided tour. For places to eat, play and stay while you’re in town, see this Palm Springs guide .

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Why was palm springs such a celebrity hotspot, about this celebrity homes tour, 1. elvis presley estate – 845 w chino canyon road (little tuscany), 2. zsa zsa gabor – 595 w chino canyon drive (little tuscany), 3. kaufmann house (barry manilow) – 470 vista chino (little tuscany), 4. jack benny estate – 424 w. vista chino (little tuscany), 5. alan ladd – 323 camino norte west (old las palmas), 6. dinah shore & george montgomery – 317 camino norte west (old las palmas), 7. liberace house – 1441 north kaweah (old las palmas), 8. marilyn monroe – 1326 north rose ave (vista las palmas), 9. nat “king” cole – 1258 north rose ave (vista las palmas), 10. elvis honeymoon hideaway – 1350 ladera circle (vista las palmas), 11. lawford-kennedy estate – 1295 north via monte vista (vista las palmas), 12. cyd charisse & tony martin – 1197 n via monte vista (vista las palmas), 13. dean martin house – 1123 n via monte vista (vista las palmas), 14. kirk douglas – 515 west via lola (old las palmas), 15. goldie hawn & kurt russell – 550 w lola (old las palmas), 16. dinah shore estate – 432 hermosa place (old las palmas), 17. elizabeth taylor – 417 hermosa place (old las palmas), 18. liberace – 226 alejo road/501 belardo road, palm springs, 19. frank sinatra – 1145 e vía colusa, 20. hedy lamarr – 1232 east el alameda (movie colony), 21. bob & delores hope – 1188 east el alameda (movie colony), 22. bing crosby – 1101 east el alameda (movie colony), 23. kirk douglas – 1069 east marshall way (movie colony), 24. truman capote – 853 east paseo el mirador (movie colony), 25. lucille ball & desi arnez – 1194 north via miraleste (movie colony), 26. cary grant – 928 north avenida palmas (movie colony), 27. al jolson – 570 north via corta (movie colony), more celebrity sites in palm springs, palm springs celebrity homes map.

Following World War II, Palm Springs became a popular winter escape for Hollywood royalty and wealthy industrialists from the east coast. Movie industry lore tells us that Hollywood studios contracted their stars to be available within two-hours notice. Palm Springs fulfilled the need for a desirable resort town within a short commute of Los Angeles.

Where the glamorous went, the wealthy followed and they all wanted to look as cool as their neighbours! Custom vacation homes were commissioned from leading architects, complete with the latest gadgets and trendiest designs.

Recently, Palm Springs has seen a resurgence as a new generation of Hollywood elite and influencers embrace the desert destination. Also, the resort town’s outstanding architectural history is being recognised on a broader scale, drawing Mid-Century Modern fans from all over the world with events such as Modernism Week. Should Mid-Century Modern design be right up your alley, also check out my Palm Springs self-guided architecture tour here.

A few important notes before we get started on this Palm Springs celebrity home tour:

• Former and current celebrity abodes can be found all over Palm Springs. Many of today’s stars keep to gated communities and even some of the older homes are in secure estates (no, you won’t be able to do a drive-by of the Kardashian’s place). Therefore, this tour is confined to publicly accessible streets where you can observe from the sidewalk.
• I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, dear reader, but a reminder to be respectful of homeowners and their property. Imagine it is your front yard and treat it accordingly. Let’s NOT be the people who use strangers’ front doors for Instagram photoshoots or trod through their gardens. Just be cool, ok?!
• The scope for “celebrity homes” in Palm Springs is pretty much endless if you include movie directors, film producers, homes used as movie locations, authors and so on. In the interest of keeping this tour to under a couple of hours in length, I have eliminated out-of-the-way properties and focused on those across the Little Tuscany, Vista Las Palmas, Las Palmas and Movie Colony neighbourhoods where there is a high concentration of A-lister’s abodes. If you have the time and enthusiasm, I have marked some of the additional properties on the map below.
• Finally, this is a self-drive, skate, ride, cycle tour of about 9.6km (6mi), which would take about 25-30mins to drive without stopping.

Let’s get underway…

Wait, one last thing before we get started. Get yourself this Spotify playlist for a little Palm Springs mood music, featuring the musicians and singers listed below, plus more from the 50s and 60s Hollywood heyday.

Palm Spring celebrity homes self-guided tour

Make your way to our first property at 845 W Chino Canyon Road, one of two properties often associated with Elvis Presley in Palm Springs. The performer recorded nine songs at the residence some refer to as “Graceland West”. The West Chino Canyon home was under Presley’s ownership at the time of his death and four years after his passing, sold to Frankie Valli.

The home was designed by Desert Modernism star-chitect, Albert Frey , in a Spanish Colonial ranch style that he did not employ often. Apparently, Elvis bought the home from Richard “Dick” McDonald, co-founder of the McDonald’s fast-food chain.

Travel east along West Chino Canyon Drive and not far from Elvis’ abode, you’ll find one of several residences Zsa Zsa Gabor is said to have occupied, although she did not own this one. The 4-bedroom home was built in 1968 and may have belonged to Los Angeles interior designer Hamilton Garland.

Kaufmann House is a “celebrity” home on so many levels…The original owner, Edgar J. Kaufmann, was a department store mogul whose other vacation property is the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Fallingwater in Pennsylvania . He commissioned well-known architect Richard Neutra to design this custom desert home—a modernist masterpiece—which he later sold to Barry Manilow.  Whether you realise it or not, you’ve probably seen the uber-famous Poolside Gossip photos taken by Slim Aarons in 1970 by the Kaufmann House pool.

Take a right at N Via Norte and again at W Vista Chino, and the blush house right there on the corner is our next stop. Formerly owned by Jack Benny, entertainer across vaudeville, radio and screen, the 1950s home was re-modelled in the mid-90s. Fortunately, it retains its Mid-Century charm whilst sporting a millennial pink hue.

Follow W Vista Chino has it veers left and take the second left into Camino Norte. On the right hand side you will first pass actor, Alan Ladd’s former home which he shared with his wife, Sue. Ladd was an actor known for his roles in cowboy classics This Gun for Hire and Shane . He also established the Ladd Hardware Store that for many years was located at The Five Hundred building at 500 South Palm Canyon Drive.

Ladd’s Mid-Century Modern home has serious design cred. The Donald Wexler design was featured on the Palm Springs Modernism Week 2019 A Peek Behind the Hedges Tour . In an ugly turn, Ladd was found dead in this home in early 1964 after overdosing on sedatives and alcohol.

Right next door you’ll find number 317—the former home of songstress and actress Dinah Shore and husband, actor George Montgomery. The home design is believed to be the work of famed architect, William Cody who is responsible for a number of stunning Mid-Mod buildings in Palm Springs including the Del Marcos Hotel.

A few steps away on the corner of North Kaweah Rd, let the statues and piano-shaped mailbox lead you to Liberace House aka Piazza di Liberace . This is one of four homes owned by the man who was once the world’s highest-paid pianist, and one of six properties he owned in the broader Coachella Valley. Old neighbours of the performer recalled hearing him play his piano in the evenings, and on Halloween night he would give out silver dollars to trick-or-treaters.

Continue on West Stevens Road and take a left at North Rose Avenue. At number 1326 you’ll find the bungalow once rented by Marilyn Monroe. The 1950s built home has four bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It was not far from here at Charlie Farrell’s Racquet Club, where Marilyn (still Norma Jean at that stage) was spotted by the pool by talent agent Johnny Hyde.

A few houses down the street, look for Nat “King” Cole’s former vacation home. 1258 North Rose Avenue was also owned by his daughter, Natalie Cole. Unfortunately, you won’t see much here due to the home’s lush front garden and there’s no pink cadillac in the driveway.

Take three consecutive left-hand turns and you’ll find yourself in a short cul-de-sac where the House of Tomorrow aka Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway is located. This home is famous for being a cutting-edge Mid-Century design with the most tech-forward amenities of the day.

It is also where Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla spent most of 1966 as newlyweds. The couple are reported to have thrown lavish parties in the four-bedroom, five-bathroom abode. Its quite the party house, featuring an in-ground pool, tennis court and chef’s kitchen. The House of Tomorrow sold in 2020 for a $2.6 million. For more Elvis abodes, see these things to do in Memphis .

This mid-century home was originally constructed for actor and Rat Pack member Peter Lawford. Apparently, his brother-in-law, President Kennedy, stayed here when he visited Palm Springs. The house can now be rented , starting at $300 per night.

Two houses down from the Lawford-Kennedy Estate is the former home of actress and dancer Cyd Charisse and her actor-husband Tony Martin. The 1957-built residence was last sold in 2020 for $1.535 million. 

Another Rat Pack member lived only a few houses down. He bought this home with his second wife Jeanne in the 1960s for $56,000 (the equivalent of about $525,000 today). The couple’s grandchildren were often spotted with a lemonade stand out front. Jeanne got the house when here and Dean divorced. Unfortunately, now it is quite run down.

Take a left into Cam Sur, right down Mission Road and right again into West Via Lola. On the left you’ll see number 515 which once belonged to the actor, Kirk Douglas. Douglas is known for roles in films such as Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, Lust for Life and Spartacus , and as the father of actor Michael Douglas. He bought the home at 1069 East Marshall Way in 1955, before purchasing this five-bedroom property designed by Richard Harrison and Donald Wexler.

Continue on West Via Lola and right before it veers left into North Patencio Road, is the 1974-constructed winter escape of actors Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

A short distance down North Patencia Road left into Hermosa Place. On the left you’ll find Dinah Shore Estate, now owned by Leonardo Dicaprio. The $4500 per night rental is set on 1.3 acres, has six bedrooms, 7.5-bathrooms, a tennis court, pool and grand piano. The home was a 1964 Donald Wexler design noted by mid-century modern architecture enthusiasts.

Directly opposite is a large, Spanish Colonial-style estate built in the 1930s by a Las Vegas businessman. Its most famous resident was Elizabeth Taylor.

Backtrack down Hermosa and turn south onto North Patencio Rd. Turn left into Vine Avenue and again into West Alejo Road. On the left, at the corner of Belardo Road is another Liberace property in a Colonial Spanish style dubbed The Cloisters when it was a boutique hotel in the 60s. This home was purchased by the Grammy-winner in 1967 and remodelled with various themed rooms. The performer is said to have died here in February 1987.

Crossing over Palm Canyon Drive into The Movie Colony estate, our first stop is 1145 E Via Colusa, the address of Frank Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate. If you could see through the fencing you’d be caught up in the 1947 E. Stewart Williams, Mid-Century design and piano-shaped swimming pool.

You can’t see much of this home once leased by Hedy Lamar, actress and inventor, the azalea-framed pink door is worth a peek.

Just across the street is the home Bob and Delores Hope purchased prior to commissioning their futuristic, John Lautner-designed residence (located in a gated community). The five-bedroom house on El Alameda was built in 1935.

Singer, Bing Crosby purchased this home with first wife Dixie Lee and lived there with their four children. The four-bedroom, Spanish Colonial-style home was constructed in 1934.

The aforementioned Kirk Douglas property he owned prior to moving to the Old Las Palmas neighbourhood.

The author of Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood rented and then purchased this home in 1968.

Sometimes called “The Lucy House”, the six-bedroom abode is now rented for events and as a vacation home starting from $876 per night. From the outside, you won’t see much more than a ficus hedge and gate. On the inside, it’s a beautifully restored Spanish Colonial.

Also known as “Las Palomas”, this 1927-built Movie Colony home once belonged to Cary Grant and his wife Betsey Drake. Inspired by Spanish farmhouses, the property features the original royal blue shutters and wood-burning fireplace.

Curiously, Al Jolson owned this property twice in his lifetime. He commissioned the construction of the home with wife Ruby Keeler in the 1930s. After they spent the majority of their time at the El Mirador Hotel, he sold it. Later in the mid-1940s after Jolson had divorced Keeler and remarried, his wife Erie Galbraith coincidently selected the home.

Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes our tour for today. Again, check out some of the purple and orange pins on the map for additional properties outside this route. These include homes along with clubs and restaurants that were known celebrity hangouts, namely:

• Copley’s Restaurant, located in the guesthouse of Cary Grant’s former estate.
• Melvyn’s where The Rat Pack liked to party.
• Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn which has hosted Albert Einstein among other celebrities.
• The Purple Room, another Rat Pack hangout.

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6 Best Movie Stars Homes Bus Tours

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Posted on Last updated: August 15, 2023

Are you a movie buff? Do you love learning about the homes and lifestyles of your favorite celebrities? If so, you’ll want to check out some of the best movie stars’ home bus tours!

Los Angeles is a city known for its sprawling metropolis, the LA Hills, movie stars, film sets, and celebrity homes. It is a land where you can learn about filming locations and their history and see the places where famous scenes were shot and where the biggest Hollywood stories broke.

If you’re a fan of movies or celebrities, then a Los Angeles movie stars home bus tour is a must-do activity. On these tours, you’ll see the lavish homes of some of your favorite movie stars and celebrities.

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What are Movie Stars Homes Bus Tours?

Movie Stars’ Homes Bus Tours are bus tours that take you to movie stars’ homes in Los Angeles. You will get to see where they live and sometimes you can even catch a glimpse of them! It is a great way to see Hollywood up close.

Best Movie Stars Homes Bus Tours

We’ll show you the luxurious neighborhoods where the stars live and play, from Beverly Hills to Hollywood. Check out these best celebrity homes Los Angeles tours.

1. Los Angeles: Hollywood & Celebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour

The Hollywood & C elebrity Homes Open-Air Bus Tour , or the Original Hollywood Tour, is the perfect way to see some of Hollywood’s most famous movie stars’ homes.

This tour is beneficial for people visiting LA for a short period. You will pass through Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip in an open-tower bus with a driver who shares valuable facts about who calls this place home.

Alongside famous residences belonging to celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, you’ll visit Hollywood landmarks, including the Hollywood Bowl, Chateau Marmont, and Pantages Theatre.

This tour will also take you to other movie stars’ homes like those of Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, and Barbra Streisand, to name a few. The tour highlights are a stunning view of Los Angeles from the Hollywood Sign and Beverly Hills celebrity homes. 

The tour is provided by Hollywood City Tours, a company that provides various tours to tourists seeking to explore Los Angeles. Tickets for the tour are available online.

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2. Hollywood Film Studios & TMZ Private Day Tour

It is a bus tour of Hollywood that takes tourists through the hopes of visiting celebrities. TMZ guides guide you to celebrity hangout locations across West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip & other places.

They also have video cameras on the chance that a celebrity will be interested in speaking. Many customers say that they find the tour enjoyable despite no stars. Tours occur several times a day. Tickets will run about $40 and are valid for children three and over.

Hollywood Film Studios & TMZ Private Day Tour is a great way to see the sights of Hollywood and maybe even catch a glimpse of a celebrity or two.

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3. Los Angeles: Big Bus Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour by Big Bus Tours Los Angeles

If you’re a movie fan, then you’ll love the Big Bus Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour in Los Angeles. On this tour, you’ll get to see the homes of some of your favorite movie stars. You’ll also get to learn more about their lives and what it’s like to be a celebrity in Hollywood. 

Immerse yourself in the celebrity lifestyle while exploring Hollywood’s famous sites both in and out of town.

This tour is a great way to see some of the most famous homes in Los Angeles. You’ll get to see how the other half lives and learn more about the movie business. This is a must-do for any movie fan visiting Los Angeles.

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4. Celebrity Homes & Hollywood Sign Tours by Access Hollywood Tours

Celebrity Homes & Hollywood Sign Tours is a fun and engaging 2-hour tour that takes you through some of Hollywood’s most famous homes and landmarks.

The tour is led by knowledgeable and pleasant guides who make the experience more enjoyable.

Overall, Celebrity Homes & Hollywood Sign Tours is a great tour that is well worth taking if you are looking for a fun and unique experience in Hollywood.

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5. Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tours by Ultimate Hollywood Tours

Hollywood and Beverly Hills Tours offers a two-hour bus tour that takes visitors through more than 100 celebrity residences in Hollywood.

The bus then takes Rodeo Drive and visits the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Hotel, among other famous attractions in the neighborhood.

Visitors appreciate the guide’s humor and knowledge. A few others also said it was a great way to explore Hollywood’s most significant attractions quickly.

These tours run at various times each day. The company also offers a 5-hour tour that includes an hour-long stop at Santa Monica.

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6. Open-Air Hollywood Bus Tour by Access Hollywood Tours

The Open-Air Hollywood Bus Tour by Access Hollywood Tours is another one of the best choices for celebrity sightings and celebrity home tours in Los Angeles.

This 2-hour tour takes you through Beverly Hills and Hollywood, and you can see the homes of movie stars, music icons, and other celebrities. You’ll also get to see the famous Hollywood sign and other landmarks.

The tour is led by a knowledgeable guide who will share interesting facts and stories about celebrities and their homes.

The Open-Air Hollywood Bus Tour is a must-do for anyone interested in celebrity culture and wanting to get a behind-the-scenes look at how the other half lives. Book your tour today and get ready to see some of the most iconic homes in Los Angeles!

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Hollywood sign hike by bikes and hikes la.

Are you looking for an exciting and sunny Hollywood trip?

Then opt for this 2 1/2-hour Hollywood Sign hike ! Highlights of the visit include views of The Griffith Observatory, panoramic views of Mount Hollywood, and local guides who have also worked as actors and comics in Tinsel Town. Along the 4-km roundtrip hike, you might even see some celebrities walking their dogs.

Tourists will love the views and knowledgeable guides. Both morning and night guided hiking tours are offered, with actual meeting times varying according to the time of day.

Bikes and Hikes LA recommends that you wear sunglasses and sneakers and bring your camera to capture Instagram-worthy images. 

So what are you waiting for? Book your Hollywood Sign hike today!

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The Real Hollywood Tour

Real Hollywood Tour provides a one-of-a-kind experience for guests interested in learning about the history of Hollywood.

Not only does the tour include stops at unique sights, including the oldest house in Los Angeles, but guests can also learn about Hollywood as a farming town from this historic walking tour.

The trip includes stops at classic Hollywood landmarks, such as the Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Sign, and lesser-known attractions, such as the Real Hollywood Museum.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime fan of Tinseltown, this tour is sure to provide an enlightening and enjoyable experience.

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Sights to See and Visit on a Hollywood Tour

Dolby theatre.

The Dolby Theatre is one of the most famous movie theaters in the world. It’s a popular tourist destination for people who want to see where all the most prominent movie premieres and awards shows take place.

The theater has been around since 2001 and is named after Dolby Laboratories, the company that developed the surround sound system used in most movie theaters.

If you’re a movie fan, visiting the Dolby Theatre is a must-do while in Los Angeles. You can take a movie stars home bus tour and see the Dolby Theatre up close, as well as other famous movie landmarks like Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood Boulevard is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Los Angeles. It’s home to movie stars’ homes, celebrity handprints and footprints, and the world-famous Walk of Fame.

Visitors can take bus tours of the neighborhood to see where their favorite movie stars live and work and explore downtown Los Angeles.

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Hollywood Hills

The Hollywood Hills are located in the Santa Monica Mountains and offer some of the most spectacular views in Los Angeles.

The hills are home to many movie stars and other celebrities, and several bus tours offer visitors the chance to see these homes up close.

Some of the most famous houses in the Hollywood Hills include the Playboy Mansion, the home of Marilyn Monroe, as well as the homes of many more movie stars and directors.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame

It is a popular tourist destination in Los Angeles. Visitors can walk down the famous sidewalk and view the stars of their favorite movie and television stars. There are also many museums and theaters located in the area.

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Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip is a world-famous street in Hollywood, California. It is home to some of the world’s biggest and most famous movie stars. If you’re a movie fan, you’ll want to take a Sunset Strip bus tour or a Hollywood sightseeing tour.

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Rodeo Drive

Rodeo Drive is a world-famous street in Beverly Hills, California . It is known for its upscale shopping and luxury boutiques. Hollywood bus tours often visit Rodeo Drive, as do tourists worldwide.

Several famous movie stars live on Rodeo Drive, including Barbra Streisand, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Lopez. Rodeo Drive is also home to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, featured in the movie Pretty Woman. Rodeo Drive is the place to go if you’re looking for a glimpse of Hollywood luxury.

What is the best movie stars’ home bus tour?

There are several different movie stars’ home bus tours available in Los Angeles, and it’s hard to say which one is the best.

It depends on what you’re looking for in a tour. Some people prefer a tour that takes them to see famous movie landmarks, while others prefer a tour that takes them to see the homes of movie stars and celebrities.

What is the best time to take a movie stars’ home bus tour?

The best time of year to take a movie stars’ home bus tour is during the summer or fall. It is when the weather is typically the nicest in Los Angeles.

How much are celebrity tour buses?

Extra Celebrity Home Tours All service takes your trip to various locations within Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Here is a list of places in which a celebrity lives. Prices are generally $50-50, and a typical tour lasts between two and two hours.

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Ever wondered how the rich and famous truly live? Dreamed of sightseeing all that Los Angeles has to offer? At Open Bus Tours, we take you inside the world of the most popular celebrities to date. Join us as we tour the Hollywood Sign, the Walk of Fame and many more incredible sights in our top of the line open-top Mercedes and Ford vans.

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Celebrity Homes: From Old Hollywood icons to today's hottest celebrities including television, music, sports and YouTube stars, join us as we tour the beautiful and luxurious homes that the rich and famous reside. 

The unforgettable Hollywood Walk of Fame 

The Chinese Theater which includes a walkthrough of the famous handprints display of stars like John Travolta, Cher, and the cast of Harry Potter. 

The Sunset Strip, a legendary street that spans miles in the heart of Hollywood and is home to infamous clubs; a playground of the stars, if you will!

Rodeo Drive: Cruise along the most expensive street in Beverly  Hills  where stores like Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada are some of dozens of the most popular designer shopping brands. And who knows? Maybe you'll  spot a celebrity!

Famous film locations of directors such as Spielberg and Tarantino.

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(2-3 hrs) Private Experience 7 Passenger Max. See Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Walk Of Fame, Chinese Theater, Celebrity Mansions Filming Locations, And Epic Views. All With Outstanding Live Narration. Movie Star Homes Tour + 3-4 Stops!

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(2-3 hrs) Ride our time machine back to Hollywoods Golden Era with this classic tour. Hear stories about Hitchcock, Gable, Elvis, Monroe and Charlie. Pass by Paramount, see Warmer Bros, Universal Studios and many famous film locations. 

This tour brings you to the beginning of Hollywood without ignoring the new one. See the Movie Stars' Homes, Beverly Hills and. relive the Golden Era of Hollywood.

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Highlights 🚌 Ride a windowless bus for unobstructed views of the tour 🏡 Tour some of Hollywood's most select neighborhoods, home to celebrities and millionaires 📣 Live commentary on board to give you the inside scoop on who stays where

General Info 📅 Date and time: various dates and times available (select during purchase) ⏳ Duration: tours last 90 to 120 minutes 📍 Departure Point: 6720 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles 👤 Age requirement: all ages are welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times ♿ Accessibility: this experience is not wheelchair accessible. This experience is stroller accessible and has infant seating available ❓ For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs

Description Ever wondered what your favorite celebrity's house looks like? With this tour you'll ride around some of Hollywood's most select neighborhoods where all your favorite celebrities (and some anonymous millionaires) live. See Hollywood and it's surroundings in a fun, windowless bus which allows for excellent views without obstructions in less than 2 hours. Who knows, maybe you'll catch a glimpse of a famous face as you pass by! Get your tickets now for Fun Movie Star Homes Tour in Los Angeles!

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​Movie Star Home Tours LLC was created by Brian Stensager, a six-year veteran of the largest tour company in Los Angeles.  He saw how the larger vans used by the big companies prevented tourists from seeing many of their favorite celebritiy homes and the Hollywood sign up close..so he started a better and more personal company.  

With Movie Star Home Tours you will have a one-of-a-kind VIP experience that caters to your tastes and whims. Brian always starts the tours getting people's top 3 celebrities and does his best to include a few of those favorites  - as bonus houses - if they are in the tour area.  He finesse where others rush.  No one does celebrity home tours better!

Not only does Movie Star Home Tours have access to the most homes but the most biographical information.  Besides staying on top of the latest celebrity home purchases and rentals MSHT stays updated with juicy celebrity info with the reading of massive amounts of celebrity biographies. Most tours guides in Hollywood may have read one basic Hollywood Tourist site book; Brian has read dozens of Hollywood history books and biographies including some of his favorites on the left.

And the most recent read:  dirty sexy money: the unauthorized biography of kris jenner., founder brian stensager finding his favorite celebrities around town;).

Pic in Burbank with comedian/actor Tom Green.

Talking music with Sheldon Reynolds of Earth, Wind, & Fire at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

That's me on the left....but more importantly that's Mena Suvari from American Beauty and American Pie in the middle at the Little Debbie concert at The Troubadour where Elton John played his first show in 1970!

Kicking it at Alex Trebeck's estate sale in Studio City!  I missed Paul Stanley's estate sale and Chris Brown's garage sale so I had to experience one of these freak shows and it did not disappoint;) 

Kathie Lee Gifford's multi-million Nashville property looks like it belongs on a movie set

The former today show star lives in a $3.7m home in tennessee .

Kathie Lee Gifford has been living her best life since retiring in 2018, and has a beautiful farmhouse to enjoy her downtime in, located in Nashville, Tennessee. 

The former Today Show star has given fans a glimpse of the stunning property in a set of new photos posted on Instagram this week to mark Earth Day. 

In the pictures, Kathie is seen posing in her stunning backyard, which resembles something from a film. 

The outside space has flower beds, neatly lined up trees and shrubs, and acres of land. The idyllic area looked even more spectacular in the pictures thanks to the good weather and clear blue sky. 

Kathie was all smiles as she posed outside, dressed in a grey sweatshirt and matching pants, teamed with a wide brimmed hat. 

Fans were quick to comment on the photos, with one writing: "This looks quite heavenly," while another wrote: "What a beautiful backyard!" A third added: "Would love for you to tell us about your new Tennessee farm! Looks gorgeous!" 

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Kathie's farm is no doubt popular with her young grandchildren too. The star became a grandmother for the first time in 2022, when her son Cody and his wife Erika welcomed their first child, son Frankie. The couple welcomed their second child, Ford, at the end of 2023. 

Kathie's daughter Cassidy and her husband Ben welcomed their first child, son Finn, in June 2023. 

The former Live with Regis & Kathie Lee star shares her two grown-up children with her late husband, Frank Gifford. The Pro Football Hall of Famer passed away suddenly at the age of 84 at his home in Connecticut. 

Kathie was devastated when her husband passed away, and in December 2023, she gave a joint interview with her son Cody about the late sportstar, where they opened up about his final days. 

Cody reflected on one of their last nights together, saying: "in the span of one minute or two minutes…he had forgotten everything I had just said." 

Kathie is currently thought to be single and is enjoying her life as a grandmother post-retirement. The star is still close to her former colleagues at NBC, and recently appeared on Today's Fourth Hour with her daughter Cassidy, to talk about their new show, The Baxters. 

Reflecting on her feelings about returning to her former place of work, Kathie said: "It feels good, it's been five years." She then joked to Jenna: "You wanted my job so badly. Hope you're happy now!" before side eyeing her and Hoda as they started laughing. 

Cassidy was less than amused by her mom, telling Jenna: "So sorry Jenna," as the mother-of-three replied: "Cassidy's about to die." Jenna had nothing to fear though, as when she asked Kathie if she would ever want to return to her job, she said no. 

The star explained: "I have said so often, especially in the days of when I was with Regis [Philbin], we talked for 23 minutes straight without a note. No writers, anything." "And back then, you weren't editing yourself all the time. And that's the trouble with today too, with humor. When you've gotta think about what you're going to say, the fun goes out." 

When Hoda asked if she ever edited with her, she teased in response: "I've got some stories on you, baby," joking that it'll all be in the "next book".

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In 2021, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour created new interactive exhibits focused on the company’s recent history, unveiling areas dedicated to the DC Comics universe and the “Harry Potter” franchise.

This week, the popular Studio Tour in Burbank is doubling down on its more distant past.

Warner Bros. is now offering a Turner Classic Movies-branded version of its studio tour that will bring guests to previously off-limit areas of the lot, including vintage animation buildings, a mini rose garden and an apartment that once housed James Dean. The 90-minute tram portion of the jaunt — about 30 minutes longer than the studio’s standard tram excursion — will allow guides to go deeper into the history of the studio’s catalog to deliver factoids related to such films as “Casablanca,” “My Fair Lady,” “Rebel Without a Cause,” “Auntie Mame” and many more.

“We’re off the leash,” says Brad Taylor, a 15-year tour guide veteran with Warner Bros., noting that the TCM excursion will include time for guides to chat with visitors about their favorite films.

“We get to talk to the guests and really hang out with people who have the same passion that we do,” Taylor says. “I find that ‘classics’ guests are less about behind-the-scenes and more, ‘I can’t believe this is where we are.’ It’s just the look on their faces when they realize ‘Casablanca’ filmed here, or James Dean stood right here.”

The launch of the TCM tour arrives during the network’s 30th anniversary and close to 12 months after classic film fans were given a scare. In June, Warner Bros. announced that layoffs would hit TCM, including some of the network’s top executives, prompting concern from prestige directors such as Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson and Martin Scorsese. After garnering national attention, key cuts were reversed and Warner Bros. sought to assure fans that TCM would continue to be handled with care.

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TCM network hosts — Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone and Dave Karger — recorded new video segments for the outing. The tour will take guests into the lot’s Property House, an area not visited by the standard tour. Here, visitors can get glimpses of materials for a full set, including items for a complete Oval Office setting, but expect guides to highlight vintage items, such as a throne from the Errol Flynn pirate film “Captain Blood.”

Danny Kahn, vice president-general manager of the studio tour, says there have been numerous requests over the years from guests to delve a little deeper into the studio’s animation history. That’s why the TCM tour will for the first time take visitors to an area of the lot once known as “Termite Terrace,” which from 1955 to 1964, says Taylor, housed the animation department, a building with a sloped roof designed to capture sunlight. Animation legend Chuck Jones, says Kahn, had an office in the Termite Terrace area in the 1990s despite Warner’s moving animation production elsewhere.

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Another unique tour locale is the exterior of the Dean apartment. When Dean resided there during filming of “East of Eden,” it was actually across the street from the lot, the apartment nesting above a pharmacy. But gradual studio expansion has led to the area now being on Warner Bros. property.

“That was an actual drugstore with apartments, and the studio rented it for him,” Kahn says. “I think it was to keep an eye on him and keep him on a short leash.”

The tour will also give tram riders a look at executive life at the studio, allowing them to briefly walk around a rose garden. The manicured spaces once held a tennis court as well as offices and personal screening rooms for the likes of studio mogul Jack Warner, with many of the structures dating to the 1920s. “It’s a really historic area of the lot that hasn’t really changed a lot in all these years,” says Kahn, noting the area is still in use by studio principals. “Jack Warner, when he ran the studio, privatized the first floor. That was a massage parlor that he had beneath his office.”

TCM Classic Films Tour

Where: The Warner Bros. Studio, 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank 91505

When: Most days, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $95 for adults; $82 for children. A SoCal resident discount is available for $75

Info: (818) 977-8687 or wbstudiotour.com

Staples of the tour, such as a journey around the backlot city streets, a visit to the “Friends” set and cafe and recent additions highlighting the studio’s modern franchise films are included in the TCM trek, as is a pre-tour reception with beverages and pastries. All told, expect the tour to last about 3½ hours. A tour spokesperson says the first TCM-branded outing is scheduled for Wednesday, with trams expected to depart daily after that date. Adult tickets are $95, but there is a Southern California resident discount available for $75.

“It feels so good to have TCM here,” Kahn says. “People understand that the TCM brand is synonymous with classic film.”

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Where was anyone but you filmed.

The romantic comedy Anyone But You stars Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney as a couple who pretend to date for a wedding – where was the movie filmed?

• "Anyone But You," loosely based on Much Ado About Nothing, was filmed in Australia.
• The film features fake dating tropes leading to real feelings, filmed in Terrey Hills, Marks Park, and Palm Beach in New South Wales.
• Iconic scenes at a yacht party in Sydney Harbor, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Cricket Ground contribute to the rom-com's charm.

Not only are romantic comedies making a comeback, but so are destination ones, including Anyone But You , which was filmed and takes place in Australia. The 2023 rom-com, directed by Will Gluck, is loosely based on William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (adding to the list of Shakespeare-inspired rom-coms, like 10 Things I Hate About You ). Anyone But You revolves around Glen Powell's Ben and Sydney Sweeney's Bea, a couple whose spark quickly dwindles after first date misunderstandings. But they are reunited when Ben's sister and Bea's sister plan an Australian wedding, where Ben and Bea pretend to date.

Ben and Bea concoct their fake dating plan when their exes — Margaret and Jonathan, respectively — appear in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia for the wedding. Anyone But You 's fake dating trope has been used numerous times in various movies and television shows (but somehow fails to get old), and, as it always goes, Ben and Bea begin to develop feelings for one another. However, drama ensues (of course), and it all takes place in New South Wales, where the entirety of the cast of Anyone But You , including Powell and Sweeney, shot the film.

Terrey Hills

The beach house.

According to an article from The Hollywood Reporter that Anyone But You director Will Gluck wrote, the scenes at the beach house where most characters stayed in the days leading up to the wedding were filmed at an inland home in Terrey Hills. Terrey Hills is a suburb of Northern Sydney located about 15 miles north of Sydney, and the house itself was about an hour's drive from the city. As Gluck pointed out, the production team needed a "really, really big house," so they had to look outside Sydney for the best location for the beach house scenes.

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The wedding.

Aside from the beach house scenes, one of the other important moments in the R-rated movie Anyone But You is the wedding sequence. Of course, almost the entirety of the 2023 film is leading up to Claudia and Halle's big day, and the cast and crew captured these scenes in Marks Park, Tamarama, Sydney, per Elle . Tamarama is one of Sydney's eastern suburbs, and Marks Park is located on top of a cliff overlooking breathtaking views of Australia's coastline and the Pacific Ocean, making it the perfect location for a wedding.

Beach Scenes

Since the home where the cast and crew of Anyone But You filmed the beach house scenes was inland, production had to find an adequate beach to shoot the beach sequences, and they landed on Palm Beach, a Sydney suburb 15 miles north of the city. According to director Will Gluck, the cast and crew spent 10 days in Palm Beach capturing scenes for Glen Powell and Syndey Sweeney's rom-com box office success . Gluck called Palm Beach "one of the most beautiful places in the world," and it's where Powell, Sweeney, and the director stayed during all of production.

Anyone But You director Will Gluck revealed that the cast and crew would jump in the water and swim in Palm Beach after wrapping filming for the day.

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Sydney harbor, yacht scene.

Before the 2023 romantic comedy's climax (aka the shower scene in Anyone But You and its aftermath), the characters enjoy a yacht party, filmed in Sydney Harbor in Port Jackson. These scenes included Ben and Bea's recreation of an iconic Titanic moment, Bea falling into the water and Ben diving in after her, and the two characters having a heart-to-heart talk on a buoy while waiting for a helicopter to rescue them.

The Sydney Opera House can be spotted numerous times throughout the 2023 rom-com, but its most significant use was during Anyone But You 's ending.

In the Hollywood Reporter article, Will Gluck revealed that the cast and crew spent a week in Sydney Harbor capturing these scenes. However, a shark cage was needed for the shoot because sharks populate the waters. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly , Gluck explained:

"Initially they wouldn't give us permission because [Sydney Harbor] is a huge shark area, and people get hurt by sharks all the time there ... A shark tank is these floating buoys with a cage. It was a little bit scary and strange at three in the morning with our actors swimming into a shark tank, knowing that they're at a place where sharks like to hang out."

Sydney Cricket Ground

Airport scene.

Even though it's a brief sequence, Pete picking Ben and Bea up from the airport in Anyone But You was filmed at a significant location — the Sydney Cricket Ground, a sports stadium in Moore Park, a suburb of Sydney. The scene between Glen Powell, Sydney Sweeney, and Ga-Ta's characters was captured in the lobby of the stadium, which houses cricket, football, and rugby games. So, while the moment in Anyone But You may look like it was shot at an airport, it was actually at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Sydney opera house, ending scene.

The Sydney Opera House can be spotted numerous times throughout the 2023 rom-com, but its most significant use was during Anyone But You 's ending . After Claudia and Halle's wedding, Bea retreats to the Sydney Opera House, and Ben chases after her. The couple have their big declaration of love moment before kissing, and the Anyone But You moment is captured in front of the iconic performing arts center in the heart of Sydney.

Anyone But You is available to stream on Netflix.

Anyone But You

Anyone But You is a romantic comedy by director Will Gluck starring Sydney Sweeny and Glen Powell. Sweeny and Powell star as Bea and Ben, two strangers with an incredible first date that goes sour following one incident at the tail end. Thinking the worst is behind them, the two are roped into a destination wedding in Sydney, Australia, where they'll have to pretend to be a couple despite absolutely hating each other.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter , Elle , Entertainment Weekly

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Owen Wilson Reportedly Told Director He Wouldn't Accept Role in a 'Movie About How O.J. Didn't Do It'

'The Juice' aims to wrap production by October.

Owen Wilson apparently wants to steer clear of any O.J. Simpson film that suggests he’s innocent.

According to the Hollywood Reporter , British director Joshua Newton has been working on a partially finished film called The Juice , formerly known as Nicole and O.J. .

The "satirical thriller," which stars Charlotte Kirk as Nicole Brown Simpson and Boris Kodjoe as O.J. Simpson, explores the idea that the late football player might have been innocent (though he was found innocent in real life). The film has been in production since 2015.

The main plotline follows attorney Douglas McCann, who apparently got caught up in conspiracy theories during Simpson’s 1995 trial for the murders of O.J.’s ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend, Ron Goldman, in Los Angeles. 

After struggling to find the right actor for the role, Newton approached Wilson about the opportunity.

“Owen Wilson was perfect for the role,” Newton told THR . “I actually had a meeting with him in Santa Monica. Everybody loved the script. His agent wanted him to do it. We offered him $12 million. But at the end of the lunch, Owen stood up and said, ‘If you think I’m going to take the lead role in a movie about how O.J. didn’t do it, you’ve got to be kidding me.’”

The director told the publication that he found another “spot on” actor for the role but didn’t reveal who that would be.

Newton also mentioned that he hopes to wrap production on The Juice by Oct. 3, the 29th anniversary of Simpson’s not-guilty verdict.

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