Beverly Hills, CA Road Trips

1 Fig Tree, Beverly Dr and Santa Monica Blvd (in park). This Morton Bay Fig tree is 85 years old and is 65 ft (20 m) tall. 2 Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr (just north of Sunset Blvd), ☏ +1 310-285-6830. 3 Rodeo Drive. Rodeo Drive (pronounced Row-Day-Oh) and the nearby walk street Two Rodeo earn their reputation for outrageously expensive and unique boutiques catering to outrageously expensive and unique people.

1 Museum of Television and Radio (Paley Center for Media), 465 N Beverly Dr. W-Su noon-5PM. Browse their extensive media archives, or just admire the Richard Meier designed campus.

1 The Farm, 439 N Beverly Dr (at Little Santa Monica Blvd), ☏ +1-310-273-5578. M-Th 7:30AM-9:30PM, F 7:30AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-10PM, Su 8AM-9:30PM. Situated on the bustling Beverly Drive, this cozy eatery has had a loyal clientele since its '97 debut and routinely packs in new converts for its American-style comfort food. Uncomplicated, but no less innovative and tasty salads, fish, meats, sandwiches and assorted entrees form an inviting menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Ahi Three Ways (Seared Ahi with Pepper Corn, Crepe Wrapped Ahi, Ahi Tartar, Mixed Greens and a Warm Ponzu Sauce), Black & White Salmon, Breakfast Quesadilla, Applewood Smoked Bacon Sandwich and Three Cheese Ravioli are menu standouts. Prepare for an excellent bread assortment. The room is bright, airy and warm, presenting a taste of Americana with old farm utensils and folk art hanging on the muted-colored walls. Location equals waiting list for Saturday-Sunday brunch. But it's worth the wait. Most weeknights a reservation can be avoided. But this is Beverly Hills, so... Amazing brownies. 2 Il Cielo, 9018 Burton Way (at Doheny Dr), ☏ +1-310-276-9990. Romantic, alfresco hideaway in Beverly Hills combines dreamy ambiance and fine, Italian cuisine. A steady favorite for those 'special occasions', the upscale restaurant features a fountain garden, with retractable glass roof, and fireplace for dining under the stars. Many come for the setting, but the Northern Italian menu features a variety of equally heartwarming main dishes and desserts.

1 Bar Noir, 140 Lasky Dr, ☏ +1-310-281-4000. A cozy, though supremely stylish bar in the equally stylish Maison 140, a 43-room luxury boutique hotel tucked away on a side street in Beverly Hills. Enjoy fancy cocktails or traditional libations amidst the candlelight and achingly seductive décor. It's serves as both prime option for first-daters or those who desire an intimate, low-key spot to cuddle up with a warm body and tasty beverage.

1 The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd, ☏ +1-310-274-7777. Walk to Rodeo, enjoy the restaurants along the way. Be sure to stop at the Buena Vista Cigar Club and say hello to Rigo - ask him to make a recommendation and enjoy a good smoke. Or stay in your room and order up room service and be treated like royalty. Circa 55 in the hotel has a delicious roasted crispy duck, or you can walk next door to Trader Vics and enjoy a Mai Tai made right. You may not spot a celebrity here, but you will definitely be treated like one. 2 The Crescent Beverly Hills, 403 N Crescent Blvd, ☏ +1-310-247-0505. A modern hotel that was built for silent film stars in 1926. Has a trendy on-site restaurant. 3 Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S Doheny Dr, ☏ +1-310-273-2222. Luxury accommodation. 4 L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, 9291 Burton Way, ☏ +1-310-278-3344. A luxury hotel situated on a tree-lined residential street that is known for its elegance and privacy. 5 Maison 140 Beverly Hills, 1140 Lasky Dr, ☏ +1-310-281-4000. Slip into the French and Far East-inspired modes of Maison 140, an intimate, 43-room boutique luxury hotel in Beverly Hills. This unique unique hotel was redesigned by Kelly Wearstler Interior Design as a contemporary tribute to the classic Parisian inns of the last century. Visually striking, yet inviting and warm - the Maison 140 Beverly Hills Hotel is the city's perfect pied-a-terre for the imaginative traveler. 6 The Maybourne Beverly Hills, 225 N Canon Dr (Golden Triangle), ☏ +1-310-860-7800.

From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX IATA): Travel on Interstate 405 North (San Diego Freeway), then exit into State Route 2 East which is Santa Monica Boulevard. From Bob Hope Airport in Burbank: Travel south on Hollywood Way, exit into the Ventura Freeway (California State Route 134 and US 101), then go south on Coldwater Canyon Drive. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority provides bus service into Beverly Hills, connecting with the rail network. Rapid bus 720 runs along Wilshire Boulevard, connecting Beverly Hills with the Fairfax district, Koreatown, and Downtown Los Angeles to the east, and with Westwood and Santa Monica to the west. Rapid bus 704 runs along Santa Monica Boulevard, connecting Beverly Hills with West Hollywood, Hollywood, Silver Lake and Downtown Los Angeles to the east, and with Century City and Santa Monica to the west.

Beverly Hills has several large, well-marked public parking garages in its downtown area, but they tend to fill up quickly. Virtually all of the shops and restaurants are walkable from any of the garages. Parking in Beverly Hills is extremely difficult even with the large parking structures, so it is strongly advised to walk or use public transport. If you choose to drive, be aware that there is a law against oversized pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles weighing more than 6,000 lb (2,700 kg).