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National Margarita Day
National Margarita Day is Saturday, February 22nd, 2025. It’s the perfect occasion to celebrate one of the most beloved cocktails in America. Whether you prefer it on the rocks, frozen, or with a unique twist, there’s a margarita out there for everyone. In Los Angeles, some of our favorites include the flaming margarita at El…
The Hollywood Museum
A TRULY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR LOVERS OF HOLLYWOOD HISTORY The historic art deco building at the corner of Hollywood and Highland, known for decades as The Max Factor Building, and now The Hollywood Museum, holds significant cultural value. This iconic location was frequented by leading Golden Age Hollywood starlets such as Colbert, Turner, Harlow, Hepburn,…
Outdoor Dining in Los Angeles
A Must For Visitors Coming to Our City Although spring is still over a month away, the weather is always perfect for outdoor dining in Los Angeles. Guests staying at the following hotels can enjoy excellent patio dining without needing to venture outside their venue. The Four Seasons L.A, Peninsula, Beverly Hills Hotel, Maybourne and…
Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles
The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles is a treasured live performance venue in the city. Other notable venues include The Hollywood Bowl, The Pantages Theater, The John Anson Ford Amphitheater, and The Greek Theatre. The Sunset Strip alone boasts rock and roll clubs such as The Roxy, The Rainbow Bar and Grill, The Viper Room,…
Things To Do In Griffith Park
Recommended Attractions and Outdoor Activities Coming to Los Angeles and looking for things to do in Griffith Park? Here’s an essential short list from Tour du Jour: We hope visitors to Los Angeles take advantage of the many things to do in Griffith Park. If you’re short on time and unable to enjoy venues on…
The Los Angeles River
The Los Angeles River, stretching just over 50 miles from Canoga Park to Long Beach and San Pedro Bay, is a surprising feature for many visitors to our city. Most of its flow is encased in concrete, a measure implemented in the 1930s to prevent flooding. Recent years have seen efforts to open the river…
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
Special offers available now at The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, including LA Suite Retreat, Hollywood Family Getaway, Stay Longer, and Bed and Breakfast. There’s still time to book your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at Culina Ristorante. 300 South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, California, 90048. Phone +1 (310) 273-2222. This hotel is…
Tours of L.A. in Portuguese
Tour du Jour can provide a Portuguese speaking translator for our private tours of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills, as well as Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu. In addition to our hourly tour rate (2-hour tour time minimum), there would be a separate charge of $50 per hour with a 4-hour minimum for…
Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles
Will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles? If so, there’s no shortage of amazing opportunities to explore. Look into booking reservations now before it’s too late. Romantic hotspots include The Little Door, Geoffrey’s Malibu, Gwen on Sunset Blvd., JAR on Beverly Blvd., Republique on La Brea, Wolfgang Puck’s Cut, The Polo Lounge, Saddle…
Dine LA Restaurant Week
Dine LA Restaurant Week runs from January 24th – February 7th, 2025. It couldn’t come at a better time for our city and the surrounding communities since each reservation will support wildfire relief. Sadly, we lost a handful of restaurants and bars in the recent fires, and many have GoFundMe fundraisers set up in hopes…
Art Muse LA and Upcoming Free Programs
Join our friends from Art Muse LA for this free program. Visit their website for more information on this series: Art As Solace – a series of free programs with Art Muse LA to bring light back to our community after the fires. As we witness the destruction and loss caused by the fires, art…
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hollywood Forever Cemetery in the heart of Los Angeles is much more than the final resting place to the biggest names in Hollywood History. Built in 1899, and adjacent to Paramount Studios, it also serves as a beautiful and serene favorite for the living as well. Check the Hollywood Forever Cemetery calendar for upcoming events…
Museum Row and The Farmers Market in Hollywood
At Tour du Jour we all love showcasing our incredible city to visitors. We are also very happy to share things to do that can be self-guided and done at a leisurely pace without paying for a guide. This includes Museum Row on the Miracle Mile at Wilshire and La Brea. Here you’ll find The…
Filming Locations in Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Look familiar? Think of one of the most popular shows from the 70’s and a cool dude with a leather jacket and a motorcycle. This is the “Happy Days” house located in the heart of Hollywood…not Milwaukie, Wisconsin. All exteriors were shot here. It was easy for set designers to dress up the property with…
Explore Atwater Village in Los Angeles
Recommendations to explore Atwater Village in Los Angeles, which is just east of Hollywood and nestled between Silver Lake and The City of Glendale! Back in the early 90’s The Beastie Boys set up shop with their recording studio in the alley at Glendale Blvd and Larga Ave. Their space even had a skate ramp…
Complimentary Half-Hour Extension to Any Private Tour
In 2025, we proudly mark our 25th Anniversary as Los Angeles and Beverly Hills’ premier private tour company. To honor this milestone, we invite you to experience our award-winning 5-star tours like never before! Book and take any tour between January 1st and February 28th and enjoy a complimentary half-hour extension to your exclusive excursion.…
History Tour of the Legendary Hollywood Studios
Sunset Las Palmas Studios boasts a rich and storied history in the entertainment industry. Established in 1919, this iconic studio has served as a creative haven for legendary figures such as Harold Lloyd, famed for his silent film comedies, who played a pivotal role in cementing the studios’ status in Hollywood. The studio was also…
We Are Grateful For The Many First Responders In Los Angeles
We send our thanks to the many first responders that have been battling the handful of blazes throughout Los Angeles County. These include the Sunset, Hurst, Eaton and Palisades Fires. These incredibly brave individuals and their equipment are not only local to L.A. and California, but also from other states and countries, including our neighbors…
Where Are The Fires in Los Angeles
Where are the fires in Los Angeles, California? There’s no simple answer since it’s changing by the minute with our record-breaking Santa Ana winds. Currently, the worst hit area is Pacific Palisades (red oval on map) which stretches from the hills down to the coast. It is part of The Santa Monica Mountain Range (blue…