La La Land: Follow in the footsteps of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in Los Angeles
LA LA LAND - starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone - has been tipped as the movie of the year and now you can see the magic for yourself in Los Angeles.
Ryan Gosling talks La La Land
The main characters played by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling gallivant around LA, taking in its art, culture and romance
The highly anticipated film has officially hit UK cinemas this week, winning fans instantly.
La La Land has been described as a love letter to the City of Angels, Los Angeles.
The main characters played by Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling gallivant around LA, taking in its art, culture and romance.
Air New Zealand flight attendant Selina McMinn knows the charming city inside out and has rounded up the most iconic sites so you can recreate the magic of La La Land on holiday.
Elysian Park: Best for romantic views and dancing under the stars
The Griffith Observatory features in one of the most iconic scenes in La La Land but for a more private romantic view and perhaps a dance under the stars, head to Elysian Park. Founded in 1886, Elysian Park is the oldest park in the city of Los Angeles, and has amazing views of Downtown LA.
Covering over 600 acres, it’s also one of LA’s largest parks, so you’ll be able to find your own private space, so you won’t have to shy away from any PDA’s.
The Dresden: Best for those who just love to be entertained
A true must for jazz lovers, The Dresden on North Vermont has amazing cocktails and classic LA décor. Hunker down in the lounge for an evening of amazing live entertainment. Resident couple, Marty and Elyne, are an LA institution and even appeared in the film Swingers.
Even after 60 years, The Dresden remains the go to for celebs, so keep an eye out while you sip on one of the bar’s infamous Blood and Sand cocktails.
LA’s Best Cinemas: Best for a glimpse of true Hollywood history
Sitting in a dark room while on holiday isn’t something we would normally recommend but LA is home to Hollywood, meaning it has some of the most unusual, history soaked theatres in the world.
The Vista Theatre opened in 1923, and remains a fixture in the heart of Tinsel Town. This historic gem still plays movies on actual film reels (no digital here) and boasts incredible giant Art Deco light fixtures. Another recommendation is the Silent Movie Theatre, one of LA’s most unusual treasures, again stuffed to the brim with restored Art Deco fixtures, this cinema has been lovingly restored by the not-for-profit Cinefamily.
Opened in 1942 by John Hampton, the cinema originally only showed silent movies, however, it now shows an eclectic mix of cult films, hosts festivals and sometimes, a true silent classic.
Chateau Marmont: Best for channeling your inner wild child
Chateau Marmont is the very definition of old Hollywood glamour. Since the 1930’s the hotel has been the location to some of LA’s most famous stories and residence to many a misbehaved celeb.
If only walls could talk, from Led Zeppelin riding motorcycles through the lobby in the 1950’s to Lindsay Lohan being banned due to wild parties and an extortionate tab! The Eagles song ‘Hotel California’ is allegedly written about the Chateau Marmont. Sip champagne at the hotel’s Bar Moment and pretend you’re the stuff of Hollywood legend.
Beverly Hills Hotel & Hotel Roosevelt: Best chance to sleep in a bed that was once occupied by a celeb
Tales of riches and romance, royalty and celebrities, the Beverly Hills Hotel has the ‘WOW’ factor.
The hotel’s famous bungalows have welcomed guests including: Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor, Marylyn Monroe, John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack were regulars at the Polo Lounge, which you can still visit today. For a relaxed break from the hustle and bustle of the Hollywood Walk of Fame head to the Hotel Roosevelt.
Located just across the road this newly furnished hotel was briefly home to Marilyn Monroe.