Pacific Coast Highway - SoCal

Saying good-bye to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we were on our way to the Pacific Coast Highway. Along the chunk of highway we were on, we saw the beautiful houses of the rich and famous nestled back in the hills of Malibu, gorgeous CA coastline, surfers getting their wave on, and of course, the Santa Monica Pier.

Nobody goes to Southern California and doesn't see the ocean. Believe it or not, I had been there for 6 days without seeing water! Wow, I had been deprived! This wasn't my first time seeing the Pacific, but it was my first time seeing the Pacific in California. The weather was a little chilly, but I didn't care. I'm from Wisconsin, so anything above 60 degrees is considered hot for me. As we headed to the beach, I kicked off my sandals and ran in the water! What a great feeling the ocean was. A funny things I noticed was all the people who were on the beach. I went on a Thursday afternoon, and all those people made me wonder if anyone had jobs in SoCal???!!! Or are they just really rich and don't have to work???

On that same beach was the Santa Monica Pier, which was essentially Chicago's Navy Pier, but 3/4 its size. Santa Monica Pier is a big tourist attraction with souviner shops, restaurants, and it even has a ferris wheel. Is there a theme going on or what?!

The coast is a very nice repeive from the crazy life of Southern California!

Tips on the Pacific Coast Highway:
-None! I have no tips on the PCH. Look around and enjoy it, and take some time to enjoy the beach, whatever beach you decide to enjoy.

Hollywood Walk of Fame - SoCal

The lyrics of "Celluloid Heroes", a song by The Kinks, tell us: "You can see all the stars as you walk down Hollywood Blvd..." This is 100% true if you look down at your feet. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a sidewalk on Hollywood Blvd. that serves as an entertainment museum. The stars go down several blocks, and come to their resting place at Grauman's Chinese Theater where they hold the Academy Awards!

Right next to the Chinese Theater is the Kodak Theater, famous for where they hold the American Idol finals, and also the ESPY Awards and the BET Awards, among others. Many headliners have performed here as well.

Directly across from the Kodak Theater is where they tape the late show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! There was actually a line for a viewing of the late show, slated to air that same night!

What is amazing about all these buildings is that they are all so close together. When we see Award shows on TV, they give the impression that these theaters are secluded more. When you see them up close, you are doubting the fact that these buildings are big enough to hold a huge crowd, like the finals of American Idol. Looks can really be deceiving!

Tips on the Walk of Fame:
-The Walk of Fame is a big tourist destination any time of the year, so be patient and allow time.