Beverly Hills/Westside: Los Angeles

A wave of movie stars like Charlie Chaplin, Gloria Swanson and Will Rogers started building their homes in Beverly Hills after the debut of the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912. Post World War 2, Beverly Hills had already cemented itself as an exclusive and glamorous place to live, eat, and most importantly, shop. The backdrop of many films and TV shows like Beverly Hillbillies, Beverly Hills Cop, and most recently, Beverly Hills, 90210.

Today, Beverly Hills stands as THE premiere shopping destination for locals and visitors to Los Angeles. Upscale boutiques like Agent Provocateur, Versace, and Jimmy Choo line the perfectly coiffed, palm tree-lined streets. On the hunt for the latest Louis Vuitton luggage, Tiffany's engagement ring, or Chanel scent? Look no further than Rodeo Drive and Beverly Boulevard to fulfill all high-end shopping needs.

Beverly Hills is no stranger to fabulous food. Grab a bite at Spago or Mr. Chow and keep your eyes peeled for a guaranteed celeb-sighting. After getting your grub on, save room for a delicious dessert from Sprinkles, a Beverly Hills cupcake institution. © NileGuide