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Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

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A December 2007 trip to Los Angeles by onesundaymorning

City Walk Photo - Universal CityWalk, Los Angeles, California More Photos
Quote: Hollywood is known for the celebrities and TV studios so why not turn that world into a theme park? Exploring Universal Studios and City Walk.

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

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Overview

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Universal Studios is both a theme park and a working studio.The attractions in the park are based on movies that were produced by the studio. My complaint was that many of the movies that are tied into the themeing of the park are older and not that significant. Universal is designed for those who are a lover of their movies or a serious film buff looking to get a sneak peak on what goes on behind the scenes on a set. Tickets to enter are a person, but So. Cal residents can usually get their special annual pass where you buy a day and get the year free. There is another pass for . This allows you to cut lines, and get behind the scenes guided tour of the studios where you can see the production ...Read More

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood

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Restaurant | "Hard Rock Cafe"

Upstairs Photo - Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
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The Hard Rock Café is a hard sight to miss at the end of the City Walk. Outside is a giant Fender guitar with a jumbo screen on the opposite side of the walk showing music videos ranging from No Doubt to ABBA. Stepping inside there is a large saxophone chandelier hanging from the ceiling and the Hard Rock logo on the floor. Inside the actual restaurant there is a giant Cadillac spinning around on the top of the bar. They know how to set up a photo opt.We arrived on a Monday at 4pm and we were sat quickly. The options are limited, pasta, burgers, wings, etc. I ordered a Storm Blue Burger for $11 and my friend got the Blackened Chicken Pasta for $14. While we waited for out food we were told to...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on April 7, 2008

Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood
1000 Universal Studios Blvd. #99
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 622-7625

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

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Restaurant | "Karl Strauss"

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Karl Strauss Brewery is not a place I would normally eat. I don't like beer so why would I want to go to a brewery? Wondering around the City Walk my friend and I were trying hard to find a good place to eat. Everything was either to expensive, wasn't appealing, or didn't look clean. I gave up and let her choose. My only criteria that was a short wait time and nothing to neon. After all it was New Year's Eve and I didn't wan to bring in the New Year with a burger in my mouth.The restaruant seemed to be preparing for a party inside so we opted the outside seating. Since it was on the second floor we were able to overlook the City Walk without being caught up in the crowd. Also the C...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 7, 2008

Karl Strauss Brewing Company
1000 Universal Studios Blvd., Suite M-41
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 753-2739

Universal Studios Hollywood

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Attraction | "Universal Studios"

Universal Studios Photo - Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California
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Where else in the world could someone see a tribute to their city in there own city? Welcome to Hollywierd. For the low, low price of $60, step into the world of Hollywood and the movie industry. Something that couldn't be seen in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, or Hollywood. Okay, I'm being harsh; it's different from the real Hollywood. It's what Hollywood would be like if it was a rollercoster.Universal is seperated into two areas; the upper and lower levels. The upper level is where the shows take place. My honest opinion was that this area was very hokey. The streets were a mish-mosh of streets from around the world that had no transition between them. One street was a thr...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on April 7, 2008

Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608
(818) 864 837-725

Universal CityWalk

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Attraction | "Universal City Walk"

City Walk Photo - Universal CityWalk, Los Angeles, California
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If anything in Los Angeles reminded me of Vegas it would be Universal City Walk. Located just outside of Universal Studios, the city walk is a flashing neon mess that happens to be filled with shops, restaurants, and other various things. It's easy to get lost in the kaos that makes up this place. The overall theme, I'm guessing here, is Hollywood movie magic, maybe... Giant screens are set up across from the Hard Rock Cafe that play old music videos, a giant, blue King Kong hangs off the side of one of the buildings, giant postcards adorn one area, and a red carpet leads up to the ticket booths at Universal Studios. Throw on top of this some crazy murals from Wolf Gang Puck's Cafe, a cowboy and horse...Read More

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on April 7, 2008

Universal CityWalk
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, California 91608