Van Rentals and Sunset Boulevard

Did you know that during your upcoming van rentals vacation you can drive on one of the world’s most famous streets? Spanning approximately 22 miles, Sunset Boulevard is LA’s best known street. Born as a route between the studios of Hollywood and the houses of Beverly Hills, this winding street boasts some of California’s most impressive landmarks and attractions. Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat, or a fun place to shop, there’s no better place to start your California van rentals adventure than along Sunset Boulevard.

Places along the way

Sunset Boulevard begins in downtown Los Angeles, near Olvera Street and continues until it reaches the Pacific Ocean. Customers of Airport Van Rentals will pass through a number of popular destinations during their drive down the boulevard, including Hollywood, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains.

Attractions to watch for

There are plenty of things to see and do along Sunset Boulevard. Here are just a few:

• TV Studios: Customers of Airport Van Rentals will find a number of recognizable television studios just west of the Hollywood Freeway on Sunset Boulevard. Familiar names include Fox Network / KTTV Studios (5746 Sunset Boulevard), the KLA Studios (5800 W. Sunset Boulevard) and the Sunset Gower Studios (1438 Gower Street). Tours are offered at most Sunset studios so don’t be afraid to stop and enjoy the sights.
• The Hollywood Memorial Park (6000 Santa Monica Boulevard): Cemeteries aren’t normally a major tourist attraction, but then again, not all cemeteries are located on Sunset Boulevard! This unique area is the final resting place of Hollywood greats like Nelson Eddy, Rudolph Valentino, Cecil B. Demille and Tyrone Power.
• The Hollywood Palladium (6215 Sunset): This dance club is the largest nightclub in the world, attraction travelers from across the country and around the world with its groovy beats and top 40 hits. Many notable rock bands have performed here as well, including the Grateful Dead, the Who and David Bowie.
• Denny’s (7373 Sunset): Denny’s is the place to be in the wee hours of the morning as it attracts a celebrity/rock and roll crowd following last call at the local clubs. Stars like Peter Frampton, and Blondie have dined here in the past, along with the boys of Van Halen.
• The Beverly Hills Hotel (9641 Sunset Boulevard): This iconic structure, also known as the “Pink Palace” is one of the city’s number one attractions. Want to live like a Hollywood megastar during your upcoming Airport Van Rentals vacation? It’s as easy as reserving a room at this legendary establishment.
• Will Rogers State Historic Park (14523): Near the end of Sunset Boulevard you’ll find the Will Rogers State Historic Park. Former home of the cowboy humorist, this estate features a number of unique cultural and historically attractions as well as beautiful gardens.
• Lake Shrine (17190): Find Zen during your upcoming Airport Van Rentals vacation with a visit to this Pacific Palisades park. This unique garden landscape is home to a number of attractions, the most prominent of which is the ashes of Gandhi.

Don’t forget to stop along the Sunset Strip

We’re all familiar with the term “Sunset Strip” but did you know that this colloquial term doesn’t refer to all of sunset Boulevard? The Sunset Strip is actually a small section of Sunset Boulevard, spanning the area between Crescent Heights and the Beverly Hills Hotel. This section of Sunset Boulevard is home to some of the most recognizable Los Angeles attractions. If you would like to learn more about this section of the boulevard simply surf on over to Airport Van Rentals Sunset Strip Travel Guide page today.