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Vedanta Society Hollywood Temple 1946 Vedanta Pl., (323) 465-7114. Founded by Swami Prabhavananda in 1929, preaches the philosophical basis of Hinduism in historic setting. One of many religious societies that once flour- ished in the Hollywood Hills. This temple has long attracted many Hollywood luminaries to pray and meditate including Aldous Huxley, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. It is open to the public. Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 1st level on the Awards Walk (323) 467-6412. Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. A project originated by the Holly- wood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world's most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars embedded along Hollywood Blvd. from La Brea to Gower, and on Vine St. from Yucca to Sunset Blvd. Stars are awarded in five categories: motion pic- tures, television, recorded music, radio and live the- atre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 972-8687 . Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. The VIP Tour emphasizes the technical side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations re- quired. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:20am-4pm (No children under 8 years of age.) www.viptour.warnerbros.com Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave., (323) 969-9106. Private mansion completed in 1909 currently closed for renovation. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. West Hollywood (310) 289-2525. Billed as "The Creative City," its irregular shape makes it hard to know exactly when you are within its limits. is an exciting district of interior resources, art gal- leries, design showrooms, antiques, specialty shops and restaurants - all within an easy stroll of the land- mark Pacific Design Center. www.weho.org Whitley Heights Whitley Ave. A few blocks north of Hollywood Blvd.. Built in 1918 by H. J. Whitley to resemble an Italian hilltown; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 20s Maurice Chevalier, Bette Davis, Rudolph Valentino, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Rosalind Russell, Janet Gaynor, Francis X. Bushman, William Faulkner, Carmen Miranda and Norma Shearer lived here. Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence. Yamashiro Restaurant 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this beautiful replica of a Japanese Palace has one of the most spectacular views in the city and a perfect place to watch a Hollywood sunset. Gardens include 600-year-old pagoda and authentic teahouse open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Mar- lon Brando's "Sayonara" were filmed here. www.yamashirorestaurant.com Places continues on page 58 SPRING 2012 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 57 Its Avenues of Art & Design