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Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 1-800-UNIVERSAL. Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A., is a full-day movie-based theme park featuring such rides and attractions as the much-anticipated "Transformers: The Ride 3D," "King Kong 360 3-D," created by Peter Jackson, the world's largest, most intense 3-D experience, and the world- famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon as the video host. Other attractions include "The Simpsons RideTM "Water World®." Now open every day of the year. www.universalstudioshollywood.com. Ride," "Shrek 4-DTM," "Jurassic Park® ," "Revenge of the MummySM —The Ride," and –The 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, reser- vations required. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:20am-4pm (No children under 8 years of age.) www.vip- tour.warnerbros.com 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 flourished in the Hollywood Hills. This tem- ple has long attracted many Hollywood luminar- ies 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 Hollywood 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 pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Universal Studios 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 (323) 848-6400. 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 Its Avenues of Art & Design 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 in- clude 600-year-old pagoda and authentic tea- house open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Marlon Brando's "Sayonara" were filmed here. www.yamashirorestaurant.com family fun Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org The Autry in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Visit L.A. Times Children's Discovery Gallery to explore, learn and have fun. Workshops: Gold Rush Sat & Sun 11am & 3pm; Western Fun at the Autry! 3rd Sun of each month; Western Music Association Jam 3rd Sun of each month 12pm-3pm. All free with admission. (See DANCE, FILM, MUSIC, PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS, & VISUAL ARTS) Places continues on page 56 FALL 2012 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 55