Beverly Hills is a must-see whether you are a California native or international guest. However, usually your BH stay is simply brousing the stores and looking for stars. With first-hand knowledge of the area, Le Reve has created a truly unique Beverly Hills couples getaway, that will allow you to enjoy the best that Beverly Hills has to offer. For the weekend you will stay at the newly-opened Montage Beverly Hills resort. This incredible hotel will allow you to relax and enjoy a peaceful weekend together. For the day out, you will be chauffeured in style as you enjoy shopping at Two Rodeo Drive followed by dinner at the acclaimed Mastro's Steakhouse.If you have never been to Two Rodeo Drive, you are missing out. This is one of the prime shopping disticts in California, with beautiful architecture, top brands, and numerous opportunities to catch some of your favorite stars out shopping.
"The stretch of shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long. It begins at Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and runs north to Santa Monica Boulevard, where the commercial section of the street gives way to an affluent residential neighborhood. But those three short blocks constitute the most famous shopping district in America.The most celebrated clothing designers in the world have boutiques here: Armani, Gucci, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino... The jewelry stores boast names like Cartier and Tiffany. Other nearby stores include I. Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Yves Saint Laurent, & Pierre Deux.
In fact, Rodeo Drive is home to the single most expensive store in the world: Bijan (at 420 Rodeo Drive). You must make an appointment in advance just to shop at Bijan (which was named after its Iranian owner). On a typical visit, Bijan's average customer spends in the neighborhood of $100,000 on men's fashions, which range from a $50 pair of socks to $15,000 suits.
Located at the northeast corner of Wilshire & Rodeo, the "Two Rodeo" center creates the illusion of two small, parallel streets, cleverly designed so that they both appear to be at ground level. Built at a cost of over $200 million, Two Rodeo attempts to re-create a romantic version of an old European avenue. The short, curving street is paved with Old World cobblestones, and features two & three story facades, with a unique blend of classic architectural styles. There are romantic archways, bubbling fountains, an Italianate piazza, and charming balconies."- Gary-Wayne, 2009.Whether you are a local or an out-of-town guest, a getaway to Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive is the perfect way to spend a summer weekend.
