Beverly Hills Walking Tour: Rodeo Drive & Celebrity Landmarks

Wander palm-lined Rodeo Drive and uncover a secret Frank Lloyd Wright gem at your own pace.

A self-guided audio walking tour of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, where you follow your own pace through ten stops including the Beverly Hills City Hall, the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, and the cobblestone Two Rodeo plaza. The audio guide covers the history of the landmarks, the celebrity connections, and the architectural details — you download the app, start whenever you want, and pause or skip stops as you choose. Children under 11 go free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Beverly Hills landmarks and shopping

• Visit Spanish Revival City Hall
• See Googie architecture by Gin Wong
• Enter Edelweiss Chocolate Factory
• Take selfie at Beverly Hills Shield sign
• Walk and shop on Rodeo Drive
• View Frank Lloyd Wright structure
• Stroll cobblestone plaza and mall
• Learn history of Beverly Wilshire Hotel
• Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
• Relax and selfie at Beverly Hills park

The Experience

The route starts at Beverly Hills City Hall, the Spanish Revival building that opened in 1932 as the largest and most expensive city hall of its size in the country. From there, you walk to the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, a storefront that's been operating since 1942 and appeared in an episode of I Love Lucy. The audio guide walks you through the history of each stop without rushing you — you set the pace and can linger as long as you want at any point.

Rodeo Drive is the centerpiece: you'll hear the stories behind the ultra high-end boutiques, from Armani and Bijan to Gucci and Ralph Lauren, and learn which films featured the street, from Beverly Hills Cop to Clueless. The guide also points out a Frank Lloyd Wright structure, one of nine he designed in the Los Angeles area, and takes you through the Two Rodeo cobblestone plaza, an outdoor mall built with European charm that's been used as a filming location for its sophisticated architecture.

You'll also stop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, built in 1928 when Beverly Hills was still undiscovered by Hollywood, and the Church of the Good Shepherd, which has appeared in countless films. The route ends at Beverly Hills Park, where you can snap a photo in front of the iconic Beverly Hills sign. The whole tour is designed to take about an hour, but you control when you start, when you stop, and which attractions you want to spend more time at.

What’s included

• Unlimited access to the audio guide app.
• download of the full tour.
• ten stops covering Beverly Hills City Hall, Rodeo Drive's designer boutiques, the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory, the Beverly Hills Shield sign at the Visitor Center, a Frank Lloyd Wright structure, Two Rodeo plaza, the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and Beverly Hills Park.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Drives & Detours

Is this one for you?Choose this self-guided walk if you want to explore at your own pace with unlimited access to the app—pause for shopping, skip sections, or return another day without time pressure.

Top questions

What's on Rodeo Drive that makes it worth a whole walking tour?

Rodeo Drive is a collection of ultra high-end designer and boutique shops — Armani, Bijan, Gucci, Ralph Lauren — that has been featured in films from Beverly Hills Cop to Clueless. The audio guide covers the history and celebrity connections of the most iconic stores.

Can I do this tour on my own schedule, or is there a set time?

You download the app and start whenever you want. There's no fixed departure time or group — you walk at your own pace, pause at any stop, and skip attractions if you prefer. The tour is designed to take about an hour, but you control the timing.

What is the Edelweiss Chocolate Factory and why is it on the tour?

The Edelweiss Chocolate Factory is an iconic LA chocolate shop that opened in 1942 and became popular with celebrities. It appeared in an episode of I Love Lucy and is one of the stops where the audio guide shares its place in movie history.

Is there a Frank Lloyd Wright building in Beverly Hills?

Yes — the tour includes a Frank Lloyd Wright structure, one of nine buildings he designed in the Los Angeles area. The audio guide covers the backstory and architectural details of this little-known creation.

What do I need to bring to do this tour?

You'll need to bring your own smartphone to download and run the audio guide app. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and children under 11 are free. Strollers are welcome, and public transportation options are available nearby.