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- Burbank, California - Wonder Woman Statue
The bronze 7.5-foot-tall "warrior for peace" took two years to make and was unveiled on March 15, 2023.
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Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood
- Address:
- 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA
- Directions:
- On the sidewalk in front of Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood. On the south side of Warner Blvd just east of its intersection with S. Avon St.
Hollywood star James Dean died on September 30, 1955, when his Porsche crashed and rolled over near the intersection of Highways 41 and 46. A mile down the road and on the side of the road is a memorial. He was 24.
[Rose Howe, 07/17/2023]James Dean Memorial:- Address:
- 19215 CA-46, Cholame, CA
- Directions:
- Between Fresno and Paso Robles, east of Shandon, on the west side of CA-46, just north of the Jack Ranch Cafe. The memorial encircles a tree in the parking lot.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Such an iconic and beautiful hotel with so much history -- Hollywood and royalty. The filming location of Some Like It Hot!
[Hanna, 07/06/2023]Haunted Hotel:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA
- Directions:
- Hotel Del Coronado, on North Island west of San Diego via Hwy 75. Parking at the hotel is expensive, but you might find parking down the street.
- Phone:
- 619-435-6611
Observe: Sgt Friday's badge, Patty Hearst's gun, and Charles Manson's copy of the White Album. Witness: bullet-riddled cars, a take-your-own-mug-shot display, and ghosts.
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- Address:
- 6045 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- In the old Highland Park police station. Route 66/Arroyo Seco Pkwy exit 30 or 30A. Turn west onto York Blvd/S. Ave. 64 and follow York Blvd less than one mile. The museum will be on the right, three blocks west of N. Figueroa St.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10-3:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 323-344-9445
- Admission:
- Adults $10.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Celebrities interred in this section of Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills include Buster Keaton, Marty Feldman, Stan Laurel, and Batman co-creator Bob Kane.
[Kurt Deion / kurtshistoricsites.com, 06/01/2023]Forest Lawn Cemetery: Most Patriotic Place in LA:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA
- Directions:
- From the cemetery entrance at Forest Lawn Drive, follow Memorial Drive to the back of the cemetery. Bear right just before the church and you'll see the Court of Liberty straight ahead.
- Hours:
- Gates open daily 8-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 323-254-3131
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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