Jewel in a tree at Santa Monica Beach Park

Day 3 - Tour Time

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June 22nd 2007
Decided to take the tacky route and go on a "Hollywood" star type tour. Started at Santa Monica and were shown the pier, parks and beaches. Were told by the driver that recent new anti Paparazzi laws prevented us driving through numerous suburbs including Beverly Hills however we were shown other areas such as Brentwood (remember O.J Simpson?) and other not so well known areas. We were then dr ... read more

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