Greater Los Angeles may not be known as a college town, but the region is home to hundreds of public and private universities and colleges, including the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, Santa Monica College, and many more.
Make Beverly Hills your home base when visiting your collegians for the Bruin Family Weekend, Trojan Family Weekend, Waves Weekend, big games, or when you simply want to meet and treat the family to a weekend getaway.
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Your Home Base in L.A.
Why stay in the City of Beverly Hills? Beverly Hills is only 3 miles or 15 minutes away from UCLA in Westwood, 9 miles from LMU, 10 miles from USC, 20 miles from Pepperdine in Malibu, and the place to base your stay during your visit. As an independent city and one of the world's most renowned communities, Beverly Hills has set the standard as a premier luxury destination since the construction of The Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912.
Walkable Central Business District
The Golden Triangle, Beverly Hills' central business district, is an acclaimed walkable shopping and dining area in Beverly Hills, bounded by Santa Monica Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard, and Cañon Drive. With Rodeo Drive at its center, the district is home to high-end luxury and flagship retailers, gourmet restaurants, fine art galleries, green spaces, and al-fresco cafés, making it a desirable tourist destination.
The Golden Triangle
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Hotels for Every Style
Though we may be known for our Forbes Travel Guide Star Award properties, AAA Diamond rated hotels and MICHELIN Key hotels, Beverly Hills offers hotel options for every style, from boutique hideaways to AKA Beverly Hills, an extended stay property offering fully furnished suites, penthouses and townhomes with gourmet kitchens.
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With classic pieces from Ralph Lauren, Loro Piana and What Comes Around Goes Around, offering pre-owned designer vintage handbags, jewelry and more, to Kith and Sample 260 Sale, offering frequent designer sample sales, Beverly Hills is sure to keep your fit up to date.
Need to elevate that drab dorm room? Visit Crate & Barrel for the latest cookware and appliances to the newest trends in home decor and accent furniture. Pioneer Hardware on North Crescent Drive embodies the feel of a small town general store, offering the latest housewares and gadgets, along with a vast selection of tools and hardware, managed by dedicated, knowledgeable staff. Curate your scholar's elegant essential Italian linens at Frette or down bedding at Scandia Home.
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Groceries and Fresh Produce
Be certain to stock up on groceries, fresh produce and flowers to maintain healthy minds and bodies. On North Beverly Drive, Erewhon is known for their high-quality and ethically sourced local, organic and alternative dietary foods. Whole Foods Market on North Crescent Drive is a well-known chain specializing in natural and organic foods. On Sundays, the Beverly Hills Farmers Market offers the finest California-grown seasonal produce, juices, baked goods, specialty items and more in a vibrant open-air setting on Civic Center Drive, behind Beverly Hills City Hall.
Celebrate Milestones
Acknowledging a successful semester, securing a desired internship, achieving academic honors, return from study abroad, and graduation are just some of the milestones that require a special night out. Beverly Hills' dining scene is replete with MICHELIN Guide restaurants, celebrity chefs, cuisine from all over the globe, and so much more!
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Edited May 13, 2026