Hollywood Blvd is just tawdry enough that having an excuse to stare at the ground can be a good thing. The Hollywood Walk of Fame (walkoffame.com) gives you over 2800 reasons to keep your eyes down.
Jennifer Lopez, Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe and Aretha Franklin are among the luminaries being sought out, worshipped, photographed and stepped on. Or, in the case of many names, pondered over, since production staff and writers are also honored. They've been adding the brass and pink-terrazzo stars since 1960.
Follow the galaxy along Hollywood Blvd between La Brea Ave and Gower St, and on Vine St between Yucca St and Sunset Blvd. At least 30 new stars are added a year and the ceremonies often draw famous faces. Check the website for the schedule.
