Lived in LA from the 1960s to the late 90s and when I see those streets, it sure brings back memories. I was a teenager when I got a Christmas season job at the old Broadway store on Hollywood & Vine in 1965 and I remember standing on the top floor fire escape balcony looking down on the old Brown Derby restaurant on Vine Street. What a sight.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I'm glad it brought back some good memories for ya! I never got to eat at the Brown Derby. I would have loved to!!! That was such a cool looking building. Thanks for watching the channel! Have a great day!

I love Sunset. Thank you for doing this.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate you! 🙏

I enjoyed that and I hope you do more of the same. I like hearing the history of places.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks a million! I appreciate that! I definitely have some more walks coming up here soon!

Always planned a visit to Sunset n Marmont with my brother since we're big on the history, he passed last Sunday😢 Never wait till tomorrow, it doesn't come!

@TravelinSmitty

24 күн бұрын

Good morning, Holly I'm very sorry for your loss. You should still make a trip in his honer. It's definitely worth seeing. He will be with you in spirit.

Love the Chateau!! …..and the burger was PERFECTLY cooked!! After lunch I love to sit in the old school lobby, then stroll over to look at the pool. Being at the Chateau Marmont (behind the 40 foot hedges especially!) makes me feel like I’m in the south of France! 😀😎🥂

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It's such a cool place! I, too, have my spot to sit and just soak it all in! Have a great day, and thanks again for checking out the channel! Cheers!

@mjn1332

Ай бұрын

@@TravelinSmitty Do you have to be a guest at the hotel to dine there or can anyone go in? Great video and channel!

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! And for watching the video. I always just call the hotel, and the restaurant will take care of the reservation. They definitely do not do walk ins. Years ago, on our first stay there, we just walked down for dinner, and they let me know not to do it again. Haha. Thanks again!

My go to spot for many years when I lived in Los Angeles

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Lucky! Thanks for watching the video! Have a great night! Smitty

enjoyed this tour and commentary

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks a million!

Lots of cool things to see there!

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Thanks for your time! I really enjoyed watching your clip! Can't wait to get back to L. A. for my vacays. I live, now, in St. Cloud, MN. Workin' on it!!

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Good evening! I appreciate you tuning in! I hope you make it back out west here soon! Cheers!

watching from melbourne down under you earnt my sub

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in, Rob! Cheers!

We always SAY that Depp must own that building. It was a famous hippie restaurant called The Source in its day. I wish it would be restored somehow. Lived here all my life and you’re right: never went to that western place once. Went to Carny’s once and that’s was one time too many. I’m old enough to remember the Standard when the building was a retirement home.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching the video! That's cool you have some history on those 2 places. I never knew that about the Standard or that place on Sweetzer. Cheers, my friend!

excelllllent.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

Nice tip you left there.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I was once just Bartender Smitty! Thanks for tuning in! Cheers!

That was great - didn't know you could have lunch at the Chateau Marmont.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Hey, thanks! You can always call them and make a reservation. They are normally very accommodating. I appreciate you tuning in to the channel!

Jim Morrison walked them streets at one time drunk.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

That he definitely did! 😅 Thanks for watching! Cheers!

This video brings back very pleasant memories in LA. When I spent my holidays there, I always went to the Virgin megastore. who was not very far from Chateau Marmont. Hy from Paris 🇫🇷

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

That's a great story! I'm glad you got a kick out of it. It's crazy how much it changes there. Cheers!

some say there is a tunnel that goes from Pink Taco to the Marmont

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I have tried to see if that rumor is true for 2 decades and still have no answer. Lol

Did you have to book your lunch in advance? I really would love to just visit for food. Thanks for this , great video.

@TravelinSmitty

20 күн бұрын

Yes! They are reservation only unless you are a hotel guest. 👍

I believe Morrisey lived on Sweetzer also....

@TravelinSmitty

20 күн бұрын

Yep! He sure did have a home there. Cheers!

I definitely want to stay at Chateau Marmont if I ever make it to LA.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

It's definitely a magical place! Thanks for watching the channel! Cheers!

Ah my old neighborhood miss it

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Thanks a million for watching the channel!

My favorite street in the USA….hope it doesn’t go downhill.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

It's definitely one of mine as well! Thank you for watching!

Didn’t John Belushi die there? What room was that? No5 5o be disrespectful BUT, I don’t think I could ever stay there in that room!😢

@TravelinSmitty

18 күн бұрын

Yes! He died in bungalow 3. 😢 Thanks for tuning in to the channel 🙏

Spooky old place. Such an odd location on the Strip, Billboard and all. Bungalow #3.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

It definitely has some spirits! I miss the Marlboro man out front. Thanks for tuning in! Cheers!

Fun Fact : Jim Morrison fell off the roof here . Landed on a balcony. ,sparing his life.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

You know it!!! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Great architecture ! I think I am more of a In-Out burger kind of guy looking for a girl that enjoys a good Dorito or two....lol Any Takers?

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

It's a once a year kinda place for me when I'm in town. I have zero business in that hotel. 😅 Thanks for watching the channel!

I live cruising Sunset Blvd to PCH

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Yep! That's a cool drive! Thanks for watching!

Burger looks rare.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Med Rare, and it was killer! Cheers!

Expensive real estate, and homeless elsewhere

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

That's definitely true! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

Why is everything painted gray these days? Gray is for prisons & tombstones.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I gotta feeling not much has changed here in years. Lol Thanks for watching! Cheers!

$65 for a burger and diet coke. Roger that. Lol.

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Trust me when I tell you it's worth every penny! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

@mariagilligan7133

Ай бұрын

He gave a thirty dollar tip. What a nice guy!!

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I wasn't always Travelin Smitty. One time, I was Bartender Smitty. 👍

I really didn’t need or want o see the men’s bathroom

@TravelinSmitty

20 күн бұрын

You gotta explore the space! And it's one of the only places you can have your phone out. Lol

65 bucks for a raw hamburger?

@TravelinSmitty

22 күн бұрын

A waygu burger, absolutely! And it's worth every penny! 😅 Cheers!

@MrJimmysez

19 күн бұрын

@@TravelinSmitty Don't be silly. An under cooked burger can be fatal. And no burger is worth that price and you know better unless you are a goofy elitist snob. Up your bum

Not worth it.......

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Well, it definitely holds great memories for me...

@susannyysti869

Ай бұрын

Only people who never been there, think it's " not worth it"

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

Well, it's definitely one of my favorite spots in WeHo. But I can see how it's not for everyone. I do appreciate you watching the video! Cheers!

@TravelinSmitty

Ай бұрын

I wish I could afford to stay there on every visit to LA!

@RARochester

Ай бұрын

@@susannyysti869 I'm entitled to my opinion and for your information I had the opportunity to go but it didn't appeal to me. I lived in LA and I've been to Joan's on 3rd ( worth it ); Blu Jam Cafe ( worth it ); The Eveleigh ( worth it ); Gracias Madre ( worth it ); Crossroads ( worth it ) and Blue Cow Kitchen ( worth it ) just to name several and while I lived in NYC I dined at Minetta Tavern ( worth it ); 21 ( worth it ); The Russian Tea Room ( not worth it ); Tavern On The Green ( worth it ) Fig and Olive ( worth it ) just to name several so don't act like you are more than you are.......