Joan’s on Third: Self-Guided Audio Tours

This self-guided audio walking tour explores the food-loving side of Los Angeles along the stylish stretch of Third Street near Beverly Grove. It is a great fit for first-time visitors, curious eaters, and travelers who want to experience the city through markets, bakeries, sweets, and local favorites. The route begins at ClockTower by StarPoint, beside the Beverly Hills Farmers Market, where the neighborhood introduces itself with produce stalls and a lively local atmosphere. From there, the walk moves past playful stops like Dylan's Candy Bar, then follows Third Street west through a mix of cafes, dessert shops, and restaurants including Mercato, Carmela Ice Cream, and Truman's Bakery. Along the way, the street reveals a blend of polished storefronts and relaxed neighborhood energy. Farther along, the tour passes The Little Door, Mainland Poke Shop, Beverly Hills Juice, and Normandie Bakery, with Joan’s on Third serving as both a highlight and the final stop. The walk ends at Joan’s on Third on West 3rd Street. The most memorable moments come from the contrast of the route: the charm of a Sunday market, the colorful spectacle of a candy emporium, the scent of fresh pastries, inventive ice cream, and the chance to discover one of Los Angeles’s most inviting food corridors on foot.

This self-guided audio tour explores Beverly Hills through its signature mix of luxury, film-era legend, stylish shopping, and hidden green spaces. It will appeal to first-time visitors who want more than celebrity sparkle, especially travelers curious about iconic hotels, local food spots, historic homes, and famous streets. The route begins at The Beverly Hills Hotel, one of the city’s best-known landmarks, then moves into the heart of Beverly Hills with stops at the Original Farmers Market, boutique shopping, Edelweiss Chocolates, Beverly Hills Garden Park, and The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. From there, you continue past the Paley Center for Media, the fairy-tale Spadena House, Rodeo Drive, The Maybourne, and the playful Sprinkles Cupcake ATM, before heading toward Will Rogers Memorial Park and back to the grand hotel district. In the second half, the tour reaches the elegant Virginia Robinson Gardens and Greystone Mansion, then stretches beyond central Beverly Hills to Hotel Bel-Air before ending at Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip. Along the way, the most memorable moments include seeing the pink glamour of The Beverly Hills Hotel, passing the storybook curves of the Spadena House, strolling beside fountains and gardens, and experiencing the contrast between polished Rodeo Drive and old Hollywood hideaways.