Beverly Hills (pop. 32,701) is a city in southern California that is famous as the home of many movie stars and other wealthy people. It is largely surrounded by Los Angeles.
Most of the people of Beverly Hills live in spacious, expensive houses or apartments. The city also has luxury hotels and large department stores. Its Rodeo Drive is a famous shopping street. Tourists from many parts of the world visit Beverly Hills to shop and to see celebrities’ houses. Many doctors, lawyers, and business people have offices in Beverly Hills. During the daytime, thousands of people come to Beverly Hills to work or shop. In 1906, a group of investors led by Burton E. Green began to develop ranch land in the area. Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914 and quickly became a place of luxury. It has a council-manager form of government.
