So this was the Famous North Shore Motel, where famous movie stars of the 50's and 60's stayed. Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop amongst other big stars all spent time in the area around the tourist hotspot of Hollywood.
Now, there is just the foundation. After driving around a bit, I stopped to ask at the nearby fire station. They explained that it had to be torn down due to health codes and violations and whatnot. I get it. Old building. Not maintained. Rotting. He directed me to the tennis court that still had it's colors and markings. We walked over and looked around and found the tennis court.
I imagined the big stars I was sharing time and space with. Wandering around a lil bit I came upon the foundation for the motel. Wildly famous people stood here. Partied here. Had encounters here. This place was where it was at. Now, a cement foundation and cracked tennis court is all that remains of the ritz and fame of so long ago.
The parking lot seems still there as well. Perhaps the tall now unkempt palm trees saw some incredible sights in their younger days. I paid my respects, smelled the air, and took some photos before moving on towards our next target.
To watch the final tractory demise of the Motel: https://youtu.be/_GJQIWDH59o read more