Five places to meet Beatles history
The tour goes past Elvis Presley's home in Bel-Air where the Fab Four met the King; cruises Blue Jay Way in the Hollywood Hills, where George Harrison lived; stops at other Beatles-related sites in Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and Beverly Hills; and ends in Hollywood at the Beatles' four individual stars on the Walk of Fame near the Capitol Records Tower. Walk past the Abbey Road Bar with a black and white striped floor representing the zebra crossing ("crosswalk" in American) on the cover of the "Abbey Road" LP and continue past a wall listing song titles by the Fab Four. The cafe hosts a Beatles sing-along with live music by the B2s (ages 16 to 65) focused on a theme like piano tunes or psychedelic songs. The Plastic Onion Band plays Beatles songs at the Chit Chat from 7-9:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. 5 W. Manor Drive; (650) 738-2380, https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Chit-Chat-Cafe/113782208649511. The Beatles played this venue three times, and its small museum displays a copy of their original contract, a short video of their 1964 show, an audio clip and photographs of screaming fans. 2301 N. Highland Ave.; (323) 850-2058; www.hollywoodbowl.com/philpedia/hollywood-bowl-history/rock-pop-jazz. In this music store that specializes in hard-to-find Beatles memorabilia, customers will find buttons, records, T-shirts and even scarce and original Yellow Submarine mobiles. 850 N. Tustin St., (714) 639-0909; www.pepperlandmusic.com.