Ok so it might not be something you’d get asked outside a pub quiz, but if you were asked to name a famous zip code in the USA, there is one that is likely to spring to mind quicker than many others.
90210 was made famous throughout the world thanks to the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran for ten seasons from 1990 through to 2000 and starred the likes of Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth and the late Luke Perry.
Based around a group of friends living in Beverly Hills, the show became a huge hit across nearly 300 episodes as people dreamed of the opportunity to lap up the life of luxury that they got to see on screen.
Even before the advent of the show, Beverly Hills was known to be popular with the rich and famous, thanks in no small part to the fact that it is located within easy reach of Hollywood - with the likes of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin amongst those to live in mansions on the famous Trousdale Estates.
Celebrity spotting remains something that visitors to Beverly Hills can do in the modern day when you consider the long list of famous names who have homes in and around the city, including the likes of Adele, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry and Ellen DeGeneres.
Beverly Hills isn’t just somewhere where you can try to spot the celebrities however, it’s also somewhere where you can feel like you’re a celebrity thanks to the high end shopping that is available in the city.
Rodeo Drive is the to go if you have money to burn but you need to be aware of the fact that you will need to have plenty of cash in your back pocket, as stores here are of the designer variety featuring some of the most famous names in fashion.
Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Jimmy Choo and Prada are just a selection of the brands you can expect to find in something of a shoppers paradise - where you might get to see exclusive new designs that have yet to appear anywhere else.
Once you’ve finished shopping, or have spent enough time dreaming about how to spend your imaginary fortune, you can head for one of the many restaurants for a bite to eat, with no shortage of world class eateries to chose from.
With various events held throughout the year, there is always something going on in Beverly Hills and it will invariably include plenty of glitz, glamour and style to reflect the high end nature of the city.
With the bright lights of Hollywood not too far away, you’ll even be able to take a visit to the home of the entertainment industry once your time celebrity spotting is at an end.