Beverly Hills is divided into a flat part south of Santa Monica Boulevard that is merely middle class, a gradually sloping part north of there that is upper class, and then the actual hills north of Sunset Boulevard, which are fabulously wealthy.
Beverly Hills has several large, well-marked public parking garages in its downtown area, but they tend to fill up quickly. Virtually all of the shops and restaurants are walkable from any of the garages. Parking in Beverly Hills is extremely difficult even with the large parking structures, so it is strongly advised to walk or use public transport. If you choose to drive, be aware that there is a law against oversized pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles weighing more than 6,000 pounds.
