Above the Fold Santa Monica, 1257 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401, US

For more than 20 years, Al's Newsstand has been selling newspapers and magazines to locals and tourists alike in the heart of Beverly Hills' shopping district. With a convenient location on South Beverly Drive and three parking spots in front of the stand, parking is a breeze. Al's has newspapers from all over the world, including, of course, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. A wide range of domestic magazines and a limited selection of foreign titles, such as Italian and French Vogue and the British fashion magazine Tatler, can also be found here. Soda, cigarettes and candy are on display, and Al himself is often on the scene for conversation and recommendations.