Beverly Drive station
| Company type | Rapid transit station (under construction) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, California , United States |
Area served | Los Angeles Metro Rail D Line |
| Products | Metro Rail service |
Beverly Drive station is an underground rapid transit facility currently being built on the D Line of the Los Angeles Metro Rail network. As part of the D Line Extension initiative in Beverly Hills, California, construction commenced in 2018 as Section 2 of the extension and is projected to open in 2027.
Situated at the previous location of the Ace Gallery, the station occupies the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Reeves Drive within Beverly Hills.
History
The development of Beverly Drive station, originally named Wilshire/Rodeo station, officially started on September 23, 2019.
To accelerate construction, on March 31, 2020, the Beverly Hills City Council authorized a complete closure of two blocks along Wilshire Boulevard. This decision took advantage of decreased traffic resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and replaced the initial plan for intermittent weekend closures spanning 3.5 months, potentially shortening construction by as much as six months. The full closure was in effect from April through June 2020.
By June 14, 2020, Metro had finished foundation and decking work for Beverly Drive station seven months ahead of schedule. The general contractor, Tutor Perini, increased work shifts to sustain momentum. Wilshire Boulevard was reopened that same evening while excavation beneath ground level persisted into early 2021.
In 2022, Metro invited local stakeholders to propose permanent names for the station. By October 2023, staff recommended "Wilshire/Beverly Dr," but objections from both the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and Beverly Hills City Council led to favoring "Beverly Drive." On May 15, 2025, Metro formally adopted "Beverly Dr" as the official station name in accordance with its property naming guidelines.
Station layout
Originally, Beverly Drive station was designed with a single entrance positioned at the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Reeves Drive. However, following an agreement ratified by Metro and the City of Beverly Hills on February 28, 2019, a second entrance was proposed along the northern side of Wilshire Boulevard with three possible sites under consideration.
During a community meeting held on June 7, 2023, Beverly Hills City Council selected the northwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Drive—adjacent to the Wilshire Beverly Center office complex—as the preferred location for this additional entrance. The design includes a street-level glass-enclosed entryway similar to those found on the K Line and Regional Connector stations. From there, an up escalator and stairs will lead into a tunnel approximately 170 feet long that connects to the station concourse. The estimated total cost stood at $134.2 million; LA Metro and Beverly Hills agreed to share expenses up to an initial budget of $78.5 million with negotiations planned to address any overruns. The City Council faced a choice between moving forward or canceling this addition, potentially redirecting funds toward first/last mile transit enhancements. Ultimately, on May 8, 2024, Beverly Hills decided against constructing the second entrance due to excessive costs; however, LA Metro will incorporate provisions within the station box for a future entrance if needed.
Beverly Drive station will be one of only a few stations in the Metro Rail system—alongside Union Station and LAX/Metro Transit Center—to feature public restrooms. These facilities are expected to be built after opening and may be located above ground or integrated into any future developments atop the station.
Attractions
Positioned within the Platinum Triangle, the station lies close to the prestigious Rodeo Drive shopping area as well as high-end hotels such as the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, The Beverly Hilton, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. It is also in proximity to Beverly Gardens Park, known for its Electric Fountain and Beverly Cañon Gardens, and is immediately adjacent to Reeves Park.
This district is renowned for its distinguished fine dining establishments, including Spago, which is situated just across the street.
Cultural landmarks nearby include the headquarters of the Academy along with its Samuel Goldwyn Theater, the Paley Center for Media, and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Additionally, the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style extends along Rodeo Drive.