In late August 1965 , Brian Epstein had rented a house at 2850 Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills , California for the Beatles ' six-day respite from their US tour . The large Spanish-style house was hidden within the side of a mountain . Soon their address became widely known and the area was besieged by fans , who blocked roads and tried to scale the steep canyon while others rented helicopters to spy from overhead . The police department detailed a tactical squad of officers to protect the band and the house . The Beatles found it impossible to leave and instead invited guests , including actor Eleanor Bron ( their co-star in the film '' Help ! '' ) and folk singer Joan Baez . On 24 August , they hosted Roger McGuinn and David Crosby of the Byrds and actor Peter Fonda
US tour
The Beatles' 1965 US tour
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