Starlight Shores

Starlight Shores is a neighborhood in The Sims 3: Showtime expansion pack. It was announced officially in an EA press release.

Overview
Starlight Shores is a city that was shipped with The Sims 3: Showtime. It is loosely based on a Californian-type urban area, specifically Hollywood. It has a park, coffeehouses, Show venues, etc., and some of the rabbit holes were combined with venues or a new shell to the outside was added.

There is also a beach with houses along the coastline. The houses seem to be between modern and old styled. Most of the very expensive houses have families living in them. There is one unique house that consists of two lots. The first lot being big, with the main house and a pool, and the second lot being small, has a poolhouse and garage. The lots are neatly placed that it appears to be one long lot. These lots house the Buckshot families.

Simfests are held in Starlight Shores, Magicians and Acrobats and Singers alike will find many opportunities to express their talent (or their non-talent) with lots of community lots with stages and performing areas.

Residential Lots

 * Sanctuary
 * House of the Future

Community Lots

 * Holy Cow Memorial Hospital
 * City Government Complex
 * Gooder Public School
 * C-Ment Shoe Factory
 * Broad Street Business Tower & Grill
 * Lidview Cemetery
 * The Market Basket
 * Serenity Bookstore & Spa
 * Urbane Center for the Arts
 * Community Library
 * Weight & Sea Rec Center
 * Verde Park
 * Tot Spot Playground
 * Starlight Plaza
 * Buckshot Lake
 * La Laguna Park


 * Delmar Beach
 * Hoi Polloi Event Center
 * The Binder Clips Center
 * Los Sueños Private Club
 * Brotherhood of Fine Fellows Hall
 * Port-A-Party Warehouse
 * Flying V's Coffeehouse
 * Mick's Master Karaoke
 * Rodeo-Go-Go
 * MN8
 * JRA International Equestrian Center
 * Barney's Salon and Tattoo
 * Landgraab Sell n' Swap
 * Community Fire Department
 * Grady's Junkstop

New families

 * A Couple Couples household 460 Shoreline Point
 * §6,200
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Bryce Savage, Courtney Foster, Seth Monroe, Holly Robins
 * These two couples are just as likely to make it as they are to the end in a bitter breakup. Bryce and Holly are longtime friends who have just moved in with their significant others. Holly only knows her boyfriend from the internet, and Bryce's girlfriend has a reluctance to enter a serious relationship. Will the pair of couples last, or will their relationships end before they've really started?


 * Anderson family 114 Foothill Drive
 * §3,500
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Conrad Anderson
 * The dwelling of a single guy who is likely to stay that way, Conrad's house is part pigsty, part of treasure-trove toys, books, and other rarities waiting to be uncovered. Will Conrad ever grow up, or will he continue to live in his mess of pizza boxes and toys while he tries to prove that Sims are not alone in the universe?


 * Avilla family 77 Oceanview Drive
 * §1,700
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Lanya Avilla, Lindy Avilla
 * Even though they are supposed to be identical, Lindy's and Lanya's differences are extreme. Lanya enjoys a quiet night in with a good book, and Lindy hopes to impress the local talent scout to kick start her music career. Can these two continue to share a house, our will their differences force them to part ways?


 * Batez family 627 Vista Blvd
 * §7,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Addison Batez
 * Addison loves to be surrounded by the newest toys Simoleons can buy. He has an eye for all types of gadgetry, and he has a rather impressive following on his tech blog. A recent hacking attempt has put Addison on edge and made him question everyone's motives. Can Addison overcome this paranoia and learn to trust again?


 * Best family 64 Oceanview Drive
 * §95,000
 * Difficulty: 6
 * Paul Best, Catherine Best, Evan Best, Calvin Best, Mandy Best, Abigail Best, Maria Best
 * The polar opposite of the Gooders, the Best family is a progressive group of Sims who know that the only way to success is through hard work. After a divorce between Paul and his wife, their son Evan and his family moved in to fill in the large house with their growing family. Can the family stay close knit as the children grow up and Evan works a dangerous job that keeps him away from home? And what will happen when the family discovers the new relationship between Calvin and Natasha Gooder?


 * Best Friends Forever household 79 Oceanview Drive
 * §800
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Karen Kerman, Kerry Kasmir
 * Kerry and Karen are friends who've grown up together have never been separated. They have identical tastes and traits and are easily mistaken for sisters. These two Sims are young and aren't quite sure what they want out of life...But for now, they're content to spend their time getting tans on the beach and having picnics in the park. Can these two find their way, or will they spend their lives drifting aimlessly? 


 * Buckshot household 12 Buckshot Lane
 * §47,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Madeline Buckshot, Finnegan Sawyer
 * The perfect celebrity marriage gone wrong, Madeline kicked her famous singer husband to the pool house and now lives with her new love interest, Finnegan. Does Finnegan truly love Madeline, or is he using her for a nice place to live and leg up in his singing career? Was Madeline being too hasty in kicking her former husband to the curb?


 * Buckshot family 12.5 Buckshot Lane
 * §24,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Charlie Ray Buckshot
 * What was supposed to be a temporary relocation to the pool house became a permanent for Charlie Ray after a sudden divorce from his wife Madeline. Charlie still has his music to keep him going, and luckily this pool house is nicer than most normal houses in town. Will Charlie ever get back together with Maddy, or will he live the pool house forever?


 * Cupp family 177 Foothill Drive
 * §40,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Steve Cupp
 * A world renowned magician who loves traveling, Steve has a knack for dazzling Sims with his grand illusions. He lives in solitude with only his artifacts and memories of a life of adventure to keep him company. Will Steve's adventurous lead to one too many close calls?


 * Crash Pad household 22 Palm Park Ave
 * §3,300
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Mimi Olivia, Willard Wright, Richter Steele, Becky Lack
 * A mishmash of Sims from all walks of life, this group isn't for the faint of heart. Between a great cook, runaway teen, wannabe writer, and muscly health nut, everyone in this household miraculously gets along for now. What will the future hold for this diverse group of Sims trying to make it in the city?


 * Dueling Singers household 656 Vista Blvd
 * §4,700
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Sadie Mason, Rich Richmond, Mercedes May
 * Rich and Sadie are a happy couple who invited their friend Mercedes to move in with them. The original plan was for Sadie to help Mercedes jump start her Singing career, but now Sadie is worried Mercedes is garnering her fame. Worst yet, Mercedes has taken a liking to Sadie's boyfriend Rich as well. Did Sadie make a mistake in inviting Mercedes into her home, or will Mercedes attempts to steal both Sadie's boyfriend and fans fall flat?


 * Elson family 73 Oceanview Drive
 * §1,700
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Craig Elson, Emily Elson
 * Craig and Emily are high school sweethearts who just got married and are excited to spend their lives together! Recent transplants to the city after Emily's job transfer, these two show aficionados are itching to make the most of the star-studded town. Will the distractions of the town over whelm these two newlyweds, or will they settle down and start a family as they'd planned?


 * Gooder family 56 Oceanview Drive
 * §100,000
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Edward Gooder, Annabel Gooder, Natasha Gooder, Sebastian Gooder
 * Prim, proper, and absolutely high-society, the Gooders are old money Sims that despise the Best family next door and their nouveau riche ways. Edward and Annabel prefer to keep to themselves rather than associate with "unsavory" people. Natasha, however, clearly doesn't feel this way, and is secretly dating Calvin Best. Will her parents come to terms about Natasha's love for Calvin?


 * Khan family 465 Shoreline Point
 * §4,700
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Ernesto Gonzalez, Mithun Khan, Ariella Chen
 * Mithun and Ariella's relationship was great until they gained a permanent houseguest in the form of Mithun's friend Ernesto. The guys have been close their whole lives, but Ariella views Ernesto as a mooch and wants him out! With Mithun's reluctance to ask Ernesto to leave, will Ariella and Mithun continue their happy relationship? 


 * Law family 118 Foothill Drive
 * §2,400
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Kirstin Law
 * The local trouble maker with penchant for fine art, Kirstin's name is one many police reports, but her top notch thievery keeps her out of jail. Will Kirstin continue to evade the law, or is her time as a master thief coming to an end? 


 * Lee family 358 Hill Street
 * §3,100
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Sonoko Lee, Mitch Lee
 * Sonoko is a realist, and Mitch likes to dream big. Sonoko lacks confidence in her husband's ambition to make a living as a DJ and is convinced it won't last long. Is she right or will Mitch prevail in his dream to spin the vinyl?


 * Lemmon family 456 Shoreline Point
 * §60,000
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Yolanda Lemmon
 * The widow of the late infamous Jimmy Lemmon, Yolanda is an accomplished performer who keeps to herself but has a knack for sensational performances. Her house is large for one person, but she likes the emptiness of it. Will love surprise Yolanda, or will she be content to stay single?


 * Lott family 19 Palm Park Ave
 * §900
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Darren Lott
 * An out-of-towner looking for a second chance, Darren is out to show the ladies he's the next big thing. His relationships has been easy come, easy go, but Darren doesn't seem to mind. A liar and cheater at heart, Darren's second chance seems to be going the same way as his first. Can he turn things around and find true love? Does he even want to?


 * Luck family 258 Foothill Drive
 * §19,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Wylie Luck, Chad Luck, Issac Luck
 * Three very different brothers just inherited their great aunt's estate and are once reunited under one roof. Each brother followed his own path in life, One brother is now a thrilling Acrobat, another is a hard working Band Manager, and the third is a smooth talker who managed to get by on his looks alone. Will this diverse set of brothers bond together, or will their differences get the best of them?


 * Martin family 214 Foothill Drive
 * §19,000
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Wayne Martin, Aurora Martin, Nigel Martin
 * A celebrity chef, beautiful wife, and a charming son, the Martins are the envy of many Sims. Really, the only thing this perfect family has to complain about is Wayne's love of fishing, which his wife and son can't seem to understand. 


 * Meir family 18 Palm Park Ave
 * §1,600
 * Difficulty: 1
 * Javed Meir
 * Javed is talented, hard-working, and well-read, but strangely has a hard time looking for true love. Will Javed find the love hes looking for, or will he have to settle for success as his only companion?


 * Platt family 107 Foothill Drive
 * §4,700
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Danielle Platt, Alora Platt, Robbie Platt
 * The Platt household consists of two adorable children and mother who loves them. Danielle wishes the best, but things can get out of control at times as she struggles to pay the bills and raise two youngsters. Can the Platts stay afloat on Danielle's limited income? 


 * Sagar family 230 Foothill Drive
 * §13,000
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Rehman Sagar, Talan Sagar
 * A single father who wants to see his kid succeed, Rehman pushes Talan to get good grades and to have a real career. But Talan aspires to be on stage as a hot shot performer. Will Talan achieve his of performing, or is he bound to drift away from his father?


 * Singh family 257 Starry Way
 * §800
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Matias Singh, Priscilla Singh
 * Matias and Priscilla have been down on their luck recently, but they are both optimistic that life in a new town can turn things around. Priscilla hopes to be a big time Magician and set the world ablaze with fancy tricks, and Matias has a beautiful voice (if only he can be discovered.) Will the Singh family reach stardom, or are they headed straight to the poor house? 


 * Whitfield family 447 Shoreline Point
 * §25,000
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Jamar Whitfield, Diane Whitfield, Barry Whitfield, Lela Whitfield
 * The Whitfields are the quintessential showbiz family. On the surface they may seem to have fame, fortune and talent, but a life in the entertainment world isn't always glamorous. Will this family's need to be in the spotlight put a strain on their relationships? 


 * Woods family 108 Foothill Drive
 * §1,140
 * Difficulty: 3
 * Brandon Woods, Stardust Woods, August Woods
 * The Woods aren't always the most popular family on the block. This isn't because they love trees, but they don't want the city to expand (and protest anything that will cause an urban sprawl). Longtime residents support their cause but performers and proprietors feel differently. Will the Woods succeed in saving the town, or will they further outcast themselves from the community?


 * Worthington family 638 Vista Blvd
 * §3,100
 * Difficulty: 2
 * Girbits Worthington, Melanie Worthington
 * A sweet grandmother and a kid who can't remember his own name, the Worthingtons lead very different social lives. Melanie loves to entertain friends, while Girbits stays locked in his room playing video games. Will Girbits ever get that first kiss, or will he forever stay single?

Homeless Sims

 * Shane Nugen
 * Jesse Lu
 * Jared Ghee
 * Simon Hodges
 * Clarisse Eastin
 * Carl McMurphy
 * Judy Newbury
 * George Durelli
 * Monica Bicket


 * Medina Hoit
 * Nadir Kholm
 * Sharon Oberly
 * Gabrial Hoit
 * Erin Stratz
 * Rita Lu
 * Laurel Worthington (Melanie Worthington's daughter)
 * Gary Ghee
 * Phil Trice

NPCs

 * Miya Sun (Paper delivery girl)
 * Oliver Saint (Paper delivery boy)
 * Myah Shah (Babysitter)
 * Neo Liang (Babysitter)
 * Adriela Garcia (Mailwoman)
 * Taj Parsad (Mailman)
 * Namani Murana (Social Worker)
 * Emelie Love (Social Worker)
 * Jasper Bjorkman (Social Worker)
 * Alan Mercy (Social Worker)
 * Nancy Docket (Policewoman)
 * Chip Twit (Policeman)
 * Rayna Ramos (Burglar)
 * Stan Power (Burglar)
 * Jade Elenes (Acrobat)
 * Rock Linn (Acrobat)


 * Etana Kabul (Repo-woman)
 * Scott Staunch (Repo-man)
 * Amber Newill (Maid)
 * Kacey O'Niel (Maid)
 * Nina Charan (Magician)
 * Alex Raza (Magician)
 * Victoria Costialla (Science Geek)
 * Brendan Patel (Science Geek)
 * Ashley Rudin (Firefighter)
 * Jordan Hayward (Firefighter)
 * Megan Clever (Repairwoman)
 * Akira Wang (Repairman)
 * Susan Marinara (Pizza delivery girl)
 * Bhatt Kerkar (Pizza delivery boy)
 * Faylene Landrey (Singer)
 * Lashon LaVelle (Singer)

Deceased Sims

 * Jimmy Lemmon (Electrocution)
 * Kimberly Durk (Fire)
 * Terry Moldano (Drowning)
 * JoAnn Norman (Starvation)
 * Shawn Pinkert (Old Age)

Trivia

 * At Broad Street Business Tower & Grill, there is a big poster stuck on one side of the wall. It is a reference to Battlefield 3, a game made by EA Digital Illusions CE and published by Electronic Arts.
 * The city hall bears a strong resemblance to the city hall of Beverly Hills and to a lesser extent, those in Los Angeles and San Diego.
 * The Binder Clips Center is a clear reference to the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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