Angels Flight, built in 1901, is one of the world’s shortest inclined railways. After decades of disuse and a couple terrible accidents, it’s back in service, connecting Angelenos to the LA of the past.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Old LA Zoo, Griffith Park Carousel, and Bee Rock
Spend a day in Griffith Park and step back into history with a visit to the old zoo and the carousel, followed by a strenuous hike up to Bee Rock.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Long Beach Museum of Art
Small yet mighty, the Long Beach Museum of Art is currently housing "Vitality and Verve in the Third Dimension,” which runs through October 16, 2016. Encompassing the work of 31 vibrant and inventive artists, the show is notable because the museum walls and grounds are incorporated into the art.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Wine Country Road Trip
Why does Paso Robles belong in a blog about things to do in Los Angeles? Because you can get there in 3.5 hours from LA, if you are smart enough to leave before traffic gets bad. On a Saturday I started driving at 8 a.m. and I was tasting wines before lunch. Who needs to make the trek to NorCal when Paso Robles is practically next door?
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: El Matador State Beach
El Matador beach in Malibu is a "pocket beach" ringed by sandstone cliffs and dotted with statuesque rock formations. Pass through the unassuming parking lot, head down a set of stairs, and suddenly the Pacific Ocean opens up in front of you like an artistic two-page spread in a travel magazine. It’s so stunning it hardly seems real.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Three Los Angeles Essentials
What are the must-see destinations in Los Angeles? Like, if you're only in town for a weekend? Or if you're visiting from China and you've never been to the US before?
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Angels Point
The large sculpture at Angels Point, mirroring the city skyline below, represents the diverse landscape of Los Angeles as well as paying homage to those who have fought to preserve it.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Desert Road Trip, Vol. 4
Hicksville Trailer Palace is essentially an adult playland in the form of a trailer compound, tucked away in the Joshua Tree desert. It consists of nine trailers and one standalone studio, each with their own distinct theme. Into UFOs? Cowboys? The Cramps? Pee Wee Herman? This place is for you.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Desert Road Trip, Vol. 3
Joshua Tree National Park is not the first thing that comes to mind for most when planning a day trip from Los Angeles, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. Its beauty is nearly indescribable; its rare plants and rock formations are so unusual you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped onto another planet.
Read More101 Things to Do in LA: Desert Road Trip, Vol. 2
The Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum of Assemblage Sculpture is a short drive away from Joshua Tree National Park. It is a bit off the beaten path (literally: a dirt road leads up to its entrance) and once you arrive you will feel as though you stumbled across this astonishing treasure by accident.
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