Spend a relaxing couple of hours at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, and enjoy a look into the fascinating and beautiful world beneath the surface of the sea. ...
On May 16, 2015 / By LA Writing TeamFor some reason, the two categories of “nice restaurant” and “health-conscious eating” tend too often to be almost entirely distinct. Sometimes and for some people there’s a lot ...
On August 8, 2014 / By Mark KellerWalk up Broadway from the Santa Monica beach of an evening, and you could easily miss Copa d’Oro. Its subdued exterior, surrounded by ostentatious bars and shops, has a matter-of-fact ...
On August 8, 2014 / By Mark KellerFinding an inexpensive place to stay in a big city can be difficult, Los Angeles in particular. There’s nothing like taking everything in over the course of a ...
On August 8, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe diner experience is a classic element of Americana, one that seems to be almost exactly the same no matter where in the country you go. From the ...
On August 8, 2014 / By Mark KellerThe Grove is a trendy high-end shopping mall adjacent to L.A.’s famous Farmer’s Market, with dozens of great shops and restaurants, a 14-screen movie theater, a musical fountain show, ...
On June 20, 2014 / By LA Writing TeamAre you planning a visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library? If so, I’ll give you the quick summary and tell you what I thought in this post. Overall: ...
On April 8, 2014 / By Chris TingomI’m planning a little visit to Simi Valley next month, and so I’m hoping to take a closer look at the Air Force One Pavilion at the Ronald Reagan ...
On January 24, 2014 / By Chris TingomCRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles is Southern California’s only weekly, indoor artisanal marketplace. Imagine a beautifully refurbished, 25,000 sq. foot World War II warehouse shopping experience located along ...
On December 20, 2013 / By Chris TingomEver since early filmmakers realized that the varied terrain of Southern California provided easily-accessible locations for almost any kind of movie, Hollywood has been the heart of American ...
On December 2, 2013 / By Mark KellerThere are a ton of great things to do with kids in Los Angeles. Here are some of the highlights: Visit the beach! Enter the magical world of Disneyland ...
On October 31, 2013 / By LA Writing TeamThe Miracle Mile, so named for its sudden rise from a dirt road in the 1920s to the cultural center it is today, is one of the most ...
On October 30, 2013 / By Mark KellerThe recorded history of Los Angeles extends further back than almost any other American city. But long before the Pobladores founded the town of Our Lady Queen of Angels ...
On October 29, 2013 / By Mark KellerThe largest art museum on the West Coast, the LACMA is not to be missed. From philanthropist Howard F. Ahmanson’s inaugural donation of $2 million in 1961, the ...
On October 27, 2013 / By Mark Keller“Blade Runner” and “(500) Days of Summer” are two popular films which, while both excellent in their own right, have little in common. Except, that is, the location ...
On October 27, 2013 / By Mark KellerThe Los Angeles coastline is just one beach after another (as our top-12 list can attest), and on a sunny day it can be hard to decide which ...
On October 26, 2013 / By Mark KellerThe Universal Studio Tour (or the Backlot Tour) is like nothing else you’ll ever experience. The tour is a 45-50 minute ride on multi-car trams through sets of ...
On October 18, 2013 / By LA Writing TeamFor a great time of ocean-front fun and dining, check out the Santa Monica Pier, located on Santa Monica Beach! This century-old landmark has been a favorite among ...
On October 18, 2013 / By LA Writing TeamThe Hollywood Sign, located on the south side of Mount Lee in Griffith Park, is likely the most famous sign the world over, and certainly a key landmark ...
On October 18, 2013 / By LA Writing TeamThe Griffith Observatory and its grounds are set upon the southern slope of Mount Hollywood. Since its doors were opened in 1935, the Observatory has been one of ...
On October 18, 2013 / By LA Writing TeamWelcome to our web site! This site is designed to make travel to Los Angeles a little bit easier. The only thing we probably can't fix, is our traffic. If you're looking for a list of things to do in Los Angeles, this is the place! Whether you're a long-time resident of LA, or you're just passing through, you'll find something fun to do in the area.
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