Galco’s Old World Grocery is one of the most fun places I have been in Los Angeles in a while. This small grocery store serves up nostalgia like no place I have been too. Its aisles are chocked full of old sodas, vintage candies and even a machine where you can make your own soda […]
Galco’s Old World Grocery & Soda in Los Angeles
Last updated: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 By 2 Comments
The 14th Factory: A Massive Art Installation in Downtown LA
Last updated: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Created by the artist Simon Birch, the 14th Factory on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles is an innovative art show that has taken over a large, empty industrial warehouse. Inside of that warehouse, artists from all over the world have come together to create a unique and immersive experience. I got a chance to […]
Hermit Falls in Santa Anita Canyon & Sturtevant Falls
Last updated: Saturday, May 13, 2017 By 2 Comments
The Santa Anita Canyon area in Southern California is one of the most premier spots for hiking in the area with tons of trails. There is an excellent long grind to Mt Wilson, the beautiful and popular Sturtevant Falls and the less popular but still impressive Hermit Falls. I finally got a chance to see […]
Historic Lummis House on the Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles
Last updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Situated along the Arroyo Seco Parkway, which connects Los Angeles and Pasadena, are an incredible amount of historic spots for you to explore. Among them in the Lummis House which is one of the oldest structures in the area. Built around the late 1800’s, this house was home to the first city editor of the LA […]
Griffith Park Trains: Holiday Light Festival Train Rides
Last updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment
If you are looking for a cheap and excellent Christmas attraction for the whole family, look no further than the Griffith Park Holiday Lights Train. For $4 a person you can ride this historic miniature train on a one-mile loop that takes about 15 minutes to complete. The ride takes you slowly through Christmas light […]
Visiting Dodger Stadium on Non-Game Days
Last updated: Thursday, December 1, 2016 By 3 Comments
While I am not a huge baseball fan, there is just something amazing about being able to see a massive stadium like this completely empty. Many people don’t know that you can actually visit Dodger Stadium on non-game days and go to the store, take a tour or sit in the upper deck. If you […]
Mt Hollywood: Hiking Above Griffith Observatory and Downtown LA
Last updated: Thursday, December 1, 2016 By 7 Comments
While there is no shortage of great hikes in Griffith Park, it is hard to beat the 2.5-mile round trip hike to summit of Mt Hollywood. The trail is gradual, but will still get your blood pumping. Along the way, you will see some of the best views the city has to offer of the Hollywood […]
Southwest Museum of the American Indian: LA’s First Museum
Last updated: Monday, August 29, 2016 By 3 Comments
The Southwest Museum of the American Indian, created by Charles Lummis in 1907, was the first museum ever set up in Los Angeles. So if for nothing else, then you need to see it to experience that unique history. The museum is currently going through a renovation, and there is only one main exhibit that […]
Five Great Coffee Shops to Visit in LA’s Fashion & Art’s District
Last updated: Monday, August 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
It turns out Downtown LA’s Art District and Fashion District boast of more than just warehouse boutiques, urban murals, and sidewalk sketches; they are also home to a number of craft coffee shops. Within blocks of each other, coffee aficionados and hipsters alike have their pick of everything from Blue Bottle to Stumptown Coffee. Situated on […]
OUE Skyspace: Glass Slide & Open Air Observation Deck in Los Angeles
Last updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 By 3 Comments
Much like Chicago and New York before it, Los Angeles now has its very own observation deck so you can experience the city from above. The deck is 70 floors up, and it provides unparalleled views of Los Angeles and the area surrounding it. I got a chance to check it out opening weekend, and it […]
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