A little history: The Santa Monica Pier was first opened in 1909 and wasnot originally created for amusement purposes. In fact it was originally afor helping the city deal with its sanitation needs, i.e. how to deal with itssewage! However, the pier quickly became popular with the local fishingcommunity and local businesses started to see […]
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Dolby Theatre
The current site of the Academy Awards is located within the Hollywood and Highland shopping complex. While the inside of the theatre is not open for visitors, there is still plenty to see. Imagine the red carpet entrance with Hollywood Boulevard blocked off to create the entrance for the stars through the 5-story tall arches, […]
Top 10 Socially-Distanced Places to Visit in Los Angeles
Lockdown orders, travel restrictions, and the desire to socially distance has forced us to reimagine traveling in Los Angeles, or in any city. Here are 10 places in Los Angeles that are well-adapted to the current circumstances. Griffith Park The crown jewel of LA’s park system, this expansive area is six times larger than New […]
6 Tips to Survive (and enjoy) The Hollywood Walk of Fame
It may be one of the most famous places in Los Angeles, but for reasons deserved and undeserved, the star-filled Hollywood Walk of Fame has a less than stellar reputation. Between the crowds, the griminess, the noise, and the difficulty of access, you may be tempted to skip the area when you visit Los Angeles. […]
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