The Carroll Avenue Victorian-style houses and mansions are uniquely striking and a cultural treat. By Aesthetic Andie Now this is a hidden gem that we’re proud to know about. Do you know the Painted Ladies houses in San Francisco? Of course you do—it’s one of the most iconic views in …
Shakespeare Bridge is a cute little bridge named after William Shakespeare that is a surefire hidden gem. “Shakespeare Bridge” by PunkToad is licensed under CC BY ND-2.0. Want a cool little hidden gem of LA that not many people know about? Shakespeare Bridge, named after the awesome man who wrote Romeo and …
The curious culture of Olvera Street, which some claim to be a slightly artificial representation of Mexican and Latin-American culture, has gone on for decades and really showcases an amazing part of DTLA. By Shopping Syndra Los Angeles is beautiful not just because of its sights but also because of …
Essentially a nice upscale outdoor mall where it’s just as fun to walk around as it is to shop. By Shopping Syndra If you’re gonna show friends around LA, you got to bring them to The Grove. It’s one of my favorite places to go just because it’s kind of …
Peacocks, plants, and photo ops, oh my! Check out the Los Angeles County Arboretum for a really awesome time with gool ol’ Mother Nature herself. By Maximillion Known simply as “The Arboretum”, this place is an amazing mecca of nature. There are tons of gardens here–there’s a waterfall, a tule …
The Rose Bowl is a one-of-a-kind venue because of its historical status in the state of California. By Sporty Shaun Built in 1922 amongst the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, it’s a United States National Historic Landmark. It’s also the 11th-largest stadium in the entire United States! It permanently hosts the …
Beautiful gardens (some cultural, some regional, some just nice) near Pasadena and the 626. By Aesthetic Andie How much? Prices are subject to change with time, but as of July 2021, they are: $25 weekdays, $29 weekends (adults); $21 weekdays, $24 weekends (seniors and students); $13 youth (4-11 years old); …
Outdoor shopping area just blocks from the beach in Santa Monica with fountains, street performers, food, bars, and more. By Shopping Syndra For window shopping, Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica is an absolute mecca in this sense. Sure, the retail stores here (click here for a full listing–they include …
Inspired by the Venice Canals in Italy, these Venice Canals make for an awesome walk amongst beautiful houses. By Aesthetic Andie The Venice Canals are straight up one of my favorite places in the greater LA area just because it’s so unique and so unexpected. What they basically are are …
