Located less than three miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, but with no traces of its glitter or glamor, stands 3970 Spencer Street. You could easily drive past it without giving it a second glance. But even if you took a long, hard look, you’d only see an unassuming, slightly dilapidated townhouse. Yet, as […]
Not all Las Vegas tourist attractions are created equal. How many times have you been hooked into some overpriced tourist trap? If you’re just visiting, you can at least drown the disappointment in your hotel’s luxury pool or casino. But what about the locals? Where are the attractions in Las Vegas that deliver enough value […]
It’s no secret that there is a drought in California and much of the Southwest U.S. But what some residents may not realize is the actual severity of it. A study published in Nature Climate Change cites the arid conditions gripping California and other western states as the driest 22-year stretch in 1,200 years. And […]
Ever feel like there’s not much to do in Palm Springs other than lounging, eating, and drinking? Even if that were true, many of us wouldn’t be complaining. But if you’re looking for some family-friendly Palm Springs activities, you’ll find some gems. Good, clean fun is never far in this city that boasts so much […]
Los Angeles is like an architectural exquisite corpse game, where a Victorian Queen Anne can stand proudly beside a kitschy Craftsman facing a rustic Mission Revival home across the street. There’s little rhyme or reason other than a seemingly ever-present row of towering palm trees tying everything together. Unsurprisingly, Los Angeles boasts some of the […]
Las Vegas is one of the most intoxicating U.S. cities to visit. But with JohnHart offices in the Las Vegas area, we’re in the business of helping those who see Vegas as more than a tourist spot. Sure, it’s a city with a thriving hospitality industry, to say the least. But at the end of […]
It seemed like it was never going to happen but it’s officially begun. The Los Angeles Metro has finally begun construction on a transit hub to connect the city’s train system to Los Angeles International Airport. Déjà vu? You’re not alone. You may recall last June’s groundbreaking ceremony. But good things take time; especially in […]
For the first time since 1982, Formula One is returning to Las Vegas. This is big news, whether you’re a motorsports fan or simply a Las Vegas resident. Though the race won’t take place until 2023, rooms in the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip are expected to go quickly at exorbitant rates. That’s because […]
There are no shortage of options for thirsty Las Vegas revelers looking for a drink. We even mentioned some popular regional bars in a recent blog. But locals looking to avoid the strobing lights and staggering prices of the strip need options too. Thankfully, the city has a wealth of dive bars from which to […]
Starting on April 15th, the Coachella Valley (specifically Indio) will descend into a fit of mass revelry that’s become all too familiar. Does the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival even need an introduction? This year’s event has been sold out for some time. But what else would you expect of the most popular music […]
