Featured image credit: Levi Clancy This city (and, by extension, this blog) is no stranger to incredible feats of folk art. We’ve seen it in structures like Rubel Castle, the Mosaic Tile House, Zorthian Ranch, and even, to some degree, the Sam Maloof House. We explored it in installations like the Old Trapper’s Lodge and […]
Featured image credit: 29 Palms Inn Official Site In the community of 29 Palms, an authentic desert experience doesn’t necessarily mean roughing it. This truth is artfully illustrated by the historic 29 Palms Inn, a community staple that has been serving visitors to the area since opening in 1928. At just a hop, skip, and […]
Featured image credit: MONA Glendale When Blade Runner hit theaters in June 1982, it introduced us to a portrait of LA’s dystopian future, a constant barrage of polluted rain plummeting into percussive refinery fires. And, at street level, neon as far as the eye could see. Though modern LA can at times echo the film’s […]
Featured image credit: City of La Cañada Flintridge Perched in the rustic foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, La Cañada Flintridge (frequently shortened to La Cañada by the locals) is a city beloved by those who want seclusion without giving up the conveniences of the city. You can feel like you’re in a wooded resort […]
It even hides a lost highway beneath its sparkling waves. Featured image credit: CraigCarter400 In the 1920s, Egyptomania was gripping the United States, Los Angeles notwithstanding. You can still see it in the architectural flourishes of the Egyptian and Vista Theaters. It’s easier to miss that LA actually has its very own pyramid, though the […]
Featured image credit: Friends of Big Bear Valley It’s estimated that around 100,000 people flock to the mountainous resort town of Big Bear every year. Yet, your best chance of seeing the most illustrious seasonal residents is by staying glued to your computer. That’s because no one in Big Bear is as popular as the […]
The designer numbers Elton John and Madonna among his patrons. Featured image credit: Peter Lai Designs & Asian Village We’ve sung the praises of Little Tokyo on this blog before, so don’t take this as any kind of disrespect. But if you’re looking for something truly unique, you may want to peer beyond the surface-level […]
Photo Credit: Envato Elements Summer is the perfect time to celebrate love, diversity, and community—and Southern California is the place to do it! In this ultimate guide to the best Pride events across the region, you’ll find key details about festivals, parades, concerts, and parties happening from June through September. Whether you’re looking for large-scale […]
You might even see Catalina Island from this 10-story monster! Featured image credit: Destination Irvine Yes, we know Irvine isn’t Los Angeles but if we can consider Disneyland a local attraction, we can consider Great Park too. Today, we’re specifically interested in Great Park’s star attraction: the Great Park Balloon. This orange balloon is so […]
It turns out utopia comes at a pretty steep price. Photo credit: California Historical Landmarks Some might say that planting a seed in the desert isn’t the wisest decision. And the ruins of Llano del Rio underscore this point. It once bore the promise of a functional socialist society. Today, it’s a crumbling stone husk […]
