If we’re being totally honest, the most haunted “trail” in Southern California is Hollywood Boulevard at 3 a.m. And that’s whether or not you believe in ghosts. But today, in honor of Halloween approaching on the not-too-distant horizon, we’re speaking to our more spiritually-inclined readers. We’re taking a closer look at the most haunted trails […]
Tag: Local Attractions
The Literally Moving Story of Olvera Street
Featured image credit: Visitor7 We often talk about the history of Los Angeles on this blog, but today we’re going back to the very beginning. Sort of. Indigenous people lived in the area we call Los Angeles for centuries before the city’s first stone was laid. But if you ask locals to take you to […]
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Secures Funding for September 11 Memorial Park
With September 11 coming up, our thoughts no doubt return to that fateful day in 2001 that shifted the country if not the world. It was an experience that sent ripples of existential dread and sadness far and wide. While the events of September 11, 2001 happened on the other side of the country from […]
Adopt a FREE Pet in Palm Springs this Weekend!
Palm Springs Animal Shelter is throwing a Clear the Shelter event this weekend. Thanks to a partnership with local restaurant, Boozehounds, the shelter will waive all weekend adoption fees. This means you can adopt a furry friend for FREE. Event Details The Palm Springs Clear the Shelters event will take place on August 12th and […]
There are Not One But Two Southern California Desert Regions. Here’s How to Tell Them Apart.
Los Angeles may not be the desert that so many people claim. At least not all of it. Parts of the greater LA area encompass portions of the SoCal desert. For those unaware, we actually have two deserts in Southern California and three distinct deserts making up the California desert environment. Not too far off […]
10 Must-See Los Angeles Concerts in August
Los Angeles is arguable one of the biggest entertainment hubs of the world, and our city is in no shortage of fun events coming up including these must-see concerts in August. Mark your calendars, and prepare your sing-along voices for these must-see Los Angeles concerts. 1) Drake and 21 Savage at The Kia Forum Dates: […]
The MSG Exosphere in Las Vegas is Raising the Bar for Arena-Style Entertainment
Featured image credit: The Sphere Vegas The Las Vegas night somehow just got brighter. Locals have by now no doubt caught more than a glimpse of the MSG Sphere, properly known as the Exosphere. It’s pretty hard to miss… even from space, apparently. Plans nearly as big as the Exosphere itself surround the looming event […]
Looking for the Best Japanese Garden Los Angeles Has to Offer? Here Are 8!
You may not associate Los Angeles with the same kind of hustle culture as cities like New York and Chicago, but it’s still a major city. So, it pays to know where you can escape when the long hours at the office and traffic jams are chipping away at your serenity. And rare is the […]
The Magic Castle Hollywood Continues to Enchant Audiences After Six Decades
Featured image credit: Minnaert We hear a lot about the magic of Hollywood, but there’s only one place in LA where you can get it on tap. Sandwiched between the Hollywood Bowl and the Walk of Fame, you’ll find an esteemed house of illusion. Instantly recognizable by its larger-than-life Gothic Renaissance architecture, the Magic Castle […]
Celebrate LA Pride 2023 in Style with Our Event Guide
With June ushering in LGBTQ Pride Month, the Greater Los Angeles area transforms into a party with a purpose. Sure, there are the clubs, parades, pool parties, and picnics. But it all comes back to raising visibility for our marginalized brothers, sisters, and non-binary siblings. That being said, there’s also a lot of fun to […]