Skip to content

Transiting Los Angeles

  • Home
  • About
  • Patreon
  • Store
  • How to Ride Transit
  • Archives
    • Art
    • Historic Sites
    • Neighborhoods
    • Museums
    • Parks
    • Walks
    • Transit Tips
  • Regions
    • Central LA
    • Downtown LA
    • East Side
    • Northeast LA/Pasadena
    • San Fernando Valley
    • South LA/Long Beach
    • West Side
    • Outside LA

Category Archives: Historic Sites

The Miracle Mile

This famed corridor, with its museums, tar pits, and Art Deco architecture, is now even more accessible with the opening of a new subway this year.

Posted byJohn PerryAugust 25, 2026August 25, 2026Posted inArt, Central LA, Historic Sites, MuseumsTags:los angeles, la metro, la transit, travel guide, miracle mile, wilshireLeave a comment on The Miracle Mile

Downtown Riverside

A train trip to Riverside, though it requires some careful planning, will take you to some great museums, incredible architecture, and fun restaurants.

Posted byJohn PerryJune 8, 2026Posted inArt, Historic Sites, Museums, Outside LATags:inland empire, la transit, metrolink, riversideLeave a comment on Downtown Riverside

Transiting San Diego

L.A.’s little sibling of a city has tons for the visitor to enjoy, and quite a bit of it is very transit accessible. In this guide, we cover some highlights you can easily see after a short train ride.

Posted byJohn PerryJuly 13, 2025Posted inHistoric Sites, Museums, Outside LA, ParksTags:balboa-park, california, pacific surfliner, photography, san diego, san diego trolley, socal, transit, travel guideLeave a comment on Transiting San Diego

Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is Downtown’s most dynamic and fun neighborhood to visit, with great dining, nightlife, and shopping, And it’s very convenient to visit by transit.

Posted byJohn PerryMay 30, 2025August 13, 2026Posted inDowntown LA, Historic Sites, Museums, NeighborhoodsTags:Downtown LA, Japanese American, la metro, la transit, little tokyo, los angeles, travel, travel guideLeave a comment on Little Tokyo

Transiting the Pasadena Blue Line

The section of the A Line between Downtown L.A. and Pasadena is the most scenic in the whole system, passing hillside scenery and through historic neighborhoods.

Posted byJohn PerryJanuary 23, 2025September 6, 2025Posted inHistoric Sites, Northeast LA/PasadenaTags:california, Gold Line, highland park, la history, la metro, la transit, los angeles, northeast la, pasadena, transit, travel11 Comments on Transiting the Pasadena Blue Line

The Central Library

Central Library is one of the most beautiful main libraries anywhere in the country. Our guide will show just a few of the many treasures it has to offer inside.

Posted byJohn PerryNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024Posted inArt, Downtown LA, Historic SitesTags:architecture, Central library, Downtown LA, la history, la metro, la transit, LAPL, library, los angeles, travel, travel guide1 Comment on The Central Library

Wilmington

At the edge of the L.A. harbor, Wilmington is a working-class community with deep roots and some delightful gems for those who are willing to look.

Posted byJohn PerryMay 11, 2024January 8, 2025Posted inHistoric Sites, Museums, Neighborhoods, South LA/Long BeachTags:banning museum, la harbor, la metro, la transit, los angeles, walking tourLeave a comment on Wilmington

Riding the Rails to San Juan Capistrano

A train ride to San Juan Capistrano is one of the best day trips you can do from Los Angeles. Find out how to get there and what you can see when you arrive.

Posted byJohn PerryNovember 14, 2023September 8, 2026Posted inHistoric Sites, Outside LA, WalksTags:la transit, los angeles, metrolink, orange county, pacific surfliner, san juan capistrano, train trip, travel guide, walking tourLeave a comment on Riding the Rails to San Juan Capistrano

Exploring Boyle Heights

Boyle Heights is one of L.A.’s oldest neighborhoods, full of interesting history, wonderful art, and great places to eat, all very accessible by a Metro rail line.

Posted byJohn PerryOctober 12, 2023January 30, 2024Posted inEast Side, Historic Sites, Neighborhoods, WalksTags:boyle heights, la metro, la transit, los angeles, mariachi plaza, transit, travel guide, walking tour1 Comment on Exploring Boyle Heights

The Regional Connector: a How-To Guide to Metro’s New Rail Opening

The Regional Connector opens tomorrow! See our guide on Metro’s new rail service and what you can find around the new downtown stations.

Posted byJohn PerryJune 15, 2023May 27, 2025Posted inDowntown LA, Historic Sites, Museums, Transit TipsTags:Downtown LA, la metro, la transit, little tokyo, los angeles, regional connector, transit1 Comment on The Regional Connector: a How-To Guide to Metro’s New Rail Opening

Posts pagination

1 2 Older posts
Follow Transiting Los Angeles on WordPress.com

Facebook

Facebook

https://www.instagram.com/transitingla/

https://www.youtube.com/@TransitingLA

Contact

info@transitinglosangeles.com
  • Home
  • About
  • Patreon
  • Store
  • How to Ride Transit
  • Archives
  • Regions
Transiting Los Angeles, Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Transiting Los Angeles
    • Join 45 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Transiting Los Angeles
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar