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.
Category Archives: Neighborhoods
USC Walking Tour
The campus of the University of Southern California offers much for the visitor to enjoy. Come with us on this walking tour, with its spectacular architecture, deep film history, and a stunning panorama.
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.
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.
Downtown Glendale
Downtown Glendale is most famous for its malls, but the curious visitor will find more, like a dazzling neon museum and great places to eat.
Walking Tour of Claremont
Claremont is an exceptionally charming college town, with art museums, gardens, lovely architecture, and a cute downtown surrounding a convenient Metrolink stop.
Brown Girl Travels: An Interview with Ashley Marie Garcia
Based out of Highland Park, Ashley Marie Garcia publishes Brown Girl Travels, a travel magazine presenting the stories and art of women of color. Join us for our interview with her, where we discuss her work, memorable travel experiences, growing up in Northeast L.A., and how the educational system often fails brown girls.
Angels Gate: Exploring Coastal San Pedro
The southern tip of Los Angeles offers much for the visitor, from beautiful coastline to hilly neighborhoods to fascinating historical sites and surprising finds.
Walking Westwood
With the start of the Spring Semester at UCLA, we head to Westwood for a walking tour of what this active neighborhood has to offer.
The Transiting Guide to the Rose Parade (and everything along the route)
New Year’s Day marks the return of Southern California’s most famous holiday tradition: the Rose Parade. Our guide will give you all the information you need to see it for yourself.