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.
Category Archives: Parks
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.
Expo Park
Just across from the USC campus, Expo Park is home to some of the city’s most popular museums and sports venues. Check out our guide to everything the park has to offer.
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.
The Glendale Narrows of the L.A. River
Join us as we explore the Glendale Narrows, a soft-bottomed stretch of the L.A. River that holds trees and wildlife, and serves as the focal point of efforts to revitalize our much maligned waterway.
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.
Griffith Park’s Hilltop Gardens
Atop Griffith Park’s hills are three unique gardens, each created by driven individuals who left their mark on the park. Come explore these beautiful havens and learn about the history of how they came to be.
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.
Exploring the City of Ghosts
City of Ghosts offers a uniquely intimate and charming look at life in Los Angeles. In this post, we proudly present our guide to the locations featured in the show, as well as an interview with show creator Elizabeth Ito.
Park to Playa: Hiking across the Baldwin Hills
Hike across the scenic Baldwin Hills on the newly completed Park to Playa Trail, enjoying the best views the Westside has to offer.