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.
Category Archives: Regions
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.
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.
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.
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
The Museum of Jurassic Technology is one of our favorite places in Los Angeles. But what exactly *is* it?
Futures Unrealized: The Pedway
Downtown Los Angeles holds a fascinating relic of what might have been. Follow us on a tour of a future unrealized: the Pedway.
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.
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.