southwest museum – Transiting Los Angeles

Climbing to the Top of Debs Park

On a hill in Northeast LA is one the city’s largest parks, with beautiful views and intriguing history. This is our climb to the top of Debs Park.

The Mt. Washington Stairway Walk

Mt. Washington is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Los Angeles, with many stairways that take you up its beautiful hillsides. This tour shows you the sights this tranquil neighborhood has to offer.

Charles Lummis’ Castle of Stone: El Alisal

Hidden above the Arroyo Seco Freeway is a stone castle, which was once the home of the fascinating character who founded the Southwest Museum.

The Forgotten Museum: the Southwest Museum

The Southwest Museum might be my favorite building in L.A. It’s a captivating half-ruin that still functions as a museum, and is easy to reach on the Gold Line.