Thomas's Guidebook
Food scene
Neighborhood coffeehouse across the street run by the super friendly Yancy. You should be able to recognize him by his effusive personality and LA Dodgers cap! Great vibe, and everything offered on the menu is fantastic!
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Antigua
3400 N Figueroa StNeighborhood coffeehouse across the street run by the super friendly Yancy. You should be able to recognize him by his effusive personality and LA Dodgers cap! Great vibe, and everything offered on the menu is fantastic!
Awesome little cafe and juice bar with a surprisingly large menu prepared by a friendly staff!
Aide's café and juices
2805 N Figueroa StAwesome little cafe and juice bar with a surprisingly large menu prepared by a friendly staff!
Yum Yum Donuts
Falmouth AvenueFriendly neighborhood donut shop open 24 hours!
Vegan donuts! The Custard Front Drive is an absolute must! They might be a bit pricey, but worth every penny!
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Donut Friend
5107 York BlvdVegan donuts! The Custard Front Drive is an absolute must! They might be a bit pricey, but worth every penny!
This place pretty much has it all, including out of this world Horchata, and it’s only a block away!
Cypress Best Burgers
3240 N Figueroa StThis place pretty much has it all, including out of this world Horchata, and it’s only a block away!
Friendly neighborhood Taqueria featuring a wide variety of classic Mexican favorites served with a side of classic arcade favorites!
El Atacor#1
3520 North Figueroa StreetFriendly neighborhood Taqueria featuring a wide variety of classic Mexican favorites served with a side of classic arcade favorites!
Friendly neighborhood pizzeria. Good pizza and good prices! Short walk to pick-up, and they deliver!
Junior Pizza
3520 N Figueroa StFriendly neighborhood pizzeria. Good pizza and good prices! Short walk to pick-up, and they deliver!
No frills Mexican joint just up Figueroa with tasty food served by friendly people. It also features a wonderfully unique homage to The Three Stooges.
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La Abeja Restaurant
3700 North Figueroa StreetNo frills Mexican joint just up Figueroa with tasty food served by friendly people. It also features a wonderfully unique homage to The Three Stooges.
Salvadoran restaurant across Figueroa featuring super tasty pupusas and plantains!
Maria's Restaurant
Salvadoran restaurant across Figueroa featuring super tasty pupusas and plantains!
Friendly neighborhood Mexican restaurant and banquet hall that is frequently booked with quinceaneras, wedding receptions, and numerous other festive celebrations.
Restaurant Arroyo Hall
Friendly neighborhood Mexican restaurant and banquet hall that is frequently booked with quinceaneras, wedding receptions, and numerous other festive celebrations.
Otoño
5715 N Figueroa StFabulous Spanish food in a vibrant atmosphere with an awesome bar!
Casual and cool with amazing Italian food served in a hip contemporary atmosphere!
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Hippo
5916 1/2 N Figueroa StCasual and cool with amazing Italian food served in a hip contemporary atmosphere!
Dynamite Vegan Mexican food at great prices! Go for the HOT sauce, but use it sparingly! Available for pick-up or delivery only!
Cena Vegan - Mission
Dynamite Vegan Mexican food at great prices! Go for the HOT sauce, but use it sparingly! Available for pick-up or delivery only!
IHOP
Friendly neighborhood IHOP open all 24 hours!
This is the nearest In-N-Out Burger. You’re welcome! 310 Harvey Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
In-N-Out Burger
This is the nearest In-N-Out Burger. You’re welcome! 310 Harvey Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Neighborhood Bars
THE Cypress Park bar. Featured in numerous films and television shows, and offering a hip local scene with nicely priced drinks, solid DJs, chill back patio, pool table and subtly provocative artwork.
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Footsies
2640 N Figueroa StTHE Cypress Park bar. Featured in numerous films and television shows, and offering a hip local scene with nicely priced drinks, solid DJs, chill back patio, pool table and subtly provocative artwork.
Great cocktails, food, and beer selection. If you’re into European football this is your place! They also play most other sporting events.
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The Greyhound Bar & Grill
5570 N Figueroa StGreat cocktails, food, and beer selection. If you’re into European football this is your place! They also play most other sporting events.
Super fun spot that offers tasty bar food, craft cocktails and bowling in the most gorgeous bowling alley that you have ever seen!
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Highland Park Bowl
5621 N Figueroa StSuper fun spot that offers tasty bar food, craft cocktails and bowling in the most gorgeous bowling alley that you have ever seen!
Good Housekeeping HLP
5635 N Figueroa StCozy spot for the perfect nightcap.
ETA
5630 N Figueroa StChill cozy spot to grab drinks.
Neighborhood Curiosities
Designed by Merrill Butler, the engineer responsible for designing many of the iconic Los Angeles River bridges, the Figueroa Street Tunnels first opened in 1931, and you will pass through them as you approach Cypress Park heading north on the 110 Freeway just before popping out over the Los Angeles River.
Figueroa street tunnels
Designed by Merrill Butler, the engineer responsible for designing many of the iconic Los Angeles River bridges, the Figueroa Street Tunnels first opened in 1931, and you will pass through them as you approach Cypress Park heading north on the 110 Freeway just before popping out over the Los Angeles River.
Built in 1927 this Art Deco style jail apparently once housed Al Capone. It was shut down in 1965 and designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and it is a very popular area for filming. It is visible on your right as you exit the Figueroa Street Tunnels and cross over the Los Angeles River into Cypress Park on the 110 Freeway, and it is highly visible on your left as you cross over the river and alongside it on the northbound LA Metro A Line train
Lincoln Heights Jail
Built in 1927 this Art Deco style jail apparently once housed Al Capone. It was shut down in 1965 and designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and it is a very popular area for filming. It is visible on your right as you exit the Figueroa Street Tunnels and cross over the Los Angeles River into Cypress Park on the 110 Freeway, and it is highly visible on your left as you cross over the river and alongside it on the northbound LA Metro A Line train
This little boutique featuring unique gifts sits right around the corner next to Antigua.
Altar Los Angeles
This little boutique featuring unique gifts sits right around the corner next to Antigua.
Curve Line Space
Neighborhood framing studio and art gallery right around the corner.
This is where I go for all of my custom framing needs. It’s also a great spot just to pick through and discover all kinds of interesting artwork.
Frame Monster Design Laboratory
This is where I go for all of my custom framing needs. It’s also a great spot just to pick through and discover all kinds of interesting artwork.
Super cool video gallery emitting some serious old school Max Headroom vibes.
Digital Debris Video Gallery
Super cool video gallery emitting some serious old school Max Headroom vibes.
Awesome spot to dig through and find classic, rare and under appreciated movies!
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Videotheque
4102 Mission StAwesome spot to dig through and find classic, rare and under appreciated movies!
Chelos Flowers
Friendly neighborhood flower and gift shop.
Figueroa Street Tattoo Company
Friendly neighborhood tattoo parlor.
Maintain
Friendly neighborhood skate shop with decks, gear, and apparel.
Beauty Queen & Barber King
Friendly neighborhood beauty salon right around the corner next to Altar.
Tony's Barber Shop
Friendly neighborhood barber shop.
Friendly neighborhood mechanic that specializes in selling high-end rims and performance tires.
Miranda's Shop
Friendly neighborhood mechanic that specializes in selling high-end rims and performance tires.
Cruz Auto Parts
Friendly neighborhood machine shop and parts store operated by a father and son.
City Vintage
Uniquely awesome vintage goods, and always worth a walk through.
Love this place! Always displaying fun kitschy items that you or someone you know will absolutely love!
Good Neighbor Antique Store
Love this place! Always displaying fun kitschy items that you or someone you know will absolutely love!
Revival Furniture
3436 North Figueroa StreetGreat spot to find great prices on vintage furniture and knick knacks.
Los Angeles River Center and Gardens
The hidden gem of Cypress Park and minutes away.
A recently renovated walking trail and bike path along the storied Los Angeles River.
Los Angeles River Greenway Trail, Los Angeles, CA, Spojené státy americké
A recently renovated walking trail and bike path along the storied Los Angeles River.
Sitting atop Mount Washington and offering wonderful views, Kite Hill gets its name from the constant wind that is channeled to create the perfect updraft, and these favorable conditions attract numerous local kite enthusiasts. It is also a very popular spot to take in the legendary Southern California sunset.
Kite Hill, Los Angeles, CA 90065, Spojené státy americké
Sitting atop Mount Washington and offering wonderful views, Kite Hill gets its name from the constant wind that is channeled to create the perfect updraft, and these favorable conditions attract numerous local kite enthusiasts. It is also a very popular spot to take in the legendary Southern California sunset.
Founded in 1925 by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, this former hotel sits atop Mount Washington and offers amazing views from absolutely stunning grounds and gardens.
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Self-Realization Fellowship International Headquarters
3880 San Rafael AveFounded in 1925 by Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, this former hotel sits atop Mount Washington and offers amazing views from absolutely stunning grounds and gardens.
This nearby museum of historic architectural buildings explores the settlement and development of Southern California during the Victorian era.
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Heritage Square Museum
3800 Homer StThis nearby museum of historic architectural buildings explores the settlement and development of Southern California during the Victorian era.
Opened in 1907, the Southwest Museum of the American Indian sadly closed in 2022. It was the oldest museum in Los Angeles. The Casa de Adobe is an Historical Landmark, and sits in the shadow of the former museum.
Southwest Museum's Casa de Adobe
Opened in 1907, the Southwest Museum of the American Indian sadly closed in 2022. It was the oldest museum in Los Angeles. The Casa de Adobe is an Historical Landmark, and sits in the shadow of the former museum.
This local architecture firm believes that good design can improve people’s lives and that architecture is a vehicle for positive change.
office42 architecture
This local architecture firm believes that good design can improve people’s lives and that architecture is a vehicle for positive change.
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional is a wonderful community resource that provides very affordable assistance with immigration, naturalization, and citizenship services and programs.
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional
Hermandad Mexicana Nacional is a wonderful community resource that provides very affordable assistance with immigration, naturalization, and citizenship services and programs.
Unfortunately much of this amazing public art installation has been destroyed by some selfish and resentful members of the public. Created by Freyja Bardell and Brian Howe in 2017, the “Faces of Elysian Valley” are/were 3-D scanned faces of local residents cut into granite sourced from an area near Yosemite and placed in the center of the recently completed Confluence Plaza traffic circle. The “Faces” created an optical illusion that made them appear to turn with drivers as they slowly made their way around the “roundabout” intersection at Figueroa, Riverside and San Fernando. It really was a beautiful contribution of truly dynamic public art. I miss it greatly, and I hope that it gets reinstalled sometime in future.
Public Art "Faces"
Unfortunately much of this amazing public art installation has been destroyed by some selfish and resentful members of the public. Created by Freyja Bardell and Brian Howe in 2017, the “Faces of Elysian Valley” are/were 3-D scanned faces of local residents cut into granite sourced from an area near Yosemite and placed in the center of the recently completed Confluence Plaza traffic circle. The “Faces” created an optical illusion that made them appear to turn with drivers as they slowly made their way around the “roundabout” intersection at Figueroa, Riverside and San Fernando. It really was a beautiful contribution of truly dynamic public art. I miss it greatly, and I hope that it gets reinstalled sometime in future.
Say what?!? A fleet of ice cream trucks that slowly rolls through the neighborhood?!?!
Ice Cream Occasions
Say what?!? A fleet of ice cream trucks that slowly rolls through the neighborhood?!?!
Old School Eateries
Established 1908. Downtown joint with awesome bar and vibe claiming to have originated the French Dip sandwich.
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Cole's French Dip
118 E 6th StEstablished 1908. Downtown joint with awesome bar and vibe claiming to have originated the French Dip sandwich.
Established 1908. Downtown joint with awesome authentic vibe claiming to have originated the French Dip sandwich.
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Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda StEstablished 1908. Downtown joint with awesome authentic vibe claiming to have originated the French Dip sandwich.
Established 1917. Huge array of gastro choices available for your overindulgence amid this beautiful bustling Downtown bazaar.
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Velký centrální trh
317 S BroadwayEstablished 1917. Huge array of gastro choices available for your overindulgence amid this beautiful bustling Downtown bazaar.
Established 1919. Los Angeles Royalty. The oldest and most iconic restaurant in Hollywood. Enough said.
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Musso & Frank Grill
6667 Hollywood BlvdEstablished 1919. Los Angeles Royalty. The oldest and most iconic restaurant in Hollywood. Enough said.
Established 1922. Scottish pub in Atwater Village. A favorite spot of Walt Disney (his table was #31), and the inspiration for Snow White’s cottage!
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Tam O'Shanter
2980 Los Feliz BlvdEstablished 1922. Scottish pub in Atwater Village. A favorite spot of Walt Disney (his table was #31), and the inspiration for Snow White’s cottage!
Established 1923. The FIRST Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles!
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El Cholo - The Original
1121 S Western AveEstablished 1923. The FIRST Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles!
Established 1924. An absolutely no frills Downtown staple.
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The Original Pantry Cafe
877 S Figueroa StEstablished 1924. An absolutely no frills Downtown staple.
Established 1927. Taix (say Tex) has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and it is an Echo Park institution that serves large portions of savory French comfort food at great prices in a cozy atmosphere with a lively bar scene. There is also always the probability that you will recognize “someone” here, as it is known to be a place where celebs feel comfortable because they get treated like everyone else.
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Taix French Restaurant
1911 Sunset BlvdEstablished 1927. Taix (say Tex) has been featured in numerous films and television shows, and it is an Echo Park institution that serves large portions of savory French comfort food at great prices in a cozy atmosphere with a lively bar scene. There is also always the probability that you will recognize “someone” here, as it is known to be a place where celebs feel comfortable because they get treated like everyone else.
Established 1929. Original Eastside joint serving classic deli food at great prices!
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Eastside Italian Deli
1013 Alpine StEstablished 1929. Original Eastside joint serving classic deli food at great prices!
Canter's Deli
Established 1931. THE Hollywood deli! It doesn’t get much more iconic than Canter’s.
Established 1931. Fantastic Mexican food served in a festive atmosphere.
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El Coyote
7312 Beverly BlvdEstablished 1931. Fantastic Mexican food served in a festive atmosphere.
Established 1932. A truly one of a kind Downtown experience!
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Tichomořské moře v kavárně Clifton's
648 S BroadwayEstablished 1932. A truly one of a kind Downtown experience!
Tom Bergin's
Established 1936. Irish Pub with fantastic vibe.
The Formosa Cafe
Established 1939. A truly iconic Hollywood jewel from the Golden Age.
Established 1939. Hollywood’s world-famous Hot Dog Stand. The line can be crazy long, because the wait is totally worth it!
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Pink's Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea AveEstablished 1939. Hollywood’s world-famous Hot Dog Stand. The line can be crazy long, because the wait is totally worth it!
Established 1946. Koreatown gem! Incredible Korean food served in an absolutely luscious atmosphere!
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The Prince
2 W 7th StEstablished 1946. Koreatown gem! Incredible Korean food served in an absolutely luscious atmosphere!
Established 1947. Deli and diner across from MacArthur Park with a classic menu and throwback atmosphere.
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Langer's
704 S Alvarado StEstablished 1947. Deli and diner across from MacArthur Park with a classic menu and throwback atmosphere.
Mels Drive-In
8585 Sunset BlvdEstablished 1947. The Sunset Strip Original.
Bob's Big Boy
4211 W Riverside DrEstablished 1949. Iconic joint born in Burbank.
Established 1954. One of a kind spot for chilling out in Eagle Rock.
22 místní doporučují
Colombo's Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club
1833 Colorado BlvdEstablished 1954. One of a kind spot for chilling out in Eagle Rock.
Established 1954. This Los Feliz spot showcased in the film Swingers oozes the ultimate mid-century Los Angeles cool!
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The Dresden Restaurant & Lounge
1760 N Vermont AveEstablished 1954. This Los Feliz spot showcased in the film Swingers oozes the ultimate mid-century Los Angeles cool!
Established 1959. German restaurant and beer house with a great patio located in Silver Lake.
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The Red Lion Tavern
2366 Glendale BlvdEstablished 1959. German restaurant and beer house with a great patio located in Silver Lake.
Established 1960. My favorite breakfast spot and a Silver Lake staple featuring the best fresh-squeezed orange juice in town!
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Astro Family Restaurant
2300 Fletcher DrEstablished 1960. My favorite breakfast spot and a Silver Lake staple featuring the best fresh-squeezed orange juice in town!
Established 1962. Located in Silver Lake, and my all-time favorite Mexican restaurant! Superb vibe and famously strong margaritas!
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Casita Del Campo
1920 Hyperion AveEstablished 1962. Located in Silver Lake, and my all-time favorite Mexican restaurant! Superb vibe and famously strong margaritas!
Established 1962. Great Spanish food with an awesome patio and atmosphere in Silver Lake. Enjoy some dinner and a live Flamenco show!
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El Cid
4212 Sunset BlvdEstablished 1962. Great Spanish food with an awesome patio and atmosphere in Silver Lake. Enjoy some dinner and a live Flamenco show!
Classic Watering Holes
Established 1917. Winery tours and tastings available only minutes away at this historic winery!
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Vinařství San Antonio
737 Lamar StEstablished 1917. Winery tours and tastings available only minutes away at this historic winery!
Established 1934. A Hollywood classic situated next to the iconic Pantages Theater.
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Frolic Room
6245 Hollywood BlvdEstablished 1934. A Hollywood classic situated next to the iconic Pantages Theater.
Established 1961. Legendary little drinking hole and music room off Canter’s Deli.
8 místní doporučují
Kibitz Room at Canter's
419 N Fairfax AveEstablished 1961. Legendary little drinking hole and music room off Canter’s Deli.
Tiki Ti
4427 Sunset BlvdEstablished 1961. A shimmering Silver Lake oasis.
Neighborhoods
Historic and hip neighborhood with vibrant shopping, dining and night-life along both the Figueroa and York corridors…and you might also bump into Billie Eilish or her brother Finneas since this is where they grew up.
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Highland Park
Historic and hip neighborhood with vibrant shopping, dining and night-life along both the Figueroa and York corridors…and you might also bump into Billie Eilish or her brother Finneas since this is where they grew up.
Mount Washington sits just across Figueroa, and I hike up and over it every day! It offers wonderful views of Downtown, the Griffith Park Observatory and Hollywood Sign, the San Gabriel mountains to Mount Baldy, and you can even see all the way to Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Just plug “kite hill” into your favorite map app!
Mount Washington
Mount Washington sits just across Figueroa, and I hike up and over it every day! It offers wonderful views of Downtown, the Griffith Park Observatory and Hollywood Sign, the San Gabriel mountains to Mount Baldy, and you can even see all the way to Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Just plug “kite hill” into your favorite map app!
Original Eastside vibe! Wonderful street scene along Sunset Boulevard with plenty of shopping, dining and night-life offerings!
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Echo Park
1632 Echo Park AveOriginal Eastside vibe! Wonderful street scene along Sunset Boulevard with plenty of shopping, dining and night-life offerings!
Eastside gem of a neighborhood snaking along Sunset Boulevard just west of Echo Park. It offers numerous dining and boutique shopping experiences.
Silver Lake
Eastside gem of a neighborhood snaking along Sunset Boulevard just west of Echo Park. It offers numerous dining and boutique shopping experiences.
Stylish neighborhood just north of Silver Lake offering numerous boutique shopping and dining experiences in the shadow of the Griffith Park Observatory. Numerous stars including the likes of Brad Pitt, Moby, and Madonna have homes here, and some guy named Leonardo DiCaprio grew up here.
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Los Feliz
Stylish neighborhood just north of Silver Lake offering numerous boutique shopping and dining experiences in the shadow of the Griffith Park Observatory. Numerous stars including the likes of Brad Pitt, Moby, and Madonna have homes here, and some guy named Leonardo DiCaprio grew up here.
Chinatown
Only two Metro stops away…but countless worlds…
Parks
The largest municipal park in the country. It truly has it all: Observatory, LA Zoo, Greek Theater, horseback riding, hiking trails, and the Bat Cave!
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Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveThe largest municipal park in the country. It truly has it all: Observatory, LA Zoo, Greek Theater, horseback riding, hiking trails, and the Bat Cave!
This is one the few State Parks in the city of Los Angeles and it is only a few minutes away!
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Státní park Rio de Los Angeles
1900 N San Fernando RdThis is one the few State Parks in the city of Los Angeles and it is only a few minutes away!
This recently created 32 acre green space in Chinatown offers an immersive view of the Downtown cityscape.
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Los Angeles State Historic Park
1245 N Spring StThis recently created 32 acre green space in Chinatown offers an immersive view of the Downtown cityscape.
Elysian Park surrounds Dodger Stadium and is a short drive away. It offers up plenty of picnic spots and hiking trails. If you are interested in experiencing the world-famous “LA car culture” up close and personal try swinging through Elysian Park during weekend afternoons for the very high probability of catching impromptu “Lowrider” parades. They can be quite the spectacle!
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Elysian Park
835 Academy RdElysian Park surrounds Dodger Stadium and is a short drive away. It offers up plenty of picnic spots and hiking trails. If you are interested in experiencing the world-famous “LA car culture” up close and personal try swinging through Elysian Park during weekend afternoons for the very high probability of catching impromptu “Lowrider” parades. They can be quite the spectacle!
Nearby park with picnic areas and hiking trails that offer sweeping views of the surrounding area.
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Ernest E Debs Regionální park
4235 Monterey RdNearby park with picnic areas and hiking trails that offer sweeping views of the surrounding area.
My favorite place to spend time in Los Angeles! I’m an avid hiker, and thoroughly enjoy the trails up Mount Lukens; the tallest mountain in Los Angeles.
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Deukmejian Wilderness Park
3429 Markridge RdMy favorite place to spend time in Los Angeles! I’m an avid hiker, and thoroughly enjoy the trails up Mount Lukens; the tallest mountain in Los Angeles.