The election is over, Halloween has been tricked and treated, and from the looks of it, this weekend is a chance to kick back and spend some quality time at home, or at the movie [...]
Some of the most visited historical sites in California are the old Spanish missions that dot the Pacific coast line.
With a total of 21 different missions, the closest one to the Los Angeles area [...]
Yesterday, I wrote about our stay at POSH Palm Springs, the fantastic get-away boutique bed and breakfast, at this iconic great city in the Southland.
What I didn’t mention yet is how I got there. [...]
We all know that many movies have been made in and around the Los Angeles area. What’s not to love? It’s close by the studios which helps cut costs, and these days, everyone wants to [...]
Venice has become California’s new Riviera–with its eclectic shopping, dining establishments, fine beaches, beautiful people, and something always going on–the city never sleeps.
Last week we shared with you a small portion of our upcoming Venice [...]
It’s amazing the amount of lawns I pass everyday that have a sprinkler system that works hard to keep their plants watered.
For me, it’s unfortunately fascinating to observe the waste of water used to [...]
One of the things Los Angeles is known for, and maybe not so known for, is its various stairways.
Although most of our fair city’s steps are located in the Silver Lake – Echo Park [...]
Travelin’ Local typically avoids political topics, but the California State Park Initiative, aka Prop 21, needs attention because it affects our leisure activities and lifestyles.
It’s a new initiative–called the State Parks and Wildlife Conservation [...]
If you’ve taken the Marina del Rey Bike Ride, you might have stumbled upon Burton W. Chace Park. Or, on the other hand, if you’re looking for a respite from the big city, this is [...]
Venice is a city full of wonder–physically by structure, naturally because its proximity to the splendorous beaches of the Pacific Ocean, its fresh air and sunny skies, and its cultural mix of its people.
From the [...]
Since its inception on Friday, July 9, 2010, The Boyle Heights Farmers Market has become a gathering place to buy some veggies or even some kettle corn; but most of all, the Boyle Heights Farmers [...]
My family loves to enjoy time together exploring nature outdoors. With two young kids ages 6 and 2 ½, we’re always on the lookout for new places to explore. You might be surprised how many [...]
Today I was inserting information into the software program named Walkscore.
If you’ve never seen it before, Walkscore rates a neighborhood’s “walkability.” I previously wrote about this previously, but I wanted to find out more [...]
What is CicLAvia?
It’s Los Angeles’ first “open-street” celebration day. On Sunday, October 10th, 2010, 7 ½ miles of streets, from Boyle Heights to East Hollywood, will be closed to motorized traffic, meaning car-free, from 10:00am [...]
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