West Los Angeles – Local Happenings

During the golden years of Art Deco, Los Angeles was growing at a tremendous rate and construction in the area was booming. Accordingly, L.A. is a treasure trove of Art Deco architecture, with buildings in the zigzag, classic moderne, and streamline moderne styles. Downtown and the Mid-Wilshire area are especially rich in this respect, although there is Art Deco everywhere throughout L.A. Day on... (read more - PDF guide)

Forget about hiking or even taking a steep uphill walk. That all is too much effort! This list is about places where you can embark on a pleasant, civilized stroll and take in the local scene. The destinations include shopping areas, religious sites, parks, old mansions, and beaches. Get outta the car and experience L.A. by foot at these low-key places! The walks below are more or less ordered ... (read more - PDF guide)

Visiting gives us a chance to view both the present state of a place and also opportunities to glimpse history, the past of a locale and its culture. Below are locations that celebrate the heritage of the American West and the history of Los Angeles; included are historic buildings, famous cemeteries, and museums. For more notable destinations, also see our guides L.A. Architecture and L.A. Art De... (read more - PDF guide)

Los Angeles is a place that means so many things to so many people. Worldwide, the city is famous as the center of America's entertainment industry and also as the essential car city. To the rich and already famous, Los Angeles is the perfect place for a secluded garden hide-out in the hills, with easy access to top-shelf shopping, dining, and nightlife. To the many hard-working immigrants in this... (read more - PDF guide)

Los Angeles is a great place to spend a lot money. From Forever 21 to high fashion outlets, L.A. has every store a consumer could possibly want. This list collects some Los Angeles shopping centers, malls, and busy pedestrian shopping streets. The locations are organized as listed below: Day 1 -- Santa Monica Day 2 -- Westside Day 3 -- Hollywood/Miracle Mile Day 4 -- Downtown Day 5 -- San Fernand... (read more - PDF guide)

A meal at the places listed here will cost you around $8 to $15 dollars a person; plus more for alcoholic beverages. This list started as my most frequented favorite restaurants in LA, with more expensive places screened out. I have also done some online research in an attempt to make this selection more comprehensive. The days are organized by location: Day 1 -- Westside Day 2 -- West Hollywo... (read more - PDF guide)

California has always been a haven for misfits and eccentrics. Accordingly, Los Angeles has many hidden locales that just make you wonder. Because the Southland is so huge, the more you look then the more odd stuff you will find. Listed here are a variety of sites to get you started. The Days below are organized geographically: Day 1 --- Westside Day 2 --- Hollywood Day 3 --- Mid-Wilshire and Ko... (read more - PDF guide)

If there is one thing that I am confident that you can do in Los Angeles, it is finding great sushi spots. Dropping $100 dollars on a meal of absolutely delicious raw fish is just part of the culture here. . . . so if this describes your idea of a dream meal, go for it! Photo courtesy of _Nezemnaya_ read more about Fabulous L.A. Sushi Restaurants (read more - PDF guide)

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If you are looking for good views, classy places, good service, and an all around romantic time, here are some options for you in the Los Angeles area. Day 1: Dining Day 2: Hotels Photo courtesy of Keith Cooper read more about Romance in the Southland (read more - PDF guide)