In & Around LA
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Venice Beach: A Must-See Slice of Los Angeles
If you talk to locals about Venice Beach, you’ll get mixed reviews. Some people enjoy it; some people hate it. Of course, many people will tell you, “It used to be great, but now it’s horrible.” I’ve been enjoying Venice for over 30 years and I can tell you that Venice Beach is one of…
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Descanso Gardens: Ninety Minutes of Tranquility at the Edge of Los Angeles
Los Angeles is not a city known for its gardens. We live in a desert and Palm trees constitute our iconic greenery. But, if you dig deep, we have some really lovely gardens here! To start: The Huntington Library in San Marino has amazing gardens. South Coast Botanic Garden in the South Bay draws rave…
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Watts Towers: An Inspiring Los Angeles Icon
Although unique to Los Angeles, Watts Towers are not on every tourist’s must-see list. If fact, though most Angelenos have heard of them, most have not visited. They are out of the way, in Watts, a small community in South Los Angeles. Though Watts has produced a wide variety of artists, musicians, and community leaders,…