You've fooled them, haven't you Michael? But not me. Blimey!!…read more If you're a fan of HALLOWEEN movie then you're on for a surprise. This is the place where a scene from Halloween was filmed at Montrose Avenue (hedge) in South Pasadena, CA. Micheal Myers peers out from behind this hedge as Laurie and Annie approach. I bet not too many people know this iconic scene. Now I spilled the beans. Lol. :D Maybe next time I'll play the character this year's Halloween. Trick or treat! Hahaha! Thank you street residents for indulging us fans (locals & visitors). And not calling the SPPD on us as we walk by and take photos. :D #ILoveSoPas #PasadenaRules

I will continue my journey through the original Halloween locations that you can find in South…read morePasadena. The famous Hedge where Michael Myers lurks behind is a few blocks away from the other houses. We walked to it, about 20 minutes, but we do walk like crazy so I know most people will drive. 5 minutes drive in a residential neighborhood, plenty of street parking. The Hedge looks the same, we clowned around a bit to take some photos of my husband playing Michael Myers and no, he's not that creepy. People live in that house so be respectful of their privacy. It is great to see all these locations so well preserved after so many years since they shot the original Halloween directed by Maestro Carpenter in South Pasadena. I am glad at least this part of LA is great about preservation. I wil conclude my horror location quest in the area with the Hedge. But this is your Halloween location trilogy guide!

Ohhh this is the place !!!!! So spécial and great farm fresh produce easy check out ebt accepted!…read moreThe selection is éclectique and actually local farm fresh ! I'm a fan !

The atmosphere is friendly and warm .The food is organic and locally sourced. Eclectic art and…read moreitems . The staff was warm, friendly and attentive.

Neat to see. There was even a lighted pumpkin out. What nice owners!…read more Highly recommend. Don't forget to see the Halloween House a walking distance away.

Another major location from the original Halloween movie in downtown South Pasadena. You can…read moreliterally walk to it in less than 5 minutes from Michael Meyers original house location. It was surprising how close they are to each other. This is a regular house located right across from the public library! It is a private residence so be mindful of that. I read that the owners put pumpkins everywhere around the house during Halloween time and offer them to visitors. So another visit might happen in the near future. Since my husband is a major Halloween and John Carpenter fan, visiting the location for Laurie Strode's house in the area was a great bonus. Looks the same, easy to spot for all the Halloween fans out there!

Future Studio Gallery. Says it's only open on Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. Been wanting to…read morevisit the inside.

"I don't wanna be a chicken…read more.. I don't wanna be a duck... So I shake my..." clap clap clap clap Welcome to a slice of Route 66 in the Highland Park, Los Angeles, California must visit list. Where you'll see the one and only Chicken Boy! This 22 foot statue of a man meets chick sit on top of the gray building in-between to Bionicos la Palapa juice shop and La Fuente Restaurant across from Delicias Bakery and Some on Figueroa Street. If heading east up Figueroa toward 56th it's much easy to spot versus heading west as it's behind a billboard, but even then you might see that red polo shirt, blue jeans and beak poking out. It has the 2010 Governor's Historic Preservation Award as well as the Highland Park Heritage Trust Preservation Award (2009/2010). Originally located downtown as the top display for the 1960s Chicken Boy Fried Chicken Restaurant it was relocated to its new home on Route 66 in 2007. Parking in the area is almost all metered or paid, but some residential parts of 56th, 57th and closeby have some classic street parking available. It's a fun photo op, located in a cool area and definitely one you'll remember.

Stopped by for their Wednesday night Beerfest Street Vendors and Dodgers watching event…read more Love how they're all about community and supporting both small local and food/street vendors. It was a fun night and event with great dj mixes. We enjoyed the game with beers from Frogtown Brewery, Arts District Brewing, and Beavercat, plus great Micheladas by the Chacafe guys and others. We ordered some delicious food from GordoHobachi, great price and large portions. The staff and organizers were so nice and friendly, they went out of their way to make sure people were having a good time even after the beer ran out. Worth checking out. Pet and kid friendly. Bring cash. Street parking.

The market opens on Wednesday night. I stopped by after work as I drove by it all the time, and I…read morealways wondering how the food will be. Food options is a bit limited as it is only 1 block. There are also vendors selling jewelries and other items. I choice a taco spot at the entrance, and bought a drink across the taco vendor. Food was worth 2 stars. We ordered el pastor tacos and mulita de cabaza. The meat was lack of flavor. Sadly, the food and drink were not cheap. Will probably not stop by again as I have tried it. Parking could be difficult as only street parking is available.

This is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in Southern California. Three of our…read moredocents were actual workers on the castle, so we got an inside view of its origins. I'll never forget the experience and highly recommend that you make it a priority to visit. When a person has a vision and spends 25 years fulfilling it with hundreds of friends and neighbors, you have a masterpiece! Go as soon as you can!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

Happen to be passing by while driving, such a cool stop in Boyle Heights! Fernando Valenzuela's…read moremural is bold, full of that classic East LA energy. You can feel the pride the neighborhood has for him the moment you see it. The artwork is vibrant, and honestly even better in person than in photos. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth taking a minute to swing by and check it out.

Former Los Angeles Dodger, Fernando Valenzuela is being honored today for his contributions to the…read moreCommunity and the world of Baseball. Panel #1 is on view. Panel #2 will be unveiled at noon. Fernando #34 is a legend, born in Mexico on November 1, 1960, he was recruited by the Los Angeles Dodgers (1980) and became a World Series Champion in 1981. Born: 11.01.60 Passed: 10.22.24 Survived by his wife and four children . REST IN PEACE "EL TORO"

we had a wonderful time with Darlene and learned a lot about Los Angeles! Food was wonderful!read more

What an absolutely amazing tour! I've gone on manyyyy foodie tours in different cities and…read morecountries, and this one was top tier. Our guide, Sally, was just fantastic in every way! During the booking process, she was very quick to respond over email and provided a clear plan for the day, as well as upfront and accurate pricing (which I also thought was very reasonable for the quality of the experience). She was also flexible with our dietary restrictions and when we needed to increase our number of attendees. During the tour, she was welcoming, engaging, knowledgeable about the city and food, and managed to wrangle our group of 15 with ease and efficiency. We were also a group made up of tourists, long-time LA residents, and LA natives, and everyone left having learned something new and trying a restaurant they hadn't before! We went to 6 different spots and left completely stuffed and very satisfied! I would highly recommend this foodie tour. I'll most definitely be checking out the ones offered in the other parts of town! Thank you so much for the great experience and birthday celebration, Sally!

I cannot explain how amazing our experience was with Cava Tours. More specifically we had the…read moreabsolute pleasure of Maurice as our tour guide. Our day started when Maurice picked us up in San Diego and drove us over the border (a super easy and simple ride). Once over the border, Maurice took us to three wineries, all of which were amazing. Our experience included live music, dancing, a four course meal, a stop at a local cheese market, incredible wine pairings, and of course the wonderful company of Maurice who knew all of the owners of the wineries and we were treated as valuable guests. Such a good price, too! Simply cannot wait to go back to the Mexico wineries with Maurice and will take my parents next time.

Awesome adventure in Baja wine country! Maurice clearly knows the intricacies of the culture. Plus,…read morehe knows the vintners and staff at some of the most amazing wineries, getting us a very personal and authentic experience.

I rarely eat salads but when I want one, this is my go to spot for their chopped antipasto salad…read more The portions of the ingredients are generous and they don't just fill up your plate with iceberg lettuce. The star of the salad is their dressing - get you an extra side of it. I normally get the large but today I got the small. I have to be honest, I have not been a fan of this place except for their salad; however, today, I needed pizza to go with my salad. I was pleasantly surprised - their pizza is cheesy and gooey with the right amount of sauce! This is how I like my pizza. This joint's pizza is way better than the pizza from all these nearby trending spots. From now on, when I'm in the mood for a quick pizza from a non-pretentious spot, I'll be getting it here as it left my craving satisfied. Here's some tips. They have a tiny parking lot but you can find parking on the side streets. There is a bar area for those of you looking to stop in to watch a game. The Alhambra location is closing but this location will remain open. Call your order in if you're taking it to go because my last minute decision resulted in a 40 min waiting period. Get you the app as well because I saw an ad in there that said you get $10 off when you get app (obviously only on your first order after getting the app). You're welcome. Don't come at me for the pix - my mind was on eating and not Yelping.

The service was so bad bartender very rude waitress ignored me took forever to get help second…read moresoda took 25 mins. Getting my check another 30 min not kidding . I ordered Paloma which I usually get but this one tasted like tonic water no grapefruit wedge very awful. Food was delicious service very bad tonight very very disappointed. NO TIP sorry took alotbor my time