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    6-18-22
    Nadine C.

    Major Attraction in Los Angeles, California... Exposition Park started off in 1872 and has developed, changed it's name, and expanded over the years. The park began as an agricultural park and is now one of the major sites for entertainment and education. Exposition Park was the venue for two Superbowls, two Olympics, and the World Series. It's the only venue in the world that was host to many famous events! I first visited Exposition Park about six years ago when I was invited to a birthday party at the California Science Center. What a wonderful idea! It turned out great! During this vacation, my goal was to attend the Santana and Earth Wind and Fire concert at the Banc of California Stadium. It was an exciting and amazing accomplishment! In the past, we tried to go to the Rose Garden, but the parking lot was full with a nearby event. Maybe next time, I will go to the Natural History Museum or attend a sports event at the Coliseum?

    Daisy R.

    Being silly and taking photos here and exposition park. We really enjoyed the views this spaceships in the historical items inside ! They also had stores with souvenirs and indoors. They also had places to eat in Kayseri. Got hungry after a nice walk of their beautiful scenery

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    Jada C.

    Very nice middle ground with plenty of touristy sights. They have museums, and other buildings of interest here. There's on-site parking/ street parking, and security out there to assist you with whatever you're looking for. They're eating spots across the street for a quick bite if needed. The grounds are well kept and clean. I can definitely see myself visiting just to sit outdoors and take in the views while people watching.

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    Jo S.

    Exposition Park is a very nice area of LA, a museum complex surrounded by a beautiful Rose Garden. You can spend as much as you'd like at Exposition Park, a few hours or a whole day and you won't get bored. You have to choose among a plethora of nice museums, some free, some reasonable priced like California Science Center (fun and instructive or kids and adults alike), The African American History Museum (didn't have a chance to check it but it's bookmarked for my next visit), The Natural History Museum (great dinosaur exhibits, beautiful buildings, nice gardens, I need to go back since I have a few things left to see, yes, it's that big!). There's the Coliseum and USC across the way with a few extra museums to check out on their campus. If you're museum out, take a break inside the Rose Garden, sit on a bench near the fountain, have a snack or walk around to check out all the types of roses they have around. Wherever you are, the smell of those pretty roses carry. There are many food options in the are, inside the museums, around USC or Mercado La Paloma near by. Or bring a picnic, there are many tables where you can enjoy a meal in the shade. There's a paid parking lot ($12) or a subway stop right in front, very convenient. Expo Park has a bit for everyone, tourist or Angeleno, kid or adult, it's never a dull moment. I need to go back more often!

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    Fernando C.

    This is a great park to relax after work or in the weekends. Right next to USC, Natural History Museum, and Science Center. It has many restaurants and shops nearby to fill you growling belly, you won't be disappointed. From Chipotle, Starbucks, Subway, and more!! The park itself is well maintained very clean. There are people always cleaning it early mornings when I go jogging. Families come here often with their kids to play on the slides and swings. The have animal statues lile a big frog where you can sit on. It is also close to the Expo Line that takes you to Santa Monica Beach and Downtown LA to the opposite direction. Sometimes even faster if you were in can when in rush hours. Exposition Park is a peaceful place full of studious students and people interested Science and History. My dad use to take me here to play on a daily basis. I have fond memories here. Truly love this place.

    Wendy G.

    So beautiful to walk through the wonderful garden hang out and play tag with your kiddos :) enjoy the sun or just the fresh air....

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    Alexandra P.

    This was a wonderful area to explore. It was interesting to see not just the museums, but the historical Olympic structures as well. The area felt very safe and clean, and the signage was very helpful while walking to find your next location.

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    Kim K.

    July 1,2016 So many great museums and L.A. must sees located here. The collesium, African American history museum, California science center, natural history museum, rose gardens, Imax theater. Located next to the University Of Southern California, GO TROJANS! Parking is $12 on either side of the museum row. There is some metered street parking a few blocks away, but running back to meters isn't my thing. There is a park for children next to the Natural History Museum parking lot. Looks like lots of fun things for kids. Pack a lunch and grab a picnic bench or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. Only thing that bugs me are the street vendors and ladies walking with strollers filled with snacks and water. And parking is a little high, but that's life in the BIG city. Overall though I love this place. Truly a gem of L.A.!

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    Gorgeous spot to have a nice dirt path hike through to catch a sunset and some cool views of the…read moreDTLA landscape. The air up there is nice and it's not too windy or anything. Depending on the amount of people up there, it can be calm and surreal enough to make for a good picnic to watch the sky and enjoy the sights. My friend and I didn't walk too far down the dirt path as we parked near the Elysian Park sign. We only walked straight to the large concrete displays with grafitti on them. We both enjoyed our experience here so much and took note of the type of shoes we need to wear next time! Would definitely want to explore back here again!

    Elysian Park is one of my favorite hikes/runs right outside of downtown LA, right by Dodger…read moreStadium. Pro tip: Do the hike counterclockwise. When Dodger Stadium is behind you and you face the mountain, start counterclockwise--trust me, you'll thank me. On the way back, you'll enjoy a gorgeous downtown view. At the top, there's a painted seating area where you can rest and soak it all in. A couple of things that could be better: It's a dirt/sand path, so wear shoes you don't mind getting dusty--unless you want to spend each day cleaning them. It's usually around 6,000 steps for me--though that varies--and roughly 400 calories burned (but don't quote me on that!). Overall, it's about a 45-minute hike/jog with ups and downs--just enough to get your heart going, and then you can treat yourself to a city-state after. Pretty good overall--highly recommend it!

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    4.3(596 reviews)
    4.2 miEcho Park

    If I could give this place more than five stars, I would. I'm in love--there's really no other way…read moreto describe how I feel about Echo Park Lake. Seriously, how can any place be this breathtaking? This little slice of paradise is teeming with wildlife--birds of all kinds gliding across the water, turtles basking in the sun--it feels alive in the most peaceful way. Everything is so lush and green, and that iconic fountain in the middle of the lake? Absolute chef's kiss. Then there's the boathouse, the palm trees swaying around you... it almost feels unreal, like you've stepped into a dreamy escape right in the middle of the city. What I love most is that every corner has its own charm. There are plenty of benches where you can just sit and be, and no matter where you land, the view feels different but equally beautiful. You'll never get bored here. Whether you're in the mood to linger, take a slow walk, go for a run, or paddle around on one of the swan boats, this place meets you exactly where you are. It's peaceful, it's vibrant, it's everything. Honestly, it just feels like heaven. And surprisingly, there's plenty of street parking--which somehow makes this whole experience even better.

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    4.5(117 reviews)
    2.4 miJefferson Park

    I've wanted to go here for a very long time and since it was so nice over the weekend, we finally…read moreremembered and went. It used to be free but it's $6 per person and you have to park on the street, but no big deal here . . . yet. Our group of 3 walks up along with another person and we try to check in with 2 men at a table. One older gray haired man tells us the tour already started. I'm completely confused and look at my watch, and say, "it's only 3 minutes after the start time." Then he says, "We were looking for you!" I said, "Well, you weren't looking very hard because here we all are checking in at the start of the tour." After he checks us in, I ask if we can sprint to catch up to the tour and he says yes. I lean into the doorway and see the rest of the tour - 4 other women right there. So half the tour was 3 minutes "late" and they decided to start, weird but moving on. The woman leading the tour was really quite lovely and I wasn't expecting the house to be so amazing since I was focused on the garden part but I really loved learning about the house and original inhabitants. We are asked several times if we want to join the meditation but I'm getting culty vibes and we keep politely declining. Once we are outside, we are asked again if we would like to join the meditation and now the gray haired man is with us again and I said, "No, we really just wanted to see the gardens." At this point he says, "Oh the gardens are closed." I'm completely confused again and said, "What? But that's why we came-- to see the gardens & labyrinth." He then says, "Oh! well the labyrinth is open but the gardens are closed." At this point I think they asked us to join the meditation again. I asked when they expected them to be opened and the response was June of this year, maybe because there have been a lot of delays. Again, weird, but okay we just want to walk the labyrinth. There were a couple of other women walking it and then our group of three joined too. I'm halfway thru it and I look up and see the gray haired man STARING at us - which included 3 preteens/teens in halter tops posing and taking pix - and I was so incredibly creeped out. I had no idea what to do, cross the labyrinth? ask him what he is staring at? I came to this place to ground and do something calming and now I have a man staring at me and other women but since everyone else was looking down or at their phone, they didn't notice so I didn't want to disrupt THEIR experience. Eventually he went away, to join the meditation I guess. We finished the labyrinth and left. It was only $6 but since it didn't mention the gardens were closed on the website or ticket, I am asking for a refund. Would I go again when the gardens are open? Yes. Would I recommend to others? Yes. Would I advise against it as a single woman? Also yes. I will update if they refund us or not.

    A spiritual center and meditation garden in Jefferson Park, it's off the beaten path for many…read moretourist things in Los Angeles but convenient if doing something around USC. It's hard to miss when driving but if you have a reservation you can park in their lot. Visiting days are Wednesday, Friday, Sunday and you have to pre-book. The entrance ticket includes a short tour showing part of the downstairs house and after guests can walk around the meditation garden with the Labyrinth. I thought it was peaceful and calm, it was like a very small version of Self-Realization as there were grassy areas and benches to sit and relax and meditate. I appreciated the fountains because the sound of running water is so calming.

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    Pan Pacific Park - sammies and the park.

    Pan Pacific Park

    3.8(200 reviews)
    5.7 miFairfax

    It was a decent park. Has lots of space for kids and pets. I wouldn't say this is a great place for…read morea picnic though. But it has a playground and a large walking area. Plus it's right next to the Grove!

    I really wanted to like Pan Pacific Park because the location is honestly prime. It's right next to…read moreThe Grove, there's always energy, and on the surface it feels like one of those iconic LA parks that should be thriving. But the second you actually spend time here, especially on a weekend, it turns into something completely different and honestly pretty disturbing. The park gets insanely packed, which already makes everything feel chaotic, but the real issue is the condition of the facilities. The restrooms are beyond unacceptable. Not just "oh it's a public park" bad, but genuinely shocking, like something that makes you stop and question how this is even allowed to stay open. I'm talking about conditions that feel neglected to the point where it's uncomfortable just being nearby, let alone going inside. I went into two different restrooms thinking maybe one was just unlucky... nope, both were equally disgusting. I'll be posting pictures because it honestly doesn't feel believable otherwise. It gives off this weird in-between vibe where you don't know if you're at a city park or some kind of neglected shelter space, and that's not something anyone should feel at a place like this. What really made it worse for me is walking into the recreation building with the basketball and volleyball courts and realizing it's the same story inside. Worn down, under-maintained, and just lacking any sense that the city is actually investing in it. Meanwhile, you literally have the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust right there being renovated and cared for, which just makes the contrast even more frustrating. How is that level of attention happening on one side, but the actual park people use daily feels ignored? It's honestly disappointing because this place has so much potential. The location alone should make it one of the best parks in LA, but instead it feels like it's being left behind. I hate to say it, but I probably won't be coming back. There are just too many other parks where you don't have to deal with this level of neglect.

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    4.1(406 reviews)
    16.1 miSepulveda Basin

    The Japanese Garden in the Sepulveda Basin is such a beautiful oasis in the Valley, especially in…read morean area that can get so hot. It feels peaceful, well cared for, and instantly calming the moment you walk in. There is a small $5 admission fee, which honestly feels completely worth it, especially because it clearly helps keep the grounds so clean, beautiful, and well maintained. I brought my parents here while they were visiting, and they absolutely loved it. If you're lucky enough to visit during the right season, you may even catch the cherry blossoms, which make the whole experience even more special. There is also plenty of parking on site, which makes visiting easy. One thing to keep in mind is that they are closed on Sundays. Also, if you have extra time, Sepulveda Basin Lake is nearby and worth checking out as well. A lovely, serene spot that feels like a hidden gem in the Valley.

    The gardens are beautifully maintained with koi ponds, little bridges, stone lanterns, and…read moreperfectly trimmed bonsai. Everything feels intentional and peaceful. I went on a weekday afternoon and it was super quiet, which made it even better for just slowing down and wandering. There are plenty of benches to sit and take it all in, and the sound of the water alone is enough to lower your blood pressure. It's not huge, but that's part of the charm. You can take your time and really appreciate the details without feeling rushed. I also appreciated how clean everything was and you can tell they put a lot of care into maintaining the space.

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