Randyland is the best! It's unique and beautiful on its own, but to make the experience extra…read morespecial, you'll want to reach out to schedule a visit with Randy in person. Depending on the season and the weather, he'll be able to tell you what time of day is optimal for the best light. In my case, he responded quickly and made it so easy. I'm drawn to quirky people who are compelled to do something, do it well, and keep trying out new ideas simply because they love it. That's Randy in a nutshell, and his enthusiasm and creativity are infectious! You'll leave feeling inspired to see the world a little differently and to make your OWN art more often. Enjoy!

OK, I have had this place on my list of things to do for years. I saw it on Atlas Obscura and then…read moreI saw a video about it on YouTube. It was definitely worth the wait! What an amazing experience! Went with my sister, mom and dad on a Sunday afternoon. Beautiful light in October...beautiful light sculptures and what an interesting interaction with the universe. Randy was just a lovely individual. Like a really interesting, eccentric artist who just is behind what he is proffering 100%. Great talk. GREAT art. Great day. I really recommend it 100%.

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.

Oh my God what a fantastic attraction! I went and not only saw the ghost of the man making the…read morefirst cheeseburger I also got a fantastic massage from holographic ghost that looked like Stevie Nicks! I can't wait to go back! Next time I'm bringing a charcoal grill and some raw meat and I'm gonna burn it right there on the sidewalk and slap some cheese on and relive history!

Don't waste your time trying to find this. I spent 30 minutes driving round and round the block and…read morewhen I finally found the right building, there's absolutely no plaques in the ground or on the wall in the front it might be behind the locked gate however I will never know What a waste of 45 minutes of my life.

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!

It took a couple of seconds to register in my mind, but I had seen a gate, behind which something…read morehad sparkled. This warranted a second look. I turned heel and headed back a few paces to the formidable black steel gate. Through the bars of the gate lay a kind of alleyway formed by two buildings. Hung by pegs and anchors onto the stucco walls of the buildings was an assortment of symbolic curios; mirrors adorned with colorful frames, bells, birdcages, and trinkets. Below them were brightly painted clay statues similar to Hindu deities, topless sirens reminiscent of mermaids, and one resembling Kuan Yin the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion. (Ironically, I was later to find her description plaque intact but the statue itself missing). Before trying the doorknob on the gate I glanced to my left to see an article framed behind glass and hanging from one of the walls of the entryway. Apparently I wasn't the first to discover this curiosity, Los Angeles Times writer David A. Keeps found it first back in 2006. I skimmed the article to learn that Pilates instructor Mary-Ascension Saulnier wrote a love story at some point and founded this place in 2002 as a physical manifestation of it. Also Mr. Keeps pointed out that this "breezeway" is officially known as the Meditation Water Garden, (although I found that it's popularly known as "The Garden Of Believing"), and it contains "39 hand-painted wishing well fountains paired with 72 affirmations" from Kaballa scholar Rabbi Yehuda Berg's Kaballa interpretation "The 72 names of God". After glancing at the garden's posted hours, I determined that the gate must be unlocked: with hesitant hope and anticipatory excitement I reached for the knob. It turned a full 180 degrees and with an easy pull, the door opened. I stepped through the archway and into a sort of mystical place. However, on closer inspection it was clear that the place was in a state of disrepair. The water fountains were all dry save one located in the back that gave off a soft burbling sound. Playing in the base of the fountain's pool were two clay children, one holding a wire mesh purse filled with marbles and another chatting in her ear. A small blond sprite clad in a toga and playing a pan flute hides behind a plant next to them. Neglected extension cords splay out over a couple of statues like snakes in the garden of Eden and hang in knots from the wire skeleton of a Christmas tree. A couple of phone books occupy the seat of one of the meditational chairs, and the place feels a bit cramped because of the clutter. However there is still much beauty to be found here. I found Osirus, a statue representing Intuition. He sits on a pedestal cross legged gazing down into an empty bowl. His green eyelids are mostly closed while he ponders his inner reflection. A plant grows near his feet, and red Christmas ornament balls dangle randomly over his shoulder. Earth Prana, our vital life energy, makes an appearance in a wood carving of womans head; her sun colored hair flows in the wind, and a sullen expression covers her face as she casts a glance down toward terra firma. Colorful birdcages made of cast iron jut out from the walls in the back, and hummingbird feeders hang from trees framed by a mission tiled roof. Yes, there is still much beauty to be found here, and I'm sure that once the goddess of compassion returns to the garden, things will undergo a substantial improvement. **Please see pics and take a tour of the garden** PS another yelp review of this place can be found under the unofficial name at http://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-believing-eagle-rock

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!

Well, its just what it says it is. There is a fork in the road at the fork in the road. As long…read moreas you do not set your expectation too high, if you want to see a fork in the road, definitely go check it out. If you're expecting anything more than that you won't get it. We were on our Route 66 journey from Chicago to Santa Monica and while this was a side trip (not on Route 66) we thought it was worth it.

The Fork in the Road, a public art installation located at the roundabout traffic median of…read morePasadena Ave, Bellefontaine St and St. John Ave The story goes that friends Ken Marshall and Bob Stane in 2009 put the fork up in the middle of the night without city approval. The neighborhood residents liked it but the city removed it. The community demanded it be put back and Pasadena did so in 2011 and it's been there ever since

This place isn't that big however, for some reason I really loved the environment and feeling…read moreduring my meal. The service was good and dishes came out in a very timely manner. Hippo Rolls - 9.1 The rolls were really moist and tasty. The inside was soft while the exterior had a nice crust. The honey butter paired perfectly with the rolls. Garden Lettuces - 8.8 The green were really fresh and crispy. I have said in a ton of my reviews that the best salads have a creamy cheese, nut, fruit and good vinaigrette. Which, this salad was missing one of those aspects, cheese. The walnuts, dill, shallot and radish vinaigrette were good and went together well. However, a creamy cheese or even some saltiness from a Parmesan cheese would have made this salad really good. Herbed Ricotta Tortelloni - 9.1 Hippo makes their pastas in house and you can tell. The texture and chew of their pastas are great, that goes for both of the pasta dishes we ordered. The sauce which accompanied the tortelloni was flavorful and light. The ricotta within the pasta creamy and had a good consistency. Pork Ragu Fettuccine - 8.9 Again, the pasta itself was fabulous. The pork was really good and really good deep, rich flavor. However, the dish needed an acid. It needed something to break up the richness and boldness of the sauce and meat. It didn't come up Parmesan, which was a little different. In my opinion it needed the Parmesan to add some saltiness. Barbecued Honey Balsamic Hanger Steak - 9.5 This was second best dish and bite of food we had there. Which shouldn't mean you should downplay this dish, it's more of a credit to the desserts we had. The steak was delicious and tender. The method in which they cooked the steak added to its flavor. The juice that the steak released mixed into the white beans. The white beans were creamy and greatly paired with the steak. If I went back to Hippo I would try new items but I would have to order this again as well. Desserts - Two of the Best We Ever Had! Chocolate Torte Cheesecake - 9.8 I will leave a little wiggle room incase I have a better cheesecake but it's going to be tough. My Wife and I love cheesecake and also love torte. Which she makes homemade sometimes. The combination of the two made this cheesecake the best we ever had. The flavor and texture of the chocolate was perfect. The crust and top layer of the cheese were also delicious. I could say a million things and post a thousand photos of this cheesecake and it still wouldn't be enough to describe how great it is. Butterscotch Budino - 9.8 This is the second butterscotch budino we have had. The first one was good however, we had this one and realized there are levels to butterscotch budino and budinos as a whole. The texure and creaminess were perfect. The butterscotch flavor was great without being too rich. I don't know what had a better flavor and consistency, this or the cheesecake. Easily the two of the best desserts we ever had. We actually try spoon fulls with the cheesecake and torte together. When you pair the chocolate butterscotch cheesecake flavors, the desserts got even better. I think I was hovering above my body at one point.

came here for me and my husband's anniversary. it's a cute little spot tucked away behind triple…read morebeam pizza and go get em' tiger. the restaurant space is decent with some comfy seating along the walls, an open kitchen concept, and a cutie outdoor patio. the menu selection is similar to neighboring restaurants like betsy, union, and holy saints. the food was overall good. we especially enjoyed the rolls with honey butter. i would pass on the steak and beans. the steak is pretty small for the price that it is. byron was our server and he was helpful and attentive. would come back again and try some other things on the menu!

Great freeway. One of the best actually. I love opening up The Moosetang on the 134…read more Great things to see. Cool curves. Carpool lane. Great notice of when exits are close. I like to drop a few dollars out of the window so some lucky fool gets a prize. Thank you

The 134 I am for! The self-proclaimed Ventura Freeway runs from the edge of Burbank, through…read moreGlendale, and comes to an end passing through Pasadena. During midday, you can experience a good flow East or West bound, but like any Los Angeles County tire gonna experience some traffic. It's very conventional for connecting to the SFV (San Fernando Valley) as well as San Gabriel Valley with connections to the 210, 101, 5, and 2. Often a go to essential fwy when traveling to Highland Park, visiting friends in Pasadena or Glendale... Popping into Golden Road Brewery, Dodger Stadium and numerous other fun or convenient stops. Scenic views of lush green areas, landmarks, and roads are abundant.... If you're traveling two or more... The carpool lane I implore ;)

On Friday afternoon, my family and I reserved tickets for the Infinity Room next to The Broad…read moremuseum in Downtown LA. Just a heads up, you'll need to book in advance if you want to secure a time slot to see the infinity room. We picked the 3:45 PM slot and waited about 5-10 minutes before entering. There's no food, drinks, or flash photography allowed (which makes sense). To be honest, I was a little surprised by how small the Infinity Room actually is. It's just a tiny platform you stand on surrounded by mirrors so be careful not to get too close to the edges. I think the photos online made it seem much bigger and more "galaxy-like," so I had different expectations going in You're only inside for about five minutes before it's time to exit for the next group. Still, it was a cool experience to check off the list and afterward we walked around The Broad, which made it a fun afternoon overall. I'm very grateful for the memories my family and I got to make together! Quick Note: If you get hungry, Grand Central Market is close by and has a great variety of food spots to choose from! Your welcome!!

I've been curious about this room for years, and finally made it out when I had a day off during…read morethe week. You can reserve a time slot online ahead of time. The experience itself is quick, since there's always a line for this. I probably spent too much time taking videos and photos to be able to take the time I wanted to really enjoy the room, but it was still a fun experience and it's free.