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Yes - this theater is super clean and nice and pretty - and even the theaters smell good like a…read morenice hotel. But this review is about how the cashier on 4/23 around 4pm handled an incredibly rude customer - who was demanding that he has some sort of reward points on his account (buddy they're not there). But he was such a jerk to her - and she was cool calm collective - I would have thrown popcorn at him - so she has much better resolve than I do. Kudos to her! Attaching photos of the goon and the lovely cashier:
Never came here before or knew it was here! Came for the Michael Jackson movie to support a friend…read morewho had worked on it and it was okay. I needed less concert montage and more storyline/character development but that's just me. A smaller theater but clean and a nicely kept theater. Seats are leather and comfy enough, they do not recline tho for those looking for that. Restrooms were clean with a nice mod theme to it. They have cocktails for those who like a drink. Came on a Saturday and there was a chill movie premiere happening as well which was nice. Staff were nice and helpful as well. A great local theatre.
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The Spadena House is like something straight out of early 20th Century Hollywood Movie. It was so…read morecool to experience this prop-looking house. It was ornate and beautiful! I definitely recommend taking your young ones to marvel at its beauty from afar. Unfortunately, you're not allowed to go past the gate. I heard that the house is opened up once a year on Halloween. It is then you can experience the Witch's House on a more personal level. I hope we can go tour inside one day! I highly recommend coming here!
Some locals call it the Witches House. Spadena is just so much fun. Try parking down the street and…read morewalking up. It is a nice walk. It is in Beverly Hills and you are not far from shopping and all sorts of fun things to do there. It looks like an old Hollywood movie. I think it was a little studio and moved here. I am not sure. Kids love it with all the cool colors of the house. They also have a Koi pond that is ever so pretty. It is best to visit around Halloween because they really decorate it, but anytime of year is fine. It is just a fun thing to do on a nice day. Do not go when it is raining, there is no cover for you. Have a great time.
The witch doesn't play around
The Spadena House also called The Witches House takes on a layer of Spookiness during Halloween in Beverly Hills CA.
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This place is an absolute paradise in the center of Beverly Hills and it's a fantastic place. It…read morebelonged to the Robinson malls founder. One cannot just visit freely. You need to book a tour or attend an event. I took a 2 hour watercolor class that felt a bit rushed and basic but still was a good experience. I was able to walk the gardens a little and it's all absolutely beautiful and almost magical. I felt transported to a place that didn't feel like the heart of Los Angeles!
Wonderful experience, a hidden gem here in Beverly Hills. Made a reservation for the garden tour…read morethe day before without any trouble. You drive in all the way to the end of the driveway to park. Our docent had a last minute emergency so one of the staff members, Pamela, led our tour, but she was wonderfully knowledgeable and walked us through the Italian terrace garden, the palm forest, and the kitchen garden in an hour. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful!
Always a great spot to stop at if your a fan of American Horror Story: Murder House! Some other…read morenotable shows that were filmed here were: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-files, Dexter, and so many more! It's a great photo op, usually there's no one else there, or maybe one of two other groups. But the place is big enough that you don't have to wait in line to take pictures! Street parking is free, but also, be respectful of the area as it is a residential area!
The famous "Murder House" from American Horror Story is located in Los Angeles and is great fun to…read moresee. The Murder is really the Rosenheim Mansion. Rosenheim built the mansion in 1908 to live in his wife. In around 1930 Edward Everett Horton lived there. The Sisters of Social Service then took over the mansion in 1930, using it as a convent and adding a chapel to the building in 1932. Around 1999/2000 the site was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. It was beautiful and still is in its own right. It was later sold in 2015 for about 3 million, which was a huge price cut from its initial offering. There was a lawsuit against the sellers agent for never disclosing that the property was featured on American Horror Story. Fans of the TV show stated going to it and this made the owners just a tad upset. It is now Murder House. You can now up to walk Murder House and take photos of the beautiful mansion and the area greenery. It is about an hour of fun. I had read that some can walk though it, but I did not see anyway to do that.
Look at those beautiful arches! Also, if you do something dumb, remember, your on camera!
Playing tourist in LA and it's actually been so fun! Stopped by the iconic angel wings at Colette…read moreMiller Angel Wings Mural on Melrose and downtown--such a vibe Each spot has its own energy, and it's just a cute, lovely way to explore the city and snap some pics. Still got more stops to hit, but highly recommend if you wanna feel like a tourist for a day
Located between a bicycle shop and a gym with an address of 7763 Melrose Avenue, this 2015…read moreinstallment of Colette Miller's renowned Angel Wings project is across from Fairfax High School. It is approximately 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It stands at the entrance to a small, private parking lot, and next to a huge "CALIFIA" mural. The bright pink background brings life to any photo taken here. There is a small informational flyer pasted on the mural's edge. It includes information such as The start of the Global Angel Wings Project began in 2012 in The City of Angels to remind us that we are angels on earth. The project has spread to Taiwan, Australia, Kenya, and other cities, including Haleiwa, Hawaii! Please take a moment (if you are in the area) to take a photo with the Wings and remember that you are an angel in someone's life...
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L A M P Many lamps…read moreand different styles. It can get crowded here and it's just a bunch of lamps next to a busy street but it's a LA destination staple and place for some fun photos. Not much else to say since it's a public display. There was one security guard there when I visited so that's nice but aside from that, what you see is what you get. Just remember to be respectful to the work and others. It's for the public
Urban Light at LACMA is one of those iconic LA tourist spots that's worth checking out at least…read moreonce, especially if you're on a date with your partner. I took my wife, and overall it was... okay. The biggest downside? The crowds. It was packed, making it almost impossible to get a clean photo without strangers walking through the frame or ending up in the background. Thank goodness for Samsung's AI photo editing--it saved a lot of our pictures. Parking was another headache. It took us a while to find a spot, and then we still had to walk over to Urban Light. After taking a few photos and spending a little time looking around, we were pretty much done and headed out for dessert. Overall, it's a nice place to visit once, but I probably wouldn't go back. And maybe it's just me, but I couldn't help thinking it's kind of a waste of electricity to keep all those lights on throughout the entire night.
So beautiful at night!
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Wow, I can only dream of living here. Such an amazing and incredible looking monument and mansion…read morehome. I love the coloring and view of the place. Good overlook view of Los Angeles and Hollywood too. My first time here, and I just had a good experience. Kind of hard to get out here by car without the stress of finding a parking spot. But please come out and visit the Stahl House if you have the time or chance.
What an amazing opportunity to see this historic home perched on in the Hollywood Hills. What a…read moreonce in a lifetime moment. I loved the house and the tour with all the history of the family and this home. Our docents Scott was great.
I have to start this review off by saying if I saw a terrible movie here, maybe my review would be…read moredifferent?!? Had a lovely time at the landmark Westwood! I didn't buy anything at the concession stand but it looked to have all the options one would expect. I did use the bathroom. Two options. A couple down stairs and a bigger bathroom upstairs. Very clean. Very nice. The theater was fantastic. The picture/sound was of the best. The chairs are decent. They lean way back as you sit back and felt very comfortable. We sat in the last row of the first section. Now this movie is instantly one of my all time favorites. I don't cry that often, but this one ripped my heart out. And as Nicole Kidman says in those other less nice theaters...heartbreak felt good in a place like this.
We went to a 7 PM show at this theater to see Thelma. The theater was very clean and offered a…read morevariety of food and drinks. I hope people visit this theater so it will not close like the other 2 theaters down the corner.
Arrived before all shops were open to explore and window shop with my friend. We appreciated the…read moredisplays and art showcased on the streets and stores. Must see when visiting LA.
Rodeo Drive completely surprised me…read more Like I mentioned before, I only ended up in Los Angeles because I thought South Korea was going to make it to the World Cup Round of 32. They didn't qualify, and by then it was too late to cancel my flights and hotel, so I figured I'd just enjoy another trip to LA. When I first visited LA years ago, I was much younger. I came to Rodeo Drive back then, but honestly, I had no idea how beautiful, luxurious, and iconic this place really was. At that age, I didn't care about fashion or designer brands at all. Since then, every trip to LA has mostly been for work or to visit friends, so I never thought about coming back here. This time was completely different. Walking through Rodeo Drive, I finally appreciated how elegant and charming it is. The streets are spotless, the architecture is gorgeous, and the whole area has a sophisticated atmosphere that almost feels like you're strolling through a beautiful European city. Even if you're not planning to shop, it's a wonderful place to walk around, grab a coffee, and simply enjoy the surroundings. If you're visiting Los Angeles, I definitely recommend spending some time here. It's not just about luxury shopping--it's about experiencing one of the most beautiful and stylish streets in the city.
Woo hoo, I found a bleu car to match with my bleu outfit!
Cool art work that I saw while driving down the street in LA. It is the Freedom Sculpture. I like…read morepublic art and I like to see all the things LA had to offer. Go check it out and see the wonderment.
The sculpture is an elegant reminder of an Empire the West has chosen to ignore. It pays homage to…read moreCyrus the Great. Arguably one of the most visionary leaders of all times and his human rights proclamation; the first of its kind.
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We must never forget…read more Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Park is a beautiful and moving tribute to the fallen on September 11, 2001. The park is located on Redford and Burton Way, right by the Fire Department. It is small but stirring, reminding us that something does not need to be huge in order to be impactful. The artwork is creative in its expression and slightly eerie in a way that feels appropriate for the subject matter. I spent a great deal of time in Beverly Hills growing up because my grandparents lived there. My grandmother would pack lunches and walk me down Burton Way to have picnics in this park when I was a child, decades ago, so this space already had meaning for me. I'm touched and grateful that Beverly Hills created this 9/11 memorial.
The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is a moving tribute. The garden is located on the corner of…read moreRexford Drive and South Santa Monica Blvd. It is next to the fire station and across the way from the police department. Definitely an appropriate placement to remind us of the heroic efforts of police and fire departments on this day. The memorial was unveiled on the 10th anniversary of September 11th in 2011. No city funds were used to create the garden. It was privately funded by donors. There is a ceremony every year on 9/11 at the memorial. A beautiful red, white, and blue floral arrangement is usually placed on the monument. It's a good time to come see the garden. It's not a large space and it won't take very long to glance at but this small space is packed with an enormity of meaning and symbolism representing every aspect of this American tragedy. The prominent centerpiece of the monument is an 18 foot tall steel remnant from the Twin Towers. The monument also has symbols of hope and American patriotism. The garden is free to visit and open to the public. There are benches around the monument for you to sit and reflect. Parking is across the street in the parking lot next to the Beverly Hills Library.
The 2016 YELP Review #140:…read more HOLLYWOOD AND VINE: Hollywood was given its name by Pioneers Mr. and Mrs. Horace H. Wilcox. They subdivided their Ranch in 1887 and called two dirt cross-roads Prospect Avenue and Weyse Avenue. Prospect Avenue, the main artery was renamed Hollywood Boulevard and Weyse Avenue became Vine Street. This was the origin of Hollywood and Vine. This piece of Hollywood history was commemorated with the erecting of a plaque on the southwest corner of Hollywood and Vine in November of 1953. With credit given to the Broadway-Hollywood Department Store and the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles.
I was called to do an important spiritual ceremony here back in 11:11:11 (Nov.11, 2011) which you…read morecan read about elsewhere but it involved Osiris, Isis, the old American astrologer Linda Goodman and Hopi Elder Grandfather Martin. Little did I know that that ceremony would be one of the things that helped to bring down Harvey Weinstein and kicked off the whole #Metoo movement years later. I hadn't been back to LA since 2011 but I was recently there for a once-in-a-lifetime music festival and made sure I was able to come back to this hill. I came early one morning and hiking to the top was much more difficult this time around. The hiking trail that was more accessible in the past is now covered in cactuses so you have no choice except to take the steeper trail. You'd better have decent hiking shoes with serious traction or else you're going to slip. When you get to the top, there's much more vegetation than there was before but still the cross still shines every night and the view of Los Angeles laid out in front of you is quite impressive. I'm happy I was able to come back here.
Is really not accessible and the directions are far from what they said. Neighbors don't how to…read morewalk up there
Having a stay-ca or visiting? Take a free, fantastic walk with the Beverly Hills Historical Society…read morewhen they occasionally offer one! This month the two hour stroll covered everything from the bathroom where George Michael was arrested to the house where J-Lo once lived to Jimmy Stewart's garden. If you love film and wandering around a gorgeous neighborhood, sign up for the society's emails to find out when the next walking tour is. More than half of the approximately 50 people on ours were locals, and our delightful leader had a wide variety of tales based on his experience of living in Beverly Hills since he was a child.
At 6605 Seward St., Hollywood National Studios was a beautiful piece of Hollywood history, though…read moreit hasn't existed in a long time. I remember it mostly for the filming locations of many sitcoms. Lots of pilots launched from here. My deep love and respect to the late engineer, Neal Nagata, who later went on to digitize KCET Public Television Station in the '90s, and to his business partner, Richard Sheehan. The LA Historical Society would be happy to have photos of the place, if anyone has any to add.
The building is the Venice Renaissance Building. It is a dual purposed building with businesses &…read morecondos. On the front, at the corner of Main Street & Rose Avenue, there is this 30 foot tall Ballerina Clown or Clownerina affixed to it. CVS is right underneath this public art. When one thinks of a ballerina, a female comes to mind. One odd thing about this art is that the while most of its features are that of a woman, the head is definitely a man's! Here, you have a combination of male & female; and classically trained performer & a street performer all rolled into one sculpture. There's even a spotlight circle on the background to highlight the star (at night, there are real lights shining up at it). The Ballerina Clown is wearing red ballet slippers & a wire mesh tutu and standing on a soapbox. Very unique! Sure, this may be a super odd piece of artwork, but there's good reasoning behind it! There are tons of oddities in Venice! There was a 12' version of this clown at MOCA. Jonathan Borofsky was working on other projects and showed the clown to Harlan Lee and he had this clown commissioned for this building. Lee said, "My head started spinning like crazy. The beauty of the body is the beauty of Venice, the Pacific Ocean and the Boardwalk, and the sad face is the sadness of the homeless wandering around Venice. 25 years later, it's still valid." That was in 2014. So, this Ballerina Clown was erected in 1989. The clown's right leg originally was intended to continually kick, but the tenants complained that the mechanical leg was noisy so it was unplugged. For the 25th Anniversary, Lee repaired the mechanical leg and got permits. Not sure how long the kicking has lasted, but the leg has NOT been in motion for most of the time. I read it was kicking from 1PM-6PM daily. While you're here, make sure to go across Main Street and head South to set your eyes on the giant Binoculars! It's really cool, too! I was here at about 10:45AM, so I missed the "action". I wanted to get a real kick out of seeing the leg in motion, so I guess I will need to come back!
I just reviewed the Binocular Building with a mention of the Clown Building, but the Ballerina…read moreClown sculpture is so cool I think it deserves its own shout. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/O0BOGG3AdUEjcq4zA2t9ew?select=kLBPfXsKw2ZFCTer8PrrJA I first saw the infamous clown just minutes after I first laid eyes on those giant binoculars. I had relocated to LA from the Midwest the night before. My very first thought was: Well I'll be a hog smog of a mog dog, what the fook is that??!! I swear that thing was raising its leg in a kick the first time I saw it. Or maybe I just wished it would. There used to be a Koo Koo Roo under the Borofsky sculpture, and I got food from there often, and carried it home a few blocks to my walk street apartment. So.....did you ever stand under the clown and try to look up his skirt? Neither did I!! Certainly not. *cough*can't see anything*cough*
Saw your grave and all I could think of was yelling is " SLOW DOWN " !…read more I leave you with a tribute song Mr Walker it's " I CANT DRIVE 55 "... You can hum it should you know the tune...... One foot on the brake and one on the gas, hey! Well, there's too much traffic, I can't pass, no! So I tried my best illegal move A big black and white come and crushed my groove again! CHORUS: Go on & write me up for 125 Post my face, wanted dead or alive Take my license n' all that jive I can't drive 55! Oh No! Uh! So I signed my name on number 24, hey! Yeah the judge said, "Boy, just one more I'm gonna throw your ass in the city joint" Looked me in the eye, said, "You get my point?" I said "Yeah!, Oh yea!" CHORUS I can't drive 55! Uh! When I drive that slow, you know it's hard to steer. And I can't get my car out of second gear. What used to take two hours now takes all day. Huh - It took me 16 hours to get to L.A.! CHORUS No, no, no, I can't drive...(I can't drive 55!) I can't drive... (I can't drive 55!) I can't drive 55!
It was an amazing time we had with the hubby. I took him to pay his respects to his idol. We were…read moreable to have some time to pray and hope that his movies continue to teach us about family.
Growing up in Echo Park, I've definitely seen it change throughout the past years. As the landscape…read morechanges, and homes are renovated and new developments built, it's very nice to be able to know what Echo Park looked like before all the change. To know the information behind so many of the historic buildings in the neighborhood. Thank you to the Echo Park Historical Society for teaching me all this amazing history of the area of LA I love so much!
Love the photos, keep the curmudgeonly attitude! We were at the Lotus Fest today, and as we walked…read moreup the fellow working the booth scrambled to put everything away (5:30 pm, festival goes to 9 pm), we asked for the $1 pamphlet which lists historic homes, we saw him put it away, he then lied to say they don't have one, he never heard of one, because he didn't want to deal with the $1. Another couple came in and we're looking at the photos, so another worker stepped in front of them to unclip them and put them away. Once a curmudgeon, always a curmudgeon.
After recently finishing a PBS visual documentary of "Lost LA," I was awestruck by how many…read morehistorical landmarks are missing from Yelp! It is so easy to walk or drive past important buildings, statues, or places of interest in a large city like Los Angeles without blinking an eye. One particular example is the Merced Theatre (originally named the Merced-Abbott Building) located in the original El Pueblo de los Angeles district. This was not only the first theatre in the city, but also a gift to cabinetmaker William Abbott's wife, Mercedes (who went by Merced)--hence the building's name. Together they had hoped to rival the other three-story building around the corner, The Pico House. Both buildings shared an interconnecting door which worked great for Pico House guests. Merced Theater offered live theatre between 1871 to 1876 until it ceased operations due to an outbreak of smallpox at the nearby Wood's Opera House. Here's where things get interesting... When the Merced re-opened towards the end of the 19th century, Victorian Sex Clubs were the only organizations that could afford the high rent of the building making it LA's first porn theatre. At that time, it also offered a safe gathering place to LGBTQ+ individuals through its hosting of masked balls. These costumed balls allowed anyone to socialize with one another under the safety of their concealed identities, in addition to have the freedom to dress in clothing of the opposite gender without fear of persecution. Beginning in 1897, the building was used as a lodging house for queer men. Now the building is apparently undergoing renovations to become the new home of Cityview, the City of Los Angeles public access TV station on Channel 35. Nonetheless, I wanted to share these fascinating facts and can't wait to go visit the building and peek through the windows. "Plaque Marker NO. 171 MERCED THEATRE - The Merced Theatre was built in 1870 and is one of the oldest structures erected in Los Angeles for the presentation of dramatic performances. It served as the center of theatrical activity in the city from 1871 to 1876. The theatre was built by William Abbot, the son of Swiss immigrants who settled in Los Angeles in 1854. In 1858, he married the woman for whom he would name the theatre, Maria Merced Garcia, the daughter of Jose Antonio Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Uribe, who were long-time residents of the Los Angeles pueblo."
A little beat up now but... its still there. The is a couple cool bar right there just incase you…read moreare thirsty. Enjoy. #jsho
Some people pass by the famous "Figure 8" mural in Silverlake probably assuming that it's just…read moreanother random piece of street art that decorates the city of Los Angeles. As for others, they feel a deep appreciation for this slightly beat up wall of white, black, and red swervy lines. This specific painting happens to be a powerful musical tribute to the late and great Elliott Smith who passed away tragically in 2003. The "Figure 8" was the cover to his last album released in 2000. After his apparent suicide this spot became a memorial to Elliott. Fans even up until now come to pay their respects to the singer-songwriter who sang dark songs he referred to as "stories and dreams" that not only related to himself but to others. Each lyric in his songs were meaningful and never polluted by the standards of the 90s which made his music revolutionary. Every piece along the walls of Los Angeles tell their own story. Even the smallest spray painted images have a meaning behind them. Next time anyone passes the "Figure 8," take time to actually admire the love that surrounds this mural by checking out the small lyrics of Elliott written along the lines by fans or little messages thanking him for changing their lives. Sometimes you just have to read between the lines.