All these years in LA and never ran this race. I figured I'd give it a run. Also the bonus was…read moreall the running groups I know where there and they been coming here for years. Ok so I drive a hour and a half to get to the Friday bib pick up in Burbank and it was very disappointing. This is held on a sidewalk with pedestrian traffic. I seen a guy with a wheel chair having issues getting past and a woman with a baby carriage also. The sidewalk was practically blocked with people in line waiting to get their bibs. Just a little disorganized but the volunteers handing out bibs did a remarkable job. Cheers to them. Ok I got up Sunday drive to Griffith park and parked very near the starting line. There was already people there setting up there tents and getting ready to enjoy the day. It was great to see so many friends and new friends. I signed up fjr the 8k solo run and the weather was perfect when I started at 8am. The route is such a good challenge in the beginning til you get to around mile 2. Then it's pretty flat with a little incline here and there. The participants were just so happy the whole race. All I can say is this was going to be a one and done because of the expert bib pick up, but the vibe and race made up for it. I've volunteered many races over the years so the solution is I could have just hung out and helped out. Maybe next year when I return to conquer this race again I may just do that. Ok see yous next year I'm happy I showed up.

Amazing place to relax by yourself always your family long trails that feel safe…read more #LosAngelesMarathon www.angelhernandezre

What an amazing gathering of love, community and awesome people…read more Get there early, be prepared to stay very very late. Just do the 10k. Starting earlier and finishing earlier is the best

Tip: sign up immediately because it sells out quickly!…read more This was the 9th race and first one at the Rosebowl. We were really impressed at all the swag and goodies for a free race. There was both race day packet pickup and another option the day before. On race day, there were complimentary food trucks and we had an awesome grilled cheese. The 10k started at 8:30 and the 5k was set to start at 9:30. However it was delayed a half hour due to clearing the roads. For me, 10:00am was a late start and it was already getting pretty toasty out. Overall was a great day. Only thing that I'd suggest is starting both races earlier.

Timothy Schepanski is the original creator of the Outdoor Adventures Program. He completed this…read moreprogram as a project for grad school! David is the current Outdoor Adventures Manager and Joey is the Outdoor Adventures Coordinator. This place has a wide selection of Outdoor Adventure (OA) activities and programs! There's 5 different programs under Outdoor Adventures. 1) Rock Wall. The rockwall is located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) but it still apart of the OA department. Their current supervisor is Dom. Open All week, times vary. Shoutout to Shane!!! 2)Bike Shop. The bike shop is usually open 10am-3pm normally M-Th. They're closed on Friday. They do low cost repairs and sell some bike parts! 3) Outdoor Leadership Program. They go to different locations, like Yosemite, Big Sur, and more. These trips change every semester and are ONLY ALLOWED FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACILTY. Not available to alumni. If you want to sign up for a trip, go on the first day of the semester in order to snag a spot! 4) Rental Center. This is where you can rent camping gear at low costs. THIS IS ONLY ALLOWED FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY. Shoutout to Evan, Liz, and Eva 5) Camp Matador. This is a program for incoming students (freshman and transfers) to get accustomed to University life. This Camp happens a few weeks before Fall semester starts. You can apply to be a facilitator or counselor in late Fall. Shoutout Pablo, Ricky, Raelene, Evan, Eva and Liz! They are the current lead staff! Overall, great department and highly suggest checking them out!

This year I had decided to take an extension course to help with applying for masters, which costed…read more$1,052. In addition, I wanted to take advantage of signing up for the Csun outdoor trip to Alaska. I have already went to the trip to Hawaii and enjoyed. Unfortunately, I was advised by the workers over there to come to the registration day around 8 am. To my surprise, there were already students there who came around 4-6 am. I would have appreciated if someone from outdoors told me to come around that time instead. I was ALMOST late for work on that day. So I have decided to NOT keep my hopes up for next year and will probably unsubscribe csun outdoors on instagram. Hopefully I can plan my own trip to Alaska someday. I just really hate it when someone gets my hopes up. I'm only writing this bad review just to help me cope with the frustration and disappointment. Nothing else.

"Take a minute, remember the past... Keep it all in view" -…read morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMx7lmNoMmQ A biking, jogging/running, skating and walking path in the cities of North Hollywood and Burbank connecting from Vineland Avenue (next to East Valley High and Public Storage) to Mariposa Street (just before Victory Blvd and that ALDI supermarket) for a slice of local flavor in the San Fernando Valley. Updated in recent years to also incorporate workout equipment and a few more benches as well as places to sit as well as to make it more scenic. It stretches for almost 3 miles (2.8), though if you count the path added railed off path starting on Fair Avenue to Vineland (just across from NoHo Station) it's exactly 3 miles. I personally love strolling any and all of it to Iliad Books, Lawless Brewery (down Craner Avenue), Bullet Bar, The Great White Hut and enjoying the Chandler Murals - https://www.yelp.com/biz/chandler-murals-los-angeles I haven't done the full stretch but have started in parts of Burbank and taken all the nature in. Friendly people and pets along the way! Happy Earth Day weekend :)

I heard about this trail a few years ago from my coworkers but never walked it. I was invited by a…read morefriend to go on an evening walk and it was really pleasant! There were alot of different people of all ages that were walking biking or listening to music. Love the evening breeze and before we know it, we walked 4 miles that night.

(Attended 10/12/24 SA @ 9:30am): It's time for youth baseball in the eastern part of the San…read moreFernando Valley! I tagged along with a dear friend so she was able to hang out with her bestie and her family as one of their sons was playing a game with the East Valley Youth Baseball league. It's been decades since I last watched a youth baseball game of any level, so I was kind of excited. As a kid, I played all three levels (e.g. T-Ball, Little League, Babe Ruth) at the time where I grew up. Unfortunately, neither of my nieces played softball nor did any of my close friends' kids, so the only baseball diamond I've been to with regularity was Dodger Stadium. Would I get all of the feels as I watched today's youth play baseball in the East San Fernando Valley!? PURCHASE Root Beer Soda Fountain Drink 16floz Cup ($1.50): I normally didn't drink soda, but whenever I did, it was usually root beer or something along the lines of the lemon-lime variety because neither of them have caffeine. I couldn't tell which brand of root beer this was, but it did the job as it helped to wash down the hot dog I bought. I would've preferred less ice, so that was my fault for not telling the person at the concession stand. Pure Tea Unsweetened 16floz Bottle ($2.00): I ended up saving this for later since my root beer was more than enough. I preferred this healthier tea and certainly didn't need any sweetness. All Beef Large Hot Dog ($4.00): When at any baseball game, you had to have a hot dog (I also wanted Cracker Jacks but they didn't sell it!). This long skinny beefy dog held me over until lunch. Although I usually liked my dogs covered in onions and relish, I went simply and just splattered ketchup and mustard. The bun was short (as usual) and fluffy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=G63B9HKkFSX5zRgsVrHoDA SERVICE Other than the folks who worked the concession carts and stands, there wasn't any other source of service being offered - 'nuff said. PARKING (FREE) There was a wealth of parking albeit somewhat narrow lanes and in some cases dead-end pathways, so maneuvering was difficult at times as well as having to watch for kids running all over the place; it was like a minefield - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE This large complex had I think at least four baseball diamonds, several arteries of parking lots and paths, and several concession carts and stands https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=0QKu-I1Ii08-dM9Rm_Xtjw to get your grub on. Each field had its own set of covered wooden bleachers, empty park benches and tables for post-game treats, and I saw at least one drinking fountain. Plenty of natural lighting (duh... you were outside!) while big bright lights filled in the rest once the sun went down. There weren't any TVs or background music unless you counted the sounds of balls being hit and the chatter of kids encouraging their teammates. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=l0U4x0uJ2H_Y1ZnSzOHpUQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I was happy to have taken in an East Valley Youth Baseball game and rooted for my friend's friend's son as well as the rest of the kids out there playing even for an hour or so instead of being focused on a small screen while they sat on their asses! As much as I enjoyed myself, I couldn't say I would take in another game unless the identical scenario presented itself again. I didn't want to be a creeper or anything like that! It was nice to be outdoors, the game was entertaining, the concession prices were more than comparable, and it was just a relaxing morning. Every parent should sign their children up for sports and why not start with this league!? I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL would-be paid experience was around $7.50 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

My son and his team have been playing against East Valley for the past 2 seasons and let me tell…read moreyou these folks are a 5 star organization in my eyes. From the president down to the coaches. We won a few games and lost a few games vs various teams from East Valley. Whenever we went their facility they were always warm, respectful and inviting. The coaches always played a fair game and never tried cheating. Which is huge imo. I have been coaching since my son was 5 and the amount of cheating by adults for a sports youth league is minding blowing. This is the reason I decided to take time and review a great organization like EV Baseball.

When I came to watch a polo match, I loved it. There is an announcer that shares the history of…read morepolo, about the game, etc. They also do play by play announcing. I got to watch a younger/amateur team and a more experienced/professional team. Both did great and I loved being able to see both teams play. You can picnic and bring food. Might want to bring something for shade as there are not a lot of trees in certain viewing areas.

Amazing experience today with friends @ DLX - highly recommended for all to try attend the…read morebeautifully organized polo events here! Wowwww nice to be back... Thank you for my invite #esjfavorites

Super cool and welcoming run/hike club. Different paces and folks just wanting to get some miles in…read moreon the San Fernando trails. They go to different trails so check the website or instagram for where they are going on Sunday mornings. There is also a Thursday evening meet up at balboa park. We his is a 10 out of 10 run club.

I joined about 2 years ago and it was the best decision ever! I had lived in la for 14 years and…read morehad never seen the amazing trails they have to offer- the people are kind and all paces and ages welcome, everyone is so nice and they make you feel right at home! A real family feel with the nature at your finger tips- Definitely wins Best trail running group/club!!!!!!

A must visit! Yes,…read morethe entirety of the beach has its many opportunities such as the vagrants, the smell, the restrooms, the crowds, etc... But I totally still love this beach every now and then. Parking can be a bear but on this visit, it was super easy and the beach was not crowded at all. The beach itself is kept fairly clean and the shoreline is easy to navigate. There's certainly better beaches in the area, but Venice is just a staple that should be visited at least once by everyone coming to see the area.

Do you want to go to the one of the best species because there's so much happening than people…read morewatch? This is the place to go. I'm here today watching a big drum thing with about 50 drummers and 100 of people. There's always something going on here definitely worth checking out. You can walk the boardwalk for buy stuff in the vendors many places to eat so definitely give this a chance if you're in the California.