Welcome to The Village At Sherman Oaks on Ventura Blvd, not to be confused with The Village At…read moreSherman Oaks - Retirement Homes of the same name. This beautiful stretch of Ventura Blvd (as well as part of Van Nuys Blvd) encompasses the heart of the Oaks. From health, fitness and wellness to shopping, services, entertainment and all the eats. I've been a local for many years and enjoy walks through this very pedestrian friendly area. You can find metered parking along Ventura Blvd, parking with some daytime restrictions on side and back streets like Dickens Street on the south side of Ventura and Moorpark Street on the north. There are some paid private lot, with a main hub behind Midici's - The Neapolitan Pizza Company as well as the La Reina Place (old theater style building) off Cedros Avenue. Some of my personal go to favorites are: O'cado - the wine bar + restaurant (100% vegan, 10,000% amazing). Lemon Zest - those Mediterranean style wraps are perfect at this location. Mr. Furley's - the gastropub w/ amazing happy hour deals. The Standard Design Group plant store. House of Intuition #YourIntuitionLeadYourHere Daisy - the cocktail bar meets restaurant is growing on me though much like On the Thirty has great everything, but very much on the pricey side. New York Bagel Cafe American Vintage - secondhand store U.S. Bank for in person or those ATM needs. VeStation and numerous other on the main Ventura Blvd side. For Van Nuys Blvd, we appreciate our local saloon meets dive bar The Pineapple Saloon and those awesome cocktails, craft brew selection, sweet potatoes fries and they way they do their Impossible Burger 10/10. Best Buys, because there are not many left and this one has a unique design w/ a main ground floor and a lower level floor for it's games, appliances and various services. Starbucks, because this one is stylish, chic and always on point. I appreciate Gelson's for what it brings, but not for those prices... If I can get the same things at Whole Foods for several dollars less, you're the problem lol... That salad bar and bakery are stellar, not to mention backside parking lot w/ a second entrance. You're definitely paying for the experience. Love the annual Sherman Oaks Street Fair that happens in the fall every year (typically September/October). They shut down a stretch of Ventura Blvd for a Sunday Funday with incredible vendors, performances, giveaways and some attractions. The Village at S.O. brings a unique mixture of local in all the ways from it's great businesses, offerings and festive fun. It's a great place for everyone and one I enjoy often.

Located in the corner of Lankershim and Magnolia, this is the head office for the Television…read moreAcademy aka Emmys. It's hidden from plain sight from these major streets but the easiest landmark to find it is Bruxie's. Follow the walkway by the restaurant and you'll be surprised to see the entire plaza and theatre where screenings, performances and award ceremonies are held. In the plaza, the first thing you'll notice is the 18 foot Golden Emmy Statue. Feel free to explore the park where you'll see bronze statues and plaques honoring TV legends which include Fred & Lucy, Barbara Walters, Bea Arthur, Betty White, Carol Burnette, Johnny Carson, Dick Clark, Ed Sullivan, Bob Barker and many more! Next to the landscape area is the Saban Media Center which houses Wolf Theatre, the Green Room, Netflix Lobby, and Conference Center. Come and visit the area. It's free to the public. It's wonderful to visit both day and night.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & IF YOU COME ON SUNDAYS THERE WILL BE FREE PARKING AT THE…read moreMETERS! Come & See the Kings & Queens of Comedy, TV Pioneers, Executives, Sports & News Personalities & others. The Television Hall of Fame is a Free Outdoor Plaza open every day & is filled with Trees, Bronze Statues, & Plaques with lots of people who shaped & changed the face of TV forever. It is located in front of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences & a mere 10 minutes from Universal Studios. You can't see this Little Secret Hidden Gem from the street. You don't even know it's here. When you see The Bruxie Restaurant with the Chicken Emblem on the sign enter on that street & keep on walking & following the red line on the sidewalk until you see the Giant Emmy Award. It's on the corner of Lankershim & Academy Way but hidden. It's Carol Burnett 90th Birthday in 2023. She is one of the Original Leading Ladies of Comedy. She is being honored with her own show - an NBC Special Carol 90 Years of Laughter. Her statue is here along side busts of her 2 costars Harvey Korman & Tim Conway. The other female Pioneer & Trailblazer of Comedy - Lucy is here as well. There are statues & busts of all 4 cast members of I Love Lucy: Fred, Ethel, Lucy & Ricky. Jackie Gleason - The King of Comedy & Art Carney from The Honeymooners are also here. The outdoor plaza is in front of Saban & features Bronze Statues & Busts of others too like Johnny Carson, Walt Disney, Dick Clark, Golden Girls Betty White & Bea Arthur, Rod Searling (Twilight Zone), Oprah, Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Bob Newhart, Archie & Edith Bunker ( All in the Family), Carol O'Conner & Jean Stapleton, Dan Rather, Ernie Kovacs, David Susskind, Norman Lear, Phil Donahue, Katie Couric, Julis Louis Dreyfus, Carl Reiner, Bob Hope, Mary Tyler Moore, Dick van Dyke, Ted Turner, Dianne Carroll, Brandon Tartikoff, Michael Landon, Bob Mackie, Dinah Shore, Aaron Spelling, Jack Benny, Sid Caesar, James Garner, Red Skelton, Alan Alda, Angella Lansbury, Howard Cosell, Danny Thomas, Barbara Walters, Milton Bearle, Peter Jennings, Merv Griffin, Ed Sullivan, Bob Barker, Tom Brokaw & others. There are Lots of Pioneers in the TV industry honored here. There is also a wall with multiple plaques of other note worthy individuals in the Television Industry. Then they have a gold fire hydrant. Imagine that. Gold! Every fireman or firewoman would want to see that! And if that isn't enough for you, they have a Matching GOLD GINORMOUS STATUE of an EMMY AWARD. It stands 27 feet tall. IT IS SO COOL! Now you can see what a real Emmy looks like up close & enlarged. There are benches so you can sit & rest & take it all in too. So Much Fun & It's All FREE! To make it worth your trip you can eat right next door @ Bruxie that has Good Chicken & Waffles & Tater Tots. They have outdoor dining & if you choose to eat inside- you'll be eating in one of the oldest dining cars remaining in California from the 1920's. I'm So glad it escaped the wrecking ball. It's been all restored to its magnificent 20's grandeur. The former Phil's Diner is BEAUTIFUL & now occupied by Bruxie. See my review of that restaurant for some more inside details. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

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!

Old town is nice but changes seemed to be happening a lot lately. Same as other places with things…read morecoming and going. It's been a little while since I stopped by here. The shopping used to be great with a very good selection of stores to walk into. Now it's limited with what's still there or they're your little mom and pops type of places. They still have a lot of the restaurants that have been there for quite a long time. Walking along the strip, just seeing what's still there is pretty nostalgic. The days of popping into one stores after another. Shopping was great even when you're not there to shop. Now it's just whatever. Don't get me wrong, there's still shopping but the classic stores are all gone. We came for brunch but had some time to check out the area while waiting for a table. Even the little corner where the movie theatre is has changed. The two restaurants that originally were there is now gone and one was replaced by a chain restaurant. Lots of the common retail shopping are gone as well with one of the higher end furniture store. You still have a lot of fun one to pop into. Shopping isn't the same anymore as everything tends to be online nowadays. Old town still has its charms as it's the main downtown area and known for their main strip. Not sure what their nightlife is like nowadays as it's been a long while since I was last down here. They do have some fun bars but my favorite has to the wine bar, Cellar. It's kind of hidden and if you ever get a chance to check it out, it's worth it. Everything is either street parking which is paid through the kiosk or you have the parking structure behind the blvd. Parking can be crazy during the weekend.

Love Old Town Pasadena, been visiting since the late 90s (think I just aged myself, haha)…read more Definitely seen a lot of changes in the past few decades as many shops and restaurants have come and gone. Even so, there's still something for everyone regardless of age. There use to be a couple of parking structures with limited free parking, but now they're still reasonable at a few couple of dollars. Street meters are still available up and down the street. Some of my top favorites include Waunderlust Creamery and The Pie Hole. There are also mainstream popular brand stores such as JCrew, Madewell, Urban Outfitters, and a few others. A few thrift/consignment stores are also along Colorado Blvd. Traffic can get tricky around the area, please bring your patience. See you next time, Old Town Pasadena! #46/2025

I'm not gonna write big fat long essay about this place. But I will tell you informations that no…read moreone ever seem to talk about. Parking: metro $3 or street Restroom: yes Credit card: yes Great coffee. :) I normally hate going places if the business doesnt provide parking. The coffee is delicious so..kinda evens it out? I think.

I'll amend my review when this site once again becomes open to the public. For now visitors will…read morehave to enjoy this beautiful building from just outside the fence line. In the meantime check out this Curbed LA article for more info on what might happen with the site: http://m.la.curbed.com/archives/2014/10/nohos_renovated_1896_train_depot_could_become_restaurant.php

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.

OMG when I learned that I could enter the hallowed halls of The Brady Bunch House online I…read moreimmediately contacted the Bucket List Group and booked my journey with my Amex card.. WORTH IT ! Great communication leading up to the tour. I was sent a bar code and instructions in multiple emails as the date came closer to the tour.. Ok, today was the day, IT'S ALL HAPPENING ! I landed in Burbank and headed straight to the house. Ok, got there early cause I was super excited. I waited in the car till 3pm which was my time in which then I knocked on the front door and was greeted.... No it wasn't Carol or Alice but a nice lady with a few more instructions. Yelpers I just teleported into time and my childhood fantasy has arrived.... My eyes gazed over the entry way and living room for which I was just flabbergasted by what I saw, yes I'm actually standing in Mike & Carols living room. I'd always envisioned myself in my dreams but never in my wildest thoughts that I'd actually be standing inside the Brady Bunch House.... Upon walking in you'll be staring at the staircase you'll see the vase Peter broke when throwing the basketball inside the house " Mom Always Said Don't Play in The House "! Since it's a self guided tour I drifted into the kitchen first and man the 70's kitchen with avocado & orange appliances blinded me and made me smile.. I picture Alice in the kitchen in her blue maid outfit. I walked through into the den and saw the tv and TIGER the dog & his bowl. Yes, I know it's not the real tiger but hey he had a good life... Greg's football playbook was on the table for viewing or stealing plays... Sliding glass doors opened and I was in the backyard & garage area.. Mikes red car was in the garage next to a fleet of bicycles.. Even the Brady Dunk tank was for viewing but no dunking... Back into the house I now ventured upstairs to the Brady girls room and sitting on the bed is Cindy's beloved doll Kitty Karry All... AJan's black wig even was in the bedroom, can you believe it I couldn't. Various awards in the room and now I'm in connecting bathroom the kids shared... Bathroom was great and even had shampoo and toothpaste from 70's... Brady boys bedroom was next and the famous blue bunkbeds were right there.. Peter & Bobby's bunkbeds were awesome. No I didn't take a nap in case your wondering... Backdown the stairway to Mike's working home office and then to Alice's bedroom. Nice touch with a framed photo of Sam The Butcher on Alice's nightstand... Now I crossed the house into the hippie version of Greg's / Johnny Bravo's bedroom. Amongst Greg's stuff was a fake mascot of COOLIDGE HIGH SCHOOL goat LOL.... However the coolest item was the famous cursed taboo tiki idol necklace. This leading to bad luck like Greg's surfing wipeout and a tarantula scare. Now moving on it was Mike & Carols room to close out my trip through time... THANK YOU for allowing me on the tour and actually hang in the Brady Bunch house. A dream come true and I'll cherish for life.. IT'S WORTH THE MONEY FOKS!

I had the pleasure of visiting the Brady Bunch house replica and it was a blast. Tgey remodeled…read morethis home so authentically. It truly represents the Brady Bunch home in the series. I won a trip to meet some of the stars from the show. I didn't know which ones would be there beforehand. Barry Williams and Christopher Knight gave a truly heartwarming tour of the home. They had the bicycles thr kids rode in the backyard. They had the Brady Bunch dunk tank thing. The home had the same carpet that was used in the show. Every detail is so thought out. A lady owns this home and has done an amazing job preserving the treasured memories of this home. They are about to start doing private tours for the public. I highly recommend the tour.

Landmark in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California…read more.. I've had this historical building bookmarked for years. I finally had time to checkout: Crossroads of the World. Designed with a nautical theme, this complex used to be an outdoor shopping mall (the first in America) back in 1936. It's shaped to look like an ocean liner with a globe on the top. A replica was made at Disney World in Florida! It was featured in many movies (L.A. Confidential, The Muppets, Argo, Nancy Drew, Skincare, Café Society, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, and Indecent Proposal), commercials (Ford, Mattel, McDonald's), television shows (Bosch, RemingtonSteele, Dragnet, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe), video games (L.A. Noire, The Crew, and Midnight Club), and music videos (Big Audio Dynamite, and The xx) Now, it's closed to the public and is used as office spaces. A nice security guard escorted me off the property. He said, "Have a blessed day" as I walked to my car which was parked on the street. Note: I didn't park in the gated, private parking lot.

Has a lot of history. It currently doesn't have much going on. Crossroads Of The World was a big…read moreshopping center. One of the biggest in fact. This was then used for offices, but it's being turned into something else it seems. Even though it's closed you can still look through the gates. It still has the buildings here. There's just no more public access though. It was opened in 1936 as the country's first outdoor shopping mall. The central building resembles an ocean liner, with smaller buildings that resemble cottages surrounding this. In the 1950s it became an office complex. This is now about to become apartments, a hotel, and restaurants. Cool thing to check out because it's still here. It's not what it used to be, but they're making use of it. The old buildings are cool to see and soon it should be open again to look around and to buy things.