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%.

"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.

This Chicken Boy Statue looks more like a chicken man, but... ok. Most boys aren't this muscular…read more It is an odd statue in and of itself. Have you seen any Muffler Men? I'm sure you have! They exist in various forms all around the country! Here's a few examples in Southern California: Porsche Experience (he was Golf Man previously) in Carson, CA, El Salsero in Malibu, Edwin in El Monte, Sergio in East L.A., and more! A Muffler Man torso plus a chicken head equals Chicken Boy. He's also known as (AKA) "The Statue of Liberty of Los Angeles". The arms on the man were tinkered with so they could hold the bucket of chicken instead of a muffler (Muffler Man) or an axe (Paul Bunyan). These Muffler Men have been altered to hold different objects depending on what they're advertising. This statue is made of Fiberglass and is 22' tall. Originally, this Chicken Boy sat upon a roof above a chicken restaurant near Grand Central Market on Broadway between 4 & 5th Streets. It resided there from 1960 to 1984. The owner died and the statue was given to Amy Inouye. For 20 years, this thing was split in half and each half went into different storage units. In 2007, Chicken Boy was permitted to be back on display, but in a new location and as an Art Installation on the roof of Future Studio Design & Gallery. Interesting fact is that both locations are part of the Historic Route 66! It is kind of difficult to view the entire statue. If you stand across the street, the view is better. Still can't see the shoes or feet from there. If you want to check out this quirky statue, you'll find him in Highland Park.

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!

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!

This is a cool sculpture on an island among busy streets, featuring lovely trees, shrubs, and…read moregreenery. But it was hard to access, surrounded by heavy traffic on all sides this past weekend. Parking was scarce too, but we still made a quick stop to check it out after an event we attended nearby. It's basically a giant fork with a fitting name for the artwork. The creation started as a joke by artist, Ken Marshall, who gave it as a birthday gift in 2009 to Ice House comedy club founder Bob Stane. It was temporarily removed, then later reinstalled a couple years later after attaining permits, and has since, been a site for food drives/charity events as well as a tourist attraction for people like me :D

Cool public art! The fork is separating S. Pasadena Ave and S. Saint John Ave in the City of South…read morePasadena!

This is honestly one of my favorite pasta spots in LA. I really love their pasta selection, and I'm…read morealso a fan of the open kitchen in the back because it makes the whole place feel really lively and cozy. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation though because it gets pretty busy. My personal favorite is the duck ragu if you want something super savory and rich with that deep umami flavor. If you want something lighter and a little sweeter, the butternut squash pasta is sooo good too. Honestly just writing this is making me crave it again. The drinks here are pretty solid as well, and the servers have always been really helpful every time I've gone.

Wow! This place is amazing!…read more I had heard about it from a few different people, and had it bookmarked as a place to try. It was Friday night and we couldn't decide where to go, and this place made the pick. First of all, the vibe is great. It's very lively and part of charming mini plaza off the street. The first thing I notice were the 2000s Hip Hop & RnB jams playing in the background. I was pleasantly surprised that the tunes kept going throughout the night! It definitely made me feel right at home. Finn, our server, was super friendly and helpful. But make no mistake--the star of the show here is the food! Every single item that we ordered--from the starters to mids to mains to desserts--was absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back soon!

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 ;)

This installation of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room - "The Souls of Millions of Light Years…read moreAway" is located at The Broad in Los Angeles. Tickets are FREE. To visit, you will need to reserve tickets to The Broad's general admission AND the Infinity Mirrored Room exhibit. I feel like if you're already going to The Broad you should also visit the Infinity Mirrored Room. I might be biased since I enjoy taking photos. The tricky thing is that the reservations for the Infinity Mirrored Room are released on the last Wednesdays of each month at 10am for the following month OR you have to keep an eye out for openings the day prior. They are currently not taking same day reservations. The reservations are time specific, but there will still be a 15-20 minute line. You can get in line 10-15 minute prior to your window slot and staff will probably not give you too hard of a time. You are expected to go in together with your group, unless you make reservations separately. If you want to go in alone for that selfie, you should make your own reservation. The maximum group size to enter together is 4 people. Any children under 13 must enter with an adult. Obviously, my boyfriend was dragged to go with me. Before our visit, I was researching what poses to do since the time is so limited. And then when we were in line I gave him a quick run down of the plan. It worked out nicely and we were able to take a few photos, a quick video and still had a few seconds to actually enjoy the art installation beyond the selfie taking purposes. This experience was very special for me. I think the careful planning and taking feedback from others allowed me to enjoy my visit. One minute can go by quick if you wait to get inside the room to coordinate your poses. And coming with someone I care about makes it even more memorable.

Visited Infinity Mirror Room and let me just say... yes, it's stunning. The lights, reflections,…read morethe whole illusion makes you feel like you stepped into another dimension. No complaints about the actual experience itself, it's beautiful and definitely Instagram-worthy. BUT. That wait vs. payoff ratio? Wild. You're standing there forever, building up the moment, just to get ushered in and out in what feels like 60 seconds flat. By the time you're adjusting your camera and telling your family where to stand, it's already "okay time's up." Like... we just got here?? Honestly, I'd rather they charge more and give people a few extra minutes. Let us actually take it in, enjoy it, and get decent photos without feeling rushed like we're on some kind of aesthetic speed run. That said, it is a must-see at least once. Just go in knowing it's more of a quick visual experience than something you can really sit with.