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%.

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.

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!!

If you're in downtown LA and you wanted to enjoy some holiday spirit, head over the Bloc to…read moreexperience the magical holiday show for FREE! Lots of photo op opportunities here under the lighted Christmas tree and giant giant bulb ornament. At every hour starting from 5pm to 9pm, they start playing Christmas songs and the light sparkle to the tunes. See my video for sampling. Everyone is welcome to come here as long as masks are worn at all times and social distancing observed. I even saw some fur babies enjoying the festivities. Your pets are welcome here as well. Lots of tables and chairs for your seating pleasure. There's also Starbucks at the location so you can watch the show while sipping on your favorite drink.

Olvera Street is in Downtown Los Angeles, right across from the train station. It is open year…read moreround but many of the shops close when it rains and many of the outdoor shops close at dusk in the winter. It is about 3 blocks of fun. Kids love it and it is fun for the whole family. Parking is for a fee. It is just fun. All of the eateries are great, are favorite being La Luz Dia. It is not the oldest restaurant there, but it is great. The shops are fun and have cool gifts from Mexico. This is an historic district and should remind you of when all of California was part of Mexico. It is safe and you will have a great time. Have fun. Any place you choose to eat will be good. They have fine dinning and street tacos. Most of the places serve alcohol.

Olvera Street is a charming area. It is not too large and easily accessible. They have some…read moreauthentic Mexican goods such as dresses, cups and saucers, dolls, etc. There are some elevated kiosks and stores. There are also some authentic Mexican restaurants. One had a great Taco Tuesday special. The people working in this area are friendly. They are not pushy trying to sell goods. I enjoyed my walk through here but it is a little small. I would have liked to see even more stores. I did hear it is a great place to be on the weekends with lots of singing and dancing. I would recommend going on one of those days for an elevated experience.

We wanted to try a new trail and took the Baxster Stairways to get to the Elysian Park Trail. Being…read moreout of shape, going up the stairs was tough but the view was amazing and it was a great way to exercise.

15 sections of stairs. I started from the bottom of the steps and the steps end at a private…read moreresidence driveway so it's a little odd. Once you walk onto the street you are above Elysian Park with a view of the Downtown LA skyline. There are no handrails here!

We spent the afternoon. In the LA Arts District around Santa Fe St and 3rd St. Lots of fun street…read moreart and murals to admire. Lots of metered street parking. It's best to park and walk around to truly appreciate the area.

The Arts District has a unique atmosphere that blends old warehouse buildings with modern…read moredevelopment, creating a distinctive and edgy vibe. Cool place to just walk around and check out the street art, shops, and enjoy some tasty culinary experiences!! From upscale restaurants to trendy cafes and bars. It's also has some great craft breweries and lively nightlife, offering a range of options for socializing and enjoying the evening. Once the sun goes down check out 6th Street Bridge! The bridge itself is a work of art. Its sweeping arches feel futuristic but still grounded in LA's gritty, creative spirit. You'll often see locals skating, snapping photos, filming, or just hanging out--it's become a real community spot.

If you love doing Taco Crawls in Highland Park, then you'll love the Boyle Heights Latino Food…read moreFair. Imagine all your fave Latino street food vendors congregating in one parking lot and this is pretty much what the place is. It started informally a few years a go with just a few vendors, but now when you go there in the evenings, its a full blown food fair. A variety tacos, including fresh hand made tortillas. Check. Champurado? Check. Pupusas? Check. Agua fresca? Check. Taquitos? Check. Fresh churros? Check. Heck, they even have a cart lady that makes crepes. I think the only missing were missing was a paletas vendor. You name it in terms of Latino street food and odds are they will have it here. The vendors are sell primarily Mexican and El Salvadorean street cuisine. They even have the El Salvadorean style tamales that I prefer over the Mexican ones. The food vendors start arriving in dusk and by 8 PM or so, they are out in full force. Best time to visit is on a weekend night, but many of the vendors are also there during week nights. Most of the dishes cost between $1.00 to $2.50. Its basically a Latino smorgasbord. And the food quality? It ranges from good to excellent, depending on what vendor and what item you purchase. This is a CASH only place. They will not accept credit/debit cards. however, if you forget to bring cash and have an ATM card, the Fair is conveniently located beside a BofA with 2 ATMs. The only downside is that there are no restrooms nearby. So arrive with an empty bladder before you load up on the agua frescas and other specialty beverages the various vendors offer. They take over a parking lot beside a Bank Of America. Its between the I-5 freeway and Soto Street. When driving on Cesar Chavez, just look for the B of A and the Big Buy Foods. The cross street is Breed. There is still parking available on the lot - you can pay by quarters or credit card. Its $1 per hour. after 9 PM, parking is free. Or you can look for parking in the nearby streets as well.

This place was such a gem to find and I owe it all to Robert H.!!! We have been back now more than…read moreonce and I can't say anything bad about this place. I mean it is what it is which is.... a bunch of Latin food stands in a parking lot behind the B of A. You can find anything from sopes, empanadas, tacos, arroz con leche, gorditas, quesadillas, pig skin, hand made tortillas, churros, squash flower, pupusas, bananas, strawberries and yogurt, crepes, bread friend in pork fat, I mean I don't know the names of alot of this stuff because lets face it, been a while since my 9th grade Spanish class and we certainly didn't cover street foods. Point is it is hot, it is fresh and made to order with the price totally right $1-3 for just about everything. Check it out some weekend in the evening if you get a chance.

Sad to say this is my first time and I'm born and raised in LA. LOL…read more This is such a nice way to spend a day. There's so much stuff to see and food to eat. And an even better way if you aren't able to take a big family to Japan this is much better! There's a little something for everybody to enjoy

It's so great that Little Tokyo is right by the metro station, it makes getting there without a car…read moresuper easy, which is what my friends and I decided to do. Every time I come, we end up having such a fun time exploring, and I still find new spots to check out! This time, we stopped by one of the crochet vendors and even bought a little flower. So cute!! We also finally got to try Millet Crepe. There are so many matcha options in the area that it's hard to try everything in one visit, but this one definitely did not disappoint! Ice cream + crepe is always a winning combo! Lastly, we stopped by Nijiya Market to grab some drinks after all the sweetness from the crepes had us thirsty lol. It's honestly so convenient having a grocery store right there, it makes it easy to pick up random snacks and drinks while exploring. Overall, had such a fun day in Little Tokyo. Can't wait to come back again!

Happen to be passing by while driving, such a cool stop in Boyle Heights! Fernando Valenzuela's…read moremural is bold, full of that classic East LA energy. You can feel the pride the neighborhood has for him the moment you see it. The artwork is vibrant, and honestly even better in person than in photos. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth taking a minute to swing by and check it out.

Former Los Angeles Dodger, Fernando Valenzuela is being honored today for his contributions to the…read moreCommunity and the world of Baseball. Panel #1 is on view. Panel #2 will be unveiled at noon. Fernando #34 is a legend, born in Mexico on November 1, 1960, he was recruited by the Los Angeles Dodgers (1980) and became a World Series Champion in 1981. Born: 11.01.60 Passed: 10.22.24 Survived by his wife and four children . REST IN PEACE "EL TORO"

Cool vibe and concept but quite pricey! 3 street size tacos ($6 a piece) 4 taquitos and a shake=…read more$50!! Yea? Well I can't be regular at the vegan playground! Other part was a lot of the venders sold mostly fried food! I also didn't like how I ordered from 2 of the vendors and wasn't told till after I paid and received my order that they were out of sauces, fries, 'shrimp' I felt very much batted and switched on- especially since they charged me full price and didn't wanna refund me for the missing items! While everything was okay for the most part taste wise, the high prices and sheer unhealthy choices will definitely keep this a every once in a while experience!

This Weekly Wednesday event put on by Vegan Playground is an assortment of various foodtrucks and…read morevendors from all around Southern California. Just outside Boomtown Brewery in the Los Angeles Arts District near Downtown and partnered with the Brewery itself Vegan Playground Wednesdays is here to thrive! They have amazing music via an amazing outdoor DJ over the PA system, weekly cash giveaways from VegOut Los Angeles and so much to eat, drink and shop around for! The event is free to attend, but they do have an eventbrite page for every Wednesday that helps with giveaway entries if you choose to participate. The vendors do grow and sometimes rotate but long standing businesses like Compton Vegan (Soulfood), Word of Mouth (All American style comfort food), Oono Sushi (Japanese), Man Eating Plant (AAPI fusion), Mr Squeeze Lemonade, Body Katina (Holistic) and so so many others. I was able to try a lot my first time here including All Vegan Frank's - they have a variety of plant-based franks/hot dogs on a bun or on a stick as well as delicious tots, fries and waffle fries. The Elote Frank on its toasted bun and loaded frank was just the perfect thing. Eyeing the Korean style non-dairy cheese on a stick and various other AVF concoctions. Man Eating Plant has the best garlic noodles/noods you'll ever have and the Lemonade from Mr Squeeze is magic - they offer several flavors and your able to blend at not extra cost. With so much to try bringing a date, a friend or a group even is encouraged for max sharing and sampling. The waits for most vendors are very short and sweet. The tables do fill up fast but you can often find room inside as well with seats deeper in the Brewery as well as amongst the indoor vendors aka deserts and personal goodies. Parking is free and there is a good amount of it as well as on the street. Very close to union Station and just a short stroll under the bridge/freeway. Definitely a must! Add beer til bust.