The Hobbit's House is just a cute house to see if you are in the area. It is not a must stop. The…read morehouse actually has an owner and there is an apartment there. It was built by a former artist for Disney Studios and the builder, Lawrence Joseph worked on all of it for decades. There are adorable cottages and a view from the street is super. I think some of it may be occupied, I am not sure, so I did not venture far, just the front and back yard and stopped when I saw what looked like an apartment building. It is an LA Historical Landmark and just so cute. It is near Sony pictures. It almost looks like you are walking into a movie set. There is a great garden and a pond and it really does look like a Hobbit house. We were not there long, maybe 15 minutes and did not need to be. So, if you have 15 minutes and want to see a super cool house go take a peek.

When in LA on a rainy bank holiday (dramatically less traffic) do what Angelenos do! See the…read moresights!! These are people's homes aka the Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments, commonly known as the "Hobbit Houses," located in Culver City, California. The structures were designed and built by Lawrence Joseph, a former artist for Walt Disney Studios, starting in the 1940s and continuing construction for decades. Now surrounded by high rises it is difficult to land a parking spot but worth it to get a closer look. For a moment imagine yourself on a walk through emerald green grass & fields of wildflowers. And then look up & see these enchanting cottages.

I went on May 3 and it was a beautiful surprise while on my run. It isn't a real zoo, just a home…read morewith magical animals on the yard. Sad to see they have been removed.

This is now mostly empty. I suspect that as part of the sale they needed to be removed or the old…read moreowners took them with them. There's two sheep and a baby tiger left. And one of those weird angels that used to dot the city.

Molhulland Drive, California…read more If you're looking for a chill, romantic drive, Mulholland Drive is a great pick!!! The views are beautiful, especially in the spring and fall when everything is green and wildflowers are blooming. The road winds through the hills, so you get nonstop scenic views. Driving with the top down and the wind in your hair makes it even better ~ super relaxing and enjoyable. It's the kind of drive where you just take it slow and enjoy the ride. There are several lookout spots where you can pull over, catch an amazing sunset, and later see Hollywood and San Fernando Valley city lights at night. Plus, there are plenty of spots perfect for Instagram ~ worthy photos. Definitely worth the drive.

Mulholland Drive is one of those famous roads built a hundred years ago just to show off the…read moreamazing views of the city and the valley. I first drove up there way back in the early 90s, and I remember being totally blown away by how big Los Angeles looked from up high. I have been back plenty of times since then, and that twisty drive along the top of the hills honestly never gets old. It is a great place to just cruise around, especially when you pull over at the dirt patches to look down at the city lights. Even though the world down below has changed a lot, driving that road still feels exactly the same as it did on my first trip.

So many nice things to see! We stopped in after a long day of visiting and it was a great way to…read moreunwind.

Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills is the ultimate scene for luxury shopping in Los Angeles. You can find…read moreall of the popular high end designer boutiques here, with many of their flagship stores having a location in Rodeo Drive. You might even see celebrities here. I'm writing this review for the beautiful Christmas decoration. Lights are up on every street, with the most iconic being the palm trees lit up. Very California! And each street divider had a festive Christmas display. Most impressive was "Two Rodeo Drive" where this specific plaza had photo backdrops set up for selfies, and even a Santa Claus, and an elf to assist with photo taking. Wow! What a treat! Normally you have to pay to take pictures with Santa so I was pleasantly surprised and enjoy my moment taking a picture with Santa. Highly recommended for my California friends looking for a place to explore Christmas lights at no cost.

This was a super fun pop up experience…read more It was so informative about the history of Louis Vuitton. The iconic photos were amazing and so cool to see. To see the photos, stories and one of a kind items was such a unique experience Loved it!!

I am at a loss for words with regards to this exhibit. It was so mind blowingly awesome, unique,…read moreoutstanding, fantastic and superb! I just couldn't take it exclamation literally I went to the LV exhibit in Hollywood 3 years ago and that was amazing they outdid themselves this time! It was an incredible experience. I loved how there was just so many different exhibits there was also like the artisan part of the handcrafting of the handbags we learned about you know how it started and went through all of the iconic Louis Vuitton handbags custom made pieces, trunks, shoes, belts, scarves, it was just an amazing experience I will never forget I am so glad I went and if you have not gone you need to go! It is a MUST! A lot of people tend to think that buying an expensive handbag is about money. And yes you do have to have money to buy these pieces, however the reason why you're spending so much money is because of the process that is required to go through to get such an amazing handbag one that will last you 20+ years so it's awesome! Make sure you go and have a fully charged phone so that you can take a lot of pictures if Yelp would let me post more pictures I would have more to post...I had to pick the best out of 50 and I have about 400! bottom line is go see this!

Sunset Boulevard is one of my favorite areas of the city. How can you properly encapsulate 22 miles…read moreof some of the most wild and historic times in LA!? Most of the action starts around the previously super hot Hyde and Laugh Factory right around Crescent Heights. The celeb, wildly trendy spots are mostly on WeHo's Sunset Strip (about 1.6 miles of the boulevard) where so much of LA history, glamour and the entertainment world all come together. The Sunset Tower Hotel & Bar, The Britely and Chateau Marmont are places to be seen for celebrities all near each other with the kitschy Carnie's and Saddle Ranch between them. The Comedy Store and tons of other clubs & rooftops are found right along that strip, as well. Keep going west down Sunset for the iconic Viper Room, Whiskey A Go Go, the Roxy and Rainbow Bar...Rock N Roll rocks forever on the Strip. And if you're fancy, at the end of the Strip before Beverly Hills is Boa, SoHo House and Bird Street Club (members only). Food options start off with another celeb hot spot, tasty Sushi Park on the second floor of a cute plaza at insane prices with Handles' delicious coffee and cheap Joe's pizza on the first floor. Everywhere on Sunset is like this...food that fits every budget and all styles, this street is amazing. The same goes for shopping with the globally largest Supreme store always staying busy, Skims flagship being fun to pop into and right next to Mel's Diner, or down the block from Saltie Girl or The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker for that beautiful rainbow latte. Kith is popular with hot, new adjacent food places there, as well. And did I mention they always have the COOLEST billboards? Netflix changes their every week and it's so fun to see what they put up to promote. That man who lived in the billboard a few weeks ago was right outside the Chateau! Just so many TV and Movie and Cosmetic and Influencer and Album and every kind of billboard in the most fun advertising you'll see in the country. Along with that advertising, cool artwork along the boulevard happens everywhere including my favorite mural located at 7658 Sunset. It features Aaliyah, Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Selena and Left-Eye. rip to these icons! Sunset is just the best and when I'm cruising around the city, it's always part of the loop. Cruising the Strip is a real thing~!

Over the years, my main interest in Sunset Boulevard has been connected to a general interest in…read moreLos Angeles as a metropolis or Billy Wllder's film noir classic "Sunset Boulevard" (1950). Wilder was very West Coast-oriented when it came to noirish cinema, with "Ace In The Hole" (1951) being more satirical and my favorite noir movie, "Double Indemnity" (1944) being more of an enduring, classic black and white Los Angeles-centered noir film. More broadly, I am always interested in Los Angeles primarily because I have so many relatives who live out there and culturally speaking, it is a place which has long interested me, whether due to books: think John Fante, Joan Didion, Bukowski, Walter Mosley, Eve Babitz, and "City of Quartz" author Mike Davis or music: Arthur Lee and Love, Black Randy and the Metrosquad, David Axelrod, War and for '80s-'90s hip hip aficionados, The Pharcyde and NWA. I also think it is cool to look up old cultural spots (before my time) once located on Sunset Boulevard like Citadel d'Haiti, which once hosted Fela Kuti. Artist Ed Ruscha viewed Sunset Boulevard as perhaps the most quintessential thoroughfare in Los Angeles. Quoted in the Unframed blog, Ruscha stated, "I looked at Sunset Boulevard like a 22-mile-long canvas, with an evolving history...It had fluid motion, fluid stories, one long horizontal ribbon, and I always thought about it. It just asked to be documented." So, all of these ideas I have of Sunset Boulevard and Los Angeles, which are kind of all over the place, bring me to my latest fascination: the billboard for the Netflix movie "The Last House" (2026), which was situated near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Selma Ave back during August 6-8, 2026. I have fond memories of watching Tim Pingel's livestreams near the billboard. Sometimes he would use a drone to catch a closer view. The guy pictured walking around inside the billboard, Nathan Shoop, was the subject of an interview in which he came off as funny and sarcastic. Regarding the movie, the general consensus amongst the chat crowd was that the movie isn't good, but the billboard was obviously a big hit. Haha!

I love modern family. It's a great show. You haven't seen that you should watch it and when I came…read moreacross the house that Mitch and cam lived in how to get out and go visit take some photos. Have a good time.

This is someone's home. Please don't disturb them. Be kind and leave quietly after taking your…read morepicture. Thank you for visiting the great city of Los Angeles!

So many choices! How are you supposed to pick one?? Overwhelmed by choices, I luckily had to choose…read morequickly as some stalls started closing down for the night. I went with a couple of friends for dinner- we were around the area and thought it was an opportune time to show them a place they weren't familiar with! I've been here since I was a kid, and though some things changed, alot hasn't! This was during a world cup game, so it was very lively at pub areas as they were broadcasting live. Everyone was so invested, from the patrons, chefs, servers, and even line cooks! Went to a stall selling the 'best corned beef sandwich' from Magee's kitchen. The servers and cook were super nice and the corned beef on display made my mouth water! It was very good, and paired with their blood orange soda, wasn't too heavy! It was a big enough sandwich that I took the other half home! I also got a cornbread muffin from Gumbo pot- which was good but a little dry. There's plenty of shade, though the area is mostly outdoors- lots of trees and buildings with covers and awnings. There's a fancy French market in there and plenty of eating options (though open hours vary). Come by this historic stop, walk through the Grove, and enjoy the hustle and bustle!

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Unique, historical shopping and dining complex. Huge selection of…read morehigh-quality food, from meat and vegetables to prepared foods to fine dining. A great experience for locals and tourists alike. Location 4 stars: In the Fairfax District area of Los Angeles, to the West of the Grove. It has busy parking lot which is usually quite full. Although some restaurants will validate part of the parking fees, be prepared to pay somewhere between $10 and $56 depending on how long you stay and which stores you visit. Make sure you check the parking rates sign by the entrance and plan accordingly. You can also park in the Grove's multi-story parking structure, but they will not accept validation from Farmer's Market businesses. The Grove also has Valet parking on premises. Venue 4 stars: Nice rustic but well-kept open air set up that has been around for almost 100 years! It is focused on local and international food. As you stroll through the market you will encounter gourmet food stores (such as Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Store), meat counters (such as Huntington Meats), takeout restaurants (such as Stara Polish Pierogi and Sausage, Banana Leaf Singaporean restaurant and Oh My Dumpling Chinese food), and fine dining restaurants (such as ETTORE OSTERIA Italian and Monsieur Marcel French Bistro). Once you are on premises you can use the Grove trolly to visit the (attached) Grove complex.

The Hollywood Hills offer a breathtaking escape above the Los Angeles sprawl, defined by winding…read morecanyon roads, lush chaparral, and stunning panoramic views of the basin below. I first explored these iconic, serpentine streets back in 1990 and 1991, completely captivated by the steep drop-offs and the eclectic architecture hidden among the trees. Several years later, I had the surreal experience of attending a party at a spectacular mid-century house tucked high up in the hills. Watching the sunset paint the rugged terrain and city lights flicker on from that vantage point was an unforgettable experience. Despite the notoriously difficult parking and narrow residential roads, the neighborhood maintains an exclusive, almost magical allure. It remains a quintessential piece of Southern California living where wild nature seamlessly meets Hollywood glamour.

The Hills have Hollywood... Known for amazing views, great hiking trails, beautiful homes, and at…read morethe base great food, shops, venues, local treasures/hidden gems, and hotels. The canyon roads (especially Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive) are your windy adventure, in, through, and out of the hills not to mention the 101 Hollywood Fwy. Enjoy Runyan Canyon trails, Fryman Canyon Park, Vine Stairs, and/or Bronson Caves. Bask at the Hollywood Reservoir, see a show at the Hollywood Bowl or The Ford, and stay at the BLVD Hotel. Have some Italian-style cuisine at Pace. Sip a craft wine or brew at Beachwood Cafe or a caffeine cup at The Trails cafe. The Hollywood Heritage Museum off Highland is history personified as are major historical landmarks such as the Cross and Sign themselves. Whether a local, passing through, or on vaycay... The hills of Hollywood have a lot to offer.

It isn't every day I drive by a set of huge pair of Nintendo Remote Controllers! Also, if you are…read morefacing the remotes, you will see a large Rubik's Cube to the right! Such a flashback of some fun days my husband and I shared back in the 1980's. The Nintendo Entertainment System was our first gaming system! There isn't much to write about, but if you want to see these, come take a quick drive by! It isn't in the best part of town, but driving by here shouldn't be a problem!

I had seen this spot on yelp. Being lucky enough to grow up with a Nintendo game console years ago…read morethis is something I had to see for myself. This place is right off the 110 freeway and right past the train tracks on a corner. You can miss it if you have never been. But who can miss these giant controllers. Only down side is the location. Parking is kind of tough in this area I was lucky enough to find some close by. The installation is a cool sight to see if your into gaming or just for nostalgia sake. Not much to do but to soak it in and take pictures if you like. There is also a Rubik's cube and a Tetris replica which is all graffitied out. Ever in the neighborhood or want to take a drive check it out. It's one of those hidden gems in LA which is free. 1up!