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Ambassador Mansions and Gardens

Ambassador Mansions and Gardens

4.1(41 reviews)
6.6 mi

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

Great place to relax and sit for a bit. This was one place I've heard about through a friend and…read morewanted to take my pal Jack to go for a walk and check out this scenery. Very peaceful and quiet. Dog friendly of course. There was multiple benches to sit on and enjoy the flowing water and koi fish ponds. The building structures were beautiful and well kept. I would recommend this place if you want to take a break and sit and enjoy the area. People were friendly and welcoming. Parking is a bit limited as we had to park across the street. This area is located behind apartments and a bit hidden from the public. Once you walk around you'll find your way. Overall great place to visit.

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H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society - Esoteric lore...

H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

5.0(4 reviews)
5.0 mi

Great folks who are serious devotees of the works and legacy of H. P. Lovecraft. They have actually…read moremade two films so far from his stories, the silent "Call of Cthulhu" and the talkie "The Whisperer in Darkness." Both are amazing and we'll hope they have more to come... They have various memorabilia for sale both in the store and via the Internet, which include their movies, books, games, apparel, and other accessories. There is also a serious research library on the premises, and a collection of props and other arcane items all related to Lovecraft's work. This is a great stop for anyone that is a serious Lovecraft fan! Not to be missed...

Totally shocked to spot this treasure across the street while walking to Mambo's for Cuban food…read morenear Victory & Western. Had to check it out. Has a very cool lived-in vibe that reminds me a bit of the Theosophy headquarters in Hollywood, the Museum of Jurassic Technology or maybe an old Christian Science Reading Room. Lots of cool books on display, t-shirts (naturally), varsity jacket and other memorabilia from Miskatonic U, college pins, Lovecraftian activity book and many other items for sale. The proprietor came out from the stock room and was very friendly. I was inspecting a drop in temperature or blown out candles, but he actually seems like a fairly well adjusted horror fan, surprise, surprise. The brochure says the organization has been around since 1986. They've been at this location for about a year. I bought a couple of Cthulhu Fish for the bumpers of my kid's beat-up cars. Cool ancient cash register. Will definitely be back.

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The Los Feliz Murder Mansion - Photo from Atlas Obscura

The Los Feliz Murder Mansion

3.2(5 reviews)
7.3 mi•Los Feliz

I know what you're thinking - why are you bothering to review this when it's not even actually an…read moreattraction? I guess this stands as a warning to other people with morbid curiosity. This is literally just a house, on a cul de sac that's impossible to back out of. I know people love to come and take a gander, but there's nothing to see. Listen, I love true crime, spooky things, et cetera but this is just a waste. There's nothing supernatural here. This is just a sad story about a mentally ill man and some clueless investors, nothing more. See it if you must, since it is an interesting piece of history, but don't be surprised if it's a waste of time.

On the night of December 6, 1959, Dr. Harold Perelson struck his wife to death with a hammer and…read morethen severely beat his teenage daughter in the mansion located on a Los Feliz hilltop. The daughter was able to escape and run to a neighbor's home and call police. Meanwhile, Dr. Perelson proceeded to kill himself by drinking a glass of acid. Since this incident in 1959, the 1925 Spanish Revival mansion has remained vacant and perfectly untouched. If you were to peer through the windows of the home you would see that the Christmas tree, the presents, and the interior décor have remained just as it did the night of the murders. A few months after the murders the home was sold at auction to a couple who used the home mainly for property storage. After they died around 1994 the property was passed on to their son who has continued to keep the property as is. It's worth mentioning that there is another famous spooky home that sits directly behind this one, the Frank Lloyd Wright's Ennis House. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/06/local/me-mansion6

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The creepy Los Feliz Murder Mansion at night.

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That's all. Just a boarded up house.

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