The Hollywood Sign is such a cool landmark in Los Angeles, California!…read more It's used as a backdrop in many movies! I still marvel at it when I see its white gleam in the distance whenever I'm driving in the area! My friends and I hiked to it many years ago... maybe over a decade? I'll have to find my review of the hike elsewhere... LOL!

My 1000th review on Yelp! Whew!! Just about as fun and challenging as my hike to the HOLLYWOOD…read moreSIGN. Hehe! I finally made it to the Mount Lee Summit, which is behind the iconic Hollywood sign. Another checkmark on my Los Angeles Bucket list! Round trip from the Brush Canyon Trailhead was 3 miles and it took us ~2hrs and 20 mins. This included time for photo opps and rest time at the summit. :-) 5/5!!! Very nice trail...graded to accommodate horses and large groups of people. The incline pretty much starts within 5 minutes, then plateaus for a very pleasant and relaxing hike until you meet the paved road on Mount Lee Drive for much steeper hike, ~1 mile from the top. Highly recommend!! Be sure to arrive early. We hiked this trail on January 24, 2026, and the weather was cool and cloudy. I can only imagine how hot it would be if you started later, or hiked in the summer. There are no water fountains or toilet facilities, so plan accordingly. The Hollywood sign is managed by the non-profit Hollywood Sign Trust, and it remains a protected landmark, symbolizing the global center of the entertainment industry.

I usually just drive this out of necessity to get to little Tokyo from the 101. The small bridge…read morejust helps you cross the San Gabriel River. Sometimes I end up back on this bridge by accident as I circle around arts district looking for street parking. If you want to drive with more style, cross into arts district from Boyle heights with the 6th st bridge instead. I guess the one nice thing is that the views of the DTLA skyline aren't too shabby!

*** a lesser known L.A. landmark ***…read more Where can you view the gorgeous sunset skyline, the San Gabriel Mountains, train tracks, the Los Angeles River, and downtown L.A. from a single location? 4th St Bridge. Why? Because you love L.A. regardless of its issues not to mention traffic. Oh, and you're an Instagrammer. Jason Strauss of the Tao Group stated, "In L.A., more than any other market, there's a need for an Instagram moment." (from https://www.lamag.com/digestblog/nyc-restaurants-la/ ) Personally, I have more fun finding humor in the strangest places than being fixated on the Insta. This bridge is one of them... Signs labeled "WATCH THE ROAD" are affixed to the lamp posts. Jessica L. nailed it when she mentioned the "grittiness" of the area. Namely the graffiti. Much of it is just plain unoriginal. But I suppose it signifies gang boundaries. Screams for attention. Rebellion purposely splattered on what used to be a somewhat nice concrete bridge. Other nearby spots have really cool street art murals plus you're just moments away from DTLA. TIPS - sidewalks on either side going over bridge - don't come by yourself especially at sunset I wrote this as "LA's new Sixth Street Bridge is beginning to take shape over the LA River." The Sixth Street Bridge has been closed for a few years now and will not be complete until frickin' 2022: https://www.dailynews.com/2019/09/05/photos-in-case-you-missed-it-las-new-sixth-street-bridge-is-beginning-to-take-shape-over-the-la-river/

Beverly Hills City Hall is absolutely stunning. It is definitely a local landmark to check out…read morewhether you are a tourist or a local. The outside of the building is definitely picture perfect in its beauty and architectural design. City Hall was originally built in 1932. It has been renovated since then but the classic gorgeous style has been maintained throughout the years. It is Spanish Renaissance style and it's tall like a castle with a dome at the top. It is across the street from the Beverly Hills library and police department and next to the fire station. Sometimes there are light displays on the building at night for special occasions and holidays. There is even a nice courtyard in the middle. City Hall is a voting venue for residents and it is a nice place to go vote. It is also a fully functioning building for the city's administrators. Did you know you could rent space in Beverly Hills City Hall for your event or conference or meeting? I had no idea this was a possibility until I was invited to an event there recently (a lecture). The room that is available is called "The Gallery". It can seat up to 120 people or 150 people for a standing room only event. The room has large windows and a beautiful ceiling and lighting. The venue allowed outside food as my event was catered. The bathrooms were also very nicely kept up and very clean. It was a little bit difficult to find the room but I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at how lovely it was. We parked on the lot on Crescent which is where the organizer told us to park. There was ample parking and it was validated for our event.

Historical building with beautiful architecture. Wonderful visit if you are a tourist. However,…read morelittle knowledge when it comes to getting information from the representatives who work there. The security guard was helpful in trying to get me to the appropropriate person to talk to, but overall, it seemed like no one knew who would be the best point of contact to get information, even with me having dated and signed documents from BH archive.

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.

Visually, this is one of the most interesting and beautiful new architectural additions to the…read morecity, and I love how it balances what was there before with the new elements. It takes a beautiful picture, and there's so much to love about it when you're walking over it around sunset when the colors are right in the sky. I got to walk over the bridge a couple of times in the past month, and haven't driven over it, so I can't speak for the driving experience. Walking over it was overall a decent experience. It can be dirty, and there were parts of the bridge that felt a little dicey here and there, so my advice would be to be cautious if you're walking alone at night. I also think it might be nice to have a more direct way down, rather than walking in that downward spiral they built. It takes quite some time to make your way down to street level if you walk that ramp, and it might be nice to have a stairwell that is easily accessible for pedestrians.

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.

So pretty! We always drive over this bridge as a bon voyage embarking or disembarking for our…read morecruise. It resembles a sailboat. Can get congested with semi trucks during busy loading hours. Will lead to the green bridge passing over with water views if heading towards cruise terminals. Beautiful construction and a fleeting moment to take it all in while driving over.

I have a different perspective of this fantastic new bridge. I've driven over it, and it is a…read morebeautiful design, which looks especially nice when lit up at night. But I've also worked under it on the larger project scope, but not specifically the bridge construction. This bridge replaces the old Gerald Desmond Bridge, which has now been fully demolished. There is a ton of history about this bridge, all laid out beautifully in a review by fellow Yelper, Alana. If you haven't seen it already, I definitely think it's worth a weekend drive to check it out.

Love this LA landmark art decor building. It has been the city & the mayor office for decades. It…read morealso has been in several movies like L.A. Confidential, Chinatown, Turner & Hooch. You can walk throughout the building except certain area to checkout the arts plus if you lucky, you can go to the balcony section of the building a see the main downtown up from the above, very cool. But unfortunately, I wasn't lucky so next time.

I was there for a City Hall event whereby the City Councilmembers handed out awards to…read moreorganizations within their Council's Districts who were deemed Good Food Champions for their work in addressing food insecurity. Being that it was a Friday, when typically such celebratory events are held, the mood was lighter, and a bit more festive. Security was efficient getting through the scanners with the police department's staff alert at the entrances. The building, itself, is absolutely gorgeous!

Iconic along the Avenue in every way…read more Carroll Ave is a place filled with lots of scenic as well as historic history. This dazzling slice of Victorian homes in Echo Park, Los Angeles' Angelino Heights area encompasses the 1300s block and tip of the 1400s. Cinema, Music Entertainment & Television and various digital mediums have been capture on this landmark Avenue from Teen Witch and Grandma's Boy to the original Charmed television series and Michael Jackson's Thriller music video film. You can park on this street, stroll and even photo op (just be mindful of properties as they belong to actual home owners who help preserve their homes that are apart of the National Register of Historic Places with several official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments listed among these homes. It's a 10 to 15 minute walk from Echo Park Lake if close by. Definitely a great place to be a local tourist, show your tourists and enjoy as an LA native/native Angelino.

Beautiful Victorian homes. I enjoyed strolling down the street. Definitely worth visiting and…read moretaking in the beautiful architecture.