A somewhat up kept small walk-through park for all…read more While there are plenty of places to kick back, read a book, stroll your pets, play with your kids and enjoy some greenery in the DTLA jungle... the entire park smells of so many things that aren't always pleasing to the pallet... mainly an abundance of dogs and various liquids from the human body (urine). I haven't had the joy to encountered much security here when the park is open... which mainly seems to be weekends and a small portion of the day during week days... but definitely sounds like no one would want to greet them/him... enter with nose caution.

Spring Street Park is a DTLA dog caregivers Dream space It's is a perfect place for fellow dog…read morecaregivers to connect and our four footed friends to socialize. Be mindful some people do not keep their dogs on a leash there.

Absolutely disgusting and only getting worse -- there's no longer a charm or reason to visit the…read morearea, especially if you're not just passing through. It's extremely unsafe and lawless. The sidewalks are unsanitary. In the last 10 years, it's gone from entertaining (but sketchy) to a pretty much "avoid at all costs" zone. If I could give zero stars I would

Don't do it, please…read more They're not real, you know that already. You can get the same costumes where you live and wear them yourself on Halloween. Hollywood has several only-in-Hollywood things that should be seen, so there is no reason for you to get your photo taken with these characters. Besides, they're doing it for a buck - your bucks, and many of them. If you traveled all this way to see this sight, and get your photo taken with these clowns, I would call that Gullible's Travels. Please, save your time and money for something else. Time: tracking down the stars of people you love and admire (the current President's star is close to the Chinese Theater). Money: eating at Musso & Frank. Avoid these characters.

Quite a lot of steps…read more.. There are accessible paths, but I was surprised by the sheer number of steps (when coming from Grand). If I were the designer, I might have picked more paths just from a liability perspective? Nice water fixtures in the park. It was pretty quiet when i was there on the weekend morning. I did see some folks tending to the landscaping and cleaning while I was there, so I'm happy it's well maintained. I've heard about events being held there in the past, but I've never attended, as parking seems like it would be a bit of a nightmare. 2026: 20/100

I've been going to Grand Park since its grand opening in 2012. That day I remember seeing actress…read moreDebbie Allen who I knew from the TV shows "Fame" and "Grey's Anatomy". They were also handing out flyers for Cirque du Soleil which we ended up going to. Since then, I've been to several other events including New Year's celebrations and protests in front of City Hall which is right next to the park. For New Year's, they project animated lights on City Hall leading up to the countdown turning the tower into a huge clock. Meanwhile DJs, live music, and food trucks keep everyone entertained. Once the clock strikes midnight, fireworks start going off and the grand finale tends to be a crowd pleaser. The event itself is well organized and safe with areas gated off so security checks can be made and there are plenty of Porta Potties lined up knowing that the onsite Starbucks wouldn't have enough toilets. However, it's the leaving that's an issue. Since everything is gated off, it leads to a bottleneck and people crammed shoulder to shoulder marching slowly off like cows being herded. I wish they would take down the gates as soon as the event is over to make exiting quicker and more efficient. Parking in the garages is even worse. The wait to leave takes as long as it took to get out of Grand Park itself. The issue of leaving is bad enough for me to swear off ever going again. Both Grand Park's benefit and flaw is that it's more of an open space than a regular park dotted with trees. The benefit is that is does allow for large gatherings like those for New Year's and protests. The flaw is that if you want to just lay out a blanket and lay under a tree, you're regulated to the edges where those trees are lined. Most recently, I went to a public planting of a Miyawaki Forest, which is a small space consisting of various native plants. Prior to the planting, Native Americans were invited to speak, do blessings, and perform traditional dances. It was both entertaining and informative. There's also something satisfying about knowing that I can now visit the park and visit the 2 plants I had planted and see how they've grown. The event itself went smoothly, but I overheard a couple of people who worked on the event say that it was a lot of work. They did a good job since they made it look easy. At this point, Grand Park has been a big part of my life from moments of celebration to moments of unrest. The park's motto is "The park for everyone" and in all the years that I've been coming here, it has proven to be just that.

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!

I really liked this place because it's not just one restaurant -- it's more like a collection of…read moredifferent food spots all in one space. It makes it so much easier when you don't want to commit to just one type of food. I walked around for a bit before deciding what to get, and everything looked fresh and tempting. It's the kind of place where you can try something new every time you come back. Also great if you're with friends and everyone has different cravings. The overall vibe is lively but still comfortable, not too chaotic. It felt easy to just grab food and sit down without any stress. I'd definitely come back here when I want variety and a casual food experience without overthinking it.

I was staying in DTLA and decided to hop over here to grab breakfast at Eggslut. I like the idea of…read morethe market. Lot of vendors that have a history with the greater LA area, so it avoids the gradual rise of gentrification which can occur with most food halls and markets in the U.S. I like the open air concept where you can just chill inside or outside and enjoy some good food or brews. You could easily hang out here for several hours, but I had a busy day so that couldn't happen for me. Because I was walking distance, it was a must visit. Not sure if I'd drive into here, but do visit if you can get there via public transport.

I was told the reason the park is called Five Points is because 5 streets used to intersect there,…read morebut since Costco was built, it rendered the namesake mute. However, the monument on top of the hill has triangle shaped plaques naming Burbank's sister cities, so in a way the name still works. The park itself is tiny, basically a small grassy delta at a busy intersection. Its crowning point is a hill with a statue on top of Burbank's namesake, David Burbank, who was a dentist and real estate investor. The statue is posed in a way that makes it look like he's overseeing the city he built, but most likely he never imagined what it would become since he died in 1895 and Burbank didn't become "The Media Capital of the World" until around the early 1900's. The pillar on which he and the American flag sits is carved with images recognizing important figures and eras in Burbank, like Amelia Earhart, who once lived and flew here, and the railroad and film industries that helped the city grow. At the base, including the aforementioned plaques for the sister cities, is a time capsule set to be opened in 2060. For such a small park and monument, it tries to encapsulate as much of the city's history as it can. I actually ended up staying at this park for a couple of hours while waiting for my car to be fixed since the surrounding area is full of tire stores as well as restaurants. Instead of waiting in a crowded lobby full of impatient people wanting their car back, I sat on the grass, admired the trees in full bloom, most of whose flowers had fallen and carpeted the grass, and I also got to enjoy the view of the mountains which the statue also seemed to be doing. Parking is free on the main road and side streets, or if you're like me your car is being held hostage by the tire store. If you live in Burbank, are just in the area, a history buff, or just looking for something to do, this is a nice quick stop.

A beautiful, patriotic, and reserved space in dedication of a time capsule to be happened in year…read more2060 and important names. This is a small area but provides a lovely stroll without worrying about stepping over any litter.

Venice Beach Boardwalk is always an interesting time. Many people with their own special skills…read morepost up their best talent for people to see and hopefully buy. There's a bunch of new restaurants and a few of the decades old characters still roaming the boardwalk.

WARNING: Aggressive "Free CD" Hustlers - DO NOT TAKE THE CDs!…read moreLocation: Right outside the Muscle Beach parking lot, near the outdoor gym. Be extremely careful if you are walking near the Muscle Beach parking lot. There is a group of three men claiming to be "up-and-coming musicians" running a very aggressive, coordinated hustle. Here is exactly how their scam works so you can avoid it: * The Hook: One guy will approach you and try to hand you a "free" CD. Even when we said no, he played on our sympathy, claiming it was his own music and asking us to just show some support for a starter artist. Out of politeness, we took it. * The Trap: He immediately offered to sign the CD. While we were distracted waiting for him to sign it, his two partners swarmed us and pushed their own CDs into our hands. * The Shake-Down: Once the first CD was signed, the "free" aspect completely disappeared. He demanded a donation and refused to accept small bills. When my husband took out a $20 bill to break it, the guy practically grabbed it out of his hand and walked away. * The Swarm: Then, the other two musicians cornered us, demanding money for their CDs. My husband gave one of them his last $5, and the guy actually complained that it wasn't enough. The third guy started whining about getting nothing. * The Intimidation: I tried to be nice and intended to give the last guy $5, but they started physically circling me, aggressively demanding $20. I felt incredibly uncomfortable and intimidated. I told them to just take the CDs back--we didn't even listen to that type of music and certainly weren't paying $60 for it. They refused to take them back, eventually lowering their demand to $20 to split between them. To get out of this threatening situation quickly, I handed over a $20 bill just so they would leave us alone. This whole experience was extremely upsetting. I would gladly give my money to someone genuinely in need, but being bullied and cornered into "donating" is completely unacceptable. It left such a bad taste for us, we ended up did not spend a dime in any of shops there. Not event a souvenir! Bottom Line: If anyone approaches you with a CD, do not make eye contact, do not engage, and DO NOT take the CD no matter what they say. Just keep walking!

This tidal salt marsh is the last piece of open space along Via Marina. Less than an acre in size,…read morethe restored habitat supports wetlands plant species as well as egrets, herons, ducks, geese, and other birds. You cannot enter the wetland itself but can view it from behind a low fence. We walk here from our condo and enjoy seeing the seasonal and daily changes. There is no parking here, but spaces are available at the nearby Courtyard ... as are restrooms.

Went here for an outdoor movie and it was a great time. We brought our own chairs, snacks, and…read moreblanket (it was the end of the season), and there were plenty of nearby trash receptacles. We are looking forward to more movie nights in the coming year.

The City of Brea California is is very family friendly community with a great city hall/civic…read morecenter,library and a beautiful city hall park centrally located for all to enjoy! It features a kids play area along with relaxing areas to enjoy for a refreshing pause during the day or a nice piknik! They also have great community events like their annual 4th of July Country Fair and Classic Car Show! Brea City Hall Park and the old town area of Brea are definitely worth a visit to explore and enjoy!

(From 2022) Was here last year and had the day off highly…read morerecommended place for a walk/hike and water I'm commonly the "person" (one of them) witnessed at the top of the waterfall most of the images during my trip this last time were shared on various "check ins" here One thing I noticed is that this time there wasn't as many face masks on the ground so it appears that the volunteers are doing an excellent job at removing all of the random trash

Eaton Canyon is a popular destination, especially in the spring when wildflowers bloom…read more Not much water right now. Go after a rain and you will see a wonderful waterfall.