Our LA Street Art Tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide Sergio conveyed so much history, cultural…read morebackground, street art technique, and street art information, all in a great conversational style. He was cool, kind, and open to questions - just al all-around great person. Definitely take this tour if you are looking for fantastic information, cool art, and just an eye-opening look at some of the art in the Arts District. We also added-on a spray can workshop, which was also amazing. It was fun for our students to use some of the techniques Sergio had discussed in their own attempts at street art style. In addition to Sergio, ShanduOne showed up to help out with supplies and guidance. A+, Five Stars! If you're thinking of doing this street art tour, just do it!

Absolutely shocked and amazed by the amount of knowledge guide has. Incredible couple of hours full…read moreof laughter, learning and soaking in culture and history of Los Angeles. Highly recommend this tour to both locals and tourist.

Great tour. Have been living in Venice and took the tour as a Six Year Anniversary experience. Saw…read moresome old favorites and some new works I must have walked by 100 times. Really fun exploring some of the off streets. Heard great stories about my favorite artists and murals and the tour was an excellent crash course of Venice for the visitors in our group. Dan was our guide and he had so much to say about the art and the history of both the town and the works and had solid recommendations for other places to check out. A really cool experience to expand an appreciation for street art of all types!

This tour was absolutely worth every penny. Dan was an exceptional tour guide. Extremely friendly…read moreand knowledgeable. I now have a whole new appreciation for street art. If you are considering doing this tour, do it. Lots of fun!

Went out fishing with Dan for the first time. Wasn't really sure what to expect. We had a wonderful…read moretime and caught plenty of fish. We also had fun seeing the seals and some dolphins. Dan is very knowledgeable and really added to the enjoyment of our fishing journey!

Catching feisty barracuda & toad calico bass!…read more For over 30 years, "Sport fishing with Dan Hernandez" has been airing weekly on TV, teaching viewers how to catch & cook fish. Dan is a fishing expert with over 50 years of experience fishing the California & Mexican coast. He also founded the Dan Hernandez Youth Foundation over 18 years ago, in an effort to promote & spread the joy & love of fishing to the next generation. Besides TV taping fishing charters, he also provides private charters on his 31' Tiara Express boat, the "Mi Sueno". Specializing in 1/2 & 3/4 day charters, the trips target local reefs, structure & Catalina Island. Occupancy is limited to just 4 anglers (3 minimum needed), and all bait, tackle & fishing equipment are provided. Anglers just need to bring their fishing license, food/drink, proper layering of clothing, camera & a good attitude. Normally, Dan offers a 50% discount on open party trips in the spring. However, due to the lockdown & subsequent reopening phases, he also offered discounted trips this summer. Not having fished for many years, and the shutdown making me stir crazy, I secured my spot on a trip & was eager to hook into fish. We started the day fishing by the Catalina Sea Ranch mussel farm. The target was yellowtail, the most sought after gamefish in SoCal. My goal this year is to catch my first ever yellowtail, but alas, they weren't biting. Dan then brought us to Izor's Reef. On my first cast with a lively sardine, I instantly hooked a well beyond legal barracuda. From there, it was wide open on calico bass. They were so thick, the bass would congregate by the boat. Just drop a baited hook, and it would be fish on. I even managed to land a big, toad calico bass. It had some shoulders on her, and I had a blast landing it. Limiting out on calicos, our catch was filleted on our way back from the 1/2 day trip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2890uz3YNwE&t=0s Pro tip - I strongly suggest consuming ginger/motion sickness meds prior to boarding, for those w/o sea legs. During our trip, swells were around 4-5 feet. I almost got seasick, which quickly dissipated once I starting catching fish. Dan Hernandez also offers bay, harbor & Catalina Island cruises, for those looking something other than fishing. Parking is adjacent to Shoreline Village, in which Dan will provide a parking pass for the day. Service from Dan & his deckhand, Richard, was exceptional. I'm hooked on fishing, again! Dan put us on the fish & we muscled them on in. I was fortunate to land the biggest barracuda & calico bass of the trip. He provides everything needed, including a lifetime of knowledge, to ensure a successful fishing adventure. I'll be booking again, soon. Highly recommend!

Opened Saturdays only 12p-3p. This is such a cool spot to visit while in Venice. Allow yourself at…read moreleast 30 mins to an hour. There are areas where you can sit and just enjoy the breeze and the art so spending more time wouldn't be an issue. It's very well-maintained. Reservations are required online, but I don't think it would be a huge issue if you just showed up and paid up the door. I guess that would depend on how busy it is that particular day. But definitely make reservations in advance if you can, but if you just happen to be in the area and want to stop by, it wouldn't hurt to just pull up. $20 adults, $15 seniors, free ages 12 under 90+ Read and learn about the artists behind the work, they have quite an interesting story. This is their home, they live and create here. Respect the art and the neighborhood.

A friend saw this, probably on Tik Tok, and immediately knew that this is what she wanted to do for…read moreher birthday. So she emailed and made a reservation for us. Parking is in a residential neighborhood so be mindful of that. Entry fee is $20. Cash preferred but they do accept Venmo. I can understand how the price can seem steep for people needing to pay for a family. There ended up being a group of 8 of us and we ended up spending at least an hour and a half there. Possibly even more time. So many different picture opportunities and we were blessed with a beautiful sunny southern California day while we were there. The artist was on site while we were there and I made sure to thank him for sharing his beautiful works of art with us. The girl at the front gate was very friendly and happy to share the different payment options. There was artwork around every corner and even in the bathroom. There was even a gift shop that offered a variety of souvenirs and pieces to take home.

We booked an art tour with Bill Kleiman on our recent visit to LA and had a great time. Bill was…read morean extremely knowledgeable guide; he is charming and fun to be around. Bill introduced us to a number of galleries that we would never have found on our own, and showed us a range of art based on our interests. I would highly recommend booking an art tour with Bill, and we will call him again the next time we visit LA.

Planned a Birthday tour for my husband and myself. Bill helped me plan a tour based on my husbands…read moreinterests in art. It was fantastic! Bill is very knowledgeable, flexible, insightful, and kind. He creates a tour and amends it based on your interests and needs at the moment. He's fun and knows just how much information to give you if you are a novice art enthusiast or have deep knowledge and experience. I HIGHLY recommend LA Gallery Tours. Worth every penny and we will be back!

Did you know... if you need to stay indoors, you can view awesome sculptures and more art…read moreinstallations on the Paramount Outdoor Art Museum link here. Perfect virtual art tour from wherever you are. Save on gas, stay safe and healthy. Enjoy! http://www.paramountcity.com/government/outdoor-art-museum#ad-image-9

The place I go to get my China visas. It isn't cheap for visa services - I believe it is…read moreadditional $40 for regular China visa and additional $70 for rush service - BUT than again I don't have to drive out, find parking, wait in line, and waste a day at the China embassy for a visa so it probably worth it. I have never actually booked a tour or plane ticket through them so I can't comment on that but at least for the visa service they are pretty fast and knowledgeable about the process. Moreover, even though it is mainly a Chinese place, they speak pretty good English and will be able to walk you through the process in English. I would recommend using them if you want to avoid the day-long wait at the embassy.

Booked a trip to China with China Discovery Tours. The tour itself was good; the itinerary was…read morethorough and covered all the major sites--Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall, etc. You do have to make obligatory trips to factories that sell silk, pearls, and jade. I got a tour of Beijing and shanghai, and added Guangzhou (the ancestral home) and Hong Kong. The trip to Hong Kong was a three day extension and was the only part of the trip I was dissatisfied with. Day 1 was spent in the Guangzhou airport waiting for a late afternoon flight so I didn't arrive in my HK hotel until after 5 pm. The next day was fine with a half day tour of HK and the rest of my day to myself. The next day I was on a bus to the airport before 9:00 am. So that "3" day extension was a total waste of money.

My daughter and I took the Special Pasta Dinner event this afternoon. 8 students were chauffeur…read moredriven to the Hollywood Farmers' Market, which is a certified market which means that all vendors actually grow what they sell. Porsche pointed out the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Hollywood that she attended. She gave us pointers on how to shop at farmers' markets and buying produce and allowed us a few minutes of free time to shop on our own. Once back at EATZ, where Porsche is also a cooking instructor, we had Mimosas and snacked on baguette slices and very fresh goat cheese in olive oil that she purchased from the market. We began with the panne cotta - yes, life is uncertain, start with the dessert!! This dish needed time to set. We prepared the fresh beautiful strawberries for the dessert as well. Each team of 2 had their own cooking station and burner. Just perfect for all of us. We made the pasta with basil and set it aside to soften. We worked on the roasted tomatoes with garlic and then the stuffed mushrooms with spinach, shallots, garlic and cream cheese, sprinkled with bread crumbs. We began the meat sauce and when the roasted tomatoes were ready, Porsche pulsated them in a food processor and added it to our meat sauce. Our workout began as we rolled out our pasta. Yes, that was definitely a workout, but so rewarding. We all got the technique down. We learned the correct thickness of the pasta and how to cut and separate them before cooking. Definitely a good appreciation for handmade pasta!! We were then treated to a delicious meal of our own creation!! Devine!! Porsche will be emailing all the recipes after the class. My daughter and I highly recommend take a great afternoon with Porsche and taking her class. She has several menus to select from and we will definitely return in the future!! Thank you, Porsche - you are amazing!!

I was looking for something new and fun to do on my day off and came across this San Pedro Food…read moreTour. Something new as I have never done a food tour before. I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised. This tour was full of great information about San Pedro and fantastic food. Chef Porsche was very knowledgable and suggested of other places to visit besides the stops on our tour. The tour included 5 stops and it covered burgers, cuban food, fish and chips, bake goods and a stop at a tea house. Our tour started off at Bunz Gourmet Burgers ( small mom and pops shop) fantastic burger. Will have to come back for more. We went to Cuban restaurant called Punto Cubano with great character and decor. There we had a cuban sandwich that was amazing. Obviously there's other stuff in the menu that you are more than welcome to order at your own cost. We had a delicious flan :-) we had a few stops in between and learned about the San Pedro Port history and other spots. We then hit The Whale and Ale (English pub) for some delicious fish and chips. Alcohol not included in the tour but available for purchase. I couldn't help myself so I had a guinness. We then went over to Hojas for some delicious chai tea that hit the right spot. Hard to pick a favorite as everything was very very good, and if I may add the food portions are just right. Enough to leave you stuffed. Overall the tour was fantastic. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for something new and fun to do. It supports local businesses and is something that you can do on a date, with family, friends or even Solo. You'll meet great people on the tour. I look forward to future tours from Chef Porsche. Thank you Porsche for introducing me to a new are in San Pedro that I would've not know about on my own but will definitely be visiting again soon.

Amazing service. I used it to book a flight a while ago, and they were quick to respond, and were…read moreon point with the airfare tickets. I highly recommend giving them a try when booking a trip to Japan.

Amnet is a full service travel agency, with most clientèle being fluent in Japanese. They…read moreadvertise in Japanese newspapers and marketplaces. There is another office in the Costa Mesa "Mitsuwa" Market. Convenient and competitive pricing for flexible, five-day Japan rail passes. It is simple to buy, we just called the office directly and told them details and itinerary and which pass to which region we wanted, in this case the north-east (Tohoku), and with-in a short while they were able to pull everything into the order for same-day pick up. Located in a quiet office building park, just a minute's drive-- or walk five minutes-- from the Miyako Hybrid Hotel. Their suite is on the ground floor. As you enter the office building, walk all the way down the hall to the left, and at the very end the Amnet door faces you. Took about twenty minutes total to complete the purchase, and get tickets in hand. Haven't bought any other travel through them but as far as purchasing rail passes for Japan, Amnet is a solid option.

This studio has honestly been life-changing for me. I always wanted to learn how to dance, and this…read moreis the place that finally gave me the confidence to do it. I feel so much healthier, and the community here is so friendly. There's a great variety of styles, and the overall environment is welcoming whether you're newer to dance or more experienced. There are so many amazing instructors, but I try to never miss a class with Hanna (hip-hop). Her energy is so high and positive that it's honestly therapeutic. She's an incredible teacher who breaks down choreography in a way that makes it feel doable, even when it's challenging. I also really enjoy Loups (hip-hop) -- he's hilarious, great for fundamentals, and somehow always drops the best life advice. Also a special shoutout to Elm (hip-hop), Yuki & Brooke (K-pop), Maoka (house), and Adrianna (jazz funk) -- their classes are so much fun as well. One thing I really appreciate is their community app where they post the class videos. It is so helpful for looking back to see your progress and figuring out how to improve. It's right next to a KBBQ spot with a tiny lot that fills up fast, so I recommend street parking. If you've ever wanted to learn how to dance, this is the place to start! First class is free!

Epicenter is such a supportive and welcoming space. Even coming from years of teaching, being a…read morestudent again here reminded me how humbling and rewarding it is to move through self-doubt. I genuinely loved it and found myself taking all the classes. The Boogiezone 10-week program and showcases were especially powerful and confidence-building. The instructors and community encourage growth, grace, and showing up anyway. Those moments when your body finally clicks are everything. If you want a space that feels safe, encouraging, and real, Epicenter is it.