Los Angeles Travel Blog

A big part of the attraction of Los Angeles is the element of celebrity and entertainment-biz glamour that can be found here. The hills are filled with the residences of starlets and big-wig producers; go to any upscale shopping center and pay attention, chances are that you will probably see a star...

Grocery shopping in Los Angeles is an experience in itself. Forget Vons, Ralphs, and Albertsons; there is a whole world of both good deals and  international food products to find in a variety of Los Angeles supermarkets that leave those big chains in the dust. The underlying fact is that California,...

Despite the common perception that Los Angeles is the ultimate car city, there is an extensive public transportation system here with a 1,433 square mile operating area. This system is very well-used; Los Angeles is second in the United States in terms of public transportation patronage, behind only...

Listed below are some of my favorite Los Angeles spots which, although they are totally cool, are not such well-known travel destinations. Nothing spices up a trip like visits to hidden locales which are not so mainstream and touristy. To see many more places of this ilk, check out my guide Offbeat Los...

This list is designed to help you face Los Angeles head-on and have a great time here. There are two main themes to this packing list: The first is preparation for the desert climate here in Los Angeles. The second, if you choose to accept the gauntlet, is about looking good while visiting the City of...

The history of Los Angeles is intertwined with the use and production of gasoline and oil. Everyone thinks of Los Angeles as the ultimate car city, but the city’s relationship with petroleum products is far more significant than just consumption. Los Angeles is located directly above huge oil reserves...

If you are planning a trip to Los Angeles, you are in the unique position of being able to do an extensive preview of the city that you will soon be exploring. Thanks to the Hollywood entertainment industry, the southern California region has been documented in thousands of television shows and movies....

Remember before the internet, smart phones and GPS, when we used to rely so much on maps? People still use paper maps to navigate the American freeway system. And those without iPhones use paper maps to navigate unfamiliar cities (although print-outs from google maps are popular in that context). Electronic...

In 1922, Frank Lloyd Wright opened an office in Los Angeles and embarked on his textile block phase.  Textile block refers to construction using cast concrete blocks that are woven together with steel rods. Mayan architecture was major influence on the design of  these buildings, giving them a monumental...

Historically, California has always been a land with a health and diet conscious population. This trend continues to the present. If you follow a restricted diet, either vegetarian or vegan, Los Angeles provides you with a wide range of great restaurants.  Here are some of my favorites, arranged roughly...