A world-class city like Los Angeles means that it needs and requires a vibrant cultural community. “A strong and vibrant cultural community is vital to having a ‘creative class,’ according to the ideas of urban [...]
The Exposition Park Rose Garden, a 7-acre urban oasis, is the largest public garden in the County of Los Angeles. Home to over 20,000 rose bushes and over 190 varieties of roses, the Rose Garden [...]
During a recent early morning walk, I headed for the hills, literally–the hills of Pacific Palisades to be precise. The Pacific Palisades is home to about 27,000 people, demographically very affluent, and a veritable who’s [...]
Recently, we had the divine pleasure of having Kim Pace, of Kim Pace Photography; share a personal guest story of her Travelin’ Local in her home state of New York. It was accompanied by her [...]
On Thursday morning, another sunny and beautiful Los Angeles Spring day greeted me, so I decided that I wanted to go to a museum. I then checked the list on the Free Museum Days link [...]
The Adamson House, in Malibu, is very much a part of our past, present, and future. Its folklore lays both a physical foundation, and a symbolic one that is ever omnipresent. Its architecture, owners’ history, [...]
Although I’ve had Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese food, I had not tried Korean food until today. Fortunately, for two reasons, a friend of mine has many years sampling various Korean restaurants, noodle shops, and [...]
Los Angeles Expo Center, a premiere recreation, sports, learning, cultural, neighborhood, and special events location, is right in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. To be honest, I’m jealous of the residents and students who [...]
On Friday, with the sun already peeking through my window, I decided to go to Koreatown to get some good Kimchi, check out the sights, take some pictures, and do a little shopping. There is [...]
The City of Los Angeles, Recreation and Parks Department, Aquatics Division offers a schedule full of family activities that are healthy, affordable and safe. They operate, manage, and maintain 59 swimming pools, 10 lakes, and [...]
Yesterday was Bike to Work Day. Unfortunately, most people don’t ride their bikes to work. For the most part, it’s done on an infrequent basis—if at all. Travelin’ Local, as well as many advocates for [...]
Today’s feature story, along with photographs, is provided courtesy of the inimitable and hugely talented, Kim Pace, of Kim Pace Photography, from Long Island, New York. Before I provide Kim’s biography in her own words, [...]
During my recent bus ride to Malibu, my first stop was at the Malibu Lagoon State Beach, a 13 acre shallow water embayment occurring at the boundary of the Malibu Creek Watershed, the second largest [...]
For today’s Metro Monday article, I’ll begin at the ending of my trip last week, via the “534 Express” to Malibu, California. Last time, I started my route in Santa Monica. However, this time, upon my return, [...]
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