The past two weekends I have spent my time enjoying Disneyland with family. We think it’s a great way to spend time together doing things we all love. Disneyland is known throughout the world as “The place where dreams come true”. It’s filled with fun characters, cool entertainment and some great rides. There are some … [Read more…]
Last weekend, I went on an adventure around the highland park area with some friends to find some weird and interesting sculptures or buildings when I spotted a marvelous statue of a half man half chicken. It was beautiful. Standing on top of a building was this giant man with a chicken head holding a … [Read more…]
This past Saturday I traveled to a hidden gem nestled inside the Bixby Hill Manor Apartments: Rancho Los Alamitos. This slice of land among the suburban houses represents the connection between greater Los Angeles and it’s Spanish/Mexican roots. Rancho Los Alamitos was originally much than the small amount of land it encompasses today. The original … [Read more…]
Immediately after I stepped off the elevator the large crowd pushed me down the walkway and led me all the way to the grand water installation which was playing old music. The buildings themselves all had intricate designs, after learning more about the Grove I also began disliking it. It was evident that the extravagant … [Read more…]
The Museum of Latin American Art Long Beach, CA February 28. 2016 Visiting a museum of the arts is both educational and joyful from my experience. I experience this when visiting The Museum of Latin American Art. This museum featured art that displayed different representations of Latin American culture. It is the only museum in … [Read more…]
In the early stages of development, California’s four main industries were citrus, oil, water, and eventually film. Today, one of those industries still has a large visible presence in the city of Los Angeles, the film industry. Since 1960, one could no longer stroll down Hollywood Boulevard without noticing the impact of this industry, for … [Read more…]
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The west side of Long Beach is (depending on your perspective) what most people would call “ghetto;” it’s definitely not the most affluent area in the city, but it’s also most definitely not the most run down. Cabrillo High School is an interesting landmark in the west because it is a representation of both sides … [Read more…]
I visited the Getty Center recently with my friends. The J. Paul Getty Museum is actually comprised of two locations – the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. The Getty Center offers a gallery of art ranging from pre-renaissance to contemporary pieces. Located in Brentwood, California, it is a tourist attraction that allows Los Angeles visitors … [Read more…]
This weekend on February 27th, I went to Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA, which is infamous for its shopping. Though, the shopping experience is not what I took from this trip. I observed and noticed the atmosphere around me. It is a very busy and noisy place with constant flow of foot traffic, … [Read more…]