This past Saturday I went to the secluded Chestnut Ave in Downtown Long Beach. Anyone walking by this area would not see much to allude to the significance of the tattoo parlor on this street. Outer Limits Tattoo Parlor, a simple tattoo parlor, is in fact the oldest operating tattoo parlor in the United States, … [Read more…]
I went to spend the day in Venice beach with a couple friends on a Saturday a couple weeks ago. I spent the entire day there, walking the boardwalk and people watching. Besides watching a couple separate games of basketball, walking the boardwalk, window shopping, and stopping for some food, I went to the skate … [Read more…]
Saturday April 9 ~10am, Irvine Farmers’ Market A few weeks ago I visited the Farmers’ Market in Irvine for an assignment in a different class. It was my first time going to one, so I didn’t know what to expect except for maybe something similar to the Farmers’ Market on campus. When I got there, … [Read more…]
Because I was going back home for a few days during spring break, I decided to visit a city icon in my own backyard. The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden lies in Arcadia, CA across the street from the Santa Anita Race Track and mall. While to many, like myself, it poses as … [Read more…]
Over the past weekend, my friends and I went to El Dorado Park to check out one of Long Beach’s favorited skateparks. Coming from a suburban town heavily influenced on skateboarding, I have been around a lot of skaters and have had exposure to various parks. At every park, there is a strong sense of … [Read more…]
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has been a fixture of Los Angeles culture for decades. The massive structure was originally built in 1923 for under one million dollars. It was then used to host the 1932 Olympics, with additions being made to the structure in advance of the competition. The Coliseum has been perhaps the … [Read more…]
I visited the “Recreations of Long Beach” mural for the first time in November of last year for a class field trip. I recently went and took a look at it again this past weekend. It is currently located in downtown Long Beach at the north end of the Promenade, 252 E. Third Street, Long … [Read more…]
Sunday April 10, 2016 9am, Downtown Long Beach Last week, I drove in downtown Long Beach for the first time. I’ve been there on a class field trip from UHP 101 before, but we travelled by bus and by foot. As a pedestrian, I remember that the place was confusing, but I pegged that to … [Read more…]
About twice a week, I make my way to Seal Beach for work and cross the border of Los Angeles County to Orange County. Living near the school, I realize I am located near the edge of the LA County so the difference is not as dramatic as it is coming from the more inner … [Read more…]
This past Friday a few friends and I drove to what has become known as one the most interesting and popular street among street wear aficionados: North Fairfax Ave. Currently known for it’s multiple street wear shops and skater culture, once I dug deeper into the history, it’s clear that this street has a long … [Read more…]