Griffith Observatory at night

Go On Location: Top 10 Science Fiction Movie & TV Locations in Los Angeles

12/23/2014

Lindsay Blake

Los Angeles is world famous for its sandy beaches, towering palm trees and sparkling stretches of ocean. L.A. also boasts its fair share of unique, otherworldly and sometimes bizarre landscapes and structures. Over the years, science fiction film and television makers have flocked to these mystical locales to lens some of the genre’s most iconic productions. Read on to learn about ten of the most extraordinary L.A. locations that have been immortalized in science fiction films and TV series.

River Rock at Sportsmen's Lodge

Hidden Gems in Studio City

10/27/2014

Esther Tseng

Formerly known as Laurelwood, Studio City is located on the north slope of the Santa Monica Mountains. It was part of the Rancho Ex-Mission San Fernando, a Mexican land grant, and named after the area's studio lot, opened by Mack Sennett in 1927. That studio is now known as CBS Studio Center. As a community that was born out of the entertainment industry, Studio City is regarded as the "Jewel of the Valley," attracting actors, musicians, and writers and serving as a hub of the San Fernando Valley and a gateway to the Westside and Hollywood. Read on and discover hidden gems in Studio City that are worth checking out.

Korean Bell of Friendship

100 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles: Free Attractions

10/12/2012

Discover Los Angeles

You might think that sightseeing in Los Angeles will cost a pretty penny, but think again. Free Los Angeles attractions  offer a chance to see the city without breaking the bank. Here’s a list of free attractions and places to see in Los Angeles:

Moby's Los Angeles Architecture

10/12/2012

Discover Los Angeles

GRAMMY-nominated musician Moby has had a lifelong interest in architecture and photography. Read on for more information about his favorite L.A. buildings and landmarks.

Union Station

Los Angeles Movie Locations

10/12/2012

Discover Los Angeles

From classic films to the latest blockbusters, Los Angeles has provided generations of directors an amazing variety of movie locations.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels interior

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels

10/12/2012

Discover Los Angeles

Sometimes, buildings are more than just functional places where people seek shelter or gather for events. When everything comes together just right, they serve as places of community and worship, sacred spaces where the spiritual journey is brought to life. The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is one of L.A.'s most innovative buildings, able to inspire visitors with its warm, inviting interior, perfect for introspection. Outside, blunt, asymmetrical walls stretch the definition of a cathedral, challenging visitors to rethink their ideas about sacred buildings.

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