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Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Celebrity Sightseeing: Cemetery Edition

10/26/2015

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Looking for a guaranteed way to spot a celebrity in Los Angeles? Look no further than a visit to one of L.A.’s unique cemeteries. Take a walk on the dark side and explore the fascinating cemeteries where generations of famous stars have been laid to rest.

The Gamble House aka Doc Brown's house in "Back to the Future"

Go Back to the Future With These L.A. Film Locations

10/19/2015

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When you're in Los Angeles, you don't have to go far to go Back to the Future. You can time travel back to "Hill Valley" in 1985 and 1955, just by exploring some of L.A.'s neighborhoods. Read on and discover film locations from the iconic 1980s movie that can be found in or around Los Angeles.

Bronson Gate at Paramount Pictures

Go On Location: Film Noir Locations in Los Angeles

09/25/2015

Lindsay Blake

Now listen here, dames and gents! The landscape of Los Angeles has been captured in countless film noirs over the years. Though many of the shadowy alleyways, smoke-filled buildings and dark corners featured in them no longer stand, there are a few locales that remain intact. You’d better read on for a list of ten L.A. film noir locations - if you know what’s good for you.

Mariachi Plaza

Taking In the Culture of East Los Angeles

09/18/2015

Javier Guillen

One of L.A.’s oldest neighborhoods, East Los Angeles has a lineage of culture that can be found in its shops, businesses, and community. No stranger to change, East L.A. has been the subject of recent transition. While community members have pushed to improve quality of life, they also stand on the front line protecting the neighborhood’s vibrant history and traditions. Quietly sporting some of the best restaurants (by far the best tacos), unique stores, budding businesses, and landmark locations, East L.A. is fundamental to the heritage of Los Angeles.

Olvera Street vendors

Discover Olvera Street and Historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles

09/17/2015

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El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is located near the site of the early Los Angeles pueblo, where 44 settlers of Native American, African and European heritage journeyed more than a thousand miles across the desert from present-day northern Mexico and established a farming community in September 1781. Today, as a department of the City of Los Angeles, El Pueblo is a living museum that attracts more than 2 million visitors to the oldest district in L.A. Read on and discover the cultural attractions of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.

Saroyan Stairs at Beachwood Canyon

Discover the Hidden Stairs of Los Angeles

08/24/2015

Joshua Lurie

Most people associate stairs with function. For example, many staircases in Echo Park were built to assist Angelenos from Red Car stops to uphill homes. Now staircases bring people to city views and give people a no-cost exercise alternative to gyms and fitness studios. Read on and learn about 14 great staircases across L.A. County.

Go On Location: "Made in Chelsea LA"

08/13/2015

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On Monday, Aug. 10, British structured-reality television program Made in Chelsea kicked off its Los Angeles spin-off series. Made in Chelsea LA filmed on location throughout L.A. from May to July. Beginning with the spectacular city views in the premiere's opening sequence, Los Angeles will be as much a star of the six-episode series as the MiC cast members. Read on for Los Angeles locations featured in Episode One of Made in Chelsea LA.

Bradbury Building in Downtown L.A.

The Guide to the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles

08/09/2015

Tanja Laden

There's a reason why one of Downtown L.A.'s most vibrant districts is called the Historic Core. Located between Hill and Main Streets and 1st and 9th Streets, this eclectic neighborhood showcases many of the things that originally put Los Angeles on the world stage, including lovely parks, ornate movie palaces and other architectural marvels. It's also where visitors can experience places that have helped contribute to L.A.'s more contemporary reputation as a food and arts destination. With no shortage of beautiful buildings, cutting-edge art galleries, trendy bars and gourmet restaurants, the Historic Core is where L.A.'s golden era meets modern times.

Templin Highway from "Furious 7"

Go On Location: Los Angeles Locations from The Fast and the Furious Movies

07/29/2015

Lindsay Blake

The Fast and the Furious tells the story of undercover police officer Brian O’Conner (played by Paul Walker) taking on Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew of hijackers. The 2001 action film was followed by six sequels and has become Universal’s biggest franchise of all time.

The Fast and the Furious movies boast a strong connection to Los Angeles, where the fast furious set took to the real streets of L.A., though not all of the franchise’s installments were shot here. Fans can discover many iconic locations from the films throughout Los Angeles, from Downtown to Malibu. Read on for 20 Fast and Furious locations in L.A. County, including the site of the unforgettable “One Last Ride.”

Note: Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t seen the movies!

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