One of the most vibrant food spots in the city. Awesome night spot with people walking the block…read moreand outdoor eating. Interesting shops. One of my favorite streets in LA. Seems safe. Save time for parking. So many choices for food and desert close together within walking. Go to dinner at one spot and desert at another.

I'm originally from Japan. When I need to buy or eat anything Japanese, I always go to Sawtelle…read moreinstead of Little Tokyo in downtown. You can find virtually anything Japanese you want in Sawtelle. It's easy to find parking and often free parking. It feels so much safer than downtown. My two most frequent businesses, Daiso and Nijiya Market, are in the same building. Right across the street from that building is another small strip mall with many restaurants. I highly recommend that you visit Sawtelle if you haven't already to experience Japan while in Southern California.

Cool art work that I saw while driving down the street in LA. It is the Freedom Sculpture. I like…read morepublic art and I like to see all the things LA had to offer. Go check it out and see the wonderment.

The sculpture is an elegant reminder of an Empire the West has chosen to ignore. It pays homage to…read moreCyrus the Great. Arguably one of the most visionary leaders of all times and his human rights proclamation; the first of its kind.

Consistently one of the most impressive museums in the city, with engaging exhibitions coming…read moreseemingly every 3 months. This one's a favorite of mine, so it's tough not to be biased. My most recent visit was in early June, and I loved the several eternities in a day exhibit. How tactile and fascinating! This place has a killer permanent exhibition and even the exhibitions I haven't been as in love with have something interesting to say, so I will keep coming back. The service is always helpful, and there are some nice spots to sit and enjoy the vibe (including the fun top-shaped chairs). I miss the ping pong tables they used to have...but no complaints found here! Go visit asap.

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked into the Hammer Museum, but I ended up…read moreabsolutely loving it. The museum is beautiful, peaceful, and incredibly well organized. I also loved that there are a few dining options inside, making it easy to spend a couple of hours exploring without feeling rushed. One of the best things about the Hammer Museum is that admission is free, and they offer generous hours, which makes it a great activity whether you're a local or just visiting Los Angeles. The exhibitions were stunning. I loved the mix of contemporary and modern art, along with works from iconic artists such as Van Gogh and Monet. Every gallery felt thoughtfully curated, and there was always something interesting to discover around the next corner. And the museum store? Absolutely beautiful. I honestly wanted to buy everything. From art books to unique gifts and home items, it's worth visiting on its own. If you're in Los Angeles and looking for a relaxing and inspiring way to spend an afternoon, I highly recommend the Hammer Museum. I'll definitely be back! Note: While the museum has featured works by artists such as Van Gogh and Monet in certain exhibitions or collections, the exhibits rotate, so what's on display may vary during your visit.

I had did some research before I stepped into this creative expression of fun collections. This…read moremuseum is definitely an art experience worth visiting with iconic figures and street art that paints Mr. Brainwash's (Thierry Guetta) main mantra for the museum, "Life Is Beautiful" which is dedicated to honoring imagination, joy, creativity and inspiration. It's his own work that is displayed but he also references artists work such as the famous Banksy and other artists. A friend told me that the documentary, Exit through the Gift Shop, is connected to this museum. I have yet to watch but will do so to gain more understanding. Apparently, it was free museum day because there were hosts at the door greeting and letting visitors in. That was nice. It wasn't too busy but a good crowd to where I had to wait for my turn to take photos. It's three levels including the rooftop where more artwork is held and a view overlooking Beverly Hills. They also have a gift shop with unique items for purchase. I bought a cutesy pen with an engraved quote on it. To add, I was instantly moved by the creativity and effort they put into this museum. It brought a lot of inspiration. The art work gave me ideas of how I would want a part of my home to look like. It was a fun visit and would recommend for anyone wanting to dig into their imagination and enjoys art. I am also a sucker for anything that brings out the inner child in me and this place fed it well. Thank you, Mr. Brainwash and staff. Ps. The museum might be closed now. Unsure if it's temporary or permanently but still wanted to share my experience. I visited it in January of this year.

My friends and I had fun here. It's free and you get two hours free parking across the street…read morewhere Crate and Barrel is... Great place to visit. There are 3 floors and it's kind of like a maze inside. Unfortunately, this museum is closing January 6, 2026. Visit if you can! There is a lot to see and take pictures of... The art is like an Impressionist and pop culture fusion!

The Getty is one of the top attractions in LA that is complimentary to visit. Last time I visited…read morethem was back in 2010. The parking is $25 before 3PM and $15 after 3. $10 after 6PM but the museum would be closed on the day we were here. We came by around 3:30PM on a Friday. It was still pretty busy. Taking the tram was easy to get up to the Getty and there were restrooms at the parking and at the top where you get off the tram. When we went the north exhibition was closed but there were still plenty to see. Love the irises from Van Gogh... and enjoyed a cup of tea after the museum visit. All in all was a great photo spot with LA and ocean in the back drop. Very pretty gardens and museum collections. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in town.

When I first went to the Getty I referred to it as a palace in the sky, and meant the compliment,…read morein all its absuridity. I was describing the awe of the place as best as I could so I did not leave the place undressed without its glory. As the visits continued, I enjoyed the place but not in the same way. The luster of what was once new had become typical as most things do. Repetition dulls excitement. I went skydiving once, and my attached skydiver averaged 12 drops a day. He must not see skydiving as exciting anymore, but rather just cycles of his work. But I experienced the Getty during twilight on the last day of the Off the 405 concernt series of Summer 26 and I found the experience, simply enchanting. But really, I felt like I was walking Pulk's evening garden on a random midnight summer night dream. And even though I strewn references together from the universe of Shakespeare, the feeling is true. The experiene felt surreal and like nothing I have experienced before. It was a gift from California to me. And thus I write this review because walking the Getty in the Evening is the hope of someone in the world, and I walked that dream. That is no small feat. After having a lovely dinner, I stepped outside to the Summer air that wafts around the height of the Getty. I never felt heat within wind. But here that is what I felt. The breeze was not a reward for an ardous day. It did not carry crispness. The breeze was laced with warmth that did not scold or oppressed like the afternoon heat. It felt like walking through air that had become water at a temperature that was maybe too warm but still felt good. The skin felt the breeze and I did not shiver. I aslo saw the setting of the sun leave behind traces of gold lining below a darkening blue sky. The trees had lost their green. The trees now were black shadows that had dimension to them. The moment is priceless as they say because nature converged to give me a gift of experience something new in California and I only had to pay the 25.00 parking fee. Then I stepped into Getty's famed garden. But before that I passed people picnicking in blankets looking at the city be quiet with twinkling lights. I passed a founatin with russtling water. It was shaped like an inverse leaf, at least to me. It was like seeing water drop from a modern leaf like structure. Like the one's they would have if giants had beautiful jungles to explore. And then I walked deeper into the forest and this is where I felt the proverbial magic of the Getty. The trees had become something different by non-ill moonlight. Like they were present, but hidden by the ascending night. Their face changed. They were softer in evening light. They did not look like they were going to a ball, they did not look they were going to bed, they looked like sages standing in duty, standing in stillness, while knowing they have to say no words to matter and be beauitful in ancient wisdom. Phew! The night continued, but I also want to cover the walk to the museum. I have been to the Getty a few times and I always took the tram. That is the way to get there, I thought. But on this day, I saw a sign that pointed to a 3/4 mile walkway and I took it to diversify my experiene, not knowng that a treasured summary was waiting for me above. And what is neat, is that the walk added the depth of newness to the experience. At one point I sat on a oval bench with no back rest and I sat. I saw a frame made by golden light and branches that showed the mess that is the 405. But seeing it from that place of rest and peace, I was able to appreciate the behemoth as slow moving moth. One side of the freeway was packed filled with cars. I have been a car in that freeway. and have felt its frustrating pace and zig and zags. But the other side had a trickle. Almonst no cars going in that freeway. Well almost no cars in comparison to the other side. And this moment is only one that can be lived in California. And it was golden nature exposing the advances of our technology that made it specifically California. The Getty did not need the press. I just wanted to write a note of summer love to an institution that is bigger than Brandi on ice cream.

I've come to Dots a few times before just to sit at their cute little bar to get some drinks with…read moremy friends, but I finally tried out their karaoke and I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. I love that you have the option to use YouTube for songs you can't find and the system is also just easy to use in general. The owner was also super nice and explained everything so thoroughly that I honestly didn't have any questions and got right to singing which is what I want from a karaoke experience.

Unfortunately my first time visit became my last visit. I will not be going back again…read more We were a party of 7. The owner brought us in to the biggest room. The room had a minimum of 9 people which we were NOT told and they charged for 8 people and that was the "discount" . I believe other rooms were available. Otherwise we would have waited or wouldn't have taken the room. Later they refunded but this experience left a sour taste in our mouth and it was just worrisome. It sounds dumb, but Please make sure to check the room prices before you're assigned a room.

David was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding preparation. My husband and I took private…read moresalsa lessons with him to choreograph our first dance for our May wedding at Rancho Las Lomas, and we truly could not have asked for a better instructor. We started as beginners, but David immediately made us feel comfortable. He was incredibly encouraging, patient, positive, and genuinely invested in helping us. Rather than teaching a generic routine, he created a completely custom choreography for the song we chose and thoughtfully tailored every step to match our skill level. As we improved, he adapted the routine to challenge us while always making sure we felt confident and capable. One thing we especially appreciated was how much he cared about our progress. He regularly recorded videos of our lessons so we could watch ourselves improve, which was not only motivating but incredibly helpful for practicing between sessions. Seeing how far we had come over time was such a rewarding experience. We also attended David's group classes, and he brought the same incredible energy to every lesson. He's an outstanding teacher who creates a welcoming, supportive atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable learning, regardless of experience. One of the most thoughtful things he did was arrange for us to perform our routine during the Thursday night open dance, giving us the chance to practice dancing in front of a crowd before our wedding. That experience did wonders for our confidence and made performing our first dance on our wedding day feel so much more natural. David doesn't just teach dance--he builds confidence, celebrates your progress, and makes the entire experience genuinely fun. Thanks to him, our first dance became one of our favorite memories from our wedding day, and the journey of learning it was just as special. If you're looking for an instructor who is talented, creative, patient, and truly cares about his students, I cannot recommend David highly enough. Whether you're preparing for a wedding, learning salsa for the first time, or simply looking for an amazing instructor, you'll be in the very best hands.

Lucia is our private coach for our intro sessions and she is PHENOMENAL!!!…read more She is so patient with us and encouraging all at the same time. She is always all smiles and an AMAZING teacher. She builds on to the basics and adds on skill sets based on your ability. This was our second session with her. Last time we worked on the waltz and the fox trot. This time we worked on reviewing along with some cha cha & jive. You will be lucky to get her as your coach for the private lessons! She is so great at explaining and showing you as you go for those hands on learners. She's a gem!

Wow, this place was incredible. I'd been wanting to visit this particular museum for years and it…read morewas so worth the wait! There's a parking garage and staff to help you find a spot and direct you up to the museum. Once you get upstairs there's a nice courtyard with trees, some food vendors and the museum is right there. We walked in and the museum staff was right there at the front answering questions and directing you on where to go. I love that admission is free! We had booked our tickets in advance though, to be safe. We had a 12pm slot for the Infinity mirror room and had a little time before it started so we went up to the main level to check out some art really quick. We went back down to stand in line and it moved fairly quickly. You only get 60 seconds in the Infinity mirror room, and there signs and staff letting you know so you can prepare yourself while in line. This exhibit was really cool, I wish we could have gotten more time in there but I'm glad they limit it so everyone can see it. You could spend a while in there, it's so beautiful. The rest of the museum was absolutely incredible. I'd never seen Basquiat in real life. I fell in love with his art. The other artists here were incredible too. I genuinely enjoyed exploring this exhibit and taking in all the art and sights. It was such a fun museum! Unique art, fun installations. I cannot wait to go back soon!

I visited The Broad again and saw that their permanent collection has remained mostly the same. It…read morewas a little crowded when I went on a Friday with mostly tourists browsing the paintings. The process for obtaining general admission was the same for me as I just had to reserve online. This museum is rather small despite its large exterior, so I'd recommend combining a visit here with The Museum of Contemporary Art across the street if you have time. Currently, there's an opportunity to engage in a wholesome activity outside because of Yoko Ono's "Wish Trees for Los Angeles" installation. You can't miss it because many people have tied their personal wishes on little white paper tags to the branches of the century-old olive trees outside The Broad. Most wishes were written in English, but I also saw some in Spanish, Korean, and Chinese. I'd highly recommend taking the time to read people's wishes and write one of your own. It helped me take time to focus on a few out of many things to feel grateful and hopeful for.

whoohoo, first review! stopped by this gallery after eyeing some nice art pieces in the window and…read moredecided to check it out. as i perused around, i saw lots of street art and cool knick knacks displayed by artists i weren't too familiar with...but after talking to the owners about street artists that i liked, he was able to point out a few prints and pieces in the back of the store that were on sale. the owners were really chill and were kind enough to show off pieces from their own collection that they were selling. they also had a few prints by Shepard Fairey and other artists for sale as well. i ended up buying a Cryptik- Eastern Philosophy book, which was sold out online and so it was a pleasant surprise to find here. definitely a cool spot to check out if you're into contemporary/urban art!