I had the pleasure of visiting the Brady Bunch house replica and it was a blast. Tgey remodeled…read morethis home so authentically. It truly represents the Brady Bunch home in the series. I won a trip to meet some of the stars from the show. I didn't know which ones would be there beforehand. Barry Williams and Christopher Knight gave a truly heartwarming tour of the home. They had the bicycles thr kids rode in the backyard. They had the Brady Bunch dunk tank thing. The home had the same carpet that was used in the show. Every detail is so thought out. A lady owns this home and has done an amazing job preserving the treasured memories of this home. They are about to start doing private tours for the public. I highly recommend the tour.

I grew up in the 1970s. I loved the Brady Bunch. All of the kids my age wanted to be a member of…read morethe Brady family. To be able to tour the actual house that was used for the outdoor shots, and have the inside renovated to match. The set was amazing. The house is beautifully done. many small details all throughout the house. Make sure you take your time and look at everything, I can now check off my bucket list that I visited the Brady Bunch house! Absolutely phenomenal! I highly recommend it.

What an amazing opportunity to see this historic home perched on in the Hollywood Hills. What a…read moreonce in a lifetime moment. I loved the house and the tour with all the history of the family and this home. Our docents Scott was great.

An amazing piece of architecture that overlooks the city of Los Angeles. This is definitely a place…read moreto enjoy the views of the city of angels, learn about its historic significance, and take some amazing photos. Eric the docent at Stahl House is informative, engaging, and very passionate. I knew a little bit about the house and its story , but Eric definitely paints a wonderful picture about the stahls and their commitment to follow their dreams! My advice to anyone is make sure you bring clean socks because you will be removing your shoes when entering the home and be prepared to take lots of photos. Eric was more than willing to help direct us to the best spots to take photos. Be mindful that no photo equipment is allowed other than your phone.

Cool place to visit if you're into folk art. My visit was short since there's only a two hour…read morewindow that you can visit on Thursdays. Some areas are in need of repair; some loose pieces were on the ground so look where you step. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take photos here. There is no parking on this narrow street so you'll have to park and walk.

Magical garden hidden in a private home. It is open to the public two hours a week while the…read moregardener works on the garden: Thursdays, 10am-noon. However, these hours are contingent on the gardener, who may not show up or may come late / leave early. If you're coming from afar, it might be a good idea to email the owner at gardenofoz@me.com and ask about that particular week. I found the email address on a webpage about the garden. I emailed at the start of the week when I wanted to come but heard back the following week. Turns out the gardener had car trouble so the garden was closed the previous week. The owner did email me back again letting me know the garden would be open the following week, which was nice of her. So, if you're driving from afar, reach out to confirm. Don't come at the last minute just in case the gardener leaves early. It's not the easiest to access but hey, this is a private home and we're lucky to have any access to it. This is interesting for anyone who loves folk art, mosaics, outsider art, etc. It's a large space with a lot to look at. No photography is allowed. Parking is on the street. The streets are narrow and hilly but there should be available parking within a reasonable distance.

High Tower is a hidden gem of Los Angeles, minutes away from Highland. It's a place you need to…read morelove the city in order to discover it and enjoy its beauty. It takes research and preparation and it's worth it! My husband loves movies like "The Long Goodbye" and "Dead Again", LA based thrillers, so that's how we discovered High Tower Elevator because they used it as a location for these cool films. So we looked into it. More trivia, it is mentioned by Michael Connelly in his novels ("Echo Park) and he used to live here, cool, tight? Hard to find parking in the area, but since we got tickets for the Bowl and we were parked in their lot, we figured we should take advantage and walk to it. Just a few minutes walk, from Highland, we took a right on Camrose and another right on High Tower Drive and here you are! If you want to see it closer, take a right on Los Altos (stairs) and another right on Broadview Terrace and you will be able to see the building and the elevator closer up! A quick hike up the stairs, nothing really. At 2200 Broadview Terrace, there's a Frank Lloyd Wright House, the Otto Bolman House. Lots of hidden gems, art deco beauties around, great views of the city and of the hills around. There is even a bench to sit, relax, admire the beauty around. Fun excursion in our own city where there's always something new to discover, something unique and original. The elevator is for residents only, but it was fun to see it. The tower is inspired by Italian campaniles, built in the 20's. Great slice of LA history, always great to dig deep and find great places off the beaten path!

Stunning and romantic. Transport yourself to Italy at the turn of the 20th century. But be warned,…read morein order to ride the lift you need a magical key.

Awesome. Even though you are not able to get too close to the property and there are a lot of trees…read morethat can cover the view. But.. I had fun going there and observing this monument myself.

John Lautner was a brilliant individual. If you care anything about architecture or the man who was…read moreresponsible for some of the most spectacular functional works of art - a man ridiculed by the architectural society in his time (as many of the world's most influential thinkers).. you might take an interest in this mind-blowing structure. And then, slowly, travel to each one of the few others in SoCal constructed by John Lautner and Frank Lloyd Wright. I've been to the Chemosphere twice - the first time around sunset. The drive up Mulholland is beautiful as it is, and even if you're indifferent to the kind of genius required to plan and construct structures much like this one, you'll at least enjoy that. Especially if you manage to make it up just before sunset.. On my second trip there, I ended up having to stop at the fire station due to my bladder protesting after a time consuming drive up from San Diego (thanks to L.A. traffic)... and one of the firefighters informed me that Tom Cruise lived somewhere by the Chemosphere. I was apathetic to that bit of information, but I figured some of you might care. I do wish the owner would allow people entry just for one day... I think I'd find a way to go regardless of where in the world I might be. FUN FACTS (courtesy of Wikipedia): * The Chemosphere was included in a list of all time top 10 houses in Los Angeles in a Los Angeles Times survey of experts in December 2008. * The building was first used in a dramatic film as a futuristic residence in the 1964 ABC-TV program "The Outer Limits: The Duplicate Man." * It was also used in the film Body Double. * A set for a scene in Charlie's Angels was inspired directly by the Chemosphere. * A similar building also appears in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" near the "VINEWOOD" sign. * In an episode of The Simpsons, character Troy McClure resides in a similar flying saucer-shaped home. Hosts on Current TV appear in a set which is an exact replica of the interior of The Chemosphere. * In the animated series The Jetsons that first aired two years after the construction of Chemosphere, all buildings are round shaped and supported by poles.

We Burbankers hate to brag, but Magnolia Boulevard (from Buena Vista to Hollywood Way) is a "shop…read moresmall" paradise, with tons of stores (new, thrift, vintage and antique), markets, restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, nail and hair salons. Even my Miele vacuum repair guy is here. Park and walk, yo! You have not had pizza til you've had it at Pinocchio. My nose will grow if that's not true. The last Friday of each month is "Food Truck Friday." The shops stay open later and a ton of food trucks line the street with everything you can imagine. The Dream Donut Truck is a personal favorite. It's global small town around here, with food trucks serving up fare from all over the world, and people from all over the world too, most of whom I'm happy to call my Burbank neighbors. Dogs welcome!

I really love strolling up and down Magnolia Park which is located along the boundaries of Victory…read moreto Clybourn and from Clark to Chandler. There are lots of free public, store and street parking while you shop, or simply browse through numerous business establishments. In here, you will find a lot of local businesses which include vintage stores, antique shops, hobby stores, etc. There are also lots of eateries to choose from, the most famous of which is Porto's Bakery. A lot of activities are also held here especially on the last Fridays of each month when they have the Ladies and Gents Night Out. Stores stay open late offering specials on commodities. Joining them are about 30 food trucks lined up along the streets of Magnolia. A car show is held here in summer and Holiday in the Park in winter. The UME credit union holds free movie nights in its parking lot. Come by our neighborhood and join the fun!

The Spadena House is like something straight out of early 20th Century Hollywood Movie. It was so…read morecool to experience this prop-looking house. It was ornate and beautiful! I definitely recommend taking your young ones to marvel at its beauty from afar. Unfortunately, you're not allowed to go past the gate. I heard that the house is opened up once a year on Halloween. It is then you can experience the Witch's House on a more personal level. I hope we can go tour inside one day! I highly recommend coming here!

Some locals call it the Witches House. Spadena is just so much fun. Try parking down the street and…read morewalking up. It is a nice walk. It is in Beverly Hills and you are not far from shopping and all sorts of fun things to do there. It looks like an old Hollywood movie. I think it was a little studio and moved here. I am not sure. Kids love it with all the cool colors of the house. They also have a Koi pond that is ever so pretty. It is best to visit around Halloween because they really decorate it, but anytime of year is fine. It is just a fun thing to do on a nice day. Do not go when it is raining, there is no cover for you. Have a great time.

It's so peaceful here and although I don't have anyone who is a permanent resident I still enjoy…read morecoming here (cemetery hangs). I'd love to come here and just take photos of dandelions and see the space shuttle. I've been here at least 11 times if not a little more.

Found this in OFF BEAT ATTRACTIONS…read more This is a beautiful 75 foot marble shrine structure and burial site for 15 pioneers of aviation, found at the entrance to Pierce Brothers, Valhalla cemetery in Burbank. It's a beautiful dome structure with intricate and beautiful mosaic craftsmanship with plaques and stories to read. There's a nice little rose garden off to the side and just past the gates is a miniature shuttle replica. It was nice stopping in here.

I'm not gonna write big fat long essay about this place. But I will tell you informations that no…read moreone ever seem to talk about. Parking: metro $3 or street Restroom: yes Credit card: yes Great coffee. :) I normally hate going places if the business doesnt provide parking. The coffee is delicious so..kinda evens it out? I think.

I'll amend my review when this site once again becomes open to the public. For now visitors will…read morehave to enjoy this beautiful building from just outside the fence line. In the meantime check out this Curbed LA article for more info on what might happen with the site: http://m.la.curbed.com/archives/2014/10/nohos_renovated_1896_train_depot_could_become_restaurant.php

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.