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!

Walking past this amazing example of Victorian Architecture in Glendale, you can't help but wonder…read moreof the other examples of period revival architecture in the city and what other properties in Glendale now have redevelopment where a beautiful historical example once stood. Built in 1892 by Henry C. Banker for Edgar and Alletia Goode, it is now the community center for Ivy Glen Apartments as a detached structure in front of the Complex. Thank you city of Glendale for preserving this magnificent structure as it is a shining example of our history and our willingness to preserve it.

Grounds are magnificent house beautiful 1937 glamour the Camellia with your blue is are…read moremagnificent. It's a lovely oasis for LA County.

The Boddy House, built in 1938 and refurbished in 2007, was the former mansion of Elias Manchester…read moreBoddy; a self-made millionaire, (1891-1967). Descanso Gardens was his 150 acre estate where the house is located. The entire estate was donated to Los Angeles County in 1953. Well worth seeing if you happen to be visiting Descanso Gardens. 22 rooms and over 12,000 Square Ft.

Bolton Hall Museum is small museum which has permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of…read moreRancho Tujunga. It is a historic American Craftsman-era stone building in Tujunga, Los Angeles, California. The museum is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Volunteer docents are available to answer questions. There is no admission fee albeit donation is accepted. They have interesting historical artifacts and documents. Street parking only. Overall, I enjoyed my short visit and its history.

Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga (currently open 1-4 pm Saturday and Sunday) preserves the meeting…read morehall of the Little Landers Society. Founded in the early 1900s, this group proposed giving each family a couple of acres of land to farm as part of the back-to-the-land movement. Several communities were founded on these principles, but by 1925, they were mostly abandoned. The building is made of local stone and beautifully maintained. Admission is free. Museum displays of local artifacts include items from the Tongva people living in the community that gave Tujunga its name (weren't they the original people living off the land, by the way?). I love visiting the tiny gift shop, which features cards, books, and artwork made by local artists. It's truly unique, and you'll be supporting a good cause. More information about the museum and events here: https://www.boltonhall.org/ Free street parking.

Lawrence and Martha Joseph Residence and Apartments is the actual name for this place. This how it…read moreis written on the plaque stating this is Historic Cultural Monument #624 by the City of Los Angeles. Lawrence Joseph designed these cottages. He worked for Disney as an artist, for a short time before working for Lockheed as an aircraft designer. So talented! There is one main building, and two two-story buildings with apartments. These storybook architecture style gives them the look like they came from books. The houses here are nicknamed and more widely known as "the Hobbit Houses". These houses/apartments are really rustic and cute! The windows and all the wood and bricks give them character! I love the wonky light on the pillar next to the driveway. The chimney topper is unique, tall, and interesting, too! The uneven shingled roofs are cool, too. I was reading about the interiors and the Conservancy's website states, "The apartments feature galley kitchens, vertical-grain boat plank flooring, and built-in furniture with hardware made from boat latches." If you are interested in seeing what they look like, there are pictures on the internet! Out in front of both front houses, there are ponds. The pond to the right has turtles in them. I think the other pond is just filled with water. I was invited by a resident to feel free to walk up the driveway, so I did! I was greeted by 2 friendly cats!! :) How sweet! In Dec. of 2014, the main house (front and to the left) was for rent for $2595.00. Supposedly, Nick Nolte rented one of the apartments in the back house. This is a pretty rare sighting of a home or homes with this storybook theme. I think they're cool enough to play tourist and check them out here in Culver City!

"Are we allowed to be here?" My husband asked me, after we parked in a lot next door and walked up…read morethe short driveway to these unreal little homes. I couldn't answer him because I didn't honestly know. All I knew was that "here" was someone's beautiful home, and we were on their property cooing at their pond turtles. Behind the ponds at the front are a couple of separate private, round, cottage-style residences. The trees encircling their stairs and roofs make you forget where you are. Shade, a waterfall, soft windy air breezing by. It's beautiful! Glad we took a second before leaving to bask in the rays of sunshine near our shelled friends.

Millard House, also known as La Miniatura, is a textile block house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright…read moreand built in 1923 in Pasadena, California. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It's a private residential house. NO public tour. Unless you're a family friend. Ha! Visitors can only ogle it from the outside street; you can do a drive by or walk by the house gate. It still a cool landmark. Overall, an interesting Pasadena landmark in an upper class neighborhood.

This is a very cool house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Unfortunately, you can only see the…read morefront of it from the street, driving by. There are no tours available because someone owns it and lives in it now. Still very neat to see. I can only hope that one day the owner gives it to the city to become a museum.

If you're an architecture enthusiast who favors Mid-Century Modernism, you'll find a pocket of…read moreinteresting Mid-Century Modern homes in the hills of southwest Pasadena. There are 45 Mid-Century Modern homes in the neighborhood, built from 1935-1968, designed by Neutra, Ennis, Kenneth Nishimoto, Harwell Hamilton Harris, etc. There are other home styles in this area, including California Ranch, Spanish, etc. Each home is unique. Start on La Loma at Poppy Peak Dr. and walk up Poppy Peak Dr. Enjoy the winding streets but be careful because there are no sidewalks and visibility is limited at times because of the hairpin turns. It's not too steep. Take in the views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Admire the majestic trees. Part of the charm of the homes is the way that they're built into the hillside. Many homes are multi-level with large windows and low rooflines. Most of the homes are well-maintained and have lovely landscaping too. Towards the top, Poppy Peak Rd. circles around and back to the lower part of Poppy Peak Dr. It's easy to find parking in the neighborhood. Also, you may want to check out the Secret Stairs near there if you're in the area (they are listed on Yelp).

A very nice and charming home in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood in South Pasadena that is…read morefamously known as Pee-Wee Herman's house :D ! Interestingly, according to Zillow, this house was built in 1922. So it is a little over 100 years old. It was our first time ever visiting. But it brought back wonderful childhood memories of watching his show, even though this was actually featured in the Pee-Wee Herman movie that came out in 1985 :) ! You can only take photos outside. But we were totally fine with that since the house exterior itself is really cute :) ! You can't go inside because it is currently owned and I believe it is currently being rented out. So I think there are current tenants living there. He was truly one of a kind :) ! May he rest in peace and no longer suffer after a long battle with cancer.

We Stopped by the House from Pee-wee's Big Adventure…read more Fyi the secret lever for the bike room is not there. I'm going to have to go to Francis' house next, though I believe the Buxton's live in a gated community. I hope you find a creative endeavor that makes you feel like a kid. This movie helped inspire Googy. Cheers. I do feel bad for the people who live here because even though it brought me joy to see the house, I bet they get too many visitors. Please don't trespass or bother these people.