A MUST DO! A FREE EVENT EVENT & FREE PARKING! This is someone's home not a museum so Please be…read morerespectful & DO NOT BOTHER THE HOMEOWNERS they live there. Just take a look from the sidewalk. The Devil's House is the famous house from the movie Hocus Pocus with the Sanderson Sisters Bette Middller, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy. The movie was filmed in multiple locations including Whittier & Altadena California, Salem Massachusetts & Warner Ranch. This is the home where in the movie you meet the Devil - Gary Marshall & Penny Marshall from the TV Show Laverne & Shirley. There are also Trick or Treating Scenes filmed here as well with several houses right next door. There is also a park across the street you can check out as well. You can also drive by East Whittier Middle School which was Jacob Bailey High School in the movie. Some Interior Shots were filmed there on 14421 Whittier Blvd. To make it worth your trip check out some other Cool Local Spots in Whittier. Back to the Future Mill Valley High School was filmed @ Whittier High School on 12417 Philadelphia St. King Richard's Antiques is one of the largest antique shops in California. It is Fantastic with multiple levels with over 60,000 Square Feet of Vintage Merchandise. Also check out Nixon Plaza - Richard Nixon's Law Office was located here in a historic 100 year old building that has now been transformed into a Food Hall There are multiple restaurants with a Large Indoor & Outdoor Dining Area. You can grab something to eat & a brew @ Whittier Brewing Company in the Food Hall. Also check out the Whittier Village Cinema. It is a small beautifully restored Art Deco Movie Theater that was originally called The Wardman Theater which was built in 1932. The Architecture, the Tile & the Lights are really beautiful. It is located in the Uptown Section of Whittier that has lots of nostalgic charm & charisma. Also check out some of the other restaurants & breweries in the area too. So Much Fun in Whittier! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Wow! What a beautiful day that we had at the Huntington, my friend gave us graduation tickets for…read moremy daughter and myself, we did go on a Sunday, which was a little bit busier than expected, but I was working also it was on the hotter side and we went in the afternoon which I wish we would've gone first thing in the morning. The parking was free. They had a great gift shop and everything was perfect there. It was great to walk around. We must've been there for about six hours.. They had a restaurant you needed reservations. They also had a little area where you could buy drinks and snacks.. We'll definitely be back!

The first time I went here was for a high school field trip. I loved it so much that I continued to…read morecome back every few years long after I had graduated. Back then, what I remembered most were the beautiful porcelain pieces inside the mansion. Afterwards, now that I keep coming back as an adult, it's the Chinese Gardens that are my favorite. This place is the closest thing to being both in China and Europe. It's all very refined and beautiful. At the same time, it's welcoming and not intimidating. I've heard children playing in the Chinese garden while at the same time listened to elderly people conversing with each other in Chinese under the shade of one of the many pagodas. That being said, as beautiful and tranquil as the scenery is, it's not quiet. There's too many people to have true peace and quiet. Nonetheless, I remember thinking to myself as I stared at the Chinese bridge with 3 arches that reflected 3 perfect circles in the water "I don't want to go inside. This is the type of scenery that painters paint. I'm looking at the real thing." However, this time around I came during a heat wave and I did spend more time in the exhibits than I normally would just to be in the AC. I usually come during fall and winter, but what drew me out in summer was the hope of seeing not 1, but 2 corpse flowers in bloom. Unfortunately, I've now learned that by the time I've learned they've bloomed, it's too late. When I arrived they were both dead, corpses in and of themselves. It would've been better if I had come earlier when they hadn't bloomed yet because at least then they would've still been standing. There's no dress code, but the women noticeably dress up in sundresses both to stay cool and because the setting sets itself up for taking beautiful photos. I would also recommend bringing parasols/umbrellas and refillable water bottles. As many times as I've been here, I'm sure I'll come back even though tickets are a bit expensive at $34 each. Maybe one of these days I'll actually see a corpse flower in full bloom. I'll just need to remember to bring a collapsible stool for the long line to see it.

My family and I were first-time visitors to this museum, and we truly enjoyed our visit…read more First and foremost, admission is free with advanced online reservations required. Parking was $19.00 for the first three hours with validation. The art museum is truly a gem of Los Angeles. It can be challenging to reserve tickets because open time slots fill up quickly, especially during the summer months when many people are on vacation. The artwork on display is mesmerizing, beautiful, and thought-provoking. Personally, I appreciated every single piece of art I observed, as so much work, love, and dedication went into each item on display that one can only wonder what the artists were thinking or feeling as they created their masterpieces. The entire museum is well-maintained, spotless, and fun. Security is extremely important, as evidenced by the many staff members closely monitoring the large crowds around each section of the museum. Staff members are also there to answer any questions. I wish to rerun here very soon with family and friends, as our visit was educational, inspiring, and fun.

My family visited The Broad Museum a couple of days ago, and let me tell you, the exhibits are…read moreworld class. Even though the museum is free, I suggest getting tickets on line to reserve a timed-entry in advance, It does get crowded. I did notice that there are some exhibits that require a separate paid ticket. Parking was $29 unless validated. Then it dropped down to $19. Definitely worth visiting. You won't be disappointed.

Train fan through marriage (!), lifelong Disney nut…read more Finally made it here. Beautifully laid out with wonderful volunteers whose love of Walt and his trains shine through. Bonus: got to meet artist Gavin Freitas as he was on site and we bought one of his pieces!!!

Calling all #Disney fans this is a hidden gem in #griffithpark #LA…read more Parking - 5/5 free lot Cost - free +$4 trainride Time spent - 30 min to 1.5 hrs depending on how into Disney history or mini trains you are. Plan ahead - only open 3rd Sunday of the month. I loved being in the Barn and imagining the energy and inspiration that led to the magical Disney parks today.

For those who may not know, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, is free from 3 to 5 p.m…read more maybe only on weekdays but maybe weekends too. I am not sure, but most of the information is right, if one is compelled they can fact-broaden my statement. I went to take advantage of this offer but it was June 19th and in honor of the holiday everyone got in for free on this day. But apparently it was a last minute decision. So poor reporting seems to be more like offering information as it comes, not in a malicious way, or incompetent way, more in like the town crier gives what he knows in excitement and it is the responsibility of hearers to know what to do with the information, including vetting it responsibly or accepting it as a gift when given by surprise, even though it could have come in handy earlier. So I entered and I made a beeline to the Butterfly Pavillion. I think it was 12 dollars and worth every single cent. And I write that as a full-blown understatement because exaggeration did not seem the way to go. Like saying this place was worth more than 12 dollars, it was worth the weight of a camel's back in gold. The experience was beautiful. And that statement can be easily understood. I mean butterfly garden + momentary visit= beautiful. But more than that it was a type of beautiful that I had not experience before. It was a new facet of nature's beauty that I experienced. Mostly because I had never interacted with butterflies in this way. For instance, there was a butterfly with wings that were a strong bold blue, almost neon, and for sure, vibrant. Like a royal blue not because it was that shade but because amongst blues it would have palatial lineage in its shade. We were warned that butterflies might be on the ground. And on two experiences two were. The first I encountered was not flying. And the younger members of the experience made sure to announce the butterflies presence and its vulnerability. I feel like sometime in this place's history a butterfly did get stepped on. And for no other reason, than the natural happens. In the second occasion, a butterfly was trying to fly or stand still and could not because the winds made it topple. During that moment a butterfly apparently landed on my back. Man people, if not all, wonder if a butterfly will land on them? And what it would mean? I mean, it could be good news. Saying that a butterfly landing on a person is an omen of disaster does quite fit the visual of the insect and what horror brings. A butterfly did land on my wrist and of course one can't help but feel special. Like, the butterfly chose me and its trying to communicate something. Something important that the universe wants me to hear. What exactly that is? I am not sure. I need to reflect on that later or I will know when the butterfly effects comes clearer in time.

I was really looking forward to visiting the Natural History Museum, but I left feeling…read moredisappointed--and not because of what was inside. First impressions matter. Before even stepping through the doors, the entrance felt neglected. The front of the museum was dirty, the stairs were stained and covered in dirt, and the area was lined with street vendors right up to the entrance. Instead of feeling welcomed to one of our cultural institutions, it felt cluttered and poorly maintained. Museums are places that inspire curiosity, learning, and pride in our communities. The experience should begin the moment visitors arrive, not only once they purchase a ticket. I understand that maintaining public spaces isn't always easy, but keeping the entrance clean, inviting, and organized would go a long way toward creating the experience visitors expect. I hope this is something that can be improved because the museum deserves an entrance that reflects the value of what's inside.

I had never been to the Arboretum before. Arcadia is a bit of a drive for me, but when I saw that…read morethey were having a Plumeria Festival, I decided to make the trip. Upon arriving, my first thought was that I wished I had made a point of visiting much sooner. I had been missing out. We arrived when it opened, and the place was already buzzing with activity. Although it was busy, it never felt crowded. I found a QR code that brought up a map on my phone, which made it easy to navigate the grounds. We started at the Plumeria Festival, where there were plenty of vendors selling plumeria plants and other garden-related items. There was also live music on the main stage and several food trucks. After visiting the festival, we set out to explore the rest of the Arboretum. We saw plenty of wildlife, including peacocks, squirrels, rabbits and even a coyote. The walking trails are relatively easy, and there are plenty of benches where you can stop, rest and take in the surroundings. It was a great way to spend the better part of a day, and I will definitely be going back.

We came here for the Pasadena Pops Motown night with the…read moreorchestra. The event was well organized and everything ran smoothly- the summer concert series is fun. They had food trucks, agua Fresca (the pineapple orange is great ) They had table seating and lawn seating. The atmosphere was great and everyone was friendly and happy. Peacocks were walking about freely and interacting with the people- it was fun We shuttled from Santa Anita Park And it was incredibly nice and simple. I liked the event and will return.

The Balloon Museum is a project with multiple exhibitions around the world. They have different…read moreideas and works but the overarching "air" theme is similar across all of them. We went to the Los Angeles exhibition named "Let's Fly: Art Has No Limit". There is parking in the lot for $10 or there is free street parking just outside if you're comfortable parking there. From the moment we walked in, all the exhibitions had something related to balloons or were in the air. The main exhibit was the black ball pit that contained 2.5 million balls in a huge pit. There was a light show while we were in it which was cool. There was another where they had air blowing on balloons so they flew around the room. At the end there was a VR experience where we put on goggles to explore another world of balloons. Overall we went about 1.5 hours here. It was trippy at different parts and disorienting but in a good way. Beware that there were a lot of flashing lights if you are not a fan of those. It was about $50 for adults which was decent. It's a fun activity.

Such a fun and unique experience! They really did an amazing job with the entire setup…read more My favorite parts were the light show in the ball pit, the butterfly installation, and the VR headset experience--so creative and immersive. This place isn't just for kids--adults will absolutely enjoy it too. Nearly everything is interactive and hands-on, which makes it even more engaging. Highly recommend checking it out!

This is a great experience for dating and married couples. I enjoyed learning about my husband…read more We've been married for over a decade and I never knew his love language. It is helping us connect stronger in our relationship. I enjoyed this interactive museum very much. It's lgbtq+ friendly. The music is quite loud to help with privacy but can feel overstimulating for those affected by loud music.

It was a great experience! Highly recommend for couples, married, dating, any type. Fun activities…read moreto do as a couple! We loved the whole thing!