Here's a sentence that I never thought I'd ever write. Pyrenees Castle made infamous due to…read morelegendary record producer Phil Spector's unique solution to relationship discord and conflict resolution makes for a smashing wedding venue and party space. The homicidal music savant and notable wig aficionado once rambled around this nearly century old French chateau only to see it's lush grounds and mid-century aesthetic launch more than a few happy couples into wedded bliss. I just loved the gestalt of the entire property and applaud any couple brave enough to not settle for the same old, same old wedding factory homogeniety. Five easy stars.

The architecture isn't exactly gothic. It isn't exactly modern. It's more of a mishmash of an…read moreattempt at medieval. Just the same it has an extensive history and is very interesting. Most people will remember this when it was in the media referencing the house that was built in 1925, owned by Phil Spectre & that actress Lama Clarkson was shot in. You cannot access the property it is behind a huge wall. So please do not trespass. But you can get glimpses of it as you drive around its perimeter or head up to higher elevation.

What a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the grounds. It is a private property so make sure…read moreto follow the rules and don't litter. Ambassador gardens is a luxury residential community with beautiful homes and condos. The grounds are beautiful with big trees, water features and seating areas. We even saw turtles and big birds by the waterfall. Really lovely place to take a stroll at. We parked on Green Street and walked towards the ambassador auditorium... see my videos and pictures. So pretty.

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

We went touristing around Pasadena and South Pasadena last Saturday. As huge horror movie nerds we…read morefound out about the Michael Myers house and had to go and see. We were disappointed to find out it was closed on Saturday so we will try again on our next trip to Pasadena. There is apparently a tour you can buy tickets for and go around in the house. Not sure about the details though. There wasn't much information on it. We instead just took a bunch of pictures on the porch and went next door to The SugarMynt Gallery.

I was in Pasadena for an event that ended at twilight & the weather was so cool & pleasant, I…read moredecided not to head straight home. I knew that a few house fronts used in popular films were located in the area, including the famed Michael Myers home from the "Halloween" horror franchise. The home was rescued from demolition and moved to its current location, where it now serves as an office building behind the South Pasadena light rail station. Upon arrival, the sky was almost dark so everything was perfectly spooky. My initial plan was to walk around the outside of the home & post the video on TikTok. But as I made my way toward the corner where the home is situated, I noticed a small film crew with a couple tripods. I figured they were recording something for social media too, as it's not unusual to see that type of thing in L.A.. But I received an extra-special surprise immediately after seeing the famed Michael Myers mask atop another tripod. A young man dressed in Myers' signature coveralls appeared & told me he was shooting footage for his TikTok page with the group I saw earlier. And get this...he offered to put his mask on for me & suggested that I film him walking down the front porch! My timing couldn't have been better & it gave my little video the fear factor I wanted. Fall is just around the corner, so now's the time to see the house for yourself. And who knows? Maybe you'll get lucky & run into Michael Myers because apparently horror movie legends understand the importance of social media, too.

Iconic along the Avenue in every way…read more Carroll Ave is a place filled with lots of scenic as well as historic history. This dazzling slice of Victorian homes in Echo Park, Los Angeles' Angelino Heights area encompasses the 1300s block and tip of the 1400s. Cinema, Music Entertainment & Television and various digital mediums have been capture on this landmark Avenue from Teen Witch and Grandma's Boy to the original Charmed television series and Michael Jackson's Thriller music video film. You can park on this street, stroll and even photo op (just be mindful of properties as they belong to actual home owners who help preserve their homes that are apart of the National Register of Historic Places with several official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments listed among these homes. It's a 10 to 15 minute walk from Echo Park Lake if close by. Definitely a great place to be a local tourist, show your tourists and enjoy as an LA native/native Angelino.

Beautiful Victorian homes. I enjoyed strolling down the street. Definitely worth visiting and…read moretaking in the beautiful architecture.

Amazing. At The Commons shopping center with lots of restaurants and stores, you will find this one…read moresingle Egyptian Building sitting at the very end of a lot with lots of parking available. Odd place, but worth it for people looking to explore new photo spots. It's just a very small section outside. Egyptian hieroglyphics and feeling like you are someplace abroad for a moment. This is just one odd building in a rare spot. Maybe the developer didn't get funding during and after pandemic to build something else here or expand from the idea. It's unique. There were contractors working inside/maintenance work. Nothing to see other than exterior of building. Good photo spot. The U.S. needs to build more unique spots like this or more local museums would be pretty cool. Free public viewing. Good work of art to appreciate.

This is the 2nd time my sister and I have been here. The 1st time it was on purpose because I saw…read moreit while driving on the freeway and was curious about it. I Googled it and it turns out to be an uncompleted Egyptian themed restaurant. They finished the outside which is an exact replica of an actual temple in Egypt, but because of COVID the construction of the interior was delayed. However, as of 2026 it still isn't open. Anyway, today we went to a nearby restaurant and figured that since this was so close, we might as well visit it again. It really is impressive from the details to its huge scale, which is most apparent when someone is standing next to the sculptures. This time around we met 3 elderly Filipina women who were excited to be there. I offered to take their picture and they took ours. Then it turned into a conversation about where we were from and where they were from. It was a true tourist interaction even though we never got on a plane. We went during a heat wave, so it truly felt like we were in Egypt, so all of us quickly took pictures, then went back inside our air conditioned cars. I hope that they're able to complete the restaurant because I'm curious to see what the inside will look like, but for now even just the outside is fun to look at and take pictures of.

I absolutely love JPL. The first time I was here, we saw Perseverance being built. This year, we…read moresaw a pretty impressive telescope. Such a great experience every time we visit. The reservations fill up pretty quickly. Driving in requires a brief security checkpoint, then another check in with the tour. Our guide was phenomenal. He was great with the kids and got them super excited and participating at all stops while also catering to the adults in the group. Very charismatic and personable. We loved seeing mission control also and hearing the story about the peanuts. Also loved seeing the incoming and outgoing signals - how cool was that! All of the models were great to see and read about, and they do a great job showing scale making the exhibits as interactive as they can. What a treat to be able to visit such an important place. Thank you to JPL! There's also a small shop inside with a lot of swag. But we also got swag on the tour. I'm always in awe whenever I visit and can't wait to come back!

11 out of 10 experience at JPL!!! Such a privilege to get to experience it…read more We had the pleasure of a private two hour tour with an associate who has worked at JPL for over 25 years and it was incredible. Started at the visitor center and immediately headed to the museum which was extremely well curated. From there we walked over to the rover clean room and then the mars yard. So awesome!! Lastly we headed to Mission Control and got to see where all data is sent back to from all deep space probes that are still operational (eg Voyager 1, Voyager 2, etc). If you ever have the opportunity to go to JPL, you absolutely MUST take advantage.

Loved our sunset stroll recently at Roessler Point. It has free parking, nice coastal and ocean…read moreviews, doggie trash dispensers just to name a few. Many locals have children playing soccer and basketball. It also has a nice trail and those without dogs can visit the tidepool along with direct access to the water. It connects right over to Rats Beach and Torrance Beach. I quite enjoyed my short and relaxing walks with the dogs here. Too bad there's no benches to sit down so one can really gawk at the ocean and people watch at the same time!

This magical location in Malaga Cove is so special to us as it secures such a sentimental place in…read moreour hearts !! We've been visiting this little gazebo for over 25 years and the view is always stunning any time of the day or evening !! I am very lucky and grateful ! Cheers !

The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument is located within Bicknell Park in Montebello, CA…read more It commemorates "at least 664,000 and up to 1.2 million Armenians" who were massacred*. A plague underneath the tall structure claims 1.5 million lives from 1915-1921. J"I'm not going to argue with any Ben Carollo types on the numbers - just one loss was enough. (Carollo is a self-described trans Marxist who has denied the number of Holocaust deaths and laughed about it in the same breath.) On June 8, 2022, I brought my young daughters to view it with me for the first time up close. I've seen it from the highway, but never knew what it was so I had to take to Google Earth. When I explained a bit of the history in simple, yet, honest terms to my kids, they both asked me "why?" "How could anyone be so evil?" We examine history so as to not repeat the atrocities... or allow them to occur. What is the price of freedom? Eternal vigilance. Even 7-year-olds can begin to learn this and should learn this. It's an L.A. landmark. I hope everyone would take the time to learn about it and then pay their respects in person. The structure stands at 75' tall. It is said to resemble many of Armenia's churches*. It was beautiful. The area was clean, but it was equally sad to see some of the concrete work deteriorating. There was ample, free parking. Also, a short walking path to stretch your legs. *SOURCES https://www.theholocaustexplained.org/what-was-the-holocaust/what-was-genocide/the-armenian-genocide/ http://armenianmonument.org/

The memorial sits on top of a hill overlooking the 60 freeway as well as the golf course…read moresurrounding it. Despite the nature of its neighbors, this place definitely has a sense of history in terms of what it stands for. As you walk towards the monument itself, you'll be greeted with steps leading up to the structure and some plaques that highlights its importance in the community.