Visited Infinity Mirror Room and let me just say... yes, it's stunning. The lights, reflections,…read morethe whole illusion makes you feel like you stepped into another dimension. No complaints about the actual experience itself, it's beautiful and definitely Instagram-worthy. BUT. That wait vs. payoff ratio? Wild. You're standing there forever, building up the moment, just to get ushered in and out in what feels like 60 seconds flat. By the time you're adjusting your camera and telling your family where to stand, it's already "okay time's up." Like... we just got here?? Honestly, I'd rather they charge more and give people a few extra minutes. Let us actually take it in, enjoy it, and get decent photos without feeling rushed like we're on some kind of aesthetic speed run. That said, it is a must-see at least once. Just go in knowing it's more of a quick visual experience than something you can really sit with.

On Friday afternoon, my family and I reserved tickets for the Infinity Room next to The Broad…read moremuseum in Downtown LA. Just a heads up, you'll need to book in advance if you want to secure a time slot to see the infinity room. We picked the 3:45 PM slot and waited about 5-10 minutes before entering. There's no food, drinks, or flash photography allowed (which makes sense). To be honest, I was a little surprised by how small the Infinity Room actually is. It's just a tiny platform you stand on surrounded by mirrors so be careful not to get too close to the edges. I think the photos online made it seem much bigger and more "galaxy-like," so I had different expectations going in You're only inside for about five minutes before it's time to exit for the next group. Still, it was a cool experience to check off the list and afterward we walked around The Broad, which made it a fun afternoon overall. I'm very grateful for the memories my family and I got to make together! Quick Note: If you get hungry, Grand Central Market is close by and has a great variety of food spots to choose from! Your welcome!!

Sad to say this is my first time and I'm born and raised in LA. LOL…read more This is such a nice way to spend a day. There's so much stuff to see and food to eat. And an even better way if you aren't able to take a big family to Japan this is much better! There's a little something for everybody to enjoy

It's so great that Little Tokyo is right by the metro station, it makes getting there without a car…read moresuper easy, which is what my friends and I decided to do. Every time I come, we end up having such a fun time exploring, and I still find new spots to check out! This time, we stopped by one of the crochet vendors and even bought a little flower. So cute!! We also finally got to try Millet Crepe. There are so many matcha options in the area that it's hard to try everything in one visit, but this one definitely did not disappoint! Ice cream + crepe is always a winning combo! Lastly, we stopped by Nijiya Market to grab some drinks after all the sweetness from the crepes had us thirsty lol. It's honestly so convenient having a grocery store right there, it makes it easy to pick up random snacks and drinks while exploring. Overall, had such a fun day in Little Tokyo. Can't wait to come back again!

I'm glad that I got to visit the Kobe and Gianna Mural when I was in SoCal back in May last year…read more I'm a fan of Kobe since I was little because my dad was a fan of him. We would watch him play on the TV in the past. We parked on the street right across from the mural, and it was all meter parking. Seeing the mural definitely made me feel sentimental. The artist did a beautiful job at painting them. :)

Yelp Review 2023 #198:…read more I used to visit L.A. almost every weekend a few years ago. But I was never a Lakers fan nor a Kobe fan. But I am an NBA fan and losing Kobe so suddenly will shake anybody's spirit. So, on my recent visit to L.A., I made it a point to visit a few murals such as this by Sloe Motions. It's Kobe and his daughter, Gianna as angels. There are several murals scattered all over Los Angeles. I've seen 3 (I wasn't impressed enough to take a picture of the one close to Philippe - the roast beef place). But this one is good. A must-see for anyone visiting the area whether you're a fan of Kobe's or not. It's located at Hardcore Fitness on Pico and Grand.

Was in the area and my friend and I decided to make this our first stop on our evening of…read moreadventure! I'd ridden Angel's Flight Railway many years ago, so it was really special getting to experience it again and make new memories. Such a fun and unique experience! Even though the ride is short, it's packed with history and offers amazing views. The railway is charming, well maintained, and makes for a great photo opportunity. The staff were friendly, the tickets were inexpensive at $1.50 each way, and it's the perfect little stop while exploring DTLA. Definitely worth checking out at least once--especially if you appreciate historic landmarks and classic LA attractions.

My friend and i are dumb. We were at the bottom of angels flight but we couldnt find out how to pay…read moreto go up so we walked the steps on the left side. Surprisingly i was able to make it all the way up. I did almost die about 80% of the way up. The guy cleaning the steps was laughing. Still havent figured out how to use the trolley though. My friend said we could save money by tapping a card somewhere but i didnt see where to tap. So she just decided we should get exercise.

Olvera Street is in Downtown Los Angeles, right across from the train station. It is open year…read moreround but many of the shops close when it rains and many of the outdoor shops close at dusk in the winter. It is about 3 blocks of fun. Kids love it and it is fun for the whole family. Parking is for a fee. It is just fun. All of the eateries are great, are favorite being La Luz Dia. It is not the oldest restaurant there, but it is great. The shops are fun and have cool gifts from Mexico. This is an historic district and should remind you of when all of California was part of Mexico. It is safe and you will have a great time. Have fun. Any place you choose to eat will be good. They have fine dinning and street tacos. Most of the places serve alcohol.

Olvera Street is a charming area. It is not too large and easily accessible. They have some…read moreauthentic Mexican goods such as dresses, cups and saucers, dolls, etc. There are some elevated kiosks and stores. There are also some authentic Mexican restaurants. One had a great Taco Tuesday special. The people working in this area are friendly. They are not pushy trying to sell goods. I enjoyed my walk through here but it is a little small. I would have liked to see even more stores. I did hear it is a great place to be on the weekends with lots of singing and dancing. I would recommend going on one of those days for an elevated experience.

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.

We spent the afternoon. In the LA Arts District around Santa Fe St and 3rd St. Lots of fun street…read moreart and murals to admire. Lots of metered street parking. It's best to park and walk around to truly appreciate the area.

The Arts District has a unique atmosphere that blends old warehouse buildings with modern…read moredevelopment, creating a distinctive and edgy vibe. Cool place to just walk around and check out the street art, shops, and enjoy some tasty culinary experiences!! From upscale restaurants to trendy cafes and bars. It's also has some great craft breweries and lively nightlife, offering a range of options for socializing and enjoying the evening. Once the sun goes down check out 6th Street Bridge! The bridge itself is a work of art. Its sweeping arches feel futuristic but still grounded in LA's gritty, creative spirit. You'll often see locals skating, snapping photos, filming, or just hanging out--it's become a real community spot.

You can always count on Ktown being open during demon hours if you are adventuring near LA and need…read morelate night food or if you're trying to find some grub after a concert. Now the main issue with Ktown is parking. You're either immensely lucky or you're circling or parking farther away if you're trying to find free parking, if not, get ready to pay and it's usually much pricier than Little Tokyo. Also, I'm feeling like the driving is more reckless here. I got merged into by a parked Tesla. LIKE WTH MAN YOU HAVE SENSORS AND CAMERAS EVERYWHERE. I digress either way. It's also a more...urine soaked part of LA depending how close you are to public transit. If you get parking garage parking, you're good, if not, you gotta brave walking the streets. I can't say other than some restaurants and cafes (and the fact that it's opened super late) there's any reason for me to willingly go to Ktown since there's always a chance to spawn a world event where I get hit by a car either walking or my car itself, but I do have some favs here like Anju House (formerly Yellow House - not the Grudge one), BTS' favorite Gopchang restaurant, Somemore (actually has a decently sized lot), and Goltong Chicken (man is a KING, an absolute must). The funniest thing that's happened was having to park 40 minutes away in a neighborhood one way and making that trek back and forth. At least it was with a friend and we were chatting and exploring but good god.

Let's start off with a true fun fact about this community that is highly diverse ethically and is…read morean example of complexity to others. See what I did there, LoL! Besides that it's also known for 24/7 economy and spas and if that's your jam then you need to come get it man! For us foodies it's a paradise of the late night coffee shops, restaurants and Oh Yeah them sweet dessert shops! Yes I know parking can be an issue but that's an easy fix if you come early and make a day trip out of it. And yeah some people make that complaint of homeless and the streets are dirty but you know what, it's OG and that's what's up because it keeps on thriving. And I say this. I drive on her streets cause she's my companion, I walk her streets cause she knows who I am. It's the city I use to live in, the City of Angels, we were once lonely and together now we never cry. No judgment here like some other cities in deep orange and no worrying about labels and what you look like. That's how it should be, a place where you can be you and not looked down upon. Mix that up with amazing food and a fire nightlife and you have yourself this very special place. I'm not writing this because I grew up here I'm just stating the facts! And that's my take on it, Peace out my peeps...

Yelp Event Sneak Preview:…read more The theme at this year's cARTeL art installation party was for artists to create their own planet....encouraging you to ponder the moving forward in science and knowledge while contemplating your infinite vision in life. What I like about cARTel is that they look for a variety of different artists every year. They don't just have a group of friends promoting each other. They accept applications, interview candidates and showcase people's talents who are passionate about their art. This preview allowed us to hear the artists' perspective as they were still putting their installations together. From what we saw they have a lot of work to do tonight, but it got me excited about how it'll look upon completion tomorrow night. I wished I had known about this sooner. There are tickets still available. $11 general admission where you're given an entry time block (you can stay as long as you like once in) and $20 VIP which gets you in at any time and front of the line pass to the bar. The bar will be stocked by Stacked wine. The space is large! Featured on the 11th floor. Many segregated areas. There will be a photo diorama type area that reminded me of a Jurassic Park vehicle surrounded by avatar. Cool hanging light installations. You'll walk on Frank's paintings, but don't worry he wants you to. They are all for sale $5-100. Listen and you'll hear moon chimes. There is a space reserved in the back where Dj's will be spinning all night long: Robin People, GOJIRA, FunkTheFresh, Korova, Neo Fresco with Marvel the Gr8, Lo Fi Sugar, Professor Possessor. If you don't have anything to do why not have a good time supporting the arts! Might be better in concept than execution, but so curious to see how it turned out. Most of the installations were nowhere near to completed the night before!! Not tempted enough to return for the actual party. Parking: Private lot attached $5 after 4pm. Pay at the machine before you get in your car to leave.

Gaaaah, why did I not hear about this sooner? I would have bought tickets to see the entire thing…read morewhen it was completed. There are still tickets left. So trust me and do yourselves a favor and come to this. From what we are able to see, its already shaping out to be amazing. This event is done by the same people that do 'brokechella'. They make these events awesome and minimal amount of funds. As a yelp elite member, we got to tour of the place plus seeing the artists set up and walk through. A sneak peek, if you call it. Too bad I have existing plans. :( sadness. I can't imagine 1000 ppl being in this space tho.