I was in the area recently and it was nice to see a small park in the middle of the urban jungle…read more Spring Street Park is very small, though, not enough shade, an area for kids to play. Not a lot of seating. I am happy to see it, but hopefully the vegetation will grow more or they will plant more to create more shade and shield from cars passing by, etc. A good idea, could use more parks in the area, although they're hard to maintain and create spaces for!

A somewhat up kept small walk-through park for all…read more While there are plenty of places to kick back, read a book, stroll your pets, play with your kids and enjoy some greenery in the DTLA jungle... the entire park smells of so many things that aren't always pleasing to the pallet... mainly an abundance of dogs and various liquids from the human body (urine). I haven't had the joy to encountered much security here when the park is open... which mainly seems to be weekends and a small portion of the day during week days... but definitely sounds like no one would want to greet them/him... enter with nose caution.

Absolutely disgusting and only getting worse -- there's no longer a charm or reason to visit the…read morearea, especially if you're not just passing through. It's extremely unsafe and lawless. The sidewalks are unsanitary. In the last 10 years, it's gone from entertaining (but sketchy) to a pretty much "avoid at all costs" zone. If I could give zero stars I would

Don't do it, please…read more They're not real, you know that already. You can get the same costumes where you live and wear them yourself on Halloween. Hollywood has several only-in-Hollywood things that should be seen, so there is no reason for you to get your photo taken with these characters. Besides, they're doing it for a buck - your bucks, and many of them. If you traveled all this way to see this sight, and get your photo taken with these clowns, I would call that Gullible's Travels. Please, save your time and money for something else. Time: tracking down the stars of people you love and admire (the current President's star is close to the Chinese Theater). Money: eating at Musso & Frank. Avoid these characters.

Quite a lot of steps…read more.. There are accessible paths, but I was surprised by the sheer number of steps (when coming from Grand). If I were the designer, I might have picked more paths just from a liability perspective? Nice water fixtures in the park. It was pretty quiet when i was there on the weekend morning. I did see some folks tending to the landscaping and cleaning while I was there, so I'm happy it's well maintained. I've heard about events being held there in the past, but I've never attended, as parking seems like it would be a bit of a nightmare. 2026: 20/100

Visited the park for the July 4th festivities. Figured it would be busy so we came early. Streets…read moresurrounding the park were closed and utilized for entry security check points, food trucks, picnic tables with umbrellas, potty areas and general walkways for the expected crowds. The park itself is nice but small. A nice patch of green inside the city center. It's on a sloped hillside so there are steps to navigate. There is a sloped path on one side to roll up a stroller or wheelchair. Fountain water feature had kids playing in it. Grassy area for a blanket to sit and relax. Today there were two stages setup for the live music. Great sounding sound system and plenty of room to get up and dance. A little warm today so they had large portable fans with water misters strategically placed did what they could to cool some visitors. Quite a few food trucks and some food vendors in the park plaza as well. Great selection of hot foods. Since we arrived early there weren't too many people yet so no lines to wait for food. We had to leave early so we had to miss the July 4th drone show. I assume it was fantastic given the festive ambiance and clear skies.

I love Little Tokyo. It's so much fun. Whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or…read moretreats there is something good. It's also near plenty of other good restaurants and breweries. A variety of shops help make it a nice visit. I still haven't had the opportunity to visit the Japanese American National Museum. Looking forward to it when it reopens.

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

I took my youngest daughter to Grand Central Market today because we wanted to see what the place…read morewas all about. She had a blast exploring everything inside. We stopped at the candy store, grabbed ice cream at McConnell's, picked up empanadas, and finished with cinnamon buns. Every stop felt fun and easy, and she loved having so many choices in one place. They also had a pop‑up shop selling World Cup merchandise, which was a cool surprise. Downstairs, there was a viewing area set up so people could watch the games. It added a great energy to the whole place and made the visit feel even more lively. For such a busy market, the bathroom was surprisingly clean. Parking was simple too. There's a structure attached to the building, and for about an hour I only paid five dollars, which is rare for downtown. My daughter absolutely loves this place and already wants to come back to try more of the restaurants. Grand Central Market is lively, colorful, and full of great food options. It's a perfect spot to wander, snack, and enjoy the energy of downtown LA.

Grand Central Market is one of the best places in LA, if not the best, to experience a variety of…read morecuisines under one roof! You can get Mexican, Thai, Italian, Mediterranean, seafood and vegan and so much more! On my recent visit, I went to Ramen Hood for vegan ramen), Donut Man for their strawberry donut and the newly opened Cinnies for their famous cinnamon roll. I forgot how fun it is to eat here. It's the perfect place to just do a food crawl and try out different spots. I also like that this market has been around and has history, as opposed to those newly constructed food halls. Grand Central Market is an LA gem!

I was told the reason the park is called Five Points is because 5 streets used to intersect there,…read morebut since Costco was built, it rendered the namesake mute. However, the monument on top of the hill has triangle shaped plaques naming Burbank's sister cities, so in a way the name still works. The park itself is tiny, basically a small grassy delta at a busy intersection. Its crowning point is a hill with a statue on top of Burbank's namesake, David Burbank, who was a dentist and real estate investor. The statue is posed in a way that makes it look like he's overseeing the city he built, but most likely he never imagined what it would become since he died in 1895 and Burbank didn't become "The Media Capital of the World" until around the early 1900's. The pillar on which he and the American flag sits is carved with images recognizing important figures and eras in Burbank, like Amelia Earhart, who once lived and flew here, and the railroad and film industries that helped the city grow. At the base, including the aforementioned plaques for the sister cities, is a time capsule set to be opened in 2060. For such a small park and monument, it tries to encapsulate as much of the city's history as it can. I actually ended up staying at this park for a couple of hours while waiting for my car to be fixed since the surrounding area is full of tire stores as well as restaurants. Instead of waiting in a crowded lobby full of impatient people wanting their car back, I sat on the grass, admired the trees in full bloom, most of whose flowers had fallen and carpeted the grass, and I also got to enjoy the view of the mountains which the statue also seemed to be doing. Parking is free on the main road and side streets, or if you're like me your car is being held hostage by the tire store. If you live in Burbank, are just in the area, a history buff, or just looking for something to do, this is a nice quick stop.

A beautiful, patriotic, and reserved space in dedication of a time capsule to be happened in year…read more2060 and important names. This is a small area but provides a lovely stroll without worrying about stepping over any litter.

My two daughters and I visited the Venice Beach Boardwalk, and we had such a fun time…read more There is so much to see and do on the boardwalk, including shopping, listening to great music, watching street performers do their thing, eating delicious food, getting some exercise, and, of course, working on your tan the entire time. This place is very popular, as evidenced by the many visitors, both native Californians and those from many countries. All-day parking is available for a flat rate of $18.00 in the huge outdoor parking lot at the start of the north end of the Venice Boardwalk. My family and friends are planning numerous visits here in the next several weeks.

Had a good walk here with my girlfriend over the weekend!! As expected, this is one of the touristy…read moreareas to visit. I feel like it's not how it used to be for me. There is a lot of different people here and it's a very lively beach. There's a lot of events to look at and watch for entertainment also. I was pretty stoked watching the Hoop Bus event and got to sit on the grass and watch some local basketball play between different teams. There was a breeze here even though it was a hot summer day so that was nice, but if you ever need some hats or sunglasses or even some shirts/sweaters memorabilia there's plenty of local souvenir shops along the pathway. You can see muscle beach, have desserts, and shop. Some people here also can approach you, but be aware of people handing you their CDs because once you accept it, they may ask for $5!!! Due to that, I do feel bad because like I mentioned, there are tourists here that just want to have a good time and not be approached by a stranger for monetary payments!!! You will also smell different scents of smoke in the air, so be aware of that too. I think to always just be cautious in general in large public areas. If there's rowdy people, don't stop and watch someone yelling at another person. The public bathrooms here are about as busy as you'd expect. My favorite area is when you reach the quiet zones in neighborhoods... there you can just relax and take in the nature of the beach beside the housing complexes.

This tidal salt marsh is the last piece of open space along Via Marina. Less than an acre in size,…read morethe restored habitat supports wetlands plant species as well as egrets, herons, ducks, geese, and other birds. You cannot enter the wetland itself but can view it from behind a low fence. We walk here from our condo and enjoy seeing the seasonal and daily changes. There is no parking here, but spaces are available at the nearby Courtyard ... as are restrooms.

Went here for an outdoor movie and it was a great time. We brought our own chairs, snacks, and…read moreblanket (it was the end of the season), and there were plenty of nearby trash receptacles. We are looking forward to more movie nights in the coming year.

The City of Brea California is is very family friendly community with a great city hall/civic…read morecenter,library and a beautiful city hall park centrally located for all to enjoy! It features a kids play area along with relaxing areas to enjoy for a refreshing pause during the day or a nice piknik! They also have great community events like their annual 4th of July Country Fair and Classic Car Show! Brea City Hall Park and the old town area of Brea are definitely worth a visit to explore and enjoy!

(From 2022) Was here last year and had the day off highly…read morerecommended place for a walk/hike and water I'm commonly the "person" (one of them) witnessed at the top of the waterfall most of the images during my trip this last time were shared on various "check ins" here One thing I noticed is that this time there wasn't as many face masks on the ground so it appears that the volunteers are doing an excellent job at removing all of the random trash

Eaton Canyon is a popular destination, especially in the spring when wildflowers bloom…read more Not much water right now. Go after a rain and you will see a wonderful waterfall.