Wow, I can only dream of living here. Such an amazing and incredible looking monument and mansion…read morehome. I love the coloring and view of the place. Good overlook view of Los Angeles and Hollywood too. My first time here, and I just had a good experience. Kind of hard to get out here by car without the stress of finding a parking spot. But please come out and visit the Stahl House if you have the time or chance.

What an amazing opportunity to see this historic home perched on in the Hollywood Hills. What a…read moreonce in a lifetime moment. I loved the house and the tour with all the history of the family and this home. Our docents Scott was great.

We've never been to Heritage Square Museum before, so this was our first time as we attended Street…read moreFood Cinema's Boo-ze, Bites and Frights: Half-O-Ween event. Their VIP parking was down a one-way dirt road at the entrance, but we opted for general parking across the street at the Heritage Square metro station. Part of the event was touring the Victorian houses, which was pretty interesting to see. Each house had guides to give insight into how people lived in the olden times. We also got to check out the giftshop for Heritage Square Museum which had souvenirs and mementos if you wanted to support them. Street Food Cinema hosted a special outdoor screening of Sinners. There were two screening areas so don't worry if you can't find a spot at the first one - juts walk aways further and you'll find more seats for the other screen (the movie plays simultaneously on both). Fyi - you don't need to bring your own chairs as they provide lawn chairs for screenings. There's several specialty things to see so it's worth coming early so you can take it all in. There was a Spookeasy with a musician playing songs from the movie, an Oddities Bazaar that offered tarot readings and aura photography, vendors selling goodies/clothes/etc, and of course plenty of food! We had delicious pizza from Angeleno's Wood Fired Pizza, had some cookies from Brady's Bakery, and topped it off with hella strong drinks! It was a 21+ event and they sure had heavy pours! Of course if you don't drink they also offered water, soda, and mocktails. If you get the opportunity to attend an event at Heritage Square Museum, don't miss out on it! The grounds are well-maintained, the employees are all informative and friendly, and we had an absolute blast! Two more things to know before you go - (1) it gets seriously cold at night, so bring a blanket and bundle up. Pro tip: it also comes in handy to secure your seat while you walk around. (2) Outside is mostly dirt and it gets windy, so dress accordingly and be sure to blow your nose thoroughly afterwards because you're going to be breathing it in!

I went to Heritage Square Museum for a movie screening and was genuinely surprised because I didn't…read moreeven know this place existed. It's actually pretty interesting to walk through and see a piece of Los Angeles history preserved like that. I'd say it's especially worth visiting if the event or entry is free, since it's a nice way to experience something different without committing a full day to it. The staff were extremely friendly and very enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge, which honestly made the experience better. You can tell they care about the history and enjoy talking about it. Some of the homes did have a noticeable old house smell, which isn't shocking given their age, but it's something you'll probably notice as you walk through. Overall, it was a cool and unexpected experience and a nice reminder that LA has pockets of history hiding in plain sight.

I grew up, watching a nightmare on elm street have always been a big fan so when I found out the…read morehouse was here I definitely had to go by and see it. I was pleasantly surprised to see how neat and clean the house to look. They did repaint the door so that threw me off a little bit, but it was still cool to see.

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.

Landmark in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California…read more.. I've had this historical building bookmarked for years. I finally had time to checkout: Crossroads of the World. Designed with a nautical theme, this complex used to be an outdoor shopping mall (the first in America) back in 1936. It's shaped to look like an ocean liner with a globe on the top. A replica was made at Disney World in Florida! It was featured in many movies (L.A. Confidential, The Muppets, Argo, Nancy Drew, Skincare, Café Society, The Adventures of Ford Fairlane, and Indecent Proposal), commercials (Ford, Mattel, McDonald's), television shows (Bosch, RemingtonSteele, Dragnet, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe), video games (L.A. Noire, The Crew, and Midnight Club), and music videos (Big Audio Dynamite, and The xx) Now, it's closed to the public and is used as office spaces. A nice security guard escorted me off the property. He said, "Have a blessed day" as I walked to my car which was parked on the street. Note: I didn't park in the gated, private parking lot.

Has a lot of history. It currently doesn't have much going on. Crossroads Of The World was a big…read moreshopping center. One of the biggest in fact. This was then used for offices, but it's being turned into something else it seems. Even though it's closed you can still look through the gates. It still has the buildings here. There's just no more public access though. It was opened in 1936 as the country's first outdoor shopping mall. The central building resembles an ocean liner, with smaller buildings that resemble cottages surrounding this. In the 1950s it became an office complex. This is now about to become apartments, a hotel, and restaurants. Cool thing to check out because it's still here. It's not what it used to be, but they're making use of it. The old buildings are cool to see and soon it should be open again to look around and to buy things.

This place is an absolute paradise in the center of Beverly Hills and it's a fantastic place. It…read morebelonged to the Robinson malls founder. One cannot just visit freely. You need to book a tour or attend an event. I took a 2 hour watercolor class that felt a bit rushed and basic but still was a good experience. I was able to walk the gardens a little and it's all absolutely beautiful and almost magical. I felt transported to a place that didn't feel like the heart of Los Angeles!

Wonderful experience, a hidden gem here in Beverly Hills. Made a reservation for the garden tour…read morethe day before without any trouble. You drive in all the way to the end of the driveway to park. Our docent had a last minute emergency so one of the staff members, Pamela, led our tour, but she was wonderfully knowledgeable and walked us through the Italian terrace garden, the palm forest, and the kitchen garden in an hour. The grounds are well maintained and beautiful!

History is on these steps in Silver Lake, or at one time it used to be. If you like old Hollywood…read morehistory, you have to come look. The Music Box Steps for sure don't look like anything special. Forgettable except for the plaque and signs around it. You still need to talk a walk up these. An important piece of classic Hollywood. If you know anything about Laurel and Hardy, it's probably that film of them moving a piano. This is where it was. It was in 1932, and the steps look a lot like they did then for the most part. There's a plaque near the foot, and nearby there's a sign as well as another one at the top. Finding it can be hard, but the people who live here don't mind that of course. This is in a residential area between a few houses. Certainly a piece of Hollywood that has to be checked out by any film buff. It's in a residential area so mind the residents to be sure. This is located just off Sunset on Vendome.

My parents were huuuuuuuuge film buffs as far back as I can remember, so it isn't a surprise that…read moremy 2 brothers and I adopted this same love for all things movies... esp. living in the movie capital of the world. We were exposed to every genre of film and definitely dating back to the beginning of when film makers first emerged. Sure, I have my favorite movies that came out since I've been around, but I also have a strong love for movies of a bygone era. Charlie Chaplin's movies are probably my favorite, but I also adore Harold Lloyd films, and I can't go without mentioning Laurel & Hardy, Marx Bros, the list is truly endless. I grew up with these people, and they all are near and dear to my heart. The thing about loving movies and living in Los Angeles is that every now and again, I hear about something (related to a specific movie I might like), and then, I take myself on a wild goose chase to track it down, see it, experience it, whatever it is. It might be where a particular celebrity is known to hang out. I would never bother any of them, but the momentary chance to see one in person, well, I'm a sucker for that. It might also be where they now live, or if it was a film star of yesteryear, then maybe where they once lived. I love doing that, too. Then again, it might be where a famous scene from a favorite movie was filmed, and that brings me to what I did a few days ago. One of the greatest films I've ever seen is a Laurel & Hardy short, entitled THE MUSIC BOX. Many of you have probably heard of it, and maybe you haven't..... but if you haven't, do yourself a favor and watch it. (It's on YouTube.) It's brilliant, it's hilarious, and it's short, so you can go on about your day without too much commitment this movie. It involves a piano and some 133 steep steps, and it involved Laurel & Hardy hoisting this piano up these steps with hilarity, comedic gags, and that's all you need to know. The rest is a visual joy. It was filmed in 1932 (!!) at a real location in the Silverlake district of Los Angeles where the hills were amazingly steep, the homes were (and some still are) VERY VERY old, street paths extremely narrow, and as you drive around this area, you get caught in a definite time warp, hurling you back in time to 1932 (and likely earlier). Just imagine those old cars trying to navigate this area. So, we found these steps thanks to WAZE, and they are marked with a street sign, and there's even a plaque at the bottom of these steps on Vendome Street (albeit an extremely scratched up plaque... (who felt the need to vandalize it? Seriously?) If you are looking up the stairs towards Descanso Drive, the building on the RIGHT of it was there in 1932 and part of the movie. The building to the left of it has since been added because it was a grassy open hill when the movie was made..... but ALL 133 steps are there, and that wonderful, funny movie was filmed RIGHT THERE !!!!!! My love for this movie is not isolated to just me because it's clearly marked (if one is looking for it), and it's been identified by film societies, movie geeks like me who love finding stuff like this, and well, it was a bucket list moment for me. I immediately texted my brothers the pictures of my discovery, and just as I had expected, they were totally excited by it. I knew they would be. I'm just sorry my parents aren't alive for me to share this with them. After all, it was because of them that this was all a moment of joy for me. Who knows, maybe they're up in heaven with Laurel & Hardy watching down as we paid homage to the once great comedy team and their wonderful film short, The Music Box.

The Gamble House sits at the pinnacle of craftsman style architecture and is an absolute must…read morepilgrimage museum for all fans of architecture. It is a beautiful example of the genre and is meticulously maintained by its docents. It also represents the very DNA of Pasadena residential architecture and it's influential style echoes throughout the city. A visit here is fun and you will learn about the history of Pasadena too. The tour takes about an hour and was throughly enjoyable. After your tour you and also spend time in the lovely adjoining gardens. Double highly recommend.

JUST AMAZING tour with docents who not only give details but actually care about the property…read more I was lucky to get a spot the day before. 100 out of 10 Oh and the bookstore shop is a must