$737-Million LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal Renovation Completed in Time and Under Budget Terminal Upgrades Reduce Congestion, Improve Passenger Convenience and Safety LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa was joined today by City Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl, Janice Hahn and Tom LaBonge, airport commissioners, airlines and business leaders in a ceremony to commemorate the completion … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Public Transportation
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA ) Los Angeles, CA – Public Transportation Street Cars used to dominate the greater Los Angeles area serving many communities and locations. These were eventually phased out in the early 1960's. Today, the (MTA) operates the second largest metro system in the country. Los Angeles has quite a large metro - but it still needs to be built out further in sections and has been and is also in the process of being … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Beaches
One of the most sought after places in Los Angeles for visitors and locals alike are the beaches. With world class surfing opportunities, miles and miles of wide strips of soft sand, and a climate to match the interests of sun, sand and surf enthusiasts, Los Angeles is a world class beach destination. The Strand connects the miles of beaches via a paved bike path from Pacific Palisades to Torrance, 22 miles. Numerous beaches are dotted with the … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Flea Markets & Swap Meets
Los Angeles offers a wide variety of outdoor flea markets and swap meets ranging from clothing to used electronics and everything in between. The Rose Bowl Flea Market in Pasadena sets the bar in the south-land for size - with over 2500 vendors represented the second Sunday of every month. But there are many more much smaller markets scattered throughout Los Angeles - some open every day, some with more limited hours. Here are a few we have … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Mt. Wilson Observatory
Live Webcam - www.astro.ucla.edu/~obs/towercam.htm This is a drive to the sky that quickly gets you out of the LA Basin. Take the Angeles Crest Highway (Highway 2) out of the town of La Canada Flintridge off of the 210 Freeway, north west of Pasadena. It is about 19 miles from La Canada Flintridge to the actual observatory. After about 14 miles driving on Highway 2, you have to turn onto the Mt. Wilson Observatory road which goes another 5 … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Colleges and Universities
These are a few of the universities that we have visited in Los Angeles and vicinity. Additional universities will be highlighted here over time, as this is by no means an exhaustive list. Cal Poly, Pomona is located just south of the 210 Freeway in Pomona. Originally a satellite campus of what was known then as California Polytechnic School in San Luis Obispo - the two schools became separate entities in 1966. One tradition however did not … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Venues and Theatres
The following are select venues that we have visited and or attended an event at - in the Los Angeles area. Some of these venues are also discussed on our Hollywood page. Also note that sports stadiums and arenas often hold live performances and host major entertainment stars. We provide reviews of the major LA area stadiums and arenas here. Bob Baker Marionette Theatre. If one spends some time digging through all the layers of Los … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Cities
Because Los Angeles is such a huge Metropolis, we have broken down this section into information about local cities and communities of interest. These are just a few places that Dave has visited in the Los Angeles area. More cities and "parts of town" will be highlighted here as time permits. Also consider day or weekend trips from Los Angeles to the following locations all of which are covered on Dave's Travel Corner: Catalina (View … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Burbank
Burbank is often called the "Media Capital of the World" - and for good reason. Located within a short drive of Hollywood, a number of prominent studios and entertainment companies have their headquarters in town as well as production facilities. And a number of prominent films have been shot in Burbank both in studio and around the city including Apollo 13, Back to the Future, Casablanca, Jurassic Park and many other movies you know and … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, CA – Los Feliz – Franklin Hills
Los Feliz & the Franklin Hills are perhaps names that probably do not come to mind when you refer to Los Angeles. They are little known outside of Los Angeles but these neighborhoods contain beautiful homes. Los Feliz Village is centered along Hillhurst Ave and contains a number of restaurants and boutique and unique shopping experiences. Parts of Franklin Hills feels like San Francisco. Numerous celebrities and actors live in these small two … [Read more...]