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2008
March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
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After you’ve picked up your Go Los Angeles Card, check out these great maps for bargain travelers!
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to Los Angeles! What are your favorite attractions? Let us know in a comment!
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March 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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This Easter, don’t scramble around at the last minute for a place for brunch! LA.com has put together of places for the holiday, which serve up the best French toast, scrambled eggs with lobster, and wild mushroom quiche.
There’s plenty of places for the whole family, including Arclight Hollywood and Arclight Sherman Oaks, offering $17.50 prix fixe meals for the kids, while Cezanne at Le Merigot boasts of a child-friendly dining room.
For an Italian brunch, check out Ca Del Sole for dishes like prosciutto with pears and chicken Milanese. There’s an old-fashioned brunch (complete with live jazz) for all you traditionalists at Twin Palms, or enjoy a modern take on comfort food at Jar in West Hollywood.
Enjoy your brunch and happy easter!
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March 18th, 2008 by jamie a
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After you’ve spent a day running around sightseeing with your , you’re bound to be hungry. Los Angeles is known not only for a wide assortment of and top-notch star-spotting, but the cuisine is also Oscar-worthy.
For example, West Sunset Boulevard was recently named one of the by GOOD Magazine. Just east of Hollywood, this oft-neglected neighborhood boasts of many culinary wonders.
The magazine suggests stopping by Agra Cafe for balti (a spicy curry cooked over high heat), Alegria for amazing mole (loved by a Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic), delightful Vietnamese at the Pho Cafe, Zankou Chicken for Lebanese rotisserie, and Jitlada Thai for their spicy kua kling.
Bon appetit!
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March 12th, 2008 by jamie a
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Have fun in the sun during your visit to Los Angeles! Especially if you’re traveling from a woefully wintry place, there’s plenty of to choose from.
If you’re a music nut, check out the famed Hollywood Bowl for new and old favorites alike. There’s classical tunes every Tuesday and Thursday along with weekend firework shows! The Greek Theatre offers the best in indie and alternative acts, while the Santa Monica Pier offers a free Tuesday night Twilight Dance Series.
Artsy types can head to the Getty Center for international tunes, the Hammer Museum for avant-garde jazz acts, the for Gene Autry outdoor Western films and Latin fare, or downtown for ’s After Dark party on Saturday Nights.
There’s also tons of open-air films to keep in mind for travel during the summer months. Be sure and check out the Independent Shakespeare Company, Cinespia, Shakespeare by the Sea, or Shakespeare in the Cemetery.
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March 6th, 2008 by jamie a
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With the , it’s definitely a great achievement to visit them all. From the to the , there’s something for every area of interest.
To make your travels a little easier on your wallet, here’s at all the museums in the Los Angeles area. Organized by Natural Wonders, Culture Clubs, Art Now, and The Classics, it’s easy to find what you’re looking for.
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March 3rd, 2008 by jamie a
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To experience the true culture of Los Angeles, you’ve gotta find out where the locals hang out! To help you discover the true hidden gems of the city, LA.com has put together a list of the to grab a bite to eat.
You may assume that L.A. is all glitz and glamor, but with Pink’s Hot Dogs and Roscoe’s House of Chicken n’ Waffles being local favorites, this city has its share of kitschy Americana. Of course there’s also gourmet wonders on the list, like Wolfgang Puck’s legendary Spago and The Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
For a well-rounded experience, try a combination of the list!
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February 29th, 2008 by jamie a
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Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Yoga enthusiasts gather in Runyon Canyon for !
Discovered by L.A.com, these sessions begin on Mondays at 8:30 am with another session in the evening, along with sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 pm.
Now you’ve got no excuse to not get out there and exercise…it’s free! Be sure to tell your friends about this great find.
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February 26th, 2008 by carrie t
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Avoid the traffic and check out Los Angeles from the sky!
offers affordable and fun helicopter rides, complete with million dollar views of the coastline, Beverly Hills, Downtown, Hollywood,and more. Flights start as low as just $69 but they have a wide array of options available.
One of our favorites is the Deluxe Night Tour for $269; this is a sunset flight and includes champagne hors d’oeuvres. After a 35 minute flight, it lands in front of Stefano’s daVinci in Long Beach, where you’ll enjoy a full course dinner and private transportation back to your home.
This is definitely one of our most exciting attractions in the city!
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February 22nd, 2008 by jamie a
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For all you nature-lovers out there, a trove of great parks and trails lie beneath the glitzy exterior of Los Angeles. Elisa Jacobs of LA.com has put together a list of the .
From the downtown splendor of Elysian Park to more than 100 acres of wildlife in Hollywood’s Runyan Canyon, there’s plenty of reasons to stay in the city to get your nature fix.
Happy trails to you!
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February 20th, 2008 by jamie a
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Head on over to the in Santa Ana for a myriad of fantastic exhibits and events happening in February!
Here’s just some of the highlights:
Thursday, February 21 (1 pm)
Lecture: “Timeless Melodies: African American Contributions to American Popular Music”
Saturday, February 23 (1:30 pm)
Lecture: “Pharaoh at the Bat: Sports & Games in Ancient Egypt”
Sunday, February 24 (11 am- 4 pm)
Celebrate Black History Month with the African Family Festival!
Thursday, February 28 (6 - 8:30 pm)
Jazz at Bowers: Music in the Moment with Bill Madison
For even more events, .
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