In East Los Angeles you can visit a building that’s shaped like a tamale.
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Red Sandstone Courthouse Ruins
In a quiet city park in East Los Angeles, you can see the last remnants of the first courthouse in Los Angeles.
Palm Trees of Los Angeles
Palm trees are a ubiquitous symbol for the city of Los Angeles. Here’s a look at the history and impact of these omnipresent trees.
Jackie Robinson Statue at the Rose Bowl
In front of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, you’ll find a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson wearing a football uniform.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes: A Civil Rights Memorial
In Baldwin Hills, two monuments sit in the middle of traffic islands, celebrating the victories of the Civil Rights Movement.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Prints
Hidden under a stairway at a retail store in Pasadena you’ll find the handprints of one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Planespotting in Clutter’s Park
There’s no better spot in Los Angeles to see planes fly out of LAX than Clutter’s Park in El Segundo.
General Harrison Gray Otis Statue
In MacArthur Park you’ll find a statue dedicated to the memory of the president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times.
Sprinkles Cupcake ATM
On the grounds of the Americana in Glendale, you will find an ATM that dispenses cupcakes.
Avenue of the Athletes
Along Sunset Blvd you can find 32 bronze plaques featuring the names of sports professionals.