The remnants of the first water distribution system in Los Angeles can still be found in a few places.
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Great Wall of Topanga
As you drive along the winding Topanga Canyon Road you’ll come across a whimsical drive-through art gallery.
Los Angeles City Flag
A look at the symbolism behind the elusive Los Angeles City Flag.
Court of Historic American Flags
In the center of Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles, you’ll find a curated selection 18 flags used throughout the history of the United States of America.
Sun Yat-Sen Statue
In Chinatown you’ll find a lasting tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China.
Johnston Lake (Johnson Lake)
Along a sleepy stretch of road in a wealthy Pasadena neighborhood, you’ll find a hidden, bucolic lake that looks like something out of a New England painting.
Stephen White Statue
A statue of former U.S. Senator Stephen Mallory White looks toward the Los Angeles Harbor he helped to develop. But a dark legacy overshadows his achievements.
Langer’s No. 19: The World’s Best Pastrami Sandwich
The world’s best pastrami sandwich can be found at an old-school Jewish deli across the street from MacArthur Park in Westlake.
Bridges Over Troubled Water: The Pedestrian Bridges Across the Los Angeles River
How does one cross the Los Angeles River? By bridge, of course. And there are four pedestrian bridges across this oft-overlooked waterway.
Beethoven Statue
In a less-traveled corner of Pershing Square you’ll come across a 90-year-old bronze statue of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Los Angeles Explorers Guild 