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Category Archives: Landmark

Behind the Hollywood Sign

Behind the Hollywood Sign — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

We all know the story behind the Hollywood Sign. But this is the story of how to get behind the Hollywood Sign.

Posted byTom FassbenderJuly 18, 2022May 8, 2023Posted inLandmarkTags:Historic-Cultural MonumentLeave a comment on Behind the Hollywood Sign

Stair Candy: The Silver Lake Heart Stairs

Stair Candy: The Silver Lake Heart Stairs — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Silver Lake, you’ll find a set of concrete steps frequently painted with hearts and bright colors.

Posted byTom FassbenderJune 30, 2022July 2, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Silver LakeLeave a comment on Stair Candy: The Silver Lake Heart Stairs

The Last Payphone Before the Forest

The Last Payphone (Before the Forest) — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

On a lonely road in Altadena, just before you enter the Angeles National Forest, you’ll come across one of the last working payphones in Los Angeles.

Posted byTom FassbenderJune 7, 2022June 9, 2022Posted inLandmarkLeave a comment on The Last Payphone Before the Forest

Bob’s Market

Bob's Market — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Echo Park, you’ll find one of the most famous movie markets of all time.

Posted byTom FassbenderMay 31, 2022June 7, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Historic-Cultural MonumentLeave a comment on Bob’s Market

Angel’s Flight

Angels Flight — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Downtown Los Angeles you can take a ride on the world’s shortest railway.

Posted byTom FassbenderMay 6, 2022May 9, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Historic-Cultural Monument2 Comments on Angel’s Flight

Declaration

Declaration — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Venice Beach, you can find a giant steel sculpture on a hill between the boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean.

Posted byTom FassbenderApril 26, 2022May 4, 2022Posted inLandmark, SculptureTags:VeniceLeave a comment on Declaration

Mariachi Plaza

Mariachi Plaza — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Boyle Heights you can see a spectacular kiosco, hand-carved by a master sculptor from Guadalajara, honoring the spirit and music of mariachi.

Posted byTom FassbenderApril 13, 2022April 15, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Boyle HeightsLeave a comment on Mariachi Plaza

Mildred Flaggerty Bedpan Memorial Fountain

In Silver Lake you can visit a defunct fountain that once honored the inventor of an essential piece of medical equipment. Or so we’re led to believe.

Posted byTom FassbenderApril 1, 2022April 11, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Silver LakeLeave a comment on Mildred Flaggerty Bedpan Memorial Fountain

The Eagle Rock

Anyone driving along the 134 through the city of Eagle Rock has seen this huge, rounded boulder looming above the northern edge of the freeway.

Posted byTom FassbenderMarch 25, 2022April 1, 2022Posted inLandmarkTags:Eagle RockLeave a comment on The Eagle Rock

Fugestsu-do Sweet Shop

Fugetsu-do Sweet Shop — Los Angeles Explorers Guild

In Little Tokyo you can find a small shop that’s been making mochi by hand for more than 100 years.

Posted byTom FassbenderMarch 12, 2022March 12, 2022Posted inAttraction, LandmarkTags:Little TokyoLeave a comment on Fugestsu-do Sweet Shop

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