Avoiding The Tourist Traps in LA
by lory
Los Angeles, CA
experience
Posted over 5 years ago
Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills
For visitors who are dead-set on seeing celebrity tombstones, many people immediately think of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. However, The Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale is a better option for those who want to avoid the overwhelming Hollywood glitz.
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Hermosa Beach, CA
outdoors
Posted over 5 years ago
Hermosa Beach
Beaches don’t seem as fun when parking costs as much as a meal, and there’s barely any space to lay out your beach towel. Instead of heading towards the crowded beaches in Venice and Santa Monica, you can take a bike ride or play volleyball
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Los Angeles, CA
experience
Posted over 5 years ago
The Broad
Instead of sitting in 405 traffic, navigating a huge parking lot, and waiting in line for a tram up to the Getty Center in Brentwood, skip all the hassle by checking out a different free museum, The Broad in DTLA.
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Los Angeles, CA
restaurants
Posted over 5 years ago
Leo's Tacos Truck
Why brave the line at Pink’s when there are so many quality taco trucks in LA? Known for being quick, cheap, and absolutely delicious, visiting a string of taco trucks is practically a rite of passage for locals.
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Los Angeles, CA
experience
Posted over 5 years ago
Grand Central Market
This famous food hall has been around for 100 years, surviving questionable periods in history as well as several phases of redevelopment. Today, GCM is best known for its multiculturally diverse and artisanal food vendors.
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Culver City, CA
outdoors
Posted over 5 years ago
Culver Steps
Culver City locals have dubbed this outdoor staircase “Culver City Steps,” and it’s a shorter option for visitors who want to avoid the popular LA hikes at Runyon or Griffith Park
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Los Angeles, CA
experience
Posted over 5 years ago
Japanese Village Plaza
While Chinatown is always a popular option for tourists, locals find it easier navigating the Japanese Village Plaza instead.
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Los Angeles, CA
restaurants
Posted over 5 years ago
Koreatown
If you’re having Korean barbecue anywhere in the westside of LA, you’re in the wrong neighborhood. Los Angeles has one of the largest Koreatowns in the nation,
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Los Angeles, CA
experience
Posted over 5 years ago
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Many people head towards Hollywood Boulevard to check out the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, but locals do their best to avoid this street altogether.
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