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Brennan's Pub is a great place for several reasons: the bartenders are friendly and will change the channel on an overhead TV, so you can find your favorite team. The drinks are inexpensive and the crowd couldn't be friendlier.... more
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If you thought that the only place you'll find neon lights would be in a nightclub or bar, think again. The Museum of Neon Art is filled with exhibits and documents of contemporary fine art in electric media as well as some ver... more
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This facility is located just three miles from LAX and features horse racing. It was opened by Jack Warner of Warner Brothers fame in 1938 and included shareholders such as Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell and Walt Disney.... more
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Perched over the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, "The Pier" feels more like a carnival than a place to shop. Cirque du Soleil pitches their tent on the beach here annually, and there are concerts and dances on the weekends in th... more
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Andy & Meg said
… we cooked dinner then went for a walk along Santa Monica pier and watched the sunset which… continue reading »
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The one-time tenant of this building provides its link to history. Formerly the home of the Hearst newspapers, this structure is most notable for its design by Julia Morgan, who also created the legendary Hearst Castle and othe... more
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Frequented by fiestas and open-air concerts, this is the heart of El Pueblo. Once the center of everyday life in Los Angeles, today some of the festivals held here include Dia de los Muertos in early November, Las Posadas leadi... more
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Commissioned by Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, this three-story building was constructed as a hotel by Ezra F. Kysor. Built in the style of an Italian palazzo, the building was once considered one of the fin... more
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This Byzantine-style architectural wonder is 454 feet tall and takes up a whole block of space. A tourist attraction in itself, the venue is always alive and humming with activity. Regular tours are held here, so tourists and l... more
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There are a hundred stories circulating about this historic studio. Housed in a grand colonial mansion, the Culver Studios is a true witness to film and cinema in Hollywood. The world-renowned Gone With The Wind, Tom Sawyer as... more
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A preserve for film and television of every genre, the archive has nearly a quarter of a million programs which are accessible to the public. Most of the screenings are presented at the James Bridges Theater in the form of film... more
Hawthorne Travel Experiences
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First full day in Santa Monica
We woke up at 8.00am as we wanted to do the free excercise class at the hostel. For some reason the woman didnt turn up so we decided to... Continue reading »
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Living in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach was my place of residency for 6 months. It was the first place I ever lived besides Delaware and quite a different atmosph... Continue reading »
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Muscle Beach & The Mall
After breakfast we went to Vons to restock and were greeted with mist rolling in from the sea. This soon cleared and the sun came out as... Continue reading »
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Hanging out in venice beach
With the exception of one person, we were told by anyone who had been to L.A. that it was rubbish & not to bother. As we were flying out... Continue reading »
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Tour De Santa Monica
Woke up to realise that Andy had locked the wallet which had the key to the padlock inside the locker which just happened to be locked! W... Continue reading »
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