South Gate Things to Do

It isn't exaggerating to say that Rodeo Drive contains some of the most expensive real estate on the planet. Remember Julia Roberts' shopping spree in Pretty Woman? Rodeo Drive Shopping District shopping area is where she went.... more

Dan Tana was a refugee from Yugoslavia and started as a lowly dishwasher who later went on to own the place. This was nearly 50 years ago! His is one of the finest restaurants in the United States. It may not be the swankiest b... more

Easily one of the best-looking bars in town, this is also one of the hottest. The look of the place is simple yet beautiful-it's a classy spot to sip your drink and eye the crowd. And what a crowd it is-sometimes it seems that... more

The great live music, the 4000 square-foot (372 square meter) dance floor and two full bars are just three reasons to visit this gargantuan dance club, located in West Los Angeles. The latest and greatest salsa, samba and swing... more

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

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

If you want to see everything that L.A. shopping is known for, there is no better place than Melrose Avenue Shopping District, especially on a Sunday afternoon. You can find expensive showrooms between La Cienega and Crescent H... more

Once considered the "home away from home" of Guns n' Roses, Roxy, a mainstay rock 'n' roll hangout is a great place to catch some live, loud music. Frequented by both music industry professionals and commoners, the joint has a... more

The Palladium has been considered the largest dance club in the world. Before it became a club and concert venue, it was a spot for awards ceremonies like the Grammys and the Emmys. Although it retains traces of its former gran... more

Celebrated by Curtis Hanson in his masterpiece of film noir, L.A. Confidential, from the James Ellroy novel, the Formosa Cafe is the stuff of Los Angeles folklore. This Rococo hangout started out as a Chinese eatery but in rece... more