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Echo Park: The Oasis in the Shadow of Downtown Los Angeles

MarkLA March 11, 2020 Echo Park: The Oasis in the Shadow of Downtown Los Angeles2020-03-11T19:38:58+00:00 LA Places No Comment

One of the more beautiful views of downtown Los Angeles is from the north end of the lake at Echo Park. (more…)

Ice Skating at Pershing Square in DTLA

MarkLA November 11, 2019 Ice Skating at Pershing Square in DTLA2019-11-21T03:43:53+00:00 Downtown Los Angeles Points of Interest No Comment

It may never snow in Los Angeles, but you can go ice skating in DTLA. Each year Pershing Square installs an ice skating rink for about two months. (more…)

Fun Things to do in LA: Star in Your Own Version of the Movie Pretty Woman

MarkLA July 15, 2019 Fun Things to do in LA: Star in Your Own Version of the Movie Pretty Woman2019-11-04T02:37:40+00:00 LA Tourist Attractions No Comment

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel has been used as a location in a number of films and hosted a number of high profile celebrity guests. (more…)

Sunset Strip, the Sexiest Mile and a Half in America

MarkLA May 27, 2019 Sunset Strip, the Sexiest Mile and a Half in America2019-10-02T00:36:29+00:00 LA Tourist Attractions No Comment

A vacation in Los Angeles isn’t complete without spending some time on the fabulous Sunset Strip. If you are a music lover, this is where the big names were discovered. Likewise with comedy. (more…)

Is The Queen Mary the Most Haunted Place on Earth? Or Corporate Fiction?

MarkLA April 24, 2019 Is The Queen Mary the Most Haunted Place on Earth? Or Corporate Fiction?2019-04-24T02:10:24+00:00 LA Urban Legends 3 Comments

Want to spend a spooky, sleepless night in Los Angeles while you listen to blood curdling screams, doors slamming, and paranormal sights? Then head on down to the Queen Mary in Long Beach and book stateroom B340. (more…)

Long Beach Attractions: The Queen Mary

MarkLA March 26, 2019 Long Beach Attractions: The Queen Mary2020-01-16T17:25:17+00:00 LA Tourist Attractions 1 Comment

It's rather remarkable when you think about it that one of Great Britain's greatest and most luxurious cruise ships has become one of Southern California's most popular tourist destinations. (more…)

The STAPLES Center: DTLA Attractions

MarkLA January 8, 2019 The STAPLES Center: DTLA Attractions2019-10-02T00:38:56+00:00 Downtown Los Angeles Points of Interest No Comment

The STAPLES Center is a multi-purpose arena that hosts four professional sports franchises and is about to host the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. (more…)

The Venice Electric Light Parade Third Anniversary

MarkLA November 23, 2018 The Venice Electric Light Parade Third Anniversary2020-01-17T01:46:23+00:00 Beaches & Beach Towns No Comment

The Venice Electric Light Parade is one of the coolest things happening in Los Angeles. (more…)

Miss Kitty Fairlane in LA – The Smoke House Restaurant

MarkLA September 13, 2018 Miss Kitty Fairlane in LA – The Smoke House Restaurant2019-12-31T20:23:43+00:00 Miss Kitty Fairlane Show No Comment

Our favorite starlet (ok, she's still working on it) Miss Kitty Fairlane takes us to her favorite restaurant. The Smoke House. And why would't it be? It is right across the street from Warner Brothers Studios. (more…)