A lovely little secret of the San Fernando Valley is The Japanese Garden( 6100 Woodley Ave) The dream of former City Engineer Douglas Tillman,the gardens were created in conjunction with the Tillman Reclamation plant. But don't let that stop you from exploring Suiho En, the garden of water and fragrance is a 6½ acre authentic Japanese garden fashioned after “stroll gardens” constructed during the 18th and 19th centuries for Japanese feudal lords.
The Garden is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00PM until 4:00PM, and Sunday from 10:00AM until 4:00PM (the last gate entry each day is at 3:15PM).Please call on the day you wish to visit to make sure the Garden is open.
Docent led tours are also available each tour lasts approximately 1-¼ hours and includes an overview of the water reclamation process. (Evening tours are offered during the Summer.)
Admission to the Garden is $3.00 per person, $2.00 for Seniors 62+ and Children under 10. (Special Event admission fees are generally higher.)
818 756 8166
http://www.thejapanesegarden.com
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Greek Theater - Los Feliz
People have a love/hate relationship with the Greek Theater. (2700 N Vermont Ave.)Located on the Los Angeles side of Griffith Park in a very nice residential neighborhood, it offers a wonderful outdoor performance space. But like most concert venues it can get expensive, fast.
And then there is the matter of the notorious stacked parking.
So how to keep it Cheap & Cheerful? Pack a picnic and enjoy the park before the show. You can park outside the venue and walk up. No arguing it's a trek--and please obey parking signs, but it's a pretty walk through one of Los Angeles' storied neighborhoods. Not up for that? Stacked Parking is $15.00. Split with friends, not too bad but to keep it cheerful, arrive early! First cars in, are the first cars out. Now about seating--the cheap seats are the benches, located in the back, not great sight lines, but you said you wanted to keep it cheap. Like anywhere else the closer you sit, the higher the price--you decide what you want to spend. Check the website for pricing as it varies show to show.
On a warm summer's night, the Greek Theater is a slice of heaven!
665-5857
www.greektheatrela.com
And then there is the matter of the notorious stacked parking.
So how to keep it Cheap & Cheerful? Pack a picnic and enjoy the park before the show. You can park outside the venue and walk up. No arguing it's a trek--and please obey parking signs, but it's a pretty walk through one of Los Angeles' storied neighborhoods. Not up for that? Stacked Parking is $15.00. Split with friends, not too bad but to keep it cheerful, arrive early! First cars in, are the first cars out. Now about seating--the cheap seats are the benches, located in the back, not great sight lines, but you said you wanted to keep it cheap. Like anywhere else the closer you sit, the higher the price--you decide what you want to spend. Check the website for pricing as it varies show to show.
On a warm summer's night, the Greek Theater is a slice of heaven!
665-5857
www.greektheatrela.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Shot of the Hollywood Sign
Tourists and Angelenos alike love having their picture taken with the Hollywood sign. And why not, it's not every day you are seen with a Hollywood Icon!
There are a number of ways to do it. It's all a function of time.
The most hassle free way is from the Hollywood and Highland shopping center. The sign can be seen from the center court--position yourself on the railing of one of the higher floors and it will appear in the distance. Bring a zoom lens for better results.
Or take Hollywood Blvd east to Beachwood, Turn left and you will be headed into Beachwood Canyon with the Hollywood sign right in front of you. Park on the side of the road and snap away. Or continue to the Beachwood Market. Stand in the parking lot with the sign over your left shoulder. (and buy something from the market while you are at it)
For the truly intrepid, continue up Beachwood and hike up to the sign--which is fenced in--but you still can get pretty close.
http://www.hollywoodsign.org
There are a number of ways to do it. It's all a function of time.
The most hassle free way is from the Hollywood and Highland shopping center. The sign can be seen from the center court--position yourself on the railing of one of the higher floors and it will appear in the distance. Bring a zoom lens for better results.
Or take Hollywood Blvd east to Beachwood, Turn left and you will be headed into Beachwood Canyon with the Hollywood sign right in front of you. Park on the side of the road and snap away. Or continue to the Beachwood Market. Stand in the parking lot with the sign over your left shoulder. (and buy something from the market while you are at it)
For the truly intrepid, continue up Beachwood and hike up to the sign--which is fenced in--but you still can get pretty close.
http://www.hollywoodsign.org
Cheap & Cheerful Walk - Lake Hollywood
Okay so "Lake Hollywood" is actually a reservoir, but in a town known for spin, what's the harm?
Located in the hills above the fair city of Hollywood, the "lake" is not only an oasis in the middle of the city, but an important historical landmark. Built in 1924 to hold 2.5 billion gallons of water, the Hollywood reservoir is part of the Owens River Aqueduct system. The reservoir's Mulholland Dam was built then none other than William Mulholland who designed and built a system of aqueducts and reservoirs that provide Los Angeles with most of it's drinking water to this day!
The area is open to hikers and cyclists daily starting at 6:30 a.m. Closing time has seasonal adjustments (5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). The paths are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Free parking is available on Lake Hollywood Drive and Tahoe Drive adjacent to the park.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.hollywoodknolls.org/hollywood_reservoir.htm
Located in the hills above the fair city of Hollywood, the "lake" is not only an oasis in the middle of the city, but an important historical landmark. Built in 1924 to hold 2.5 billion gallons of water, the Hollywood reservoir is part of the Owens River Aqueduct system. The reservoir's Mulholland Dam was built then none other than William Mulholland who designed and built a system of aqueducts and reservoirs that provide Los Angeles with most of it's drinking water to this day!
The area is open to hikers and cyclists daily starting at 6:30 a.m. Closing time has seasonal adjustments (5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). The paths are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Free parking is available on Lake Hollywood Drive and Tahoe Drive adjacent to the park.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.hollywoodknolls.org/hollywood_reservoir.htm
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