Los Angeles offers an amazing sampling of cultures.
Little Ethiopia (Fairfax Blvd. between Olympic and Pico) offers of cluster of well loved Ethiopian restaurants and markets.
Never tried it? I went to Nyala with my husband for dinner and immediately came clean on the fact we needed some direction. The waiter could not have been more helpful asking what kind of food we usually enjoy so as to guide us in selecting entrees. It was wonderful!
Filling out the block is an array of thrift stores and market--perfect for a Cheap & Cheerful experience.
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/10/entertainment/et-neighborhood10
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Classic Cars - Mid Wilshire
They don't build 'em like they used to!
The Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd/Fairfax) is a celebration of car culture par excellence.
Part time travel, part motorhead's dream, the Petersen gives guests a glimpse of the California street scene from the early days of the "horseless carriage" to the cruising scene of the 1960's and beyond. The permanent collection of automobiles is dazzling and the rotating exhibits will make even the most detacted a bit car crazy. The third floor has interactive exhibits for the kids which is great because after two floors of "look but don't touch" jumping on a police motorcycle and pretending to chase a bad guy is just what the doctor ordered.
Speaking of kids the Petersen is another field trip mecca. If you would prefer a quieter visit plan to arrive after 2pm on weekdays.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults, Seniors (62 and over) Student s and Active military with ID, $5.00, Children 5-12 $3.00 under 5 free.
Parking is available in an adjacent parking lot $2.00 for 30 minutes, $8.00 maximum for up to 4 hours.
http://www.petersen.org/
(323) 930-2277
The Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd/Fairfax) is a celebration of car culture par excellence.
Part time travel, part motorhead's dream, the Petersen gives guests a glimpse of the California street scene from the early days of the "horseless carriage" to the cruising scene of the 1960's and beyond. The permanent collection of automobiles is dazzling and the rotating exhibits will make even the most detacted a bit car crazy. The third floor has interactive exhibits for the kids which is great because after two floors of "look but don't touch" jumping on a police motorcycle and pretending to chase a bad guy is just what the doctor ordered.
Speaking of kids the Petersen is another field trip mecca. If you would prefer a quieter visit plan to arrive after 2pm on weekdays.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults, Seniors (62 and over) Student s and Active military with ID, $5.00, Children 5-12 $3.00 under 5 free.
Parking is available in an adjacent parking lot $2.00 for 30 minutes, $8.00 maximum for up to 4 hours.
http://www.petersen.org/
(323) 930-2277
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Science - Exposition Park
The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr.) has more than 100 exhibits and is free to all. Okay, so parking is $8.00, but for a museum as amazing as this, a small price to pay. Give yourself at least 2 hours to check it all out.
If you are up for a more interactive experience, there are three really cool attractions at the Science Center that charge a fee: The High Wire Bicycle, the Motion-Based Simulator and the Ecology Cliff Climb. You decide which ones you want to try.
Hours are 10am to 5pm daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. After 1:30pm the museum is less busy. In the morning it is grand central station with school field trips.
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/GenInfo/PlanningYourVisit/Hours/Hours.php
323-SCIENCE (323-724-3623)
There is an IMAX Theater in the Center with constantly changing films. Your best bet to get the latest info on programming and pricing is to call 213-744-7400
If you are up for a more interactive experience, there are three really cool attractions at the Science Center that charge a fee: The High Wire Bicycle, the Motion-Based Simulator and the Ecology Cliff Climb. You decide which ones you want to try.
Hours are 10am to 5pm daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. After 1:30pm the museum is less busy. In the morning it is grand central station with school field trips.
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/GenInfo/PlanningYourVisit/Hours/Hours.php
323-SCIENCE (323-724-3623)
There is an IMAX Theater in the Center with constantly changing films. Your best bet to get the latest info on programming and pricing is to call 213-744-7400
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Cheap & Cheerful Flowers - LA Flower District Downtown
The early bird gets the--flower!
The Los Angeles Flower District (700 block of Wall Street) is the premier resource for growers, shippers and wholesalers. Since 1913 Wall Street and the immediate surrounding area have become the "grand central" to the Southern California flower trade.
The general public is also welcome, but you gotta get up EARLY!
Non trade hours are Mon.,Wed, Fri 8am - 12 noon, Tues., Thurs and Saturday . 6am - noon. (No griping--the growers arrive a 2am!) Admission is $2.00 per person Monday -Friday. $1 on Saturdays.
There are two ample parking structures available. The American Florist Exchange lot can be entered from the west side of San Julian Street, between 7th and 8th streets. The Southern California Flower Market parking lot entrance is located on the east side of Maple Avenue between 7th and 8th street.
To plan your trip, visit
http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/index.asp
The Los Angeles Flower District (700 block of Wall Street) is the premier resource for growers, shippers and wholesalers. Since 1913 Wall Street and the immediate surrounding area have become the "grand central" to the Southern California flower trade.
The general public is also welcome, but you gotta get up EARLY!
Non trade hours are Mon.,Wed, Fri 8am - 12 noon, Tues., Thurs and Saturday . 6am - noon. (No griping--the growers arrive a 2am!) Admission is $2.00 per person Monday -Friday. $1 on Saturdays.
There are two ample parking structures available. The American Florist Exchange lot can be entered from the west side of San Julian Street, between 7th and 8th streets. The Southern California Flower Market parking lot entrance is located on the east side of Maple Avenue between 7th and 8th street.
To plan your trip, visit
http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/index.asp
Cheap & Cheerful Trip to India - Artesia
Or Little India to be more precise.
Located on Pioneer Blvd between 183rd and 187th street in Artesia, Little India will astound you with the sights, sounds and yes, smells of another culture. The food is amazing, the music other-worldly and the selection of bulk spices and unique gift items are impressive.
Okay, but many Angelenos - let alone out of town visitors - don't even know where Artesia is. Just Southwest of the junction of the 91 and 605 would be the quickest way to orient yourself.
Since Little India is a neighborhood rather than institution, the usual hours and parking info is harder to share. However I found a write up that give a brief write-up of some of the stores and restaurants of Little India complete with addresses and phone numbers.
Enjoy.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/asia/la-streetscenes-20080825,0,5946722.htmlstory
Located on Pioneer Blvd between 183rd and 187th street in Artesia, Little India will astound you with the sights, sounds and yes, smells of another culture. The food is amazing, the music other-worldly and the selection of bulk spices and unique gift items are impressive.
Okay, but many Angelenos - let alone out of town visitors - don't even know where Artesia is. Just Southwest of the junction of the 91 and 605 would be the quickest way to orient yourself.
Since Little India is a neighborhood rather than institution, the usual hours and parking info is harder to share. However I found a write up that give a brief write-up of some of the stores and restaurants of Little India complete with addresses and phone numbers.
Enjoy.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/asia/la-streetscenes-20080825,0,5946722.htmlstory
Cheap & Cheerful Hollywood History
Although Los Angeles is notorious for tearing down anything more than 50 years old, occasionally a gem is spared.
The Hollywood Heritage Museum (2100 N Highland Avenue) is considered the birthplace of the Hollywood motion pictures industry. Located in the beautifully restored Lasky-DeMille Barn (c. 1895!), the museum features archival photographs from the silent movie days of motion picture production, movie props, historic documents and other movie related memorabilia as well as historic photos and postcards of the streets, buildings and residences of Hollywood
Wednesday-Sunday 12:00 noon - 4 p.m.
Adults: $7; seniors and students $5; industry workers with studio ID, union or guild card, $5.00, children under 12, Free. Hollywood Heritage members, Free.
Located across the street from the Hollywood Bowl, there is ample free parking, but sometimes the Museum is closed due to events at the Hollywood Bowl. It is a good idea to call first to confirm the museum is open.
http://www.hollywoodheritage.org
323-874-2276
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