Angela’s Los Angeles guidebook
Neighborhoods
Leimert Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the cultural sounds and energy of the African diaspora. The weekends (especially Sundays) are quite busy with a variety of people who play African drums, dance to the beat, engage in conversation, and sell their wares in neighborhood shops and outdoor tents. Leimert Park is a must place to visit while in Los Angeles.
30 locals recommend
Leimert Park
Leimert Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the cultural sounds and energy of the African diaspora. The weekends (especially Sundays) are quite busy with a variety of people who play African drums, dance to the beat, engage in conversation, and sell their wares in neighborhood shops and outdoor tents. Leimert Park is a must place to visit while in Los Angeles.
World famous Venice Beach is always a go to place o visit. Luckily the weather in Los Angeles is warm enough to visit here most any season.
351 locals recommend
Venice
World famous Venice Beach is always a go to place o visit. Luckily the weather in Los Angeles is warm enough to visit here most any season.
Sightseeing
Although you can no longer visit the actual shop noted in this picture, there are murals of Nipsey Hustle along this strip of Slauson Avenue that have become a tourist destination. Be careful of traffic in that area.
THE MARATHON CLOTHING
3420 W Slauson AveAlthough you can no longer visit the actual shop noted in this picture, there are murals of Nipsey Hustle along this strip of Slauson Avenue that have become a tourist destination. Be careful of traffic in that area.
Kenneth Hahn is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast to jog, enjoy the Japanese Tea Garden, Fly a kite, or enjoy the scenic views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific ocean.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdKenneth Hahn is a great place for the outdoor enthusiast to jog, enjoy the Japanese Tea Garden, Fly a kite, or enjoy the scenic views from downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific ocean.
City advice
Getting around
You Really Need a Car or Car Service
Los Angeles is not a "public transportation-friendly" city. You really need a car or car service in order to adequately get around.