If you’re a visitor to my blog that’s planning a visit to Los Angeles and/or it’s surrounding cities, you may be interested in checking out one or more of locations that I’ve posted on this blog. Even if you’re a Los Angeles/California native, you may find some of these sites worthy of a visit.
For your convenience, I’ve listed all of the locations that I’ve posted about (to date), that are still around (as far as I’m aware). If you want to read the posts connected with these locations, you can easily enter a keyword in the search field or click on the link that I’ve provided.
1. Griffith Observatory – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=28
2. Vacation Village-now called Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. I haven’t been there since it has changed to Paradise Point, so if you plan a visit, let me know how it is. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=447
3. NHRA Drag Racing at Pomona Fairplex – Usually has races in February and November. Don’t forget a good pair of earplugs (I would take the over-ear style too). Visit the NHRA Website for schedule: http://nhra.com/
4. Far East Cafe – Little Tokyo in Los Angeles – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=2207
5. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House – Los Angeles, Ca – I don’t think you can enter the property, but you can drive by to see the exterior of the house. Read the post for location: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=26
6. Marineland of The Pacific – Palos Verdes, Ca – Marineland is no longer there, but you can still visit the property which is now home to the Terranea Resort. You can grab a bite to eat at one of a few different restaurants and look out over the ocean. There is a small self-park lot or a $5 parking lot (the self-park is usually full). http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=65
Read the post about Terranea Resort reunion: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=1674
7. Magic Castle – Los Angeles, Ca – This is an exclusive club, so entry is only allowed if you are a member or have a guest pass from a member. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=1059
8. Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA Campus – Los Angeles, Ca – http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=711
9. Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour – Mission Viejo, Ca – Farrell’s website: http://www.farrellsusa.com/
Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=415
10. Snow Summit at Big Bear Mountain – San Bernardino, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=2322 Snow Summit website: http://www.snowsummit.com/ski/
11. Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=59
12. Original Tommy’s Hamburger – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=37
13. Griffith Park Southern Miniature Railroad – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=61 The Griffith Park Train Rides http://www.griffithparktrainrides.com/
14. Holiday Bowl – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=24
15. Pink’s Hot Dog Stand – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=48
16. Bradbury Building – Downtown Los Angeles, Ca – You are only allowed on the ground floor of the building. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=19
17. Angel’s Flight – Downtown Los Angeles, Ca – Angel’s Flight was reopened on March 15, 2010. I’ve taken a ride up and down Angel’s Flight since my original post was written. The cost of a one-way ride was 25 cents at that time. Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=4
18. John Marshall High School – Los Angeles, Ca – Read the post: http://yesteryearremembered.com/?p=3306
Leave me a comment if you visit any of these sites during your next visit.
