Four Beachside Town HangoutsFeatured
July 2, 2020
Soak up the charm offered in these four beachside town hangouts in SoCal, whether you prefer shopping, dining, or exploring.
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Want to know where to go in Southern California? Our editors scour every nook and cranny to provide readers with the most fun and unique events that are not to be missed. In addition to upcoming events, Southern California is packed with landmarks and famous hot-spots that have fascinating historical features. This section reveals the behind-the-scene story lines about the prominent places that have made So Cal one of the most desirable sightseeing destinations in the U.S. This section offers readers options of places to visit to make their stay in the Southland even more eventful.
Soak up the charm offered in these four beachside town hangouts in SoCal, whether you prefer shopping, dining, or exploring.
Continue readingSanta Monica has multiple personalities ̶ eight to be exact ̶ in an area spanning just 8.3 square miles and each embraces its own character and attractions.
Continue readingCapitol Studios is a mecca for the hottest acts in the business. The iconic tower is an instantly recognizable SoCal landmark.
Continue readingHe was an artist but didn’t know he was creating an historic piece of work, which over the next 30-plus years would become the Watts Towers of Simon Rodia.
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It opened with a bang, and today, the TCL Chinese Theater remains a Hollywood icon. The grand opening of SoCal’s Historic Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood in 1927 was the most spectacular theater opening in motion picture history. Thousands of people crowded onto Hollywood Boulevard and a riot broke out as enthusiastic fans tried to catch a glimpse of their favorite movie stars and other celebrities as they arrived for the opening. The film premiering that night was Cecil B. DeMille’s, The King of Kings, which was preceded by Glories of the Scriptures, a live prologue devised by the one and only master showman Sid Grauman. A Wurlitzer organ and 65-piece orchestra provided music for the prologue.
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By Baraa Alkassir Museums are more than places to preserve art and collect cultural objects. They also help us reconnect with our predecessors and learn about technologies and stories. Interactive collegiate museums in SoCal allow visitors a peek into collections that may be lesser known but no less innovative. Visiting these venues is sure to inspire and motivate art lovers.
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