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Sightseeing
LA picks by DCT staff! What are your favorite spots in LA?


Paradise Within a Concrete Jungle: Holmby Park
A one mile walk east from Dodd Hall through the serene streets of Holmby Hills will bring you to the beautiful Holmby Park. Here, you can...


Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden: A Luscious and Educational Escape
Most UCLA students and outsiders may be unaware that UCLA is home to a 7.5 acre botanical garden. Their goal is to conserve plants from...


History of Janss Investment Company and Westwood Village
The area encompassing Westwood, Brentwood, and West Los Angeles began developing in 1887, when the founders of Santa Monica donated land...


Persian Square: A Historic Cultural Hub
Persian Square, located at the intersection of Westwood Boulevard and Persian Square, is home to a large number of Persian restaurants,...


Spots of Serenity in Mid-LA
Although Koreatown is located in the heart of mid-Wilshire, it is still home to pockets of peace and serenity that are dispersed...


Koreatown: Historical Midtown Beauty
After an economic downturn in the 1960s, buildings in the midtown Los Angeles area became accessible to new small business owners and...


Koreatown: Los Angeles Korean Festival
Since 1974, the Los Angeles Korean Foundation has annually held the Los Angeles Korean Festival to celebrate Korean tradition, culture,...


“L.A.’s Unsung Landmarks Hidden in Plain Sight” Exhibit by Mikki Paek
Mikki Paek (@mmmikkalous on insta) created a Koreatown newspaper and has virtually released it on her website! Her art highlights the...


Bus Routes to Koreatown from Westwood!
Line 720 Metro Rapid leaves from Wilshire/Westwood Blvd and drops off at multiple Koreatown stops, including Wilshire/Normandie and...


Griffith Observatory: Beautiful LA View
The Observatory in Los Angeles has one of the best views facing towards Los Angeles. Regardless of all the pollution that LA is home to,...
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