Tour Stories
Fun stories from the road & useful info for Los Angeles travelers
The History of Point Dume
Point Dume is a stunning headland that extends into the Pacific Ocean, located in Malibu, California. This beautiful coastline has a fascinating history, from its early origins as a sacred site for the Chumash Native Americans to its transformation into one of the...
The History of The Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is perhaps the single-most recognizable landmark in Los Angeles, and with our experience as tour operators here in the city we can tell you that it is the most commonly asked about and requested site to visit. Everybody wants to get their photo with...
Fun Activities to Do With Kids When Visiting Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a huge, sprawling city with no shortage of fun activities for people of all ages. Still, a place this big can be a bit intimidating when trying to plan out your visit, especially if you have to contend with keeping children (or God forbid teenagers)...
The History Of The Original Farmer’s Market
The Original Farmer’s Market has stood proudly on 3rd and Fairfax in the greater Los Angeles area for nearly 100 years. Sitting adjacent to The Grove mall, The Farmer’s Market boasts nearly 100 vendors and is touted as the most popular shopping & eating area in...
The History of Chinatown in Los Angeles
Chinatown is a living, breathing & bustling section of Los Angeles. It has frequently appeared as a backdrop to some of Hollywood’s greatest films (think Rush Hour starring Jackie Chan & Chris Tucker, among others), and visitors to the city of LA should most...
All About The *NEW* Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Finally, after much delay, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is open for business! After nearly 500 million dollars in expense, this museum boasts being the first and only of its kind in America, and the largest museum ever with a focus on film and its impact on...
The History of Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive is perhaps the most famous shopping district in all of the world. Currently featuring 75 of the most exclusive boutique stores from only the most renowned fashion artists, Rodeo Drive is right up there with Disneyland when it comes to tourism in Los...
The Best Los Angeles Bus Tour: Why We Know We’re the One
Los Angeles and Hollywood in particular are very popular tourist cities, so naturally there are going to be plenty of tour companies available. Unfortunately, the experience between all of these companies won’t always be of the same value. In fact, choosing the right...
LACMA: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Located right on Wilshire Boulevard and providing probably the largest input towards what is known as Los Angeles' Museum Row, LACMA (or the Los Angeles County Museum of Art - they don't abbreviate these things for nothin') is the largest art museum in the western...
The La Brea Tar Pits & George C. Page Museum
Large pits of bubbling, oozing tar aren't exactly what you'd expect to find along the Miracle Mile in the center of the metropolis that is Los Angeles, but... Well, you will. The La Brea Tar Pits are a living, breathing excavation and research site designed to be as...