Departures is KCET's hyper-local web documentary, community engagement tool and digital literacy program about the cultural history of Los Angeles' neighborhoods.
Departures Field Guides
Travel as a tourist, get lost in your own hometown. Discover a neighborhood unfamiliar to you or explore a different side to the one you live in. Through Departures Field Guides we provide routes for self-guided walking tours, hiking and biking trails, where to go horse-riding and fishing, museums and historical sites to visit, and where to eat and shop.

Neighborhood Guides
HIGHLAND PARK
Discover and explore the eclectic sights and treats around Los Angeles' first suburb. From first-timers to old-timers, there's a bit of something for everyone to enjoy in this historic Northeast community.

Explore Highland Park

LOS ANGELES RIVER
Whether you're visiting for the first or the hundredth time, the Los Angeles River has something for everyone to enjoy. Our comprehensive guide with maps, photos, trail directions and nearby amenities will help you find an activity and location best suited to you.

Explore the LA River

VENICE
Embellished as well as understated, this small beach town is easily misunderstood. Through this guide you will find that Venice isn't just the boardwalk: its abundant with art, food, culture, and recreation.

Explore Venice

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Support for the Departures is provided through these funders as well as local community partners and viewers like you.

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