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Decorative jack-o'-lanterns at Hauntoween L.A. | Sandi Hammerlein

Decorative jack-o'-lanterns at Hauntoween L.A. | Sandi Hammerlein

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Fantastic, Spooktastic L.A.

Decorative jack-o'-lanterns at Hauntoween L.A. | Sandi Hammerlein

Decorative jack-o'-lanterns at Hauntoween L.A. | Sandi Hammerlein

A map of Los Angeles City, 1867.

A map of Los Angeles City, 1867.

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Lost L.A.

The Convoluted Logic of L.A.'s Numbered Avenues

A map of Los Angeles City, 1867.

A map of Los Angeles City, 1867.

Particles Unknown

Particles Unknown

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Nova

Particles Unknown

Particles Unknown

Particles Unknown

A young Filipina American eats outside with a small bowl of ube upside down cake.

A young Filipina American eats outside with a small bowl of ube upside down cake.

Episode

SoCal Wanderer

Crème Caramel LA, One of the Best Filipino Bakeries in Town

A young Filipina American eats outside with a small bowl of ube upside down cake.

A young Filipina American eats outside with a small bowl of ube upside down cake.

Yuca's Tacos

Yuca's Tacos

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6:41

SoCal Wanderer

Yuca's Tacos, a James Beard-Award Winning Taco Stand

A view of a large domed structure overlooking a cityscape.

A view of a large domed structure overlooking a cityscape.

Article

SoCal Wanderer

10 Best Ways to Explore Los Feliz, According to a 45-Year Insider

The Doheny mansion, an red-orange brick building of French Chateauesque style architecture, mixed with Gothic, Moorish and California Mission elements stands among a grove of various trees. A paved pathway winds up to the mansion. Above the mansion is a bright blue sky.

The Doheny mansion, an red-orange brick building of French Chateauesque style architecture, mixed with Gothic, Moorish and California Mission elements stands among a grove of various trees. A paved pathway winds up to the mansion. Above the mansion is a bright blue sky.

Article

SoCal Wanderer

10 L.A. Landmarks Made Even More Famous by Hollywood Horror Flicks

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A close-up photo of goat birria tacos on a paper plate. The birria taco is smothered in a orange-red sauce. The entire dish is topped with pickled red onions and green herbs, possibly cilantro or parsley.

A close-up photo of goat birria tacos on a paper plate. The birria taco is smothered in a orange-red sauce. The entire dish is topped with pickled red onions and green herbs, possibly cilantro or parsley.

SoCal Wanderer

Birria and Iced Coffee: 6 Compton Spots for Good Eats and Health

Various Jack Skellington heads are on propped up on black rods in a display at the Academy Museum. The face in the forefront holds a surprised expression.

Various Jack Skellington heads are on propped up on black rods in a display at the Academy Museum. The face in the forefront holds a surprised expression.

SoCal Wanderer

11 Memorably Morbid Outings in SoCal

Two people standing side by side inspect a book and CD, respectively. Behind them is a bookcase pushed up against a vibrant yellow wall with teal blue detailing at the top.

Two people standing side by side inspect a book and CD, respectively. Behind them is a bookcase pushed up against a vibrant yellow wall with teal blue detailing at the top.

SoCal Wanderer

10 Hidden Gems In and Around the City of San Fernando

A woman wearing a black mask sits under a yellow umbrella. Behind her is a store that's painted in bright yellow and says "Créme Caramel." The awning provides shade as well and has the words "coffee, custard and pandesal" written on it.

A woman wearing a black mask sits under a yellow umbrella. Behind her is a store that's painted in bright yellow and says "Créme Caramel." The awning provides shade as well and has the words "coffee, custard and pandesal" written on it.

SoCal Wanderer

8 Spots for Food and Fun You've Got to Visit in and Around Sherman Oaks

A paved walkway stretches along a coastal cliff lined with white residential homes.

A paved walkway stretches along a coastal cliff lined with white residential homes.

SoCal Wanderer

7 Ways to Explore Dana Point's Rich History and Marine Life

A large cliff has a distinct rock formation that look like pillars, which create little crevices for people to go into and explore.

A large cliff has a distinct rock formation that look like pillars, which create little crevices for people to go into and explore.

SoCal Wanderer

9 Epic Volcanic Attractions and Hot Springs to Visit in California

SoCal Wanderer

Seven Best Places to Visit in and Around Avalon on Catalina Island