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A Mission Revival style red brick building stands next to a set of train tracks that cut between the station platform and a line of trees.

A Mission Revival style red brick building stands next to a set of train tracks that cut between the station platform and a line of trees.

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SoCal Wanderer

All Aboard! 8 Must-See Vintage Train Stations in SoCal

A Mission Revival style red brick building stands next to a set of train tracks that cut between the station platform and a line of trees.

A Mission Revival style red brick building stands next to a set of train tracks that cut between the station platform and a line of trees.

A green arch bridge made of metal beams stretches between two mountains. Behind it are rolling mountains and a clear blue sky.

A green arch bridge made of metal beams stretches between two mountains. Behind it are rolling mountains and a clear blue sky.

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SoCal Wanderer

6 Exhilarating Mountain Drives You Can Take in a Day Around L.A.

A green arch bridge made of metal beams stretches between two mountains. Behind it are rolling mountains and a clear blue sky.

A green arch bridge made of metal beams stretches between two mountains. Behind it are rolling mountains and a clear blue sky.

Yuca's Tacos

Yuca's Tacos

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SoCal Wanderer

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

Yuca's Tacos

Yuca's Tacos

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.

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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.

La Pastorela (1931)

La Pastorela (1931)

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Lost LA

La Pastorela: An Old Los Angeles Christmastime Tradition

Christmas Tree Lane in 1953. Courtesy of the USC Libraries - Los Angeles Examiner Collection.

Christmas Tree Lane in 1953. Courtesy of the USC Libraries - Los Angeles Examiner Collection.

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Lost LA

Christmas Tree Lane: The Origins of a Southern California Tradition

Hollywood Blvd. transformed into Santa Claus Lane, circa 1950. Courtesy of the Photo Collection, Los Angeles Public Library.

Hollywood Blvd. transformed into Santa Claus Lane, circa 1950. Courtesy of the Photo Collection, Los Angeles Public Library.

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Lost LA

When Hollywood Boulevard Became Santa Claus Lane

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A row of ice creams in cones.

A row of ice creams in cones.

SoCal Wanderer

We Asked, You Answered: Your Favorite Women-Owned Small Businesses

A network of tunnels lead to a tree in the center of an open pocket of space. Above sunlight streams in through a hole for light and the tree to pass through.

A network of tunnels lead to a tree in the center of an open pocket of space. Above sunlight streams in through a hole for light and the tree to pass through.

SoCal Wanderer

An In-N-Out Museum and Underground Gardens: 10 Quirky Stops Along Highway 99

An ice cream storefront with bright red tables and chairs on the sidewalk. A large sign shaped like two scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone and topped with a cherry stands by the door. The store itself is brightly colored, with pink and white stripes and images of ice cream all over.

An ice cream storefront with bright red tables and chairs on the sidewalk. A large sign shaped like two scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone and topped with a cherry stands by the door. The store itself is brightly colored, with pink and white stripes and images of ice cream all over.

SoCal Wanderer

Beyond the Forum and Sofi Stadium: 9 Spots to Get a Local Feel of Inglewood

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

A view of a large domed structure overlooking a cityscape.

A view of a large domed structure overlooking a cityscape.

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.

SoCal Wanderer

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

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.