10 PLACES TO WALK THE WALK.Byline: Eric Noland Travel Editor ``Nobody walks in L.A.'' The sentiment was expressed - somewhat energetically - by the New Wave band Missing Persons in the 1980s. And while there's still some truth to the saying, there are a number of great places for leisurely strolls in the area. The best 10 are offered here for the benefit of Democratic National Convention visitors and any residents suffering from seatbelt fatigue. 1. Old Pasadena: The appeal of a revitalized Colorado Boulevard Colorado Boulevard (or Colorado Street) is a major east-west street in Southern California, United States. It runs from Griffith Park in Los Angeles east through Glendale, the Eagle Rock section of Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Arcadia, ending in Monrovia. was considerably higher a few years ago before escalating leases forced some of the funky independents out. But it's still a great place to walk, window shop, dine in Verb 1. dine in - eat at home eat in eat - eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation" the open air, and check out the restored buildings from Pasadena's old-money age. You'll find it on Colorado between Pasadena Avenue and Arroyo Parkway. 2. Venice Boardwalk: You won't find the kind of sights depicted in the video for David Lee Roth's ``California Girls,'' which was filmed here, but this is always good for some of the best oddball-viewing in L.A., particularly on weekends. Don't miss a Venice institution, Muscle Beach, the outdoor weightlifting yard just south of Windward Avenue. 3. Downtown water themes: Sunset magazine (August issue) hit on this idea - a water-themed walk through downtown. Highlights include the Department of Water and Power moat, which serves as a symbol of William Mulholland's success in sucking the Owens Valley dry (111 N. Hope St.), then takes in the lively fountains of the Music Center (Grand and 1st) before ambling This article is about the four-beat intermediate gaits of horses. For more information on how horses move, see Horse gait. The term Amble or Ambling is used to describe a number of four-beat intermediate gaits of horses. alongside the brook that babbles down the middle of the Bunker Hill stairs (Hope and 5th). 4. Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of not only human celebrities but fictional characters honored by : Confine this one to the daytime. You'll find more than 2,000 bronze stars set in pink terrazzo terrazzo Type of flooring consisting of marble chips set in cement or epoxy resin that is poured and ground smooth when dry. Terrazzo was ubiquitous in the 20th century in commercial and institutional buildings. , commemorating the careers of entertainment figures. Handed out to those in movies, TV, radio, live performance and recording. Here's a piece of trivia: Who's the only person to be honored in all five categories? (Gene Autry). The stars line Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Gower, and Vine between Yucca and Sunset. 5. Third Street Promenade The Third Street Promenade is a pedestrian street in Santa Monica, California, United States. It is considered one of the premier shopping destinations in West Los Angeles and frequently draws crowds from all over Los Angeles County. : Kind of like the Old Pasadena scene, but with considerably more funk. A revived stretch of 3rd Street in Santa Monica between Wilshire and Broadway, it has clubs, pubs, restaurants and book stores, but what really makes it hum is the variety of its street musicians, poets and gadflies. 6. Rodeo Drive: This high-rent district stretches for only three blocks in Beverly Hills, from Little Santa Monica Boulevard to Wilshire, and despite its reputation, you're still liable to see ``sale'' signs in some windows. (The marked-down items still might be out of your budget.) 7. Universal CityWalk: This is what Hollywood would look like if the film industry could have concocted it from scratch - a squeaky-clean mix of entertainment, retail, drink and grub. It recently underwent a significant expansion, and remains fiercely cutting edge: a virtual-reality NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. race, a 3-D IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard theater, even a gourmet fast-food court. 8. Westwood Village: L.A. is a city whose tastes change abruptly. When it's decided you're passe pas·sé adj. 1. No longer current or in fashion; out-of-date. 2. Past the prime; faded or aged. [French, past participle of passer, to pass, from Old French; see , you're dead. That describes this area, which was sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. in the 1970s but doesn't generate much excitement now. Pity, because it's got a lot to offer, notably in its record stores, book stores, movie theaters and its live theater (Geffen Playhouse). It is bordered by Wilshire on the south, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX on the north. 9. Laguna Beach: You're in luck - the Sawdust Art Festival is in town through Aug. 27. More than 180 artists from a variety of disciplines are displaying their wares in a three-acre eucalyptus grove in the canyon. The main drag through Laguna Beach is Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Coast Highway may refer to:
10. Palm Canyon Drive: OK, so it is August, and the midday temperature in Palm Springs hovers daily at around 141 or so. At least they have misting machines at those sidewalk cafes. Try to time your visit with VillageFest, a Thursday night street fair featuring food, music and vendors' wares (Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Barristo roads). Palm Springs is a 110-mile drive east of Los Angeles; around here, a piece of cake. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Bronze stars in pink terrazzo? Yep, the Hollywood walk of Fame. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
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