We think you're near Los Angeles

Currently in Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles Current temperature: 56°F: Current condition: Clear See Extended Forecast

Los Angeles Architecture

Jewel of Architecture and Art: The San Juan Capistrano Mission

  • San Juan Capitstrano Mission
  • February 29, 2012
Before visiting the Mission in San Juan Capistrano, California, I was a little skeptical of the proud title “The Jewel of the Missions.&rdquo...
Read more

Byzantine brilliance startles in Istanbul's Chora Museum

  • chora museum
  • February 28, 2012
Not many visitors to Istanbul journey to Chora Museum, about 20 miles outside the city’s Sultanahmet historic core. There’s plenty to...
Read more

Pasadena Museum of History events for winter and spring 2012

The Pasadena Museum of History offers events throughout the northwest San Gabriel Valley community to familiarize people with local history and...
Read more

The Joys of a Walking Tour

With just a little ingenuity, a local landmark map in hand and a pair of comfortable walking shoes, anyone can discover some of the interesting...
Read more

Great Homes of Long Beach

Each community in Los Angeles area has a rich history of the people who farmed the lands, built up the neighborhoods, and created a unique culture....
Read more

Many plants are made for the shade.

Most gardens have some sort of shade. Those that are not shaded by substantial trees likely have shadows from houses or fences. Big eaves of ranch...
Read more

3 Programs to Teach Architecture in First Grade

Three projects over six weeks and your students will learn about blueprints, room layout, dimensions. Plus, they’ll understand how to think...
Read more

The sharp side of soft: From Los Angeles to China to Burning Man

Like extracting milk from an almond, finding form in soft design is something that seems impossible upon first squeeze. But buildings, furniture...
Read more

Newland House Museum

Built in 1898 in Huntington Beach, CA,thefarm houseof William and Mary Newland cost $1,485.00. The home is categorized as the last remaining...
Read more

Exploring Los Angeles: Enjoy a summer day at the Santa Monica Pier

Look around. The sky. The water. The sand. The tourists. The food. The mountains. The fishermen (and women). The seagulls. The trapeze artists...
Read more

Pages