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Randy's Donuts
We have had a long love affair with Randy’s Donuts. Its proximity to LAX made it our regular first stop when arriving in LA from...
Grant Guy
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Museum of Neon Art
The Museum of Neon Art in Glendale is a bit hit and miss for us, as our main interest in visiting is to see vintage neon signs. The...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Philippe French Dip
Philippe The Original, since 1908, is the originator of the French Dip Sandwich (although their arch nemesis Cole French dip also claim...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Elephant Car Wash
We feel very lucky to live close enough to the Rancho Super Car Wash to use it as our regular car wash spot. Their pink elephant car wash...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Seven Magic Mountains
Seven Magic Mountains, just ten miles out of Las Vegas, is an eye-popping neon colored art installation on an enormous scale. We love it...
Grant Guy
Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Jack's Whittier Restaurant
Er mah gah, that amazing sign! Jack’s Whittier Restaurant opened its doors in 1933, and in the decades since has become a Whittier...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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World's Tallest Thermometer
When you make it to the "Gateway of Death Valley", you really want to know you’ve arrived. Thanks to the world’s tallest thermometer, you...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Sky Drive-In Theater
The Sky Drive In, circa 1959 was kind of a big deal with room for around 500 cars, and a 50 x 75-foot screen. I just LOVE this gorgeous...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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World Famous Crochet Museum
Out of all the clickety clack busy fingers knitting nancy granny squared yarn bombed places in all the world, THIS, my friends is the be...
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Jul 20, 20221 min read
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Tiny Pony Tavern
Tiny Pony’s walls are covered with every kitsch piece of art you ever dreamed of, which you can admire while you’re playing pool, taking...
Grant Guy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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The Prince
The Prince reeks of old Hollywood glamour. It’s basement location, red banquettes, Tudor revival style, and vintage Bakelite doorbells at...
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Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Cinerama Dome
The extraordinary Cinerama Dome, built in 1963, and declared a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument in 1998, was built to exhibit...
Grant Guy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Giant Genie
All your giant genie in turban wishes are about to come true. The giant genie has a face on the front and on the back, which is slightly...
Grant Guy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Giant Emmy
The glittering golden giant Emmy is one of the most glamorous things in the history. of. the. world. Standing 18 feet high, and weighing...
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Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Dole Pineapple Factory
If you’re after the complete pineapple experience, then the Dole Plantation is for you. First and foremost .. YES! you can get a Dole...
Grant Guy
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Giant Gumby and Pokey
Gumby and Pokey are beloved bendy 1960’s characters from a stop motion Tv series. And this fabulous GIANT Gumby and Pokey stand in the...
Grant Guy
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Driftwood Dairy
The Driftwood Dairy, since 1920, is an adorable drive-in dairy for all your milk, creamer, eggnog and chocolate milk needs. It has a...
Grant Guy
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Canter's Deli
The quintessential LA experience is a New York style deli - and ooh la la that incredible signage - impressive by day, and stunning by...
Grant Guy
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Tail o' the Pup
It’s back!! The 1933 group does it again with their restoration of The Tail’o the pup hot dog stand, circa 1946 - and it is EVERYTHING we...
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Jul 18, 20221 min read
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Giant Exterminator
honey, stop the car! It’s a giant exterminator, about to hammer the bejeebers out of a rat who is taunting him with a knife and fork. The...
Grant Guy
Jul 18, 20221 min read
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