Mulholland Drive Scenic Overlooks - Los Angeles, CA

April 17, 2017

This is a great way to view LA city, surrounding environment and far beyond from high above all along the drive.

Mulholland Scenic Parkway and Corridor is one of the most famous thoroughfares in the country. Constructed in 1924, twenty four-mile Mulholland Drive in the City of Los Angeles was envisioned by the famous Water Bureau Chief and City Engineer, William D. Mulholland, as a scenic road that would transport city dwellers to the mountains and beaches. The winding route starts west of the 101 Freeway in Hollywood, and offers panoramic city, mountain and ocean views along with a history of LA city development and conservation/preservation of water, land and nature.

This is a must do drive, sightseeing or hike at least once if you live in LA or are a visitor to discover its scenic beauty of LA and history behind how the city of Angels came about what it is for today. It owes much respect and honor to those forerunners who had a vision for the city of Angels in the past, present and the future.

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Runyon Canyon Park - Los Angeles, CA

April 14, 2017

It's hard to believe? Runyon Canyon Park is located right by Hollywood! It's a great place for workout and short hikes to explore nature. It also offers a dog park, so pet friendly environment. Trails are moderately steep, and some are very steep, but short. You can choose paved or dirt trails, and also loop or through hike. Like Griffith Park, this is a very popular park among walkers and runners. So, you won't be alone on the trail.

There are a few different entrances depending on where you want to start....from Fuller Ave or Vista St on Hollywood side, or from Mulholland Dr on the north side of the park. West Ridge trail is the steepest and East Ridge is moderately steep. You can loop around both ridges or hike the paved route which runs through between the two ridges.

Views along the trails, Vista points/Inspiration Point and from Indian Rock which is the highest point of the park are spectacular....Hollywood sign, Griffith Park and overlooking Hollywood, DTLA and as far as Parlos Verdes, Santa Monica Mountains and Pacific Ocean to the south as well as San Gabriel mountains and beyond to the north.

Outdoor Yoga class is offered in the park. Parking can be tough as you have to park on the street. Read the sign before you park!

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Urban Hike Griffith Observatory to Mt. Hollywood - Griffith Park/Los Angeles, CA

March 9, 2017

Griffith Observatory and Mt. Hollywood are, perhaps, two of the most popular hikes in the heart of Los Angeles. Besides tourists, trails to/from Griffith Observatory is no doubt LA locals favorite hiking/workout spot. There are many trails you can choose from and interconnecting one another within Griffith Park which is the world's largest wildland within the boundaries of a major city. Trekking up to Mt. Hollywood from the observatory is fun and one of the popular routes in Griffith....and views on the way and from the top are fantastic. Enjoy sweeping views of the greater LA in all directions, and city lights at night are spectacular!

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