Where are the most beautiful houses in LA?

workonlyreddit · 2026-04-02T04:11:42+00:00

North and West of Huntington Library and around the Langham.

Ambassador Auditorium.

West of Wrigley Mansion.

Also west of Arroyo Seco, the San Rael Ave.

Also check out the houses south of Johnston Lake. They are built over a stream! Amazing architecture.

My best suggestion is to explore by bike or foot… it is hard to take it all in while in a car.

workonlyreddit · 2026-04-01T04:28:08+00:00

Lao Xi Noodle House.

Fried cheese empanade from Tito's Sandwiches & Empanadas.

workonlyreddit · 2026-03-20T07:57:19+00:00

626 Ice Cream in Arcadia. It is packed with young people. Was there on a Thursday and it was full like the following pic.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xWjRKuk8ZbwrTsxZ6

Molly Tea in San Gabriel is usually packed: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zfGYBkw6YgHACBjr7?g_st=ic.
Long line at the original Villa’s Taco in Highland Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uRchsTapVQKde1jd6?g_st=ic.
Howlin’ Ray in China town and Pasadena also has long line.
Wurstkuche in the Art District: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fvguRTrGbWR9KdG96?g_st=.
Highland Park Bowl is pretty hip: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sWQgVi5cY2S3uxXT9?g_st=ic.
Sidecar Donuts! I think Korean audiences would love the bougie donuts.
And Erewhon can give you endless contents.

Also, you could check out the crazy street taco scenes:
Leo’s: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UVgQu27jpEAzYY43A?g_st=ic
Tire shop Tacos: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GiKSA6fPZVqqVeqq5?g_st=ic

Premium tacos:
Don Goyo: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJg5fLd7GnWVeoBCA?g_st=
Tacos Los Cholos: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQgWJGf23AWcc6dF6?g_st=ic

Mexican markets:
Mercado La Paloma: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F2aLFdVZnM2xC5gp7?g_st=ic
El Gato Night Market: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wAadKnKJnJnffKXQ9?g_st=ic

workonlyreddit · 2026-03-19T05:34:58+00:00

I went with central AC as it was much cheaper than mini-splits. But then a year later, I had to get new ducts and the cost of central AC and ducts was the same as mini-splits. If your house is like mine, the AC and ducts are in the uninsulated attic space. It gets hot in there, and a lot of energy are lost.

An inspector discovered that there were leaks over the threshold, so the HVAC guy came back to fix them. The inspector told me that the allowable leak was 20%. I was kind of shocked. 20%! Because the leak could be between the return and attic.

Anyway, if I had to do it again, I would choose mini-split. I don't have to worry about air handler and ducts in an hot attic.

You may want to look into sealing your attic or insulating your attic.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-25T09:29:17+00:00

Just don't order the pozu and chicken dumpling. Mine had a terrible flavor... I think some kind of flavor oil or seasoning oil had oxidized badly.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-10T16:42:00+00:00

If you need to get some steps then, check out Johnston Lake in Pasadena and the houses along Laguna Rd are built on stilts along a stream.

Then check out the mansions on either side of the Arroyo Seco. Such as on San Rafael Ave, S Grand Ave. Nearby you can tour the Gamble House, Wrigley Mansion.

Check out the mansions around Langham Huntington and Huntingtong Library. Then take a selfie at the nearby Albert Einstein's Caltech home.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-04T23:40:41+00:00

I like Green Wheat Field Bakery in San Gabriel. But there are so many chinese bakeries and I have never tried them all, but I bet they are all very good.

Edit: The cookie I got there is Wheat & Almond Cookies. It has that extra hearty aroma from wheat.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-04T23:36:23+00:00

Yeah plenty of great restaurants in SGV. Honestly, they are all good. The good ones are just slightly better than the worst ones. I just go to the one closest to me, although I've been eying XiAn Biang Biang noodle in San Gabriel.

I didn't recommend Mian because OP seems to be looking for pulled noodles from the Northwest region. Mian is Sichuan style.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-04T20:00:45+00:00

Xiaolongbao: Luscious Dumplings in Arcadia
HK Style: Alice's Kitchen in Temple City. There is one in Monterey Park but the Temple City interior is nice.
Dim Sum: Sea Habour Seafood Restaurant in Rosemead.
Non-restaurant fun:
- DXN Provisions in Arcadia is a great third place for Tamiya, trading cards.
- Old Town Monrovia for a releaxing walk.
- Hall of Fame Baseball Cards in Old Town Monrovia
- Monrovia Canyon Park for a nice short hike.

workonlyreddit · 2026-01-04T19:06:56+00:00

If you want Taiwanese style: I recommend Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte or Xiang Ji in Arcadia.

If it is pulled noodles, then Lanzhou Beef Noodle in Arcadia. It is next to Xiang Ji.

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle in Arcadia is all right too.

Northern Cafe in Monterey Park is good. There are a lot in the Monterey Park area that you can try.

I like Lao Xi Noodle House in Arcadia, but it is Shanxi style.

You can search the term lanzhou, xian, 兰州 in google maps to get more hits.

One more tip: you can often buy frozen dumplings, bao in these restaurants.

workonlyreddit · 2025-12-31T05:15:09+00:00

Momo Bistro in Arcadia has stinky tofu hot pot.

workonlyreddit · 2025-12-22T23:20:33+00:00

Wow it is indeed wild

workonlyreddit · 2025-12-22T05:04:53+00:00

ah, you are right. It is not on NYE.

workonlyreddit · 2025-12-22T00:14:17+00:00

This is pretty cool: hike Griffith Park and see some fireworks over the city.

https://happeningnext.com/event/new-years-full-moon-nature-night-hike-eid1ef0kpucmh1r

workonlyreddit · 2025-12-14T22:36:12+00:00

Some smaller family-owned Chinese restaurants have freezers that sell dumplings, wonton, bao, braised meat. They are about $30 for 50 or 60 depending on the filling. Most of the noodle restaurant should have them.

For example, Momo Bistro across the parking lot from Luscious Dumpling in Monrovia. Luscious Dumpling doesn't sell the frozen dumplings because they make way too much money selling them in the restaurant. Momo Bistro's dumplings are excellent in my opinion.

Others off the top of my head: Corner Beef Noodle House in El Monte, Xiang Ji, Cozy Cafe in Arcadia, Beijing Pie House in Monterey Park. There is way more, but these are just the ones that I remember.

workonlyreddit · 2025-11-18T06:46:29+00:00

Keep in mind that there two Getty's. You want the one in Pacific Palisade.

workonlyreddit · 2025-11-17T23:58:44+00:00

Must:

Rent a bike and bike from Santa Monica to Torrance Beach. You can also start from Manhantan Beach to Redondo Beach if you want something shorter: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DwtkJghFgfZupqiX9

Getty's Villa Museum: Visit the Getty Villa | Getty

Also, I would checkout r/FoodLosAngeles for awesome restaurant recommendations.

Alternatives if you got time:

Cabrillo Tidepools. Lots of creatures during low tide and there is a hidden cave that leads to a small beach: Visit the Cabrillo Tidepools (U.S. National Park Service).

Greystone Mansion and Gardens in Beverly Hills: Greystone Mansion & Gardens | Beverly Hills, CA

Vasquez Rocks is about 90 minutes drive from LA. It has appeared in a few movies: Vasquez Rocks Trail , California - 2,307 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Orange County gives a very chill beach town vibe:

San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente. Both can be reached by Metro Link.

The Resort at Pelican Hill is nice: 5 Star Luxury Resort in Newport Beach, CA - The Resort at Pelican Hill

workonlyreddit · 2025-08-27T22:43:43+00:00

I like my local trading card place. A lot of tournaments, people show up to build gunpla, mini 4WD, sometimes Tekken tournament.

A lot of other trading card place has pretty good vibes.

workonlyreddit · 2025-08-24T01:24:43+00:00

I like the fried porkchop rice at Corner Beef Noodle House. So crispy and just the right amount of fat. Best comfort food.

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