Author Archives: Nikki Kreuzer

Nikki Kreuzer

About Nikki Kreuzer

Nikki Kreuzer has been a Los Angeles resident for over 30 years. When not working her day job in the film & TV industry, she spends her time over many obsessions, mainly music, art and exploring & photographing the oddities of the city she adores. So far she has written 110 Offbeat L.A. articles, published at the Los Angeles Beat. As a journalist she contributes regularly to LA Weekly, Blurred Culture and has also been published by Oddee.com, Twist Magazine, Strobe and Not For Hire. Nikki is also a mosaic artist, radio DJ and published photographer. Her photography has been featured in exhibit at the Museum of Neon Art, in print at the LA Weekly and in exhibit at the Neutra Museum in Los Angeles. She has recorded with the band Nikki & Candy as bassist, vocalist and songwriter, directing and appearing in the 'Sunshine Sunshine Santa Claus' music video for the band. She co-hosted the monthly radio show Bubblegum & Other Delights on Dublab.com for over two years. Her acting credits include a recent role in the ABC-TV show 'For The People', 'Incident at Guilt Ridge', 'Two and a Half Men', the film 'Minority Report' and 'Offbeat L.A.', a web series, written and hosted by Nikki Kreuzer. Her writing, radio and video portfolio can be found at OffbeatLA.com, her photography work @Lunabeat on Instagram and her music history posts @NikkiKreuzer on Twitter. Find Nikki & Candy music on iTunes or Amazon.

Offbeat L.A.: Gone Fishin’…Troutdale in Agoura- Stocked Trout Ponds for Fun & Relaxation

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Tucked away in Agoura, on mountainous Kanan Road, between the 101 freeway and the Pacific Coast Highway, lies an unusual and peaceful sanctuary that has been a destination for pond fishing since the 1930s. Two man-made ponds, surrounded by shady … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Offbeat L.A.: Watts Towers… A Common Man’s Dreams Pieced Together in Mosaic and Steel

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Emerging, like shimmering spires breaking up an otherwise desolate landscape, Watts Towers rise majestically and triumphantly over a neighborhood whose reputation has long been rooted in turmoil. They are the lifelong creation of an Italian immigrant, who breathed into them … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Offbeat L.A.: Come Fly With Me… Vintage Aviation History at The Flight Path Museum near LAX

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Ever since our dusty town, Los Angeles, was barely newborn, we have had our hands in bigger and better things- including the history of aviation. In 1910, seven years after the Wright Brothers made their first famous flight in North … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Offbeat L.A.: The Oldest Surviving Los Angeles Restaurants… A Master List of the Vintage, Historic and Old School

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

We are lucky in Los Angeles to have a lot of spectacular vintage restaurants, but we are still losing many every year to owners who retire, sell out for money or lose their long-held lease to nasty gentrification. I’m a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Beer, Wine & Weed, Food, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , , | 540 Comments

Offbeat L.A.: An Octopus’s Garden- The Weird & Wonderful 1960s Sea Monster Sculptures of Benjamin Dominguez

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

“I’d like to be under the sea, In an octopus’s garden in the shade… We would sing and dance around, Because we know we can’t be found, In an octopus’s garden in the shade…              We would be so happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Offbeat L.A.: Sidewalk Surfin’- The Skateboard Museum at Skatelab in Simi Valley

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

“Grab your board and go sidewalk surfin’ with me, Don’t be afraid to try the newest sport around, Bust your buns, bust your buns now. It’s catchin’ on in every city and town…                                                                           Skateboard with me, why don’t you skateboard … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Offbeat L.A.: Ripe For the Pickin’- Experience Farm Life at Underwood Farms in Moorpark

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Most of us buy our fruit and vegetables at the grocery store, and although we technically know that our food comes from farming the earth, there is inherently a disconnect in the food to table process. Even when we use … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Offbeat L.A.: All Dogs Go To Heaven- The Quite Bizarre Los Angeles Pet Cemetery

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

About 40 minutes northwest of Los Angeles lies a most unusual cemetery. Traditional decorum of tastefulness and quiet mourning is replaced with blasts of color, whimsical wind spinners, laminated photos of the dearly departed and personal mementos. The epitaphs on … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Offbeat L.A.: Nick Metropolis- A Weird World of Wacky Props & Odd Collectibles

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

Driving past the intersection of La Brea and 1st streets in Hollywood is sure to cause some distraction. Your head might swivel as you try to get a better look at a giant dinosaur, a cement horse or a massive … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Offbeat LA | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Offbeat L.A.: Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam- A Surreal Easter Passion Play at Vasquez Rocks

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

No matter what your spiritual leanings, you have to admit that some of the pomp and circumstance that goes into celebrating religious holidays is quite magical. Whether gussied up for the masses or stripped down to the bare essentials, belief … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Events, Miscellanious, Offbeat LA, Theater, Upcoming Events | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment