Tag Archives: Offbeat L.A.

Offbeat L.A.: Dingbat Apartments- True Los Angeles Kitsch

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

They are as common as the dreamers that flock to our fair city in hopes of their big breaks. They are disparaged and celebrated almost in the same breath. With their utilitarian boxy structures and their lofty and hopeful names … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Pharmaceutical Itch- Skeletons in the Closet and the Southern California Medical Museum

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

We have tripped the light fantastic into the dark side of Los Angeles in a few Offbeat L.A. articles already. We’ve followed the Manson family’s footsteps with the Dearly Departed tour company, hiked to a failed Nazi retreat in Pacific Palisades … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Blessing of the Animals- A Strange Easter Tradition

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

What are you to do if you find your llama has a bit of the devil in him? How do you assure that your cow never runs dry of milk? Who do you turn to if you simply want to … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Murphy Ranch- A Hike to Visit an Evil Nazi Hideout

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

Los Angeles, a blue-skied utopia where the eyes of the world are focused. It’s a place where dreams come true and where people follow the Yellow Brick Road, right? Well, as we’ve mentioned in prior Offbeat L.A. articles there are plenty … Continue reading →

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Offbeat LA: The Fender Guitar Factory Tour in Corona… A Twang Heard ‘Round the World

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

One of the many things we have to be proud of in Southern California are the sheer number of original creations that have come out of our land of continuous sunshine and blue skies. The hula hoop, the jacuzzi, and … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Bunny Museum… A Strange Collection in Pasadena

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

One of the most amazing things about living in Los Angeles is the sheer number of eclectic and eccentric people. Outsiders may view our city as a place of wealth, glamour and glitz, but just a slight scratch of the surface, … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: The Crossroads of the World in Hollywood… L.A.’s Very First Outdoor Mall

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

Living in the City of Angels, there is a wealth of history and mystery connected to buildings we pass everyday and often take for granted. While we may say to ourselves, “Hey, that’s a cool piece of architecture,” we really never … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Dapper Cadaver- Props From the Darkside in Burbank

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Nikki Kreuzer

Located in a warehouse near some train tracks and the Burbank airport is a fascinating prop house called Dapper Cadaver. Opened in 2006 by the very friendly husband and wife team BJ & Eileen Winslow, this particular prop shop deals … Continue reading →

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