downtown tunnel

Have you ever gone on an open-top double-deck bus tour of Los Angeles at night? Well that's exactly what I did, and I can not say enough how fun it was! The Museum of Neon Art offers its famous neon cruise Saturday nights through November. Neon signs, light installations, and movie marquees all make for a splendid nighttime tour through downtown, Chinatown, and Hollywood.

downtown

Here is the simplest of downtown silhouettes. Simplicity in a photograph sends my imagination soaring. How about you? Belladana Daily LA welcomes the newest follower: Linnea W!!!

happy father's day

Philippe's, a Los Angeles institution, has been serving sandwiches since 1908. I have been coming here since a child in the 70's when my father introduced me to this place. I still do not get the sawdust on the floor but I enjoy it since it is offbeat, kinda like my father was! You can find Philippe's downtown a short walk from Union Station and Olvera St.

aztec dancers

Tourists watch Aztec dancing in downtown LA's historic El Pueblo district.

LA Street Food Fest line- part two

As I mentioned yesterday, I had a bit of a wait while in line for the food festival. To pass the time I began peering through the black curtain and fence. I discovered this gem painted on the side of an old van.

downtown view

Here's a view of downtown from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The curves of the building represent the vision of architect Frank Gehry.

photo hunter - average

Here's an average shot of your average tourist taking pictures of your average Aztec dancers downtown! Just another average day in Los Angeles!

hill street cafe

The Hill Street Cafe is one of several vendors at Grand Central Market, Los Angeles' oldest open-air market. One can find fresh produce, poultry, and seafood alongside a food court offering everything from candy to kabab!

twilight - not the movie

Downtown LA at twilight, what could be more beautiful? I captured this serene image while standing on the metro platform amongst rush-hour travelers waiting for a train.

photo hunter- spotted

The red spots of color really caught my eye. The spots appear to be Chinese-style lanterns hanging in a Mexican-style gazebo! Yet another reason to love Los Angeles.

summer city

Are recent rainy days making you long for summer? Well here's an image of downtown during last August. We do love our summers here in LA, even when they come with a side order of smog! Three cheers for the rain cleaning the air today!

LA opera

This is the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion located in the heart of downtown. It is part of the Music Center and home to the Los Angeles Opera. I recently saw 'The Barber of Seville' which was a lot of fun! "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!"