
36 episodes

LA Dreaming Podcast Michelle Ares
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Are you looking for things to do in Los Angeles? This podcast is meant for locals as well as those visiting LA. We will cover all things Los Angeles to help you get the most out of your time in the city.
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A Guide to the Griffith Observatory
The Griffith Observatory is one of the most iconic places to visit in Los Angeles. This beautiful museum is free, fun, and educational, and the views of the sky and LA are fantastic. The observatory also hosts free events like public star parties. Joining us this episode is Alanna from Periodic Adventures, as we highlight some of the best things to see inside and outside of the observatory. We also share tips for other things to do in the area to incorporate into your visit.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit: https://ladreaming.com/guidetola/take-advantage-of-free-griffith-observatory-admission/
You can follow our guest Alana through her blog, Instagram and TikTok.
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The Painted Stairs of Silver Lake
Have you visited the painted stairs in Silver Lake? You can visit on your own, or if you want to be immersed in the stories and history of Silver Lake you can take a tour of the painted stairs with Chris from “See LA in a Day”. In our conversation with Chris, we talk about the Micheltorena Stairs, Stair Tempo, the Swan Steps, as well as other stairs in Los Angeles worth checking out.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit:
https://ladreaming.com/guidetola/the-painted-stairs-in-silver-lake/
You can follow our guest Chris on Instagram @seelainaday and head to seelainaday.com.
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Exploring LA Public Libraries and Their Many Benefits
Do you know about some of the amazing things you can get with your LA Public Library? In this episode I speak with Mayuko and Cisco from LA Library Adventures on Instagram. They visited all 73 branches in the LAPL system. We talk about some of the branches, resources like the California Library State Parks pass and so many other things you can get through our public libraries.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit:https://ladreaming.com/guidetola/use-california-state-parks-library-pass-at-over-200-locations/
You can follow our guests on Instagram @la_library_adventures
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Your Guide for the TCM Classic Film Festival
The Turner Classic Movies Film Festival takes place every April in Hollywood, California. For this episode, we are joined by Jack Fields who is a classic movie enthusiast that has attended this festival every year since it began in 2010. Jack shares information about the TCM Classic Film Festival and what the experience is like. We discuss festival passes, how to get standby tickets, what venues are used and so much more. In the end, we also share places near Hollywood that class movie fans might like to check out.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit: https://ladreaming.com/guidetola/a-helpful-guide-to-the-tcm-film-festival-in-hollywood/
You can follow our guest Jack on Instagram and Youtube.
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TV Show Tapings in Los Angeles
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in the audience of a TV show taping? Join me as I speak with my friend and TV fan TeArra Hardiman about what it's like to go to talk shows, game shows, and sitcom tapings in Los Angeles. We share what you can expect, how to get tickets, and tips to make your experience more enjoyable.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit: https://ladreaming.com/movies-tv/the-ultimate-list-of-tv-show-tapings-in-la/
You can follow our guest TeArra on Instagram.
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Exploring Los Angeles County Landmarks
We are discussing 7 Landmarks in Los Angeles County that you can visit on a day trip. We are joined by Andy, the project manager of The SoCal Landmarks project. The SoCal Landmarks project was started a few years ago and has introduced many people to some spectacular places. In our conversation, we talk about Wayfarers Chapel, Point Fermin Lighthouse, the Korean Bell of Friendship, The USS Iowa, Sunken City, the Warner Grand Theatre, and Fort MacArthur. Andy also shares wonderful resources and suggestions for how people can become involved in preserving landmarks.
For more information about the landmarks please visit the website for The SoCal Landmarks Project and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For more information on what we discussed in this episode please visit: https://ladreaming.com/guidetola/visiting-landmarks-in-los-angeles-county/
You can follow our host Michelle on Instagram & Tiktok.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful Podcast about Exploring Los Angeles
Michelle is a fantastic podcast host and tour guide for Los Angeles. With fun and diverse guests, she shares her energy, passion, and insights with her audience. Regardless if you are new to LA or have been here your whole life, you will learn something new about this great city!
Great Podcast for fun ideas in LA!
Love this podcast! We are on a constant quest to explore LA and SoCal and Michelle and her guests do a great job of sharing! Love how they also explore the OC and other nearby areas. Keep up the great work and we will keep listening!
All Things LA
I love all of the ideas of fun things to do around LA. It’s informative, funny, and a great resource for places to visit.