Los Angeles
Mural of Kobe Bryant, Oscar winner & 5-time NBA Champion atop Hollywood & Highland; (c) Soul Of America
Whatever you’ve seen about Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills lifestyles, the story is incomplete without Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Westwood, Culver City, Crenshaw, Baldwin Hills, Museum District, Inglewood-Hollywood Park, South LA, Campton, and Carson.
History
Indigenous LA has water for only 250,000 people, so visionaries piped in water for millions
Cultural Sites
Begin with the esteemed African American Museum in Exposition Park
Restaurants & Nightclubs
Their quality ranges from Mom & Pop to Celebrity Elegant
Beaches
A diverse beach scene is unlike any other in America
Shops & Galleries
Black-owned shops span several districts in LA
Get your Creole cuisine fix at Darrows New Orleans Grill in Carson; (c) Soul Of America
Spas
Their number goes up & down, but service is routinely good
Family Attractions
Several major upgrades to LA Zoo get thumbs up from happier animals
Theme Parks
Universal Studios Hollywood is a must-visit for theme park lovers
This is as tame as you’ll ever see Venice Beach; (c) Soul Of America
Tribute To Michael Jackson
The King of Pop’s legacy will never be forgotten in LA
General Attractions
In LA, lifestyle and attractions matter, but image is everything!
Heritage Sites
Surprise! There are quite a few Black Heritage Sites
Places of Worship
Black churches help keep the central city thriving
Casting Agent Twinky Byrd at Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles; (c) Soul Of America
The Arts
It surprises many to see the quality and quantity of fine arts here
Hollywood Award Shows & Movie Premieres
Here’s a sampling to pique your interest
Sidney Poitier Tribute
To Sir With Love, and that about says it all
Black Hollywood History
See our big silver screen roots from the 1930s to the 1980s
A line vendor kiosks at the annual KwanzaaFest in Leimert Park Village; (c) Soul Of America
Black Hollywood Progress
Richard Pryor was a foundation for Denzel’s career and Black Panther movie success
Black Oscar Winners & Nominees
Due to many sacrifices before 2002, it gradually improving
Hollywood Black Film Festival
This used to be the bomb. The return is happening in 2025
LA Jazz & Soul Music
Enjoy the Quiet Storm-like vibe at a handful of venues
Touring LA
A sparkling Century City and movie studio atop oil fields — Only in LA
Inglewood Rebirth
There’s a lot more to the ‘Wood than Sofi Stadium and Intuit Dome
Orange County Attractions
The family magic of Disneyland never fades
Trivia & Famous Residents
It started with a determined Black pioneer in the 1800s