Whatever you’ve seen about Los Angeles and Beverly Hills lifestyles, the story is incomplete without Hollywood, Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, Crenshaw, Baldwin Hills, Museum District, and Inglewood.

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 Upscale Elegant

Beaches
A diverse beach scene is unlike any other in America

Darrows New Orleans Grill mural; (c) Soul Of America

Shops & Galleries
Black-owned shops span several districts in LA

Spas
Their number is spotty, but service is routinely good

Family Attractions
Several major upgrades have LA Zoo to world class status

Theme Parks
Universal Studios Hollywood is a must visit for them park lovers.

Tribute To Michael Jackson
The King of Pop’s legacy will never be forgotten in LA

General Attractions
In LA lifestyle & attractions matter, but imagination is everything!

Heritage Sites
Surprise! There are quite a few Black Heritage Sites

Places of Worship
Black churches help keep the central city thriving.

Arts
It surpises many to see the quality & quantiy of fine arts here

Black Oscar mural on Melrose Avenue; (c) Soul Of America

Hollywood Award Shows & Movie Premieres
Here’s a sampling to pique your interest

Sidney Poitier Tribute
To Sir With Love, that about says it all

Black Hollywood History
See our Hollywood roots from the 1930s to the 1980s

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 the be bomb. Let’s hope for a return.

LA Jazz & Soul Music
Enjoy a Quiet Storm-like vibe at a handful of venues

Touring LA
Who else would have imagined building Century City and movie studios atop old oil fields?

Inglewood Rebirth
There’s a lot more to the ‘Wood than Sofi Stadium and Intuit Dome

California African American Museum, Los Angeles; (c) Soul Of America

Orange County Attractions
When all else fails, there’s always Disneyland