UCLA’s Neighborhoods: San Fernando Valley

When you’re in the San Fernando Valley, you’re in an area that’s part residential, part business, and always interesting. Whether you’re cruising Ventura Boulevard, with its stretch of boutique stores and popular new restaurants, or shopping in Sherman Oaks at the large Sherman Oaks Galleria, there’s something to do for everyone in the San Fernando…

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Visit L.A.’s Griffith Park & Nearby Attractions to UCLA

Want to spend some quality time outdoors in Los Angeles and visit some of its most popular attractions? Then head over to the Griffith Park area of the city, just under an hour’s drive northeast of UCLA! There, you can enjoy nearby attractions like the famous Griffith Observatory, the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens,…

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Visiting UCLA? Explore these L.A. Neighborhoods for the Best Ethnic Food

Los Angeles has a very large international community with people from all over the world who call it home. As part of this wonderful experience, there are several neighborhoods where you can sample top ethnic food — some of the best in the United States, in fact. Since Los Angeles is a “garden city” —…

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The Story of UCLA’s Hidden Bridge

Take a walk through Dickson Plaza near UCLA’s famous Royce Hall and Powell Library, and you might see a sign along the road that reads “Weight Limit” for a bridge. Unless you’re really pre-occupied, you’ll probably wonder why such a sign exists – where there clearly doesn’t appear to be a bridge! Here’s the story…

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Attend TedxUCLA; Dine & Have Drinks At Nearby Plateia

TEDxUCLA is back for 2018 with “Waves” this Saturday, April 7th, at Royce Hall! The lineup of great speakers is just part of the fun you can have this weekend when you’re on the UCLA campus for the conference. We’d like to invite you to dine and have a refreshing drink at Plateia, just minutes…

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