Urban Art Walks

Get your art fix without stepping into a museum (not that there's anything wrong with that). These three urban walks have everything from colorful murals and creative installations to LA’s first World Heritage Site landmark, plus food and drink bonuses. Walk this way …

Week: 09.12.2019
Regions: Southern CA

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Los Angeles Urban Architecture Walk

Two hikers wandering in Barnsdall Art Park
Two people taking a docent led tour of the outer grounds of Hollyhock House a Frank Lloyd Wright creation in Los Angeles
It's hard to be #1 when you live in LA. But Hollyhock House achieved that status as the first LA landmark designated a World Heritage Site. See it on an urban tour of LA’s architecture and public art scene, including a Frank Lloyd Wright–themed walk through Barnsdall Art Park.
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Yosemite Is Autumn Magic

Yosemite Mariposa County Autumn Magic

Autumn is Yosemite Mariposa’s secret season. Spring has waterfalls, summer has people, and fall … well that’s an autumn-magic slam-dunk. For starters, the hiking trails are still open, and much quieter (See the Top 5 Hikes for Fall). Channel Ansel Adams with primo autumn lighting
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Brea Beckoning

Outdoor Art and Mural Walk in Brea, California

The art-centric town of Brea goes beyond museum walls with an “Art in Public Places” program featuring 183+ outdoor sculptures. Amid these treasures, you’ll find the 8-piece sculptural installation by Laguna Beach–based mosaic tile artist Marlo Bartels. This 2-mile (round-trip) u
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Murals of La Jolla

Do the Murals of La Jolla Art Walk

You need a map and sense of adventure for this fun journey through the lovely town of La Jolla. The “Murals of La Jolla” project began in 2010 as part of SoCal’s commitment to public art, and you can explore 15 unique murals—some hidden, others in plain sight. Start by parking fo
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