This Ugly Beautiful Newsletter--issue 22s
Los Angeles for Introverts??
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I am a little late with this issue due to some annoying and expensive tech issues I’ve experienced lately. This will be light on photos due to an undiagnosed problem with my computer.
I am going to jump right in. With the election less than a week away, you are bombarded with information 24/7. (This newsletter has a little recommendation for that.)
In this issue
Los Angeles for Introverts
New Posts
Updated posts
News
Los Angeles for Introverts
I was scrolling through Threads last week, and a question inspired me to write this post.
“I am visiting Los Angeles for the first time, and I am wondering what I should do if I am an introvert?”
To people outside of Los Angeles, this sentence seems contradictory. In a city with a perception of a LOOK AT ME, I want to be seen, heard, and discovered. Is it possible to have a quiet Los Angeles experience?
The answer is yes, and I would like to be your guide.
Now is a perfect time to find some solitude from the chaos and noise of the election. These places and experiences recharge my introverted self. I recommend doing these if you want to unplug and avoid people.
Visit the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
This oasis hidden between major streets is a perfect place to visit if you want some quiet. It is unexpected, given its proximity to the intersection of the PCH and Sunset. The grounds are beautiful, filled with waterfalls, gardens, and a turtle sanctuary. All are welcome with an advanced registration.
Explore neighborhoods like Culver City
There are neighborhoods in Los Angeles that feel like small towns within a larger city. I am using Culver City as an example because I am there often. Weekdays are quiet; there are tons of places to drink coffee, work, and read. I can walk around and be one of the few people walking the streets or cafes.
I have a food tour of Culver City you should check out.
Chill out at Barnsdall Art Park
This park on top of Olive Hill might be a bit too out of the way to be on many Angeleno’s radar, but once you make the climb up the stairs, you will find a campus of quiet. Check out the museum, tour the Hollyhock House or picnic with almost 360-degree views of Los Angeles.
Gaze into a Tide pool
If you aren’t sick of me talking about this nature experience where the receding tide reveals a world of sea creatures not usually seen, November is full of negative low tides.
These are the best times to go tide pooling in November:
11/14/2024–at 2:07 p.m, -.9
11/15/2024–at 2:54 p.m., -1.3
11/16/2024–at 3:41 p.m. , -1.4
11/17/2024–at 4:32 p.m., -1.2
11/18/2023–at 5:26 p.m., -.9
Join a Silent Reading Club
These are great for those who want to feel a sense of community around their love of reading. Some of these have a social component, and others are just a space to read on your own and support small businesses while you do it.
Comment below if you have other suggestions on quiet neighborhoods or things you like to do as an introvert in Los Angeles. Comments are open to all.
I loved thinking about situations like this. If you are looking for specific ways to experience Los Angeles, contact me. I am a small business that designs customized itineraries and vacations for people.
New posts
Downtown Los Angeles Guides with DTLA’s Historic Core “neighborhood” guide.
Updated Posts
The good news/bad news is that Los Angeles Conservancy walking tours are no longer on my Los Angeles on a Budget list. I always thought they were undercharging for the wealth of information. The new cost for walking tours is $25.
Other news
Around.Tours is done. In 2023, I created some audio tours of Los Angeles for Around.Tours. I loved the idea and learned a lot from the process, but it didn’t seem like the company had the budget to promote it or keep it going. I look forward to giving my DTLA Movie History and Los Feliz, Like a Local tour in person next year.
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Great article….enjoyed reading it…❣️