 So much to do and see in Pasadena! (Image: Ruksana Hussain) I enjoy visiting Pasadena often, I have friends who live there but also there is so much to do in the city. One of my favorites is Huntington Gardens (where you can also find signed copies of my book in the gift shop, until stocks last) as well as Norton Simon Museum but also Old Town Pasadena and a few other spots. Read on to plan your time here!
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 High rises and other views abound. (Image: Ruksana Hussain) Everyone talks about the downtown revival and how the area has changed gradually over time. Go check it out yourself – any given weekend, you are bound to find a host of activities to indulge in. The best part – almost all the metro stations lead downtown! The best way to discover the area is just walk around the neighborhood. And now, with the new Santa Monica line, you can head straight to the beach from there too!
 Culver City offers many dining options. (Image: Ruksana Hussain) The first, most obvious attraction to anybody headed to Culver City will be the Sony Pictures studio. Especially if you are a movie buff, or even if you are remotely piqued by the entertainment industry, their studio tours are a big hit. The 2-hour guided walking tour takes you through sound stages, movie history, scenes and props you will remember from some very famous productions. Depending on when you visit, you might be able to catch a show taping here. Do check on the website beforehand though for dates, times and other rules to entry. Go here for the history but chances of any star sightings are rare. You will definitely learn a few things about the movie industry you did not know before.
 The ceiling at the TCL Chinese theater. (Image: Ruksana Hussain) Any visitor to the city usually makes a beeline for Hollywood Boulevard. Why? Let's see - the Hollywood Walk of Fame is usually the first stop for most tourists and locals. Finding the name of your favorite stars marked on the street for eternity is quite thrilling. Doesn't hurt that there are shops aplenty and restaurants galore for your entertainment. The Red Line on the Metro is located here and so is the Hollywood and Highland shopping mall from where you might, on a good weather day, find a reasonable view of the Hollywood sign. But here are my top five picks for a better experience along this street. Given that I now live here, these are insights from a local but seasoned through the eye of a new Angeleno in the making.
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