[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]Here are some of our alumni guides\u2019 recommendations for what to do and see in LA.<\/p>\n
Sean Allen \u201811S (MS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/191101_SeanAllen_003.jpg\")
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: When in LA, have a meal at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, says Sean Allen \u201911S (MS). He\u2019s partial to the West Coast chain\u2019s store near the airport. \u201cWhile eating a burger, you can look up and see a plane about 200 feet high in the sky.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n
Recruited from the Simon Business School as an engineer and team lead for the oil and energy company Andeavor Logistics, Allen moved to California in 2011.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have a strong drive, you\u2019ll thrive here,\u201d he says. \u201cLA is filled with a lot of highly motivated people who inspire me every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an ideal place to live, he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cSan Diego is only two hours south and Mexico is just 15 minutes from there. Napa Valley and Northern California aren\u2019t too far away either. Then there\u2019s LA itself, with a lot to do right here.\u201d<\/p>\n
A) Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/strong>
\n6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City
\nAllen enjoys taking visitors to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/strong>, also known as the Culver City Stairs<\/strong>. Hike 250 steps up to a 500-foot peak for 360-degree views of the city. \u201cSome of these cobblestone steps are two and three feet wide,\u201d he says. \u201cHundreds of years ago, there was a village here and now just these steps remain.\u201d<\/p>\nB) Pho Ever Restaurant<\/strong>
\n2228 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena
\nAllen recommends Pho Ever for authentic Vietnamese fare. \u201cWhen you walk in, you feel like you\u2019re on a street in Ho Chi Minh City. Your food is even served in traditional, small metal bowls.\u201d For Japanese, try Wokcano (multiple locations). According to Allen, it serves up the best crabmeat fried rice ever. It also offers the unusual, from salsa dancing to pin\u0303ata parties to reverse happy hours.<\/p>\nC) In-N-Out Burger<\/strong>
\n9149 South Sepulveda Boulevard
\nAllen, who is also a licensed real estate agent, often takes visitors to an iconic In-N-Out Burger<\/strong> located about a thousand feet from a runaway at the Los Angeles airport. \u201cWhile eating a burger, you can look up and see a plane about 200 feet high in the sky.\u201d<\/p>\nD) Dockweiler Beach<\/strong>
\n12001 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey
\n\u201cYou can\u2019t visit Southern California and not go to the beach,\u201d says Allen. With three miles of shoreline, Dockweiler Beach features 40 bonfire pits available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n\u201cIf you want one, get there early, or be open to sharing a pit with another group or two.\u201d If you can\u2019t get a pit, just enjoy the beach or take a hang-gliding lesson.<\/p>\n
\nWallis Nash \u201815<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/191027_WallisNash_001.jpg\")
SEE THE SIGNS: As a management analyst for the City of Pasadena, Wallis Nash \u201915 pays attention to the region\u2019s outdoor opportunities, like hiking in Griffith Park, where the iconic Hollywood sign is located.<\/p><\/div>\n
After graduating from the University as a double-major in international relations and anthropology, Nash taught for a year in China. Then she earned her master\u2019s in public administration from the University of Southern California. Today, she works as a management analyst at Pasadena City Hall, which doubled as Pawnee City Hall in the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy job is very similar to Amy Poehler\u2019s character, Leslie Knope,\u201d says Nash, who is a member of the LA Network Leadership Cabinet and leader of the new LA Women\u2019s Network. \u201cI help manage the city\u2019s capital improvement budget, which supports our transportation, public works, and parks programs.\u201d<\/p>\n
P) WB Studio Tour<\/strong>
\n3400 Warner Boulevard, Burbank
\nNash recommends taking in a tour of the famous Warner Brothers studio. \u201cYou see everything from Batmobiles to the gazebo from The Gilmore Girls to the caf\u00e9 from La La Land.\u201d After the tour, she likes to dash over to Portos (3614 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank), a family-run Cuban bakery famous for its potato balls \u2013 deep-fried balls of mashed potatoes stuffed with meat.<\/p>\nQ) The Original Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong>
\n6333 West 3rd Street
\nTo experience the city\u2019s cultural and dining diversity, Nash enjoys the Original Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s so LA to see an Iranian woman selling traditional food next to Bob\u2019s Coffee & Doughnuts, which is next to Nonna\u2019s Empanadas,\u201d she says. She recommends that visitors go to Zia Valenti<\/strong>a, where they can get coffee served in waffle cones. Check out the French Crepe Company<\/strong>, too. Her favorite is the la poissoni\u00e8re, which is filled with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, capers, and chives.<\/p>\nMore Parks and Rec<\/strong><\/p>\nR) Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park <\/strong>
\n4730 Crystal Springs Drive<\/p>\nS) Manhattan Beach <\/strong>
\n1400 Highland Avenue<\/p>\nT) Reunion Park<\/strong>
\n43234 LA-445, Ponchatoula<\/p>\nU) Hollywood Bowl<\/strong>
\n2301 North Highland Avenue<\/p>\nFor those who love being outside, hike up to the Hollywood Sign<\/strong> from Griffith Park<\/strong>. Or, venture to Reunion Park<\/strong>, where you might catch celebrities walking their dogs. Check out Manhattan Beach<\/strong>, too. \u201cIt\u2019s a great place for families, easy to get to, and much closer to LA than the often-touted Malibu Beach, which is an hour north of the city.\u201d<\/p>\nIf there\u2019s time, take in some tunes at the Hollywood Bowl<\/strong>.\u201d This is a great live music venue that features sings-alongs to movies like Grease and music-and-film concerts with the LA Philharmonic,\u201d adds Nash. \u201cBring a picnic or get one there.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nNick Brandt \u201898<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/191026_NickBrandt_005.jpg\")
BEACH DREAMS: Writer Nick Brandt \u201998 says the region remains a magnet for ambitious people who want pursue their dreams. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful year-round, and it\u2019s a place you can grow and become whatever you want to be.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cFor me, LA is the embodiment of the American Dream,\u201d says Brandt, a member of the University\u2019s LA Network Leadership Cabinet. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful here year-round, and it\u2019s a place you can grow and become whatever you want to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a writer, Brandt has crafted screenplays, comic books, and even musicals. His most recent work, Glass Ceilings, takes the stage in Los Angeles in March, and his graphic novel Joshua Jace: Minimum Wage Henchman is currently available digitally and in print.<\/p>\n
L) The Getty Museum<\/strong>
\n1200 Getty Center Drive
\nBrandt recommends a trip to The Getty<\/strong>. Inside, tour an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative art. Outside, take in the gardens. \u201cIf you need creative inspiration and a jolt to the soul, this is the place. I once wrote an entire screenplay sitting in the museum\u2019s courtyard.\u201d<\/p>\nM) Rockwell Table and Stage<\/strong>
\n1714 North Vermont Avenue
\nEnjoy live musical performances and great food. \u201cI may be biased because some of the songs from a few of my musicals have been performed here, but it is a great venue that offers something for everyone.\u201d Take in burlesque shows, musical parodies, theme nights with Broadway talent, and more. Brandt notes that Jeff Goldblum regularly plays jazz there, too.<\/p>\nN) Grab a Beer<\/strong>
\nN Golden Road Brewery
\n5410 West San Fernando Road<\/p>\nO) Bruery Terreux<\/strong>
\n1174 North Grove Street, Anaheim
\nRaise a glass in Glendale at the Golden Road Brewery<\/strong>. If you have children, they can enjoy an outdoor game and play area. Bring your dog, too, as four-legged friends are welcomed. Brandt, a Buffalo native, has high standards for his chicken wings and recommends the ones at the brewery \u2013 but, as a true western New Yorker, just blue cheese for him, no ranch.<\/p>\nBrandt also recommends the Bruery Terreux<\/strong> for a pint. Located not far from Disneyland, the craft brewery specializes in sour beers \u2013 fruit-oriented, with a hint of cherry, peach and a bit of tartness \u2013 that are brewed onsite. Patrons can also order regular, barrel-aged, and imperial beers, which are brewed at a sister location nearby so as not to cause cross-contamination.<\/p>\n
\nJeff \u201885E and Joan Beal \u201884E
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\nA composer for film, television, and concert hall, Jeff Beal has received 19 prime-time Emmy nominations and has won the award five times. He and his wife, Joan Beal, a University trustee, studio singer, and vocal contractor for film, media, and television, have lived in the Los Angeles area since 1992.<\/p>\n
A few years ago, the couple purchased an apartment in the heart of LA. \u201cDowntown is home to our concert halls, museums, restaurants, jazz clubs, renovated movie houses, and lots of exciting new developments, as this once-abandoned area is being revitalized,\u201d says Joan.<\/p>\n
As city dwellers, the Beals are enjoying their time in what is becoming a walkable city. \u201cThe accessibility is great, and it provides a central place to collaborate with directors, editors, and other musicians,\u201d adds Jeff.<\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/191102_Beal_010.jpg\")
COLLABORATIVE SCENE: As Los Angeles\u2013area residents for nearly three decades, Joan \u201984E and Jeff Beal \u201985E say the city\u2019s burgeoning downtown is ideal for the two musicians who like to collaborate with other artists, directors, and writers. In January, the Beals presented the world premiere of their new work\u2014Jeff as composer; Joan as librettist\u2014at LA\u2019s renowned Walt Disney Concert Hall.<\/p><\/div>\n
Downtown LA<\/strong><\/p>\nE) Grand Central Market <\/strong>
\n317 South Broadway<\/p>\nF) Horse Thief BBQ <\/strong>
\n324 South Hill Street<\/p>\nG) Angel\u2019s Flight<\/strong>
\n350 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\nH) Broad Museum<\/strong>
\n221 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\nI) Disney Concert Hall <\/strong>
\n111 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\nJ) Bradbury Building <\/strong>
\n304 South Broadway<\/p>\nK) bluewhale<\/strong>
\n123 Astronaut Ellison South Onizuka Street<\/p>\nThe couple recommends taking a walking tour of downtown, starting at Grand Central Market on South Broadway. \u201cThis large indoor marketplace features many vendors and restaurants,\u201d says Joan. \u201cYou\u2019ll find great egg sandwiches, falafel, tacos, and coffee.\u201d Jeff particularly likes the Horse Thief BBQ. \u201cMy assistant and I go there as often as possible and get all the things Joan tells me not to eat,\u201d he says. \u201cThe pulled pork is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
After that, head to Angel\u2019s Flight, which is next to the market on South Grand Avenue. \u201cYou have two options here,\u201d says Joan. \u201cYou can take a steep set of stairs up to Bunker Hill or ride a convenient trolley nearly 300 feet.\u201d (She notes that if you take the stairs, you can eat more at the market.) Then, continue on South Grand to the Broad Museum, known for its collection of contemporary art (and free general admission) and the Disney Concert Hall, an iconic building designed by Frank Gehry. \u201cYou don\u2019t need tickets to go into the hall,\u201d says Joan. \u201cAcoustically, it has the best sound, comparable only to Kilbourn Hall.\u201d<\/p>\n
If time allows, meander over to the Bradbury Building on Broadway. The historical landmark is open to the public and has been featured in TV shows and movies. For music, head to bluewhale, a jazz club tucked away in Little Tokyo. \u201cHave a drink and soak in the talents of some of the best musicians out there,\u201d adds Jeff.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_color=”#6ba8d4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Los Angeles Regional Network<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/USE-farout_regionalmap_LA.png\")
\nLA is home to one of the University\u2019s regional networks, which offer alumni, students, parents, and friends opportunities for networking and volunteering.<\/span><\/p>\nThe networks organize social events and outings, help welcome new alumni, interview and mentor students, and serve as social media ambassadors.<\/span><\/p>\n2,704<\/strong> alumni<\/span>
\n218<\/strong> current parents<\/span>
\n263<\/strong> students<\/span><\/p>\nAlumni by School<\/strong><\/span>
\n1,213<\/strong> School of Arts & Sciences<\/span>
\n331<\/strong> Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences<\/span>
\n407<\/strong> Eastman School of Music<\/span>
\n344<\/strong> School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/span>
\n101<\/strong> School of Nursing<\/span>
\n261<\/strong> Simon Business School<\/span>
\n60<\/strong> Warner School of Education<\/span>
\n42<\/strong> Eastman Institute for Oral Health<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Regional Networks and You<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nFor more information on activities and programs in Los Angeles, visit Rochester.edu\/alumni\/regional-network\/los-angeles<\/a>. For more on the University\u2019s other regional networks, visit Rochester.edu\/alumni\/regional-network<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1582214315197{border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #999999 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT: When in LA, have a meal at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, says Sean Allen \u201911S (MS). He\u2019s partial to the West Coast chain\u2019s store near the airport. \u201cWhile eating a burger, you can look up and see a plane about 200 feet high in the sky.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n
Recruited from the Simon Business School as an engineer and team lead for the oil and energy company Andeavor Logistics, Allen moved to California in 2011.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you have a strong drive, you\u2019ll thrive here,\u201d he says. \u201cLA is filled with a lot of highly motivated people who inspire me every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an ideal place to live, he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cSan Diego is only two hours south and Mexico is just 15 minutes from there. Napa Valley and Northern California aren\u2019t too far away either. Then there\u2019s LA itself, with a lot to do right here.\u201d<\/p>\n
A) Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/strong> B) Pho Ever Restaurant<\/strong> C) In-N-Out Burger<\/strong> D) Dockweiler Beach<\/strong> \u201cIf you want one, get there early, or be open to sharing a pit with another group or two.\u201d If you can\u2019t get a pit, just enjoy the beach or take a hang-gliding lesson.<\/p>\n SEE THE SIGNS: As a management analyst for the City of Pasadena, Wallis Nash \u201915 pays attention to the region\u2019s outdoor opportunities, like hiking in Griffith Park, where the iconic Hollywood sign is located.<\/p><\/div>\n After graduating from the University as a double-major in international relations and anthropology, Nash taught for a year in China. Then she earned her master\u2019s in public administration from the University of Southern California. Today, she works as a management analyst at Pasadena City Hall, which doubled as Pawnee City Hall in the hit sitcom Parks and Recreation.<\/p>\n \u201cMy job is very similar to Amy Poehler\u2019s character, Leslie Knope,\u201d says Nash, who is a member of the LA Network Leadership Cabinet and leader of the new LA Women\u2019s Network. \u201cI help manage the city\u2019s capital improvement budget, which supports our transportation, public works, and parks programs.\u201d<\/p>\n P) WB Studio Tour<\/strong> Q) The Original Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong> More Parks and Rec<\/strong><\/p>\n R) Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park <\/strong> S) Manhattan Beach <\/strong> T) Reunion Park<\/strong> U) Hollywood Bowl<\/strong> For those who love being outside, hike up to the Hollywood Sign<\/strong> from Griffith Park<\/strong>. Or, venture to Reunion Park<\/strong>, where you might catch celebrities walking their dogs. Check out Manhattan Beach<\/strong>, too. \u201cIt\u2019s a great place for families, easy to get to, and much closer to LA than the often-touted Malibu Beach, which is an hour north of the city.\u201d<\/p>\n If there\u2019s time, take in some tunes at the Hollywood Bowl<\/strong>.\u201d This is a great live music venue that features sings-alongs to movies like Grease and music-and-film concerts with the LA Philharmonic,\u201d adds Nash. \u201cBring a picnic or get one there.\u201d<\/p>\n BEACH DREAMS: Writer Nick Brandt \u201998 says the region remains a magnet for ambitious people who want pursue their dreams. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful year-round, and it\u2019s a place you can grow and become whatever you want to be.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n \u201cFor me, LA is the embodiment of the American Dream,\u201d says Brandt, a member of the University\u2019s LA Network Leadership Cabinet. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful here year-round, and it\u2019s a place you can grow and become whatever you want to be.\u201d<\/p>\n As a writer, Brandt has crafted screenplays, comic books, and even musicals. His most recent work, Glass Ceilings, takes the stage in Los Angeles in March, and his graphic novel Joshua Jace: Minimum Wage Henchman is currently available digitally and in print.<\/p>\n L) The Getty Museum<\/strong> M) Rockwell Table and Stage<\/strong> N) Grab a Beer<\/strong> O) Bruery Terreux<\/strong> Brandt also recommends the Bruery Terreux<\/strong> for a pint. Located not far from Disneyland, the craft brewery specializes in sour beers \u2013 fruit-oriented, with a hint of cherry, peach and a bit of tartness \u2013 that are brewed onsite. Patrons can also order regular, barrel-aged, and imperial beers, which are brewed at a sister location nearby so as not to cause cross-contamination.<\/p>\n A composer for film, television, and concert hall, Jeff Beal has received 19 prime-time Emmy nominations and has won the award five times. He and his wife, Joan Beal, a University trustee, studio singer, and vocal contractor for film, media, and television, have lived in the Los Angeles area since 1992.<\/p>\n A few years ago, the couple purchased an apartment in the heart of LA. \u201cDowntown is home to our concert halls, museums, restaurants, jazz clubs, renovated movie houses, and lots of exciting new developments, as this once-abandoned area is being revitalized,\u201d says Joan.<\/p>\n As city dwellers, the Beals are enjoying their time in what is becoming a walkable city. \u201cThe accessibility is great, and it provides a central place to collaborate with directors, editors, and other musicians,\u201d adds Jeff.<\/p>\n COLLABORATIVE SCENE: As Los Angeles\u2013area residents for nearly three decades, Joan \u201984E and Jeff Beal \u201985E say the city\u2019s burgeoning downtown is ideal for the two musicians who like to collaborate with other artists, directors, and writers. In January, the Beals presented the world premiere of their new work\u2014Jeff as composer; Joan as librettist\u2014at LA\u2019s renowned Walt Disney Concert Hall.<\/p><\/div>\n Downtown LA<\/strong><\/p>\n E) Grand Central Market <\/strong> F) Horse Thief BBQ <\/strong> G) Angel\u2019s Flight<\/strong> H) Broad Museum<\/strong> I) Disney Concert Hall <\/strong> J) Bradbury Building <\/strong> K) bluewhale<\/strong> The couple recommends taking a walking tour of downtown, starting at Grand Central Market on South Broadway. \u201cThis large indoor marketplace features many vendors and restaurants,\u201d says Joan. \u201cYou\u2019ll find great egg sandwiches, falafel, tacos, and coffee.\u201d Jeff particularly likes the Horse Thief BBQ. \u201cMy assistant and I go there as often as possible and get all the things Joan tells me not to eat,\u201d he says. \u201cThe pulled pork is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n After that, head to Angel\u2019s Flight, which is next to the market on South Grand Avenue. \u201cYou have two options here,\u201d says Joan. \u201cYou can take a steep set of stairs up to Bunker Hill or ride a convenient trolley nearly 300 feet.\u201d (She notes that if you take the stairs, you can eat more at the market.) Then, continue on South Grand to the Broad Museum, known for its collection of contemporary art (and free general admission) and the Disney Concert Hall, an iconic building designed by Frank Gehry. \u201cYou don\u2019t need tickets to go into the hall,\u201d says Joan. \u201cAcoustically, it has the best sound, comparable only to Kilbourn Hall.\u201d<\/p>\n If time allows, meander over to the Bradbury Building on Broadway. The historical landmark is open to the public and has been featured in TV shows and movies. For music, head to bluewhale, a jazz club tucked away in Little Tokyo. \u201cHave a drink and soak in the talents of some of the best musicians out there,\u201d adds Jeff.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” background_color=”#6ba8d4″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The networks organize social events and outings, help welcome new alumni, interview and mentor students, and serve as social media ambassadors.<\/span><\/p>\n 2,704<\/strong> alumni<\/span> Alumni by School<\/strong><\/span> <\/p>\n For more information on activities and programs in Los Angeles, visit Rochester.edu\/alumni\/regional-network\/los-angeles<\/a>. For more on the University\u2019s other regional networks, visit Rochester.edu\/alumni\/regional-network<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1582214315197{border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #999999 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n
\n6300 Hetzler Road, Culver City
\nAllen enjoys taking visitors to the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook<\/strong>, also known as the Culver City Stairs<\/strong>. Hike 250 steps up to a 500-foot peak for 360-degree views of the city. \u201cSome of these cobblestone steps are two and three feet wide,\u201d he says. \u201cHundreds of years ago, there was a village here and now just these steps remain.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n2228 Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena
\nAllen recommends Pho Ever for authentic Vietnamese fare. \u201cWhen you walk in, you feel like you\u2019re on a street in Ho Chi Minh City. Your food is even served in traditional, small metal bowls.\u201d For Japanese, try Wokcano (multiple locations). According to Allen, it serves up the best crabmeat fried rice ever. It also offers the unusual, from salsa dancing to pin\u0303ata parties to reverse happy hours.<\/p>\n
\n9149 South Sepulveda Boulevard
\nAllen, who is also a licensed real estate agent, often takes visitors to an iconic In-N-Out Burger<\/strong> located about a thousand feet from a runaway at the Los Angeles airport. \u201cWhile eating a burger, you can look up and see a plane about 200 feet high in the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n12001 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey
\n\u201cYou can\u2019t visit Southern California and not go to the beach,\u201d says Allen. With three miles of shoreline, Dockweiler Beach features 40 bonfire pits available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
\nWallis Nash \u201815<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n3400 Warner Boulevard, Burbank
\nNash recommends taking in a tour of the famous Warner Brothers studio. \u201cYou see everything from Batmobiles to the gazebo from The Gilmore Girls to the caf\u00e9 from La La Land.\u201d After the tour, she likes to dash over to Portos (3614 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank), a family-run Cuban bakery famous for its potato balls \u2013 deep-fried balls of mashed potatoes stuffed with meat.<\/p>\n
\n6333 West 3rd Street
\nTo experience the city\u2019s cultural and dining diversity, Nash enjoys the Original Farmer\u2019s Market<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s so LA to see an Iranian woman selling traditional food next to Bob\u2019s Coffee & Doughnuts, which is next to Nonna\u2019s Empanadas,\u201d she says. She recommends that visitors go to Zia Valenti<\/strong>a, where they can get coffee served in waffle cones. Check out the French Crepe Company<\/strong>, too. Her favorite is the la poissoni\u00e8re, which is filled with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, capers, and chives.<\/p>\n
\n4730 Crystal Springs Drive<\/p>\n
\n1400 Highland Avenue<\/p>\n
\n43234 LA-445, Ponchatoula<\/p>\n
\n2301 North Highland Avenue<\/p>\n
\nNick Brandt \u201898<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n1200 Getty Center Drive
\nBrandt recommends a trip to The Getty<\/strong>. Inside, tour an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative art. Outside, take in the gardens. \u201cIf you need creative inspiration and a jolt to the soul, this is the place. I once wrote an entire screenplay sitting in the museum\u2019s courtyard.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n1714 North Vermont Avenue
\nEnjoy live musical performances and great food. \u201cI may be biased because some of the songs from a few of my musicals have been performed here, but it is a great venue that offers something for everyone.\u201d Take in burlesque shows, musical parodies, theme nights with Broadway talent, and more. Brandt notes that Jeff Goldblum regularly plays jazz there, too.<\/p>\n
\nN Golden Road Brewery
\n5410 West San Fernando Road<\/p>\n
\n1174 North Grove Street, Anaheim
\nRaise a glass in Glendale at the Golden Road Brewery<\/strong>. If you have children, they can enjoy an outdoor game and play area. Bring your dog, too, as four-legged friends are welcomed. Brandt, a Buffalo native, has high standards for his chicken wings and recommends the ones at the brewery \u2013 but, as a true western New Yorker, just blue cheese for him, no ranch.<\/p>\n
\nJeff \u201885E and Joan Beal \u201884E
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\n317 South Broadway<\/p>\n
\n324 South Hill Street<\/p>\n
\n350 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\n
\n221 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\n
\n111 South Grand Avenue<\/p>\n
\n304 South Broadway<\/p>\n
\n123 Astronaut Ellison South Onizuka Street<\/p>\nLos Angeles Regional Network<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
\nLA is home to one of the University\u2019s regional networks, which offer alumni, students, parents, and friends opportunities for networking and volunteering.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n218<\/strong> current parents<\/span>
\n263<\/strong> students<\/span><\/p>\n
\n1,213<\/strong> School of Arts & Sciences<\/span>
\n331<\/strong> Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences<\/span>
\n407<\/strong> Eastman School of Music<\/span>
\n344<\/strong> School of Medicine and Dentistry<\/span>
\n101<\/strong> School of Nursing<\/span>
\n261<\/strong> Simon Business School<\/span>
\n60<\/strong> Warner School of Education<\/span>
\n42<\/strong> Eastman Institute for Oral Health<\/span><\/p>\nRegional Networks and You<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n