James Hsiao
Spotter since 2013
About me
About me
My family immigrated to Los Angeles when I was a little kid. I am a child of the 80’s. I’ve lived here most of my life except for going to University of Michigan for my BA. I love exploring new places around the city which is why visitors say I am the best tour guide in Los Angeles. I am open to new experiences and environments which is why I know so many different places to eat, music to dance to, museums, and art galleries to go to. Since I’m such a native, I’ve seen this city change over 20 years. From the dreary, messy, dirty city of the 80’s to music, art walks, and cultural hub of the west coast.
Why Los Angeles?
- LA is expanding its public transportation, people do not realize the amount of miles Los Angeles covers.
- It is the art and music center of the West Coast.
- I was there when Los Angeles and its surrounding cities started to promote art galleries and museums. We have the best art walk and free museum tours in the West.
- We have the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- There are so many cultures here. I love trying out different foods from different places.
Where can you find me online?
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My spots (20)
St. Felix
Hollywood Club Crawl starts here
I've been coming to "St. Felix" in LA for almost ten years. This is where the Hollywood Club Crawl starts. I like their new post-pandemic extras!
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Hsiao
Elbow Room
A bar for bartenders and sports
If you ask some bartenders around the block in LA where they go on their days off or when they get off work, "Elbow Room" is the place...
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Hsiao
Scum and Villainy Cantina
Sci-fi lounge
"Scum and Villainy Cantina" in Hollywood, Los Angeles has its own Star Wars and other sci-fi themed bar. You can even dress up here, I'm usually a Pilot...
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James
Hsiao
The Cat and Fiddle
UK bar
"The Cat and Fiddle" in Los Angeles is a British bar with great Monday pie and pint. I love the happy hour, and I love the atmosphere to read here!
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Hsiao
Hammer Museum
Lectures at the Museum
"Hammer Museum" is one of the best lecture halls in Los Angeles & a cultural hub. The best exhibit I've attended there was on African-Americans.
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Hsiao
Geffen Contemporary
MOCA
"Geffen Contemporary" is one of Los Angeles' three museums of contemporary art. What I like the most about this one is the special events & workshops.
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Hsiao
Craft and Folk Art Museum
Do art!
The "Craft and Folk Art Museum" in Los Angeles is a perfect place to learn how to make some art! I've learned how to make paper from army uniforms...
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Hsiao
Lake Hollywood Park
A lake at the Hollywood Sign!
"Lake Hollywood Park" is a hidden lake on the the top of Hollywood in Los Angeles! What I like about it is the isolation I feel right in the city...
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Hsiao
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