Detour Los Angeles

Detour Los Angeles guides you through the places and stories that make Los Angeles one of the most entertaining, fabled, and diverse cities in the world. Fascinating insiders will take you into the heart of LA and show you what makes it tick. You’ll peek behind the city's sparkling facade and discover its real glamour, hidden quirks, and quiet wonders.

DTLA: The Birthplace of Noir

Historian Eddie Muller uncovers how true crime and Hollywood moviemaking merged in downtown Los Angeles to create film noir.

Disney Hall: The City’s Better Angels

Grant Gershon, artistic director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, reveals the secrets of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Venice: Abbot Kinney's Impossible Dream

Discover how Venice was created -- and almost destroyed -- and meet the spirit of town-founder Abbot Kinney.

Downtown: Gateway to the City of Angels

Writer Lynell George shares the path many immigrants have walked from Union Station into the heart of Downtown.

Santa Monica: Designing a Pedestrian Utopia

Frances Anderton, host of KCRW's DnA: Design and Architecture, shows you how architects and residents are reclaiming Santa Monica for pedestrians and cyclists.

Venice: Life On The Edge

Pro skater Eric “Tuma” Britton shows you why Venice is irresistible to outsiders -- from street performers and body-builders to pro skateboarders.

Hollywood: Stars & Bars

Ben Svetkey, Senior Editor of The Hollywood Reporter, leads a time-traveling tour back to the golden era of Hollywood.

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