If you live in Los Angeles, it goes without saying that parking can be a nightmare. But it wasn’t always this way. In the early 1900s, LA only had an estimated 55,000 cars on the road. Crazy, right? The city also had a system called the Los Angeles Railway. Also known as Yellow Cars, the…Continue Reading “The Secret Life of the World’s Foremost Parking Professor”
Think you know where to find the best hidden bars in Los Angeles? It’s no secret that LA is home to a wealth of bars, from the swanky to the downright divey. And with such a wide variety of places to choose from, sometimes you just want something a little different. The good news is that our city has exactly…Continue Reading “The Best Hidden Bars in LA”
We love the rich musical history of Los Angeles just as much as we appreciate its cinematic charm. It’s the birthplace of tons of iconic musical acts, including rock-and-roll legends, The Doors. If you know nothing at all about Jim Morrison and The Doors, you’d at least recognize their greatest hits, like “Light My Fire” and “People…Continue Reading “10 Things About Jim Morrison You Probably Didn’t Know (Unless You’re a Superfan)”
Ah, Labor Day. Whether it makes you think of summer heat waves, your last chance to wear white for the year or pools and BBQ’s, no one can deny the allure of another three-day weekend. But do you know why Labor Day was created? It was designed by the labor union in the 19th century…Continue Reading “Healthy Recipes From Pavemint’s Labor Day Party”
Is it really almost over already? Maybe you didn’t get to do all you had planned this summer. Fortunately for you, in a town like LA, it’s never too late to find plenty of exciting things to do—especially on a holiday weekend. Here are a few of our picks for the most amazing things to…Continue Reading “8 Amazing Things to Do in LA For Labor Day Weekend”
Ah, those old familiar summer heatwaves–can’t live with ’em, wouldn’t be LA without ’em. While summer may be winding down, the sunshine sure isn’t (other than during today’s crazy solar eclipse). And while Southern California has plenty of options to keep people cool, like heading to the beach, catching a movie or attending a pool…Continue Reading “How to Keep Your Car Cooler While it’s Parked”
Summer is drawing to a close and that means it’s time for LA’s favorite DIY festival, Echo Park Rising. There may not be any big name headliners, but LA Weekly named it “LA’s Best Music Festival” last year for exactly that reason. The relaxed anything goes atmosphere is a welcome change from the overly-curated experience of many other festivals…Continue Reading “How to Have the Best Weekend Ever at Echo Park Rising”
It’s just about that glorious time of year again; football season is upon us. After over two decades of having zero teams to call our own, LA will be home to not just one, but two NFL franchises for the first time: the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers. Fans of both franchises might…Continue Reading “9 Facts That Separate Rams and Chargers Fans”
Gather round Angelenos, the time has finally come for us to be in the same room as Hamilton: An American Musical. We’ve been waiting patiently since it opened on Broadway in 2015 and honestly, we can barely contain our excitement. In celebration of this momentous occasion, we here at Pavemint would like to share some…Continue Reading “Hamilton Has Finally Landed in LA”
Pasadena may not be as hectic as Hollywood or as cosmopolitan as the Eastside, but that’s exactly what makes this small town in the San Gabriel Valley so charming. Pasadena packs in enough things to do without feeling either chaotic or snoozy. When you hear Pasadena, you probably instantly think “Rose Parade,” but the City…Continue Reading “Essential Places to Visit in Pasadena”
