Sandi Hemmerlein
Sandi Hemmerlein is a writer and photographer. Based in L.A. but constantly on the prowl for new adventure, she spends most of her time nurturing her interest in birds, animals, neon, historic theaters, puppets, trains, folk art, and stained glass. In addition to her work for PBS SoCal, Sandi also documents everything on her own website Avoiding Regret.
Anaheim has way more to offer than just its resort district, and you don’t need an admission ticket or annual pass to enjoy much of it.
Here are five of the lesser-known historic sites that are within a stone’s throw of El Camino Real – and just as historic as the missions that it once connected.
Calling all dog-lovers! Explore six of the best SoCal pop-up events for your pups.
Calling all dog-lovers! Explore six of the best SoCal pop-up events for your pups.
From Amboy to Victorville, here are the five best pit stops along routes commonly traveled in SoCal.
The Huntington can be daunting for the casual visitor. But it’s a welcome challenge for those who are up for it. Here are the ten best ways to explore the wonders of The Huntington, inside and out, in its 100th year.
Discover eight dazzling fountains that help define Los Angeles.
Visit five historic hotels that tell the story of Downtown L.A.’s boom.
Located at 5,715 feet above sea level, Mt. Wilson Observatory is one of the oldest and most historic gateways to space that’s been treasured by professional and amateur stargazers alike. Here's how to get the most of your trip there.
Here are five under-the-radar destinations in Joshua Tree National Park to escape the crowds.
Prohibition was a dark chapter in Los Angeles history. But thankfully, the city was never really dry. Some L.A. landmarks that didn’t just survive Prohibition –– they thrived, running wetter than ever.
From horror film location tours to the Hollywood Museum Dungeon of Doom, here are the best places to get up-close to cinema's most terrifying monsters and villains.