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Seeking serenity in LA? Here are some listener suggestions
A rainbow is seen over Laurel Canyon.
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As a newer resident of Los Angeles, I sometimes find the place overwhelming. Luckily, listeners of LAist's daily talk show AirTalk with Larry Mantle recently and generously shared some of their favorite places to reset and find balance — from iconic vistas to some more personal picks.
Embracing the natural word
Hikers utilize the trails at Griffith Park in Los Angeles.
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Many listeners touted the natural landscape of Southern California as being the key to their catharsis.
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Robert in Hollywood likes to ride his motorcycle out to the Malibu mountains. “There’s a certain turnout where you can stop and in the spring you can look at all the mustards and the poppies. It’s like a whole other world,” he said.
Jennifer in Indian Wells takes her easel out and does "en plen aire" painting in the Santa Rosa Mountains. “That can transport me pretty easy,” she said.
True in High Desert heads to the Mormon Rocks in the Cajon Pass “to hike and be with nature”
Lori in Studio City wrote, “I am so fortunate that I just go to my backyard and enjoy the birds and squirrels and swaying trees. Living in the hills off Laurel Canyon in Studio City is heavenly.”
Being alone in a crowd
Metrolink train at Union Station.
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Other listeners centered themselves by being around others.
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Roxanne in Redlands likes to take the MetroLink from San Bernardino to Union Station. “I find my greatest peace being alone where there are as many people as people,” she explained.
A recurring theme was places where everyone was offline.
Debbie in Lake Balboa said the Travel Town railroad museum reminds her of a different time. “It’s a great place to go to watch families having a good time without screens in an old fashioned way," she said. "Even though you’re alone you have people around you.”
Nicholas in Venice Beach likes to watch the roller disco in Venice Beach — in person. “A lot of things are online right now,” he said. “It’s just nice to go out and see real people smiling…there’s a lot of community there.
Listen to the full AirTalk segment for Larry’s memories of listeners’ favorite spot below:
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