Nine breezy walks around L.A. that will help you appreciate the gorgeous architecture of the city’s bridges and its rich local history.
If the first ones that come to mind are Jeff or Beau, you’re probably not alone. Unlike, say, San Francisco, New York or London, our city doesn’t have water-spanning structures that represent us on the world stage.
For a longer walk, use one of the dirt paths on the west side of Arroyo Boulevard to access the Arroyo Seco Trail, which stretches past La Loma Bridge downstream, before heading back to the park.Sometimes called the “little sister” of the larger Colorado Street Bridge upstream, Pasadena’s La Loma Bridge is worth a visit in its own right.
Once you’re walking on the canals, beach traffic fades into a tranquil, park-like atmosphere, where pedestrians rule and the local ducks have their own private playground . The architecture here is like a microcosm of L.A. itself, with colonial cottages and Italian villas lined up next to glass-walled modern designs. Gardens along the sidewalks are lushly landscaped with succulents and fruit trees, and each wood-and-steel arch bridge seems to make for a better photo op than the last.
When you reach Boyle Heights, cross the street at Whittier Avenue and South Boyle Avenue before heading back to the Arts District side. There, you’ve got your pick of culinary delights, including turmeric lattes atL.A. might have taller, longer and older bridges — but I can’t name one that packs more charm per foot than the tiny Shakespeare Bridge, built in 1926 in Franklin Hills.
Originally, La Kretz Bridge was only supposed to carry riders from the fancy-sounding Atwater Village Equestrian Historic District to the trails in Griffith Park — butopened the path up to pedestrians and bikers too. To walk across the bridge, head to North Atwater Park and park in the lot next to the wooden “North Atwater Park” sign. You’ll be able to see the top of the bridge from there, and a short dirt trail leads you to the eastern ramp.
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