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Points of Interest
  • Chinatown
  • Hollywood
  • Pacific Ocean
  • San Gabriel Mountains
  • Silver Lake

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While Eagle Rock is lacking for things to do, especially at night, the rest of Los Angeles more than makes up for it. Being in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country has its advantages in terms of entertainment and cultural opportunities, and there’s never a lack of things to do for those willing to try something new. Being sandwiched in between the cities of Glendale and Pasadena is great. The ommunity surrounding Occidental is quiet, while the location between two major cities gives students an option to go in either direction. Pasadena is more upscale and has many good restaurants and clubs, while Glendale has both the Galleria and a large outdoor mall area in the downtown area that has movie theaters, shops, and a wide variety of restaurants.

Branching out beyond that into the rest of Los Angeles can be difficult for those without a car, but it is possible and can be very rewarding. With the many museums and concert halls, the level of culture in LA is remarkable. There is, of course, Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Venice Beach as well, all of which are just a small sample of the myriad of entertainment options available. One can not forget about Chinatown, either. Simply put, there is no lack of things to do in Los Angeles, especially for those willing to look for it. Those without a car often find difficulty in getting around town, but the options are still available, albeit they take much longer to get to. These options are ever-increasing, especially with the recent addition of the Metro Gold Line, which makes it easier to get to many areas around the city. The people that seem to get the most from Oxy are those that make the effort to get out.

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Local Atmosphere at Occidental College

bjr

'14

Environmental Sciences

3.5
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Unique

Eagle Rock consists of many unique shops and good places to eat. Walking back to the school, there is a stretch that gets a little sketchy, especially at night, so as long as you go in groups or in a car, its nice

Dec 21, 2010

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goldenboot3

'12

Philosophy and Religion

4.2
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Urban Oasis

Los Angeles is full of amazing sites! The Eagle Rock locals do not like the college though, even though it predates their buying of their homes...

Apr 15, 2010

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edornbush

'12

Eagle Rock is lame. If you don't...

Eagle Rock is lame. If you don't have a car or know someone who does, it's difficult to find fun things to do. People mostly head to local restaurants—Classic Thai and Spitz are favorites—or trek to Pasadena. There are also beaches relatively close to head to on the weekends. People will go to the Claremont schools on weekends if they know people there—they have a wet campus, and we don't, so it's an obvious choice if you want to party.

Apr 13, 2009

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Glendale Galleria
  • Paseo Colorado
Major Sports Teams
  • Los Angeles Clippers: basketball
  • Los Angeles Dodgers: baseball
  • Los Angeles Kings: hockey
  • Los Angeles Lakers: basketball
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Oxy is centrally located in Los Angeles and has easy access to bus and rail lines throughout the city.

The school runs a bus service that takes students out into the city throughout the week and picks them up.

Many options for free movies, concerts, and plays are available throughout the school year.

5 Fun Facts about LA:
• Hollywood always has something to do, from movie premieres to clubs.
• Los Angeles has many incredible museums, from the Getty to the Museum of Tolerance.
• There are many different cultural areas, from Chinatown to Los Feliz; you have to try them all!
• Mass-transit is improving greatly, especially with the addition of the Metro Gold Line, meaning very little is inaccessible, even to those without a car. Be prepared for a slightly longer commute.
• Don’t forget about Six Flags and Disneyland; they’re closer than you would ever think.

Famous People from LA:
From movie stars to famous politicians, Los Angeles is where any and all famous people go at some point. You will never lack in celebrities in LA.

Local Slang:
The 5 – Interstate 5
Agro – Gone out of control
Hollyweird – What Hollywood is
Orange Curtain – The line that divides Los Angeles County and Orange County
S&M Boulevard – Santa Monica Boulevard
Sig-Alert – Used for when a major traffic jam occurs on one of the many freeways
So-Cal – Southern California

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Mann Glendale Exchange 10
128 N Maryland Ave.
Glendale
(818) 549-0045

Mann Glendale Marketplace 4
144 S Brand Blvd.
Glendale
(818) 547-3352

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