Bosch Alley

While watching the first episode of Bosch on Amazon Prime, I knew I had to find the alley where Bosch shot Flores.  It looked so creepy in the rain (fake rain for filming, but still rain).  I checked google maps, starting at Mariachi Plaza, and it didn't take long to locate it.  A couple of days later, I headed out to see it in person.  In the daylight, it wasn't nearly as spooky.

 

 

The stone by the sidewalk is how I found it.

This is where they turned and walked into the alley.

Closer look in the alley

Greystone Mansion - Beverly Hills

Greystone Mansion is a beautifully landscaped estate in Beverly Hills.  Architect Gordon Kaufmann designed the residence as a gift from oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny to his son, Ed "Ned" Doheny, Jr. and his family. In 1965 the property was purchased by the City of Beverly Hills. It is now a public park used for many special events. The house and the grounds are also frequently used in the filming of tv shows and movies.  A few include:  Jumping Jack Flash, Spiderman, Batman and Robin, Gilmore Girls and Knight Rider.

 

 

Chilton Academy from Gilmore Girls

Bird's Cafe - Hollywood

Bird's Café in Hollywood is mentioned in a few of Michael Connelly's books. It's a popular lunch spot on Franklin Avenue.  Recently, I went to check it out and I was very impressed.  They specialize in rotisserie chicken and it was wonderful. Everything was delicious and I will be back.

 

The Bar area inside the restaurant.

My meal:  1/4 white meat chicken, baked potato, flat bread and dipping sauce

Echo Lake Park

 Echo Park Lake is a beautiful and peaceful oasis in the well populated neighborhood of Echo Park. The area has been used many times as a filming location.  Parts of Echo Park were sometimes used as San Francisco in the TV show Parenthood.  Michael Connelly titled one of  his books ECHO PARK and wrote about many places in the neighborhood.  The ending of the book played out here in the Park.

 

The Lady of the Lake Statue is shown above.

 

There are beautiful views of downtown from the area.

 

The park is peaceful and beautiful and enjoyed by many.

High Tower Apartments - Hollywood

The High Tower Apartments are a unique complex with a great view near the Hollywood Bowl.

In the Raymond Chandler film THE LONG GOOD BYE, detective Philip Marlowe  lived here.

Since Michael Connelly (the author) was a big fan of Raymond Chandler novels, he used the location in his book ECHO PARK.  The garages are on the ground level and residents get keys to the elevator (which is the tower).  The property is very unusual and also very charming.  Who wouldn't love to live there with the great views?

 

 

Tunnel from the Gate to the Elevator

The elevator at the end of the short tunnel

The one car garage that is very narrow

Harry Bosch House - TV Show

My obsession with the Amazon Prime TV Show BOSCH continues.  The location from the show that I most wanted to see was Harry's house in the Hollywood Hills.  From the show I could tell it had floor to ceiling windows and a very cool patio with a great view.  The house is way up in the hills and the view was spectacular.  #LoveAllThingsBosch

 

Rizzolis and Isles

A couple weeks ago, the TV show Rizzoli and Isles was filming at the lake in Huntington Beach Central Park.  I borrowed Poffie the Schnauzer and went over to check it out.  I've never seen the show, but it was fun watching them film.  A dock was build in the lake and it was full of boats (which never happens there.)  Hopefully, I'll be able to catch the show on TV.  By the way, this is the same lake that was used in Dexter a couple of years ago.  Our Central Park is becoming quite the movie location.  It's nice to have the filming come to me instead of the other way around.

Wayfarers Chapel

Wayfarers Chapel or "The Glass Church" is located on the cliffs above the Pacific Ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.  It was designed by Lloyd Wright (son of Frank Lloyd Wright) in the late 1940's. 

Trump National Golf Club

 

 

Trump National Golf Club is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula . It is only 30 minutes south of Los Angeles.  The golf course is beautiful.  A friend recommended lunching at Café Pacific - one of the two restaurants in the 45,000 square foot clubhouse.  A few weeks ago, I decided to do just that.  The restaurant is beautiful with breath taking views of the coast.  The sandwich and salad menu was very reasonable priced and the service was unbeatable. I highly recommend it!