Sightseeing With Goldline Metro: Los Angeles Stations

The Goldline metro rail will connect communities all over the greater Southern California region.  Curious about where this new rail line can take you?  The Los Angeles-Pasadena line has been operational since 2003, and since then thousands of people have been able to explore what the area has to offer.  If you can’t wait to ride the complete Goldline metro line, explore what's already built and see what you can discover in Los Angeles.

Heritage Town Square

Do you have an interest in history?  Are you curious about what life was like nearly a century and a half ago when the great state of California was just forming?  Well if you're riding Goldline's rail in Los Angeles you're in luck, Goldline has a station right near Heritage Square.  Heritage Square is a living museum that focuses on the first 100 years of southern California history.  This living museum has authentic early Californian architecture (Victorian houses and suburban homes), historic performances, guided tours, hands-on exhibitions, and much more.  Take advantage of a nice weekend and take the family to Heritage Square to get the most fun history lesson you'll ever have.

Chinatown

Los Angeles' Chinatown is one of the most well-known city neighborhoods.  There are so many things to see in this historic Chinese district that you may have to visit the area several times to fit in everything you want to do.  If you love Chinese cuisine dine at one of the area's abundant restaurants, and if you enjoy cooking be sure to stop at one of the specialty supermarkets in the area so you can try to             re-create your favorite dish at home.  Chinatown is full of museums, theaters, street performers, and more entertainment perfect for entertaining families and pleasing dates.

Lincoln Heights

Want to see examples of modern suburban architecture?  The neighborhood of Lincoln Heights can stand out among the more urban areas of Los Angeles, the sprawling lawns and large homes don't blend in with the urban environment.  If you need a break from traditional Los Angeles, ride the Goldline metro to Lincoln Heights and enjoy the sights.

Sightseeing With Goldline Metro: Azusa Station

You know that Azusa is known for having everything "from A to Z" because of their unique name, but the "a to z" isn't just a marketing gimmick.  The Goldline metro extension has a station in Azusa, and there's a lot to do in this humble part of the greater Los Angeles area.

Fish Canyon Falls/ Fish Canyon Trail

Who would have guessed that there's a beautiful hiking trail and fishing spot located near Los Angeles?  The San Gabriel Mountains are close to Azusa, and for decades this spot was known as one of the most beautiful and tranquil places in the Southland.  Mining activities have disrupted a lot of the beautiful surrounding landscape, but Fish Canyon is still as beautiful and tranquil as ever.

Duarte Historical Museum

Are you interested in local history?  If not you should be, the Azusa area has a rich history that goes far back to the 19^th century.  The Durate Historical Museum is right by one of the Goldline metro station, it was built to show people the agricultural roots of the land, and show people what life was like before suburban homes took over the land.  The area you know as Azusa used to be land owned by Andres Duarte, a Mexican solider who settled on the land.  Duarte got into the ranching business and lived comfortably with his family until California became part of the United States.  Like many Mexican settlers in California after the end of the Mexican-American War, Duarte owed years of back taxes to his new government.  Eventually the 6,595 acres that Duarte owned were split up among other land owners and became Azusa, Arcadia, Baldwin Park, and a good chunk of Southern California.

Azusa Skate Park

Are you more into sports than you are history and nature?  The Azusa skate park is definitely not for beginners, or skaters who aren't used to skating in urban areas.  This concrete playground has an abundance of short banks and ledges for visitors to practice on, and it's free to use.