Hidden hot spots in Downey

Downey is the place where many parts of the Apollo Space Program began.  

The Space Shuttle and its systems were born here..

At  "Columbia Memorial Space Center" you can experience the elements of space such as driving the space shuttle, wearing space suits, and checking out the rocket system. You can also experience gravity on the moon.

They renewed the center in 2009 so it is a very clean place and all the staff were very helpful. Besides the admission is only $5, it is worth to see it!"Columbia Memorial Space Center"

12400 Columbia Way

Downey, CA 90242

(562)231-1200

http://www.columbiaspacescience.org/

San Fernando Valley's most popular bakery "Porto's" finally opened in the south of Los Angeles!

"Porto's Bakery and Cafe"
8233 Firestone Blvd
Downey, CA 90241
(562)582-8888
http://www.portosbakery.com

I had a "Caprese" (prosciutto, Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and carpers)  and it was very juicy on crispy cuban bread. I promised myself to come back very soon.

May is the season of Jacaranda blooming all over Southern California. Downey has some of the most gorgeous spots for sure.

front of "Rancho Los Amigos Rehab"

Adwen Steet

All of Los Angeles will become a Jacaranda Purple paradise from May to June.