Sean G. Rosenstock

Went to Pro Zone to get a couple of new balls drilled. Carl runs a great shop within a corner of the Winnetka Bowl. Inside are a good selection of balls at a variety of price points and representing different performance levels. The shop was humming with business for good reason: Carl is a pro and meticulous...he is patient with new customers and clearly loves what he does. Service and turnaround is remarkably fast given the business he normally receives. Prices are quite fair.

Of the half dozen or so bowling alleys I have played at in the LA area, Winnetka is probably the cleanest. The lanes are in good shape, the facilities too...the restrooms are clean 😁. There are nice amenities here: a restaurant, a bar, a very well run Pro Shop and an arcade. Like many alleys there are leagues and a karaoke night. The staff are friendly and helpful and prices (vary by time of day) are pretty fair.

Rudy Ortega Park is an historic park sitting on the site of a village of the Fernandeno Tataviam Mission Band of Indians. The tribe is in the process of seeking federal recognition which would make it the first recognized tribe in Los Angeles county. Visitors can learn of the history of the Tataviam tribe along with the culture from one of the elders...there are programs here for school children and adults. A very nice little park with a great history and story to tell. The elders are happy to speak with the public and educate people. Very friendly and informative.

Far East Center is a large store in Los Angeles, Chinatown that offers a variety of herbs, teas, dietary supplements and traditional medicinals oils and ointments. Along one side are a large selection of oils and ointments, then further back are herbs and teas. Elsewhere in the store is a selection of ginseng and ginger as well as Asian dietary supplements. The staff is friendly and happy to help. Pricing is reasonable.

This Vans store in the Westfield shopping center has a good selection of well, Vans shoes, clothing and accessories. Service was helpful and friendly, the associate did a great job trying to find a good fit. The store itself was pretty clean and organized.