Hollywood, Long Beach and the Getty – Creative Inspiration for Pro Skater Nora Vasconcellos
The first female pro rider to join the global adidas Skateboarding team shares her LA hotspots for sport, culture and creativity.
Leaving her hometown in Massachusetts as a 19-year-old wasn’t easy, but six years on Nora Vasconcellos has excelled in Southern California and become an inspiring part of its skateboarding scene, with her creativity extending from the skatepark to the local art scene.
Here is Nora’s personal guide to life in Los Angeles:
Where is your favorite place to skate in LA and why?
I love going to spots in LA, one of my favorite areas is Long Beach. You can cruise around to things easily and you don’t have to spend too much time in the car. There are new things popping up all the time as well. I also love Belvedere Skatepark and Garvanza Park which are more central to Los Angeles.
How does LA culture influence your personal style?
I think I like the mix of the TV and film culture.
Where is the best place in LA to meet like-minded creative people?
I think it is through my friends who live up there. The Silver Lake and Echo Park areas are really cool and more laid back than the more western parts. It seems like more of a community.
Do you have a favorite art museum or gallery in LA that provides inspiration for your own artwork?
I like the Getty, it’s huge and accessible. There is always something new to see.
When you’re not skating, what are your top 3 favorite places to explore in the City of Angels?
I love Long Beach, Silver Lake, and Hollywood.
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