LA Tan

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early morning fog of Los Angeles, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver pulled up to LA Tan. The shop’s neon sign flickered ominously in the gloom, and as he stepped inside, he found the place bathed in an eerie glow. Inside, a regular customer was applying a particularly vibrant shade of nail polish, causing everyone to laugh at his choice. The delivery driver couldn’t help but smile, realizing that sometimes life in LA is best seen through colorful lenses.

2. At dawn, when LA Tan’s doors just opened for the day, a delivery driver arrived with an unusual package. As he approached the counter, the manager noticed something peculiar—inside the box was not makeup or skincare but a small potted plant. Curious, the manager plucked off a leaf and sniffed it—it smelled like fresh lemon. She asked the delivery guy what to do with it, and he shrugged, saying it was ‘just some random plant.’ Months later, the little lemon tree became a talk-of-the-town attraction, attracting customers who came not only for facials but also to marvel at its vibrant yellow fruit. And every morning, someone from the neighborhood would leave a tiny thank-you note on the counter, simply signed ‘A Grateful Neighbor.’

3. At dusk, when LA Tan's neon sign flickered on, a neighborhood cat began making its rounds. Every night, without fail, it would saunter into the salon and sit in front of the mirror, as if posing for its own reflection. One evening, a delivery driver arrived with a mischievous smile. ‘I heard you’ve got a new client,’ he teased the owner. The next morning, everyone noticed the salon’s neon sign now read: “LA Tan & Friends.” From then on, the cat was joined by an adoring fan club—all reflected perfectly in the mirrors.

4. At sunset, when LA Tan’s neon sign flickered on, an old man approached the counter and asked, ‘Do you offer tanning sessions for dogs?’ The attendant smiled and replied, 'No, sir, only humans can get a sun-kissed glow here.' The old man nodded knowingly and said, 'Just checking, I’ve seen some strange things around here.' He then turned and walked out into the twilight, leaving behind a puzzled but amused staff.