Free Holiday Light Shows in Los Angeles

December is marked by an explosion of lights, music, ornaments, decorated trees, sales, advertisements, and the inevitable strain on our wallets.  If you’re like me, you want to do it all!   In Los Angeles, we have a number of fun, holiday light […]

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The Amazing Aquarium of the Pacific : Explore an Underwater World

If you are visiting California, it’s impossible to ignore the vast & beautiful, blue Pacific ocean that extends endlessly to the west.   Have you ever watched the sun set against the ocean and wondered about the life underneath? The marine life in […]

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9 Places to See the Hollywood Sign

Planning to come to LA for vacation? Interested in the best places to see the Hollywood Sign? You’ve come to the right place! I have 9 places where you can see the Hollywood Sign, grouped in these 3 categories: From a tourist […]

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VIDEO: A Tour of Old Pasadena

Once crumbling & neglected, Old Pasadena is now a hip, historic, trendy part of Pasadena, brimming with stores, restaurants, art galleries, and bars. I’ll give you a tour of Old Pasadena and all it has to offer in this video.

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VIDEO: Tail O’ The Pup is Back in LA

The Dog Days of Summer brought a present to Los Angeles:  Tail O’ The Pup! Okay, it was actually the 1933 Group, the hospitality group that finds and restores landmarks from LA’s past.  They keep the historical aesthetic, while modernizing the menu […]

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10 Fun Things to do at Universal Citywalk

It’s summer!  What better way to spend the day than at a theme park? Except theme parks can get truly expensive!  So what should you do? Visit Universal Citywalk! Universal Citywalk is next to Universal Studios.  Entrance to Universal Studios starts at […]

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The True Story of the Binoculars Building in Venice

What do you think of binoculars as a building?  Famed architect, Frank Gehry, thought it was a good idea. So did his clients, Chiat/Day Advertising Agency. And so it was built in Venice, CA. But, to be fair, the Binoculars building was […]

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VIDEO: Barnsdall Park – LA’s Hidden Gem

At the very east edge of Hollywood, in a very crowded, urban area is Barnsdall Park. Barnsdall Park is a part of very early Los Angeles, one of the rare properties that show what LA was like before it was a concrete […]

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15 Things to Do in Beverly Hills

Want to make your trip to Beverly Hills epic?  Then read on for these 15 things to do! #1 Rodeo Drive Let’s not beat around the bush.  If you come to Beverly Hills, then Rodeo Drive is on your list of must-see […]

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11 Fun Things to See & Do at Griffith Observatory Without Stepping Foot Inside

Griffith Observatory is one of the most-visited sites in Los Angeles  by both locals & tourists.  If you’re coming to LA, then this should be a must-see on your list. Not really interested in astronomy? Not to worry! Here are 11 fun […]

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