The Santa Monica Pier is one of my favorite places to take my family and friends to. I have always thought of it as one of my most recognizable landmarks in LA County with it showing it in several movies and TV shows that I have watched growing up. It was so exciting for me …
Lightscape at LA Arboretum Lights Up the Season
Lightscape at the LA Arboretum is happening now through January 2nd. I went last December and was so excited that it was back and reimagined for the 2023 season. One of my favorite things about the holiday season in LA is getting to experience places like the arboretum in a different way. Throughout the year …
A Guide to Halloween at The Disneyland Resort For 2024
Halloween at The Disneyland Resort is something that I look forward to every year. Oogie Boogie Bash is a special ticketed event that takes place on select nights in September and October in Disney California Adventure Park. Each year the bash sells out within days but there is still plenty of Halloween fun to be …
A Guide for Moving to Los Angeles
A Guide for Moving to Los Angeles Moving in general can be overwhelming but moving to one of the biggest cities in the world? It can feel like an overwhelming experience. Before we dive into the big topic of moving to Los Angeles I want to congratulate you for making this decision. There are people …
Wild Rivers in Irvine Delivers a Great Water Park Experience
Visiting water parks is one of my favorite summer activities. We are so blessed in Southern California to have so many water parks to choose from. While I have enjoyed every water park I have visited, Wild Rivers in Irvine is my favorite! Unfortunately, I never got to visit the original Wild Rivers, so my …
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles is a great water park located next to Magic Mountain. I cannot believe that this was my first visit here since I have been to Magic Mountain several times but somehow, I’ve never visited the water park. It is important to know that Hurricane Harbor is not included …
California State Parks Library Pass Gives Free Entry at 200 Parks
There are so many amazing resources and benefits that you can receive with a Los Angeles Public Library Card. The California State Parks Library Pass was first introduced in the spring of 2022 and has helped so many Californians get free parking for day use at over 200 state parks and beaches. The pass is …
7 Landmarks in Los Angeles County Worth Visiting
I love exploring Los Angeles. One of my favorite ways to do that is by visiting landmarks in Los Angeles County. Throughout California, we are surrounded by incredible places to discover and explore but it is never lost on me how amazing it is that so many landmarks are here at our front door. The …
A Guide to Food Halls and Food Markets in Los Angeles
There are so many great food halls and food markets in Los Angeles. One of the best parts about visiting these places is that there should be something for everyone in your group. Food always brings people together and a lot of these locations are fun for getting together with family and friends. For those …
Places in LA That Inspired Disney California Adventure Park
Disney California Adventure is such a special park to me because it was created to represent my favorite state and home, California. The park has undergone several changes since it first opened up in 2001. When it first opened up the California theming was more of a focus and now it has shifted to being …