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What Can You Do In Los Angeles During Covid 19

Hello! I hope this post finds you safe and well. During this challenging time where the rules change daily, I thought it would be nice to put together a list of things that you can do in Los Angeles during COVID for fun! I hope that you will take all the necessary precautions as you …

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Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey is Perfect for Family Fun

Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey is the perfect beach for families as well as those who want to go kayaking or paddle boarding. I found a Groupon for a paddle boarding deal at the Pro SUP Shop which is located right at the beach. It was such an enjoyable day being able to swim …

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What to Know About the Tribeca Drive In at the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl is an iconic landmark in Pasadena, California. It is well known for the Rose Bowl Game, the home of UCLA football, as well as the popular flea market. For Summer 2020, the Tribeca Drive In at the Rose Bowl is the newest pop-up movie experience. During a time where we all have …

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Vineland Drive In LA’s Host For A Night at The Drive In

Summer 2020 is going to be filled with drive-in movies as we adapt to social distancing. In the Los Angeles area, we are so blessed to have a good amount of drive-in theatres to choose from. The Vineland Drive in, Mission Tiki Drive In and the Paramount Drive In theatre are the closest to Los …

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Where to Find The Best Desserts in Los Angeles

I love food and truly enjoy eating out. My favorite part of any meal is always dessert! I was raised by a Mom who would pick where we went to eat based on who has the best dessert. As we all know LA is a massive city that is filled with all different types of …

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The Magical Disney Archives Exhibit at the Bowers Museum

I am so excited that the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California has reopened. As of June 2020, the exhibit is scheduled to stay at the museum until 8/30/2020. The exhibit opened up just before everything began shutting down and has been reopened for one week. As a former …

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Hiking To The Waterfall at Eaton Canyon With A Reservation

Eaton Canyon in Altadena is one of the most popular hikes in the Los Angeles area. The hike leads to a waterfall but has several different streams along the way that a lot of people enjoy playing around in. During COVID 19 there are attempts to keep the hiking trail from becoming too crowded. You …

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The Beautiful JGoldcrown Wall Locations In Los Angeles

Finding the best photo walls in Los Angeles is one of my hobbies. Over the years I have found some fun walls with hearts that were created by James Goldcrown. James is from England but now resides in West LA. The JGoldcrown Wall locations in Los Angeles can be found in various areas like DTLA, …

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The Legendary Strawberry Donuts From The Donut Man

Do you know The Donut Man who lives on Route 66? Most people in Southern California have at least heard of the legendary Strawberry Donuts from The Donut Man. This donut shop has been written about, appeared on tv, and even been mentioned in the Netflix show You. As of now, the Glendora location is …

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How to Visit Greystone Mansion In Beverly Hills

The Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills is a beautiful site to visit. The grounds and exterior of the mansion are available to the public for free most days of the year from 10 am to 5 pm. During daylight savings, the hours are extended to 6 pm. They will occasionally close for holidays, filming and …

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What To Do At Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood

Universal Studios CityWalk Hollywood *For summer 2020, the CityWalk is half-open. I visited the other day and select restaurants and shops are welcoming a limited amount of customers. I went on Saturday and it was pretty empty. They are offering free parking right now and are doing temperature checks. View this post on Instagram …

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Universal Studios Hollywood Tips and Tricks For A Great Visit

This post is all about helping you plan a trip Universal Studios Hollywood! I have been an annual pass holder for several years and really enjoy visiting the park. In addition to all of the fun attractions and shows that you can experience year-round Universal does have good seasonal activities too. While I may be …

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The Montclair Mission Tiki Drive In Offers A Safe But Fun Night Out

Mission Tiki Drive In The Mission Tiki Drive In has been in Montclair for 63 years and is supposed to close later this year. However, thanks to social distancing amid the pandemic it is getting a chance to keep lighting up the night for those of us in Southern California. The swap meet cannot be …

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Hollywood and Highland Center Tips For A Great Visit

In the heart of Tinseltown, you will find the Hollywood and Highland Center. This shopping and entertainment center is so much more than just an outdoor mall. The Hollywood & Highland center is one of the most visited places in Los Angeles. This post is will help you get the most out of your visit. …

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Disneyland Shares The Recipe For The Jack Jack Num Num Cookie

Did you know that Disney is almost always willing to share their recipes? If you stop by City Hall or The Chamber of Commerce on your next visit to the parks you can ask for recipes to take home with you. They do not have a complete list of every single recipe but they have …

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Visit The Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland

Visiting The Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. The Dolby Theatre, formerly known as the Kodak, has been around since the early 200s. Since …

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Solar Field Art Installation At The Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve

Earlier this week before all the craziness began I convinced my boyfriend to take a spontaneous trip to see the poppies. I didn’t realize that the Antelope Valley was close to LA. For some reason, I had thought it was out by Joshua Tree. Once I realized it was less than a 90-minute drive there …

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The Rose Bowl Flea Market Is Full of Fun Finds

If you’re a local like me who is always looking for something new to do you might have heard of the Rose Bowl Flea Market. I did not grow up going to flea markets and therefore never made an effort to go to one when I moved to LA. However, after watching some fellow Instagrammers …