Did you know that Downey California is home to the oldest existing McDonald’s? Last fall I was driving to South Gate and my GPS took me through Downey. As I passed by this McDonald’s I immediately turned around to check it out. I absolutely loved the sign! Little did I know how special and unique …
The Formosa Cafe a Hollywood Hot Spot Returns
The Formosa Cafe is a Hollywood hot spot that is completely unique and filled with history. This cafe first opened its doors in 1939 and while they did close for three years they have finally reopened! It was the close proximity to the Samuel Goldwyn Studios that most likely contributed to the stars flocking to …
Fun Things to Do For Your Birthday in Los Angeles
Are you looking for fun things to do for your birthday in Los Angeles? Lucky for you there are so many great things to choose from. Whether you want to have a big get-together with your friends or something with close friends and family there are venues for everyone. This post contains affiliate links. That …
Movie Theatres in LA That Are Worth Checking Out
It should come as no shock that Los Angeles has some great movie theatres. While most of the theatres are from the Golden Age of Hollywood there are still new theatres making their mark on the city. What makes the movie theatres unique are their design, history, and special events. Here are the movie theatres …
The Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles
The main thing that will catch your eye once up step inside the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles is the glass ceiling. Inside this building is a lobby that is truly unlike any other spot in LA. The building, commissioned by Lewis L. Bradbury, was built in 1893. Nowadays, this is still a building …
Ways to Make Extra Money in Los Angeles
Are you looking to make extra money in Los Angeles? I don’t have to be the one to tell you that living in LA can get expensive real quick! Luckily, living in Los Angeles does provide ample opportunities to make money with several different side hustles. These are all things that I have tried myself …
The Million Dollar Theatre One of LA’s Oldest Movie Palaces
Living in Los Angeles has some perks and one of my favorite perks is all of our beautiful movie theatres from the Golden Age of Hollywood. While some of these theatres like the TCL Chinese Theatre are still open daily others like The Million Dollar Theatre only open up for a few events throughout the …