Petits Fours are little bites of happiness. Valerie at Grand Central Market [317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013] had the loveliest mini cakes sitting in their display and I couldn’t walk past them, even if I did only just finish breakfast. Feeling floral, we pointed to rose petal and […]
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Last year when I was in Los Angeles having lunch at the Grand Central Market I saw a name that made me gasp and look twice. Were there any kids around? Who let this one slide? Eggslut [317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013] stayed on my mind and when […]
I missed out on the Hollywood Walk of Fame my last trip to Los Angeles, but this time I squeezed in the quintessential tourist stop. After visiting the Museum of Death was the perfect time as the stars were just a block away. TIP! You can go at night when […]
I’ve eaten many tacos in LA, but the two inhaled at Revolutionario: North African Tacos [1436 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007] were the most unique and memorable of them all. A low key hole in the wall offers some interesting varieties you probably have never tried before like […]
Twas the night before Halloween and mischievous spirits were amuck, there could be no better time to visit the Museum of Death [6031 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028]. Really though, any day would be perfect for visiting the museum because it’s entirely fascinating. People find allure in the idea of […]
Five ecologically rich and unique islands off the coast of Southern California are collectively known as Channel Islands National Park. Visiting requires a bit more planning as you need to pick an island and reserve a seat on ferry or plane to get there. For our first time visiting we […]
Completely beat from our day on the road, it was late and we were hungry. Many places were closed near our AIRBNB so we ducked into unassuming El Taco De Mexico [701 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454] stays open late. Being the only joint in town open it was […]
What is the one picture perfect postcard from Big Sur? Without a doubt, McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park [52801 California State Route 1, Big Sur, CA 93920]. Park along the side of the road for free and take the short, yet thoroughly breathtaking trail. It’s a one […]
Of all the pinnipeds in California, it was the elephant seal I most yearned to see. So naturally, Elephant Seal Boardwalk [250 San Simeon Ave, San Simeon, CA 93452] was the place to be. With just a bit of dusky light, as fate would have it this was an exceptional time […]
There aren’t too many places to grab a bite on the road, but even if the road wasn’t so beautiful – I’d still make my way to Big Sur Bakery [47540 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920]. They were about to close shop for the day and we snuck in a […]
The draw of Big Sur is simple natural beauty. There is no major attraction, no big city, just the road and its surrounding hikes. California Highway 1 is a dramatic ride filled with hairpin turns along plunging bluffs and crashing waves down below. The drive is a full experience in […]
Big Sur beauty is personified in Point Lobos State Reserve [62 California 1, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923]. In under two miles you can see more than a lifetimes worth of stunning natural scenes. I suggest taking the Cypress Grove trail not only for its loveliness, but also for its rarity. The […]
A morning drive down a country road led us to something quite unexpected. Pinnacles National Park [5000 Hwy 146 Paicines, CA 95043] is another lesser known spot, but nevertheless breathtaking and adventure filled. Entering the park you’ll notice the namesake bumbling pinnacles, unique and obscure. While Pinnacles has over 30 […]
Big Sur in one day? No way! It can be done if you’re on a time limit – and these are some of your top spots! +Pinnacles National Park – a bit out of the way off the coast, but worth it for a national parks enthusiast +Point Lobos State […]
What is it about the lure of the danger? Take a walk on the wild side at Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve [6800 Skyline Blvd Oakland, CA 94611]. The drive there is something special to begin with if you take Grizzly Peak Blvd, on one side you have some epic mansions […]