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The BEST Disney Things to do in Los Angeles & San Francisco
Although I don’t cover it too much on my blog, I am a pretty huge Disney fan. I grew up visiting Walt Disney World and I still travel to Orlando at least once a year. A few years ago I had the opportunity to spend the summer in Los Angeles. My husband had an internship in LA so I went with him to explore California. Being a huge Disney fan, I knew I wanted to visit Disneyland a few times while I was in LA. But, I also wanted to find some of the lesser-known Disney sites in the city. During my 2-months in Los Angeles, I visited almost 20…
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Los Angeles Layover: The Best of LA in 12 Hours
I have a love-hate relationship with layovers. Unless I leave the airport, I don’t count a layover towards my “visited” list. And most of the time my layovers aren’t long enough to justify leaving the airport. So I end up sitting in the Denver or Detroit airport for 5ish hours without actually feeling like I can say I’ve been to Colorado or Michigan. Sometimes, you can use layovers to your advantage. I experienced my first stopover during a trip to Europe. I ended up having about 24 hours to explore Iceland before continuing on to London. And most recently, I had a 16 hour layover in Los Angeles. When booking…
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The Best Beaches Near Los Angeles
Living in Los Angeles was amazing. There was an incredible energy that I felt every time I walked out my front door. I loved the urban aspect of my life. But, I also loved how easy it was to get out of the city and enjoy some quality beach time. Below are some of my favorite beach spots within a close drive (insert LA traffic joke here) of the city. If you are planning an LA trip you should definitely check some of these out to get the complete SoCal experience! El Matador Malibu In addition to the more famous sunbathing spots, there are many small beaches to explore along…
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10 Desserts You Need To Try in Los Angeles Right Now
It’s a fact- I have a sweet tooth. OK, honestly I have a mouth full of sweet teeth. While living in LA I knew I had to find the best desserts in the city. With so many Instagram worthy desserts in SoCal, it can be challenging to fit everything into a short trip. So to help with this difficult endeavor, I have created a list of my favorite spots to grab a tasty treat in LA. Enjoy! And if you are planning a Califonia trip, check out my guide to the Best Beaches Near Los Angeles. Milk 1639 Silverlake Blvd If you are looking for a way to celebrate a…
