So, you have found yourself in Venice Beach. You came to experience the art, hit some tourist spots, or some other reason. If you are in Venice Beach, I have some great recommendations for things to do and eat. Places to eat No guide to the Venice Beach and Boardwalk would be complete without a list of restaurant recommendations. In an area that appeals to tourists, these are places I…
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Where to eat in Malibu with mountain views
Malibu stretches along the coast and over the mountains. I spent my last post talking about places you can eat with ocean views, but those restaurants only tell one side of the story. Today, I will be taking you up winding roads, through canyons, and…
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Where to eat on Main Street Santa Monica
It is only logical that I head over to the Main Street/Ocean Park area of Santa Monica after my exhaustive post of downtown. This section of Main Street is a sort of limbo area between downtown Santa Monica and Venice. Its stretch of mom-and-pop shops…
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Where to eat in Downtown Santa Monica
Although the tourist area in Santa Monica is going through some growing pains, there are still a lot of places to grab a great bite to eat. Whether you are coming to the pier and promenande as a tourist, or going to your office job…
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Culver City Food Tour: Part Two
The previous post was getting to be a bit long for the eyes, so I decided to split the post in two. I hope you are ready to finish the Culver City food tour with me. If you received the free itinerary in my newsletter,…
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Culver City Food Tour
2020 was going to be a big year for me. I was ready to build a business around This Ugly Beautiful City. My services would include helping people by creating Los Angeles itineraries, whether that be tourists or Angelenos who and want to know their city…
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Itinerary for Parents: Los Angeles on Mondays
Today I will talk about the last full day my parents were here. This post is jam-packed with ideas for what to do in Los Angeles on Mondays. Although you can roam around this city with fewer people, it may be harder to find things…
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Hollywood: Hidden Doors Part I
Sometimes Los Angeles isn’t what it seems. Unassuming storefronts can hide Michelin-starred restaurants, the quest for a candy bar can bring you back to the ’80s. In this two-part series, I am offering to be your guide to the hidden doors of Hollywood. Today, I…
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Frequently Asked Question: Is traffic in Los Angeles really that bad?
Another question I get from people outside of L.A.: Is traffic in Los Angeles really that bad? Not to scare you off, but all of the stories of Los Angeles are true; traffic can be pretty awful. Knowing this sets your expectations at the right…