Can you experience all of the great things in Los Angeles without spending all your money? Absolutely, yes. In this second post in the series, we focus on Los Angeles on a budget, entertainment. These are all of the great date nights and group hangouts that happen all year round for less than $15. This list features some of my favorite events in Los Angeles. They hit a wide range…
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Culver City’s Everything Spaces: Ivy Station
When I worked in Culver City over fifteen years ago, the intersection of Washington and Robertson was offices and warehouses. The area that is now Ivy Station was a greenhouse/nursery where I would pick up staff birthday gifts. Back then, I would have called this…
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Malibu Lagoon and Malibu Country Mart
My first recommendation in Malibu has a lot to offer everyone. It has something for those who like to shop, eat, birdwatch, and surf. Yes, all that can exist at the same place in Malibu. At the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Cross…
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The first things I’ll do when Los Angeles reopens
After five-plus months I have started dreaming of getting out and exploring my city again. I miss Los Angeles even though I live here. As you learned in my most recent post, I am spending a whole lot of time in Palms. Here are the…
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A year in review
Dear readers, This Ugly Beautiful City 2.0 is now a little over a year old. Its birthday was on June 8th and I missed acknowledging it. I think I needed a minute to reflect. This year has been a lot. A lot of fear, anger, sadness,…
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How to explore L.A. without leaving the house: Week 4
Week four for the blog and week six of being #saferathome for those of us in California. I hope you are all healthy and safe. Without too much introduction, I am going to get right into it. If you are finding the explore Los Angeles…
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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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Tips for building Los Angeles Itineraries
How do I plan a successful trip to Los Angeles? There is a formula that I take into consideration for each itinerary I plan. I hope that these tips for building Los Angeles itineraries help when: a) Tourists visit Los Angeles b) Los Angeles locals…