This is where the iconic Route 66 ends. The song, (Get Your Kicks) On Route 66, popularized by Chuck Berry, talks about this super-connected interstate that winds its way across this country, ending at the tip of the Santa Monica Pier. In this post, I will talk about the pier’s history and tell you about the many things to do on the Santa Monica Pier. You might not realize that…
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How to explore Los Angeles without leaving home: week 5
Here we are still. This is week seven for those of us in Los Angeles. We just experienced our first heatwave. It is hard to not want to climb into the Pacific Ocean and jump the waves. Finding virtual opportunities for you to explore my…
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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…
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Where to hear live music in Hollywood: Part II
Photo of the Hollywood Palladium in 1947, by George Garrigues. To continue with my series for where to hear live music in Hollywood, I will take you a little south and east of the Hollywood Bowl. All of these places will seem a lot more…
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Where to hear live music in Hollywood: Tips for the Hollywood Bowl
One of my favorite things in life is hearing live music. Being inside concert venues, no matter the size, is my happy place. I love having shared experiences with people who are all doing something we love — seeing bands that have played the soundtracks…