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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Explore Los Angeles from Home: Week 2
Continuing on with my series on how to explore Los Angeles from home, I bring you seven ways to see my favorite city from your couch. It is hard to find positives right now, but if I can list one, it is increased access to…
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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…
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Frequently Asked Question: Do you have any Los Angeles trip planning tips?
I think what baffles people most is how to go about planning their trip to Los Angeles. I feel like the question usually starts in spurts … “There is so much to do. I don’t know what to do. What should I do? My brain…