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Category: Hidden Gems

  • The Little Mermaid at Cupcake Theatre

    On Friday, I saw The Little Mermaid on stage at the Cupcake Theatre. Cupcake Theatre is a tiny theatre located in an alleyway off of Berendo Ave in East Hollywood. If I hadn’t been to other events in the area, I might have found this to be suspect. But, there are a lot of pop…

  • Hammer Museum Photo Essay

    Since I don’t know much about art, I am going to let the photos speak for themselves. This is my Hammer Museum Photo Essay. The Hammer Museum is located in Westwood, on the westside of Los Angeles and is free to attend. Similar Posts You Might Enjoy Hollywood Wax Museum

  • Channel Islands National Park Photo Journal

    Start your journey of Channel Islands National Park in Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, whether it’s kayaking to see sea lions, or to go on the boat tour of the park that takes you through the clearest water I’ve ever seen (at least in the fall that is), to see dolphins and other sea life…

  • Nojoqui Falls Park Photo Essay

    I went to Nojoqui Falls Park in November 2018, before the rainy season really got underway. Here is my Nojoqui Falls Park Photo Essay from my trip. While I felt safer making the short hike (.8 miles round trip) than some longer hikes due to being alone (there were others on the trail), there were…

  • Hollywood Wax Museum

    I didn’t expect to like the Hollywood Wax Museum, but when I had the opportunity to go, I did. And, I was pleasantly surprised. The Horror Section My favorite part of the Hollywood Wax Museum was the Horror Section. I felt like I was walking through a haunted house, complete with creepy music and everything.…

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    Things to Do in Los Angeles on the 4th of July

    There are any number of things to do in Los Angeles on the 4th of July depending on what area you are in. Fireworks Some of the most popular activities are firework viewings, and there is no limit to the options of where you can see fireworks in the Los Angeles area. July 4th Fireworks…

  • Burton W. Chace Park

    One of my favorite places to go walking in West LA is Burton W. Chace Park. The park is small with a walking path that goes along the harbor. The park is located at 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina Del Rey. There are varying paths you can take, some longer, some shorter. One is more…

  • Dinos Alive: 10 Fiercest Dinosaurs

    10. Dimetrodon Venture into the prehistoric world of Dinos Alive and witness the awe-inspiring Dimetrodon, one of the fiercest dinosaurs to have ever roamed the Earth. With its sail-like back and menacing teeth, this ancient predator is sure to captivate and thrill visitors of all ages. #9: Dilophosaurus #8. Carnotaurus #7. Suchomimus #6. Allosaurus #5.…

  • 5 SoCal Cities to Visit

    There is so much to do in SoCal that it would take many, many posts to list everything. I’ve brought together a bunch of hidden gems, so here are 5 SoCal cities to visit. 1. Santa Clarita Santa Clarita is a small town located approximately 1 hour north of Los Angeles via the 101 Freeway.…

  • 9 Things to Do in Santa Barbara for Kids

    It can be hard planning a trip, especially when you have kids or pets along, so here are nine things to do in Santa Barbara with kids. 1. Santa Barbara Zoo When looking for things to do in Santa Barbara with kids, the Santa Barbara zoo should be at the top of your list. The…