St. Catherine Way in Avalon (June 2023) Around this time last summer, my partner and I took a long weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Located just 30 miles/48 kilometers off the shore of Los Angeles, this small island is a popular destination for locals to explore another part of southern California. Despite being born and … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)
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Santa Monica Pier on a cloudy day (April 2023) Santa Monica is a popular beach city in west Los Angeles, and it's the epitome of living the "LA dream:" a world-famous beach, sunny skies 300+ days out of the year, and plenty of entertainment (shops, restaurants, cafés) to keep both locals and visitors busy for … Continue reading Lost in LA: Santa Monica
LACMA at night (August 2015) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, or "LACMA" for short, is considered the largest art museum in the West of the United States. Besides having over 150,000 works among its many floors and buildings, it also draws one million people-- locals and tourists alike-- to its entrance every year. … Continue reading Lost in LA: LACMA
Winter is still in the air, but that doesn't stop Los Angelenos from flocking to the beach every day. In fact, temperatures are still pretty good in February, averaging about 69°F/21°C and sunny. And given that it's off-peak travel season, it's the best time to visit Los Angeles in the year. From surfing to beach … Continue reading 5 Best Beaches in Los Angeles You Need to See
When one thinks of Los Angeles, one word that commonly comes to mind is "Hollywood." After all, the city is the place for arts and motion pictures, the place where thousands of prospective actors and actresses flock to for a chance at stardom, and the place where millions visit for entertainment and good weather on … Continue reading Lost in LA: Hollywood Walk of Fame