These are some of my favorite things to do as someone that lives in Southern California!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Take in the fresh SoCal air during these fun outdoor activities!
Newport Beach, California, is a coastal paradise with renowned beaches and an active harbor. Indulge in a variety of activities, from shopping and spa treatments to coastal tours, whale watching, surfing, sailing, paddleboarding, and more. Whether yo...
Newport Beach, CA
There are so many good finds!
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
Multiple trails to choose from to get to the iconic Hollywood sign!
Hollywood Sign Hike
Free attraction close to the Hollywood sign!
Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles
Museum of living plants with a cute cafe!
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Arcadia
So fun to bring your dog and watch them run around with other dogs!
Rosie's Dog Beach - Long Beach
Restaurants
Grab a delicious bite to eat after a long day out!
Such good pizza at this small restaurant! Their ziti pasta is my favorite!
Tony's Pizza - Whittier, CA
Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian chain of rodízio-style steakhouses (churrascarias) founded in 1979 by brothers Arri and Jair Coser, along with Jorge and Aleixo Ongaratto. The restaurant chain specializes in Southern Brazilian cuisine, primarily serving c...
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse - Brea
Best Mexican food right by the beach!
Other location: Long Beach
Ola Mexican Kitchen - Huntington Beach
The best brunch in Brea!
Other locations: Whittier, Downey
Toast Kitchen and Bar - Brea
Higher-end restaurant with the best steaks! (The bone marrow is to die for!)
Old Brea Chop House - Brea
Delicious Greek food with the best pita bread!
Other locations: La Mirada, Fullerton, Long Beach, Yorba Linda, San Dimas, Woodland Hills
Nick the Greek - Los Angeles
The absolute best tri tip and mac n cheese!
Other locations: Anaheim Hills, Chino Hills, Manhattan Beach, Irvine, Corona
Wood Ranch - Cerritos
Other Food & Drinks
Treat yourself to a yummy treat after doing fun activities!
Super laid-back with amazing chai!
Other locations: Santa Ana, Brea
Enchanted Coffee Bar - La Mirada
Super cozy and everyone is so nice!
Other location: Signal Hill
Black Dog Coffee Roasters
The BEST birria tacos and super affordable!
Other locations: Whittier, Downey, Anaheim
Teddy's Red Tacos - Los Angeles
Such yummy and handmade ice cream!
Other locations: Downey, Pasadena, Yorba Linda, Glendora, Los Angeles, Irvine
Handel's Ice Cream - Long Beach
A huge market with the best goodies! Try the iconic Hailey Bieber strawberry skin smoothie!
Other locations: Pasadena, Manhattan Beach, Beverly Hills
Erewhon - Los Angeles
Arts & Entertainment
Take advantage of the many opportunities for fun in SoCal!
The LACMA is the largest museum in the western United States, and it's right by the La Brea Tar Pits.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The La Brea Tar Pits comprise an active natural paleontological research site right in Los Angeles!
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
The Getty features beautiful architecture and houses a wide variety of art.
The Getty Museum - Los Angeles
The presidential library and burial site of Richard Nixon and his wife on land that their family once owned!
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum - Yorba Linda
Used for concerts, stage shows, and graduation ceremonies.
The Greek Theatre - Los Angeles
The first indoor-outdoor stadium!
SoFi Stadium - Inglewood
Get an iconic Dodger Dog during baseball season!
Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles
The happiest place on earth!
Disneyland Park - Anaheim
Fun rides and plenty of food options!
Knott's Berry Farm - Buena Park
Perfect if you love thrilling roller coasters!
Six Flags Magic Mountain - Valencia
Such fun interactive attractions with the opportunity to tour movie sets!
Universal Studios Hollywood
Built in the 40s by the Douglas Aircraft Company!
Aero Theatre - Santa Monica
Local Favorites
Discover new places to go in SoCal recommended by a local!
Relax and refresh at a beautiful spa resort!
Glen Ivy Hot Springs - Corona
Beatiful hotel and museum!
Mission Inn - Riverside
So many shopping, dining, and entertainment options!
Downtown Disney District - Anaheim
Come here for the best comedy, food, and cocktails!
Brea Improv
Perfect if you have little ones! So much fun to see so many different animals!
San Diego Zoo
An iconic outdoor shopping and lifestyle destination featuring luxury retailers, fine dining establishments, and stunning coastal views!
