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Experience Cali like a local
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items The food, The activities, The scenery, and The vibe of All the parts of Cali I have been lucky to visit
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Experience My Side of LA and life outdoors in SoCal
I have been here several times with my family. Beautiful outdoor space. Plenty of open air and scenery, especially in the spring. Great space for those graduation photos. Inexpensive and a great space to get those steps in. A skip and hop from the mo...
Yucaipa Regional Park
I mean… What is Cali without it's beaches? This one is stunning. Beautiful blue waters, beachfront homes, and picturesque sunsets.
The Official Tourism Site For Laguna Beach, California
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Fresh foods, little shops, and outdoor shopping. Definitely a must-stop in L.A. It's been in operation since 1934!
Original Farmers Market
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beautifully situated off a massive park in Fresno, CA. Great place for wedding, graduation, and prom photos. Or just a cute little date. The cost is affordable and they even have a little eatery on the grounds.
Shinzen Garden | Central California Premier Japanese Garden
If you go to L.A., this destination is one of its most popular beaches. Trust it will be packed with people. However, it boasts shops, food vendors, and beachfront entertainment often.
Home | Venice Beach
A place for your 4-legged babies to swim. I have been there several times, and I don't even have a dog. I simply enjoy witnessing dogs of all sizes enjoying themselves in the water.
Rosies Dog Beach - City of Long Beach
The Pacific Coast Highway is a scenic route along the California coast, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, rugged cliffs, and picturesque seaside towns. Key highlights include Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Monterey &...
Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip - Visit The USA
Restaurants
Good eats for vegans, vegetarians, and all eaters in between in the LA, Central Valley, and NorCal Areas
For the vegan and vegetarian eaters, the restaurant is a great place to get a filling meal that you don't have to feel guilty about. It's a make-your-own-bowl spot like Chipotle with plenty of interesting things to try. Never had Mediterranean before...
Mayd - Mayd
Now you will have to run up to the central valley to get this one. Absolutely delicious! To add to the experience, they offer you a choice between indoor dining or dining in the garden. The garden is quaint and quiet. Great for a brunch with the girl...
Watson's • Organic Market
Beautiful, intimate fine dining in the Central Valley. Expansive wine list and delicious entrees.
The Vintage Press • T: 559.733.3033
I have been on this one for a few weeks. As a vegan, it can be difficult to find good eats. This Japanese restaurant has a couple of locations in the central valley. The sushi is fire!
Toshiko Japanese Cuisine
This place is gorg! Situated inside a greenly flourished greenhouse. The restaurants boost fresh eats for those of various palates. But heads up, valet parking is a must!
Openaire Restaurant In Los Angeles, CA | The LINE LA
If you know, you know. Good eats. Great views of the pier, a gift shop, and farmer's market.
Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
Arts & Entertainment
The Broad Museum is such a cool place to explore! They offer free general admission to check out their permanent collection galleries, though you might need to pay for some special exhibitions or events. The museum houses nearly 2,000 works of contem...
The Broad - Los Angeles
If you are traveling through LA and looking for some contemporary and traditional art, you must add The Getty to your list of stops. Don't forget to take a leisurely walk in the rose garden before you go.
Getty Museum
If you need a day of arts and culture, there is no better stop than Exposition Park. It includes 3 major museums: the California African American Museum, the California Science Center, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. To top it o...
Exposition Park—Welcome—CA.gov
Redlands is a quaint city with a small-town feel. About an hour east of L.A. Their festival is put on during the summer months outdoors, and the whole city turns out. I have gone to see plays and musical performances. It was exquisite. Refer to the R...
Redlands Theatre Festival: Home
Tons to see, tons to do. A thrill to experience. The kids will love the run-through water feature. P.S. Definitely a place to scratch that shopping itch!
CityWalk at Universal Studios | See a Movie, Shop, and Eat in ...