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my favorite things to do in SoCal
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Clary Rizzo
over my 9 years in socal, i've collected many wonderful memories in these places!
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Cultural/Science/Nature 🫶🌌

My favorite spots for a fun day, anywhere between Santa Barbara and San Diego 🫶
 
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The first telescope I ever used for work, and also very fun to visit! It has a 200 inch telescope (Hale) that has a lot of scientific output!!
Palomar Observatory
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Loved stargazing here! So fun
Joshua Tree National Park
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Beautiful and free museum with amazing views!!
The Getty
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There’s a reason this is a must in San Diego. So fun and lots to do!! Love the air and space museum and natural history museum!!
Balboa Park
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The best beach in California IMO
The Official Tourism Site For Laguna Beach, California
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Most insane views of Santa Barbara
Lizard Mouth Rock: A Fun, Short Hike in Santa Barbara
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I’m scared of crazy hikes and this one is really not too bad and it looks SO beautiful (San Diego area)
Annie's Canyon Trail
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Whenever i was sad during grad school id watch the sunset here. 10/10
Torrey Pines Gliderport: Paragliding and Hang Gliding
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As an astronomer I love this place! Parking is rough though so I recommend using the dash bus OR being willing to hike a little bit
Griffith Observatory
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Food/Coffee

 
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My favorite cafe in San Diego. Basically wrote my phd thesis here
Dot Cafe: Home
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Get the “Go Away Doc” juice and thank me later
Joe & the Juice
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My favorite college town restaurant in SB. HEAR ME OUT get the quesadilla!!!
FB Isla Vista
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Best coffee in Santa Barbara!!
Cajé Coffee Roasters
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Amazing and beautiful restaurant in Santa Barbara!
Zaytoon
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This place is so good!! Amazing Persian/Armenian food
Raffi's Place
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My favorite Brazilian food in LA!
Pampas Grill Churrascaria
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Amazing coffee and matcha in the Pasadena area
Mandarin Coffee Stand. (@mandarincoffeestand) · Pasadena, CA
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