Our Favorite Spots

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Our Favorite Spots

Sightseeing

Griffith Park truly is an icon. In hundreds of movies (most recently LaLa Land), it is a free astrology museum with multiple hiking trails in every direction. Take a frame worthy photo with the Hollywood Sign in the background. We recommend getting there early to get parking along the street heading up to the park.
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Observatorul Griffith
2800 E Observatory Rd
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Griffith Park truly is an icon. In hundreds of movies (most recently LaLa Land), it is a free astrology museum with multiple hiking trails in every direction. Take a frame worthy photo with the Hollywood Sign in the background. We recommend getting there early to get parking along the street heading up to the park.
Want to explore the child within you? Try the Ferris wheel (it won’t disappoint) and head to the pier end to see if the resident seal is there. Enjoy some cotton candy or corndogs then head to the beach to play on the gymnastics themed Beach Park (just south of the pier) Some of our favorite Santa Monica restaurants, the Blue Taco, and The Independence. Both are walking distance from the pier. We also highly recommend renting bikes at the bottom of the pier, and biking up to Venice Beach.
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Cheiul Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier
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Want to explore the child within you? Try the Ferris wheel (it won’t disappoint) and head to the pier end to see if the resident seal is there. Enjoy some cotton candy or corndogs then head to the beach to play on the gymnastics themed Beach Park (just south of the pier) Some of our favorite Santa Monica restaurants, the Blue Taco, and The Independence. Both are walking distance from the pier. We also highly recommend renting bikes at the bottom of the pier, and biking up to Venice Beach.
This beautiful scenic drive has multiple spots for picture taking and heads down into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood if you want to shop or people watch. Franklin canyon is also accessed via Mullholland if you want a nice hiking spot.
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Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive
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This beautiful scenic drive has multiple spots for picture taking and heads down into Beverly Hills or West Hollywood if you want to shop or people watch. Franklin canyon is also accessed via Mullholland if you want a nice hiking spot.
Enjoy a morning at the Getty art museum. Parking is $20, but admission is free. Give yourself 2-3 hours to stroll around, admiring the incredible architecture and garden. Oh and the art is good too! Need a frame worthy pic? Take a panoramic shot of LA from the Getty
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Centrul Getty
1200 Getty Center Dr
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Enjoy a morning at the Getty art museum. Parking is $20, but admission is free. Give yourself 2-3 hours to stroll around, admiring the incredible architecture and garden. Oh and the art is good too! Need a frame worthy pic? Take a panoramic shot of LA from the Getty
Nestled inside the urban landscape, Lake Balboa Park reigns as a testament to nature’s beauty. At the heart of the valley lies this gem, a sprawling park with plenty of areas for picnics, walking through endless fields, or just resting on the grass in the shade. Take a swan boat ride and see who can paddle faster!
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Lake Balboa
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Nestled inside the urban landscape, Lake Balboa Park reigns as a testament to nature’s beauty. At the heart of the valley lies this gem, a sprawling park with plenty of areas for picnics, walking through endless fields, or just resting on the grass in the shade. Take a swan boat ride and see who can paddle faster!
Yes- it’s touristy... but if you’re in the mood it’s a good time!
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame HQ
6255 Sunset Blvd
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Yes- it’s touristy... but if you’re in the mood it’s a good time!

Food scene- Near and Far

Great food!
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Fat Sal's Deli
1300 N Highland Ave
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Great food!
Awesome to-go salads and sandwiches before a road trip or visiting the Getty
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California Chicken Cafe
424 Lincoln Blvd
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Awesome to-go salads and sandwiches before a road trip or visiting the Getty
Best margaritas and tacos in Santa Monica- perfect for people watching
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Blue Plate Taco
1515 Ocean Ave
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Best margaritas and tacos in Santa Monica- perfect for people watching
Great burgers and beer- perfect after a long day walking around Santa Monica
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The Independence
205 Broadway
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Great burgers and beer- perfect after a long day walking around Santa Monica
If you go to Hollywood, please don’t eat at a chain restaurant! Head here for amazing casual food.
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Franklin & Company
5923 Franklin Ave
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If you go to Hollywood, please don’t eat at a chain restaurant! Head here for amazing casual food.

Food scene

Fantastic breakfast or lunch spot, perfect for a gorgeous bite to eat before you head out to explore!
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Le Pain Quotidien
8607 Melrose Ave
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Fantastic breakfast or lunch spot, perfect for a gorgeous bite to eat before you head out to explore!