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Lived in Los Angeles for 10 years

Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million as of 2020, it is also the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the USA.

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These are the points between LA and SF during a February 7-day trip. If I had to do it all over again, I would spend more time in Big Sur, Carmel, and San Fran. I love to travel and love doing a lot of research to build good itineraries. I especially enjoy food and history.

Save ❤️ it for later! These are some of LA's best dance socials 💃🕺

Save ❤️ it for later! Here are some LA's true telework cafes you’ve been looking for. This guide was last updated on May 14, 2023.

Want to maximize your chances of running into Chrissy Teigen in L.A.? This might be a good place to start. As Chrissy says, these are "all the places that I will get out of my robe for". Check out her original post at https://cravingsbychrissyteigen.com/read/la-intercontinental/.

This Los Angeles Bucket List shares our top 50 things to do in the city. Most of the list is family-friendly, with experiences ranging from classic Los Angeles to the best animal encounters!

Here are some of the best restaurants to have brunch with your friends, the girls, or the family - with locations all over Los Angeles!

Visited LA every year since 2014! While I'm not that into murals myself, my fiancee's mom (of all people) wanted to see a lot of the murals. I compiled this list for a convenient driving tour.

This is my 4 day itinerary for a recent trip to Los Angles

California native, adventurer, off-the-beaten-path experience hunter!

San Juan Capistrano makes for a wonderful Southern California day trip or road trip stop. We list the top places to visit plus some great brunch and lunch spots here. See the full post on www.jjandthebug.com.

Get ready for an amazing weekend exploring Big Bear Lake's winter best. Enjoy your pick of outdoor adventures, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the San Bernardino Mountains, and indulge on some delicious local eats (and drinks). See the full post on www.jjandthebug.com.

We became dog parents during the pandemic and since then, all the plans we’ve made revolved around our Tako 🐙 Traveling with a dog has its own challenges, but it’s the perfect intersection of my 2 passions. Everything in this guide is dog friendly!

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara, meaning "Saint Barbara") is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Wikipedia

330-360 miles round trip 5.5-7 hours total drive time

Visita de San Diego el 26 de julio de 2023

San Diego is 70 miles of pristine beaches and home to popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California.

Solvang (Danish for '"sunny field"') is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley. Wikipedia

Check out jjandthebug.com for more details on Solvang and other California family road trips.

Last minute road trip up the coast of California. 3 days - perfect for a quick weekend!

First time visitor to Valle de Guadalupe (and tons of research time!)

Spent a weekend in Three Rivers with dogs and visited Sequoia National Park

Visited Sequoia National Park in July 2024 and had a hard time finding a detailed inventory for a long weekend, so I created my own to share. This trip focuses on the major sights and experiences and some easy to moderate trails. It will work well for a group with kids/elders too