Posts tagged Los Angeles
The Office Filming Locations in Los Angeles and Scranton

If you haven’t guessed it by now, I am a huge fan of the TV show The Office - as evidenced by this massive guide you’re about to read. My friends and I decided to completely geek out on a trip to Los Angeles and dress up as our favorite The Office characters while we went on a self-guided tour to many of the filming locations in Southern California. I was dressed as “3-hole-punch Jim”, Kara was Dwight and Brianna was Kelly.

The Office show takes places in Scranton, Pennsylvania, but in reality most of the show is filmed in Los Angeles. The most commonly used cities for filming locations is Van Nuys, Panorama City and Studio City - which are commonly known as “The Valley” to LA locals.

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The Sweet Tooth’s Guide to Los Angeles Desserts

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, the quest for the perfect dessert never ends. With a rich culinary scene as diverse as its population, it comes as no surprise that Los Angeles has garnered a reputation for being a haven for dessert enthusiasts. Its residents understand that desserts are not merely an afterthought, but an essential part of the meal.

From college hangouts to elegant French patisseries, to neighborhood bakeries and upscale dessert boutiques, LA has a delightful array of desserts for every taste and every palate. Join us as we explore some of the city's most beloved treats.

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Top California Coffee Shops and Local Chains for Coffee Lovers

Foodie travel is a top trend for travelers of all ages. Maybe it's the influence from foodie rockstar Anthony Bourdain, but it's not uncommon for vacationers to build their travel itineraries around the restaurants and cafes they hope to visit. Coffee lovers are particularly devoted to their caffeinated brews and find it necessary to fuel their addiction with quality coffee while on the road.

Each city has its own popular and tried and true coffee locations. If you are planning to road trip and venture around California, you'll need to know where to get a great cup of joe. Don’t worry as we will introduce you to the most exceptional coffee destinations that you shouldn’t miss in the Golden State. These places will be just perfect for your morning routine and help start your vacation days off right.

All of the coffee shops listed here are places I have personally visited during my many travels around the state of California. Each one had some special qualities which made it stand out as exceptional. I’ll do my best to paint a picture of what it’s like to sip a hot cup of coffee inside one of these noteworthy cafes.

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Top Los Angeles Instagram Spots - Over 50 Instagrammable + Photogenic Places!

The iconic city of Los Angeles has a certain kind of magical aura surrounding it and this is perpetuated by all the glamorous and Insta-worthy places you can explore and photograph.

While there’s really no shortage of Instagrammable places in LA, the spots highlighted in this blog post are the best places to start for beginners and first time visitors. But I promise they’ll be some gems in here for SoCal Instagram veterans and OGs.

When I’m looking for photography inspiration, I gravitate towards bright, airy and colorful backdrops. This applies to restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, murals, iconic landmarks and neighborhoods. Which are basically all the hangout places during a vacation.

In this blog post you’ll find over 50 Instagrammable places in Los Angeles. The sections in this guide are divided up into hotels, best neighborhoods, famous streets, foodie spots, famous and iconic landmarks, beaches and more!

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Over 200 Cute + Cool Girl Los Angeles Captions and Quotes for Instagram

Los Angeles is one of the most visited cities in the entire world which also means that it’s one of the most Instagrammed. There’s so many photogenic and Instagrammable neighborhoods around LA that you’ll never run out of areas to photograph.

Consider this blog post your caption cheat sheet when you’re looking for something new and fresh to write when posting on Instagram. I capture all the moods from funny, inspirational, whimsical, edgy cool girl and bohemian beachy vibes. Pretty much any beautiful photo you capture will have the perfect quote or caption to narrate your LA story.

I’ve broken down this list into the popular and most visited areas of Los Angeles including Hollywood, Venice Beach, West Hollywood, Malibu and Beverly Hills.

Because Los Angeles has so many awesome beaches, there’s a section in this blog post to find witty and funny beachy vacation captions.

I’ve also included a bunch of foodie related captions because there’s so many very cute places to eat in Los Angeles and there’s a good chance you’ll be snapping Insta photos of your meals. Specifically there’s captions for brunch, coffee shops, ice cream and more.

Finally, at the bottom of this post you’ll find Los Angles and California themed song lyrics and famous quotes that you can use as a caption.

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Los Angeles Girls Trip - Santa Monica and Venice Beach Itinerary Ideas

While Los Angeles is a huge metro in California, it always seems like I end up in Venice and Santa Monica when we’re road trippin’ to Southern California. It has all those perfect Cali cool and beachy vibes that instantly make you feel you’re on vacation.

I spent a weekend in Santa Monica with my girl gang just hanging out and enjoying good food along with the scenery. On this particular trip I actually did a good job of capturing photos of all our weekend adventures. So make sure to give this blog post a good scroll for some trip inspiration.

If you’re planning a first time visit to Santa Monica and Venice Beach then this travel guide was made for you. I will breakdown the tops areas to sightsee, where to eat, nightlife and of course beaches too. So many excellent options to build your Santa Monica and Venice Beach itinerary.

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Girls Trip Guide to West Hollywood in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is a huge sprawling city and it can quickly become overwhelming to decide on what to do and where to stay when planning a girls trip. West Hollywood (referred to as WeHo by locals) tends to have all those bucket list things we love for traveling. In West Hollywood there’s an abundance of restaurants with great food and ambiance, fun daytime activities and poppin’ nightlife.

Whether it’s a bachelorette trip, a birthday celebration or just because you want to spend quality time with your gal pals, West Hollywood in Los Angeles is the perfect place to plan a getaway with your girlfriends. There’s plenty of places in West Hollywood that have those modern feminine vibes we love.

In this travel guide I breakdown all the highlights of West Hollywood to help you plan your itinerary. When I’m traveling I’m always on the hunt for restaurants with yummy food and a great ambiance, so all my foodie recommendations are picture pretty.

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San Fernando Valley Breakfast Guide - All Restaurants Less than 10 Minutes from Universal Studios Hollywood!

If you are a local in the San Fernando Valley or a visitor with an extended stay, this guide serves as an excellent resource for all kinds of breakfast foods available in the region. While this blog post was written with visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood in mind, I uncovered some gem foodie spots that anyone can enjoy for a weekend brunch in The Valley.

Growing up my family went to Universal Studios every summer because my grandmother lived very close to the park. The same goes with my husband, his aunt and uncle used to take the kids often. I have lots of fond memories and I still enjoy going going as an adult.

I wrote this blog post because oddly enough finding breakfast early in the morning near the park is a bit of a challenge. It’s very common for Universal Studios visitors to plan strategically with an early start to beat the crowds and high heat temperatures.

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Foodie's Guide to a Weekend in Pasadena

Pasadena is known for beautiful tree-lined streets, lot’s of greenery and flowers, and grand architecture. Being more inland, when you visit Pasadena your trip will be less about the beach and more about the finer things in life… like good food! During our visits to Pasadena, we pretty much eat our way through the town with pleasant city walks in-between meals. In short, Pasadena is a foodie’s paradise spot for a weekend retreat.

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Los Angeles Dog-Friendly Guide

Los Angeles is one of the most dog-friendly cities in California. Whether you’re brining your dog on vacation or a local pet owner, there’s plenty of places to explore with your pooch. We regularly travel all over California and we often bring our Black Labrador Holly along with us.

This guide covers the most popular areas and neighborhoods in Los Angles, pretty much the best places to spend your time. You’ll find over 75 dog-friendly parks, beaches, walking trails with city views, restaurants, breweries, outdoor shopping centers and much more.

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Instagram Guide to Los Angeles Murals

I always love a trip to sunny Los Angeles and often times during our adventures I come across a new favorite mural. There’s so many fun and colorful places and public art to photograph in La La Land.

Some of the best Los Angeles neighborhoods to hunt for murals are West Hollywood, Downtown, Santa Monica, Venice, Abbot Kinney Boulevard and more!

This blog post is a collection of murals I’ve found over the years in Los Angeles. I have included as much location information as possible so you can find them yourselves.

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10 Reasons Why Museum Hack's Tour of the Getty Museum is Totally Worth Your Saturday

I consider myself to be somewhat of a pro at Museum Hack Tours, this past tour at The Getty Museum was my third time around. Every excursion is like a completely new experience because each one is custom curated by the guide. During our Los Angeles visit we were guided by Baxter on the Un-Highlights Tour. I highly recommend him if you get the chance to join one of his tours!

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Baby-Friendly Travel Guide to Santa Monica

My husband and I have always dreamed of living in Los Angeles, we have a lot of family in Southern California and we visit often. Santa Monica is one of our top areas in LA to explore, and since having Scout we’ve realized it’s a great option for vacationing with a baby.

The beaches of Santa Monica are the hub of tourism and lots of families travel towards them to have some quality R&R. Santa Monica is a haven for trendy restaurants, boutique shops and of course the promenade and pier. Read on to see our top 10 spots where we love to take Scout.

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