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HD Buttercup – Bread museum inside furniture store

"HD Buttercup" is a furniture and home decor store in a historic Los Angeles building that also hosts a bread museum - the original site of Helms Bakery...

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Shopping

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Santa Monica Stairs – Step by step

The "Santa Monica Stairs" in Los Angeles is one of my favorite stairways for some outdoor activity. I find is inspiring because the the fittest go there!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Venice Beach Skatepark – Skateboarding birthplace

"Venice Beach Skatepark" in Los Angeles is the birthplace of skateboarding. This skatepark has two giant pools, a spot for tricks and even a live webcam!

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Pacific Wheel – Not just for kids!

"Pacific Wheel" is a ferris wheel in Los Angeles' Santa Monica Pier. I love the surprising views from it and the fact that it's solar-powered!

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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405 and 10 Intersection – Experience road rage!

The "405 and 10 Intersection" in Los Angeles is one of the busiest in America. This intersection is so famous, it even has its own facebook page!

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Los Liones Canyon Trail – View from top of trail

"Los Liones Canyon Trail" one of my favorite hiking trails in Los Angeles. It always makes me feel as if I've escaped city life and gets my heart pumping.

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Sunbathing Sea Lions – Bark is worse than bite

The "Sunbathing Sea Lions" in Los Angeles' Marina del Rey are huge, playful and charming, but they can also be dangerous. The fishermen know their names!

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Relaxing

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
Kippys

Kippy's – Coo-coo for coconuts!

"Kippy's" in Los Angeles makes healthy, vegan coconut milk ice cream and it's my #1 favorite local spot. I go there as many as 5 times a week!

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Snacks

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Movie filming location – This your homework Larry?!

Part of The Big Lebowski was filmed at this otherwise unassuming community in Los Angeles, 'Faircrest Heights'.Please remember this is a private residence.

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
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Museum of Flying – Vintage airplanes

"Museum of Flying" in LA's Santa Monica is in the neighborhood's very own private airport. It's quaint, interesting and made me appreciate planes more!

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
Watts-Towers

Watts Towers – Art in architecture

"Watts Towers" in Los Angeles is a national landmark, built by a talented Italian immigrant over the duration of 30 years. They remind me of Antoni Gaudi.

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025
MDR-Parasailing

MDR Parasailing – Smiles from above

The "MDR Parasailing" in Los Angeles is only one of the available watersports here of course, but I used it to conquer my fear of heights... Recommended!

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Art & culture

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Liz

Militello

Feb 8, 2025

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