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Travel-Town
valdouroux

Travel Town – All aboard!

"Travel Town" in Griffith Park, LA s is the coolest train station/museum in Califoria. It's really an interactive train park for children & grown-ups!

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Art & culture
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Val

Douroux

Aug 6, 2024
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LAX Layover Fun – An LAX adventure

If I have a few hours to kill before a flight out of LAX, or if I want an inexpensive beach day, here's what I do: I start at Hank's & then go to Trask...

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Relaxing
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Val

Douroux

Aug 5, 2024
La-Cabanita
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La Cabañita – Delicious Mexican Food

"La Cabañita" in LA is Mexican done right. They don't just slap beans and rice on a plate and call it good -- they take their to prepare something unique.

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Restaurants

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Val

Douroux

Aug 5, 2024
Simply-Wholesome
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Simply Wholesome – Healthy Soul Food

"Simply Wholesome" in LA makes the best Caribbean soul food. It's a legendary hotspot for anyone who wants to feel good about what they put in their body.

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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Snacks

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Douroux

Aug 5, 2024
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Hidden Swing in Elysian Park – Sightseeing

There's the famous hidden Swing in Elysian Park in Los Angeles. It's great for the view. Follow my instructions and you'll find it. Go in the morning...

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Relaxing

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Alejandra

Diaz

Jul 19, 2024
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The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills – Specialty foods

"The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills" in Los Angeles has been in existence for nearly fifty years. If you're a foodie or a cheese fan like me, it's a must...

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Shopping

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Max

Kanin

Nov 16, 2023
Downtown-LA-Cheese
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Downtown LA Cheese – Grand Central Market jewel

"Downtown LA Cheese" in Grand Central Market, Los Angeles, is a small cheese boutique that's true to the roots. It also sells grilled cheese sandwiches!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Max

Kanin

Nov 16, 2023
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United Artists Theater – Golden Era Hollywood

As the first United Theater, it's grandiose, ornate, and absolutely gorgeous. Immaculate details from floor to ceiling. This movie palace feels special to be inside.

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Art & culture
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Cinema
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Theaters

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Val

Douroux

Feb 3, 2023
Figaro-Bistrot
juliansosa

Figaro Bistrot – Magical Parisian café

"Figaro Bistrot" Los Angeles: the quintessential cafe and a magical spot that will allow you for a quick trip to Paris! I go for their Omelette for brunch.

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Coffee & tea

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Julian

Sosa

Dec 15, 2021
Amoeba
juliansosa

Amoeba – Largest independent record store

"Amoeba" in Los Angeles, an independent record store, has endured through the years. I go there for shows and for discovering amazing hidden gems!

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Music
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Shopping

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Julian

Sosa

Aug 9, 2021
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The Last Bookstore – A booklover's dreamland

"The Last Bookstore" in Los Angeles is the kind of bookshop I seriously only thought existed in dreams. I get chills every time I walk into this place...

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Julian

Sosa

Aug 8, 2021
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Griffith Park Old Zoo – LA's hidden zoo

"Griffith Park Old Zoo" is hidden behind the famous Los Angeles Zoo. It doesn't have animals anymore - this is just what remains of this spooky place...

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Relaxing
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Theaters

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James

Hsiao

Jul 30, 2021
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