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...

Whacko is the perfect place to stop and shop in LA. The gifts are original and the vibes are right. Get something unique in this eclectic gem!

Last time I visited I bought a book for my son titled “You Are Loved” by a local LA author, and Ouiji board earrings for a friend’s birthday...

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....

The Misfit in Santa Monica is a moody, gothic gastropub with creative comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and a top-tier happy hour!

Hidden in Hollywoodland, the Garden of Oz is a mosaic masterpiece of art and quotes. A private gem that invites you to pause, gaze, and be inspired.

Olvera St. is the liveliest, and oldest, neighborhood in Los Angeles. I come here to get immersed in Latino culture. The buzz of the people is amazing...

I love thrift shopping! Like treasure hunting, you never know what you're going to find. There's joy in seeing new value in old things. Breathing fresh life into something recycled.

Everything you need to buy or make any floral arrangement for any occasion! My whole balcony is decorated with plants from the LA Flower District.

My favorite bowl is the “Ritual of Champions”. It has acai, hemp seeds, strawberries, bananas, cacao, and peanut butter drizzled on top.

I've been coming to "St. Felix" in LA for almost ten years. This is where the Hollywood Club Crawl starts. I like their new post-pandemic extras!

If you ask some bartenders around the block in LA where they go on their days off or when they get off work, "Elbow Room" is the place...