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January 27, 2024
February is right around the corner, yes already, and that means exploring some Black history in our great state. This February will feature folks of interest from way back. Think gold rush days and the founding or naming of one of California’s more noted National Parks. I’ll take you down to San Diego to check-out […]
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Let’s go check out the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Yes, another one of the amusement parks in California, but it’s unique because it’s one of the oldest surviving and one of the few by the beach. Sun, surf, rides and food. What more do you need? A Little Boardwalk History A little history to get us […]
January 14, 2024
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January 7, 2024
If you’re paying attention during your visit, or if you have friends who are California natives, you might notice we have quirky California slang that you rarely hear out of anyone else’s mouth aside from a Californian. I’m going to share a few with you in this post. Bay Area Slang “Hella” cracks me up […]
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Well folks, that’s all she wrote for 2023! It’s been a complete year since starting this love blog to California and I hope you’ve found some really interesting nuggets of information about the Golden State. It’s been fun revisiting some of the locales and events that are unique to California and I hope you’ve gotten […]
December 30, 2023
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December 22, 2023
If you manage to be in San Francisco this holiday season, Union Square in the heart of the city, has plenty to offer. Because it’s very tourist-centric, it seems they put extra effort in making the Square really pretty and festive. Here are some activities and sights to see while you’re wandering around. Holiday Ice […]
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Tis the season folks. December in Southern California sometimes isn’t as wintery as some need to make it feel like the holidays. There will always be plenty of decorations and events to get you in the holiday spirit. Here are five holiday light displays around the area to get you in the groove. Capistrano Lights […]
December 16, 2023
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December 9, 2023
Before I completely lose you, MoAD stands for the Museum of the African Diaspora. It’s located in the heart of downtown San Francisco near Mission and 3rd. It’s close to Yerba Buena Gardens and SFMOMA (you can check out this blog post about these 2 here) if you’re feeling frisky, you can explore a number […]
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If you’re in San Francisco and looking to spend some time viewing an extensive modern/contemporary art collection all in one place, you need to head on over to SFMOMA. It’s one of the largest museums in the country, located in a central, chill part of downtown San Francisco. Plus it’s really easy to get to […]
December 2, 2023
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November 25, 2023
I absolutely love, LOVE the Disney Concert Hall! It’s not just a beautiful building, but the programming they put on allows something for everyone, no matter what type of music or entertainment you’re looking for. That area of downtown Los Angeles has a lot to offer in terms of theater, music and dance, but let’s […]
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The least of your troubles when planning for a California trip is what to pack. This might seem like a super random post, but there are some places where I seriously have to think about what the heck I’m going to wear or what’s appropriate for a certain place/event/culture. Of course there’s weather too. San […]
November 18, 2023
