Holiday lights at Union Station in Los Angeles

Holiday Lights in Southern California

December 16, 2023

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 […]

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Disney Concert Hall exterior

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 […]

Disney Concert Hall

November 25, 2023

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Marketplace in Olvera St.

Old LA: Olvera Street

October 22, 2023

Have you heard of Olvera Street in the historic district of downtown Los Angeles?  It’s also known as “the birthplace of Los Angeles” having been the main square of the city since 1820.  It’s basically a block-long marketplace near Union Station, part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Historic District The 9.5 acre […]

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Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Do you ever wonder what’s up with the stars in the sidewalk of Hollywood Blvd?  How in the world do they get chosen?  Why bother?  I’m here to shed some light. Hollywood Walk of Fame Believe it or not, there are over 2500 stars lining both Hollywood Blvd and also Vine St.  A tidbit I […]

Hollywood and Those Stars in the Cement

October 18, 2023

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Palm Springs Welcome

A Weekend in Palm Springs

September 30, 2023

Palm Springs is the perfect weekend get-away if you want to explore a quirky, artsy city that also has some good food.  I have to emphasize to you, if you don’t like the heat, do NOT visit between June and September.  Trust me on this. Leaving DTLA, about a 2 and a half hour drive […]

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Beverly and Sunset Blvd in Beverly Hills

So you want to go to Beverly Hills.  Are you old school and remember the Eddie Murphy, Beverly Hills Cop movies?  Are you simply curious about Rodeo Drive?  Do you want to go just to say you’ve been?  The reason doesn’t really matter…you do you.  Let’s see if you’ve considered these 3 touristy Beverly Hills […]

3 Ridiculously Touristy Things in Beverly Hills

June 3, 2023

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Downtown Los Angeles with Griffith Park Observatory in foreground

The Griffith Park Observatory

May 18, 2023

I think there are a lot of school kids who at one point in elementary have a field trip to Griffith Park Observatory.  It’s in a great location on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park and you simply can’t beat it for what it has to offer. A Concert and Adele? It’s both an observatory and […]

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This is going to be a stretch to get to George Lucas this month, but here we go.  May the 4th Be With You folks!  The Star Wars crowd will get it.  Even if you’re Star Wars adjacent like I am, it’s still going to make sense.  My brother forced me to sit through all […]

Jae’s Check in: May the 4th Be With You

May 3, 2023

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Getty Center from below

The White Building Above the 405: Getty Center

April 16, 2023

This one’s for the art lover.  Or those of you who simply want to take in a great view.  As you’re driving north on the 405 freeway, before you get to what’s known as the Sepulveda Pass, you’ll see the Getty Center on the left.  It really is a big white building on the hill. […]

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Let’s say you’re a sports fan and you’re visiting California to see as many teams or games as possible.  You ask, what would a sports trip look like?  I would respond, well, what sport would you most like to see and what part of California are you going to? Sports Options in San Diego In […]

Let’s Talk Sports in California

April 5, 2023

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