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Los Angeles truly has any food you could be looking for! I spent a few days last week at the Christian Community Development Conference in LA, and was so fortunate to eat at some really great restaurants. Pez Cantina401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 Whatever you order, order it with the horchata Syrup Desserts611 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 They have a huge menu and a really cute loft to sit in upstairs. KoreatownJust the whole town. We went to a delicious Korean barbecue restaurant [but only managed to get a picture of dessert]. Grand Central Market[Homer Laughlin Building]This is seriously the coolest place to visit in LA. It's right across the street from the Angel's Flight Railway, which is a super classic Los Angeles landmark, and you won't leave without finding something you like. The Grand Central Market has been its own landmark since 1917, but it's been re-vamped over the years. There's 38 different vendors, market stands, and restaurants inside. DTLA Cheese is so far my favorite. And what goes well with spiritual conviction during a Christian conference? Melted Cheese. The Grand Central Market is packed and busy, but super worth it. Los Angeles, CAAugust came and went like that. I'm living in happy denial that summer is almost gone and September is right around the corner. Here's a few gems to help you enjoy the last few days of August and finish up your last few weeks of summer. Mason and I took a fun day trip to Santa Barbara, and it went pretty well, despite Mase's car breaking down. Santa Barbara is America's Riviera and it's beautiful. The Spanish style architecture is beautiful and the history is fascinating. Here are some little hidden and not so hidden gems you should visit on your next Santa Barbara Trip: Stearn's WharfStearns Wharf is a true Santa Barbara gem. Everything is good in my book, except there's a no heel rule. So to my fellow heel wearers, bring your flats and wedges. There's restaurants, shops, and beautiful lookout points. The BeachButterfly Beach and the Beach by the Wharf are my favorite picks. Hotel MiloHotel Milo is incredibly beautiful, and has everything. It's pet friendly and very well up-kept. Bike-rentals, breakfast, fireplace, courtyard, and pool use are provided to guests. State Street and DowntownDowntown Santa Barbara has farmers markets, gift shops, and souvenirs all around. Take a bike and cruise around.
The lovely Santa Monica is right outside of LA on the coast and is home to Pacific Park [Sharknado Forever ♡], Muscle Beach, 3rd Street Promenade, the end of Route 66, and the famous Santa Monica Pier. There is so much to do here. It's a perfect day-cation spot. A Santa Monica Day:1. The Ferris Wheel It's $8 in Pacific Park, and it gives you the full Santa Monica view. 2. The BeachWalk down to the pier and head to the beach, the right side is the best. 3. Walk the Third Street PromenadeThey have stores for blocks and blocks, kiosks, and restaurants. 4. Eat at a Venice Beach Food TruckTop the day off with some trendy and hipster food trucks that line the streets of Venice Beach. It's a super picturesque area that has fun shops and boutiques to stroll through while you wait for your food truck tacos. 5. Bike Muscle BeachRent a bike, take your board, or walk around down the sandy sidewalk around muscle beach to the pier. At night, it's the best place to get a full-view picture of Pacific Park all lit up.
Adventure Day List: ✓ The easiest place to improve your paddle boarding skills in southern Cali is the Back Bay in Newport Beach. Pirate Coast Paddle Boarding has great rentals and all the accessories you'll need. Put it on your list and head to the bay! You're 'gonna fall hard for these summer trends. Waking Up to Real is giving away some summer accessories! Follow our Instagram, IG: wakinguptoreal, and get all the details! Enter by Friday, June 24th!
Chefk out the post to enter: https://instagram.com/p/BG8Mi-Voe6d/ Best place to spot a sea lion? Inspiration point, Corona del Mar, off of the CDM Main Beach. Best place to feel like you're on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean? Also Inspiration Point.
Adventure Day List ✓ Throwing back to the Southern Utah portion of this month: Swig. Soda, smoothies, famous sugar cookies and duck lips guy logo, they do it all. Stop by at one of their locations next time you're heading through SoUt and get a dirty, wild Dr. Pepper, you'll thank me later.
Pack your swimsuits and your sun hats. This beautiful desert has one of the best Main Streets and downtown areas. It's toasty, but it's one of the best to satisfy your boutique and hipster restaurant cravings. Birba is a great little outdoor restaurant with super trendy gormet meals. The twinkly lights and live music set the tone for their delicious food. Next time you're in Palm Springs, check it out.
Right outside of Santa Barbara, bring your cameras and paddle boards folks.
Butterfly Beach, Monteceito CA Summer-Ready outfits are so easy to put together. Just follow the easy summer formula: statement item, neutral piece, classy shoes. Get out your favorite lace shorts or floral summer dress and balance out the summer colors and patterns with a solid tank or a light cardigan. Then put on your favorite timeless shoes and you're ready for whatever summer throws at you. Favorite Summer Ready Outfit: off-the-shoulder yellow blouse with my favorite comfy jeans and some blush pumps.
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