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Thick smog, horrible traffic, and dicey neighborhoods are just some of the horror stories we locals tell the tourists so we can keep this city all to ourselves.  Ok so some of those things are true, but Downtown Los Angeles has recently been renovated to be chic and glamorous.  In fact Downtown Los Angeles offers some of the best shopping in Southern California.  If you know the right places to go this may be the shopping Mecca you’ve been looking for! (more…)

Looking for a Southern California beach vacation that is not completely tourist ridden?  Try Ventura!  Ventura is a charming little big coastal town about 60 miles north of Los Angeles.  Just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city but close enough for day trips, this little gem is one of the locals best kept secrets. (more…)

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The 1930’s served as the golden years in Hollywood history, but over the years it has lost some of its luster.  However, Hollywood has recently had a facelift to restore it to its former glory.  It has eliminated some of its sleaziness and replaced it with chic and glamour for the Southern California tourist and locals alike.   For famous landmarks, museums, studio tours, red carpet worthy theatres, trendy night clubs, and celebrity-esque shopping experiences choose Hollywood for your Southern California tourist destination. (more…)

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This Southern California beach vacation spot is one in a million!  There is so much to do for everyone!  From amazing family vacations, romantic retreats, or a fun getaway with your friends you will find everything you need in San Diego.  Here are a few things you can expect when staying at this Southern California beach vacation. (more…)

This next location just happens to be at my alma mater and is something that most tourists wouldn’t know of, and is a best kept secret of the locals.  Want to see Academy Award nominated Costume designs such as Phantom of the Opera, The Last Samori and Cold Mountain.  Here is my number number 3 favorite thing to do for Southern California travel. (more…)