Big Bear, CA
Big Bear is a lake / mountain town that is only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles and surrounding areas, making it an easy weekend getaway! The best part about Big Bear is getting a change of scenery. Forests and mountains are much prettier than the sprawling city! The only downside is that everyone in the coastal city towns know about Big Bear, so it can get crowded with lots of traffic going up the mountain. The biggest draw to Big Bear is to get outdoors. The best time to visit is either in the winter to go skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or to just play in the snow and…
Going to Universal Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios gives you insight into the inter workings of your favorite movies! From famous sets, to special effects, to fun rides, you can get it all here! What I really love about Universal Studios is how it truly captures all the little details of your favorite movie or TV show, so you feel like you are there! Harry Potter Land! My absolute favorite part, of course, is the Hogsmeade Village as part of the Harry Potter land. It is amazing how they make you feel like you are stepping into the book / movies (minus all the tourists). There is Honeydukes to buy candy, Olivanders to buy a wand,…
Catalina Island: Adventure & Charm
Hollywood stars? Yachts? Blue waters? Welcome to Catalina Island. Known for the frequent visits of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities in the 20th century, the likes of Marilyn Monroe. Catalina Island today is a tourist destination only an hour ferry ride from LA. The main town of Avalon resembles a more European town with a boardwalk, shops, and restaurants lining the water. It is a quick escape from LA but has such a different and slower pace of life than it’s LA counterpart. It always surprises me that people who are born and raised in California have yet to make a trip out and many people from other states fail to realize…
Weekend in Newport Beach, CA Itinerary
By now you have been inspired by my Residents Guide to Newport Beach, CA and read through the logistics of planning a trip. You want to know an itinerary that you can follow for your trip. Here is an example itinerary if I had to plan one weekend in Newport Beach, CA. Friday Arrive in Newport Beach. Check in to your hotel. Take a quick walk on the boardwalk along the beach to get acquainted with the sea air and your surroundings. Get a happy hour margarita and some Mexican food at Baja Sharkeez. Go back to your hotel and enjoy the view as you get ready for a night…
