As much as I love the areas that make SoCal famous (the beaches, Disneyland, Hollywood, etc.) I love it’s hidden gems even more. Take El Encanto in Monterey Park. I’ve driven down busy Atlantic Blvd. multiple times and never once have I noticed this beautiful […]
Some of my favorite places I’ve visited while traveling were spots that I just happened upon. Such is the case with the Monterey State Historic Park. We were leaving Monterey when this building caught our eye. My sister and I agreed it deserved more investigation […]
It seems that the most famous aspects of LA are the beaches and Hollywood. Granted the beaches are beautiful and Hollywood does make up a large part of the landscape but there’s so much more to the area. E. Waldo Ward and Son is a […]
It’s no secret that I love a good restaurant. I sure write about them enough. But there is one kind of restaurant that I prize above all others – the landmark restaurant. You know the kind…in business forever, revered throughout the area, serving up dishes […]
It’s no secret I love Parks and Recreation. Way back when I even had a whole post devoted to it. One of the things I love about the show is the quirky town of Pawnee. It’s filled with kooky inhabitants, hordes of racoons, and, inexplicably, […]
I may wander Los Angeles and write about it’s many treasures but Orange County also has a special place in my heart. It’s my hometown er…county and the home of many wonderful memories. The Old Orange County Courthouse was a required field trip spot when […]