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Vasquez Rocks

Vasquez Rocks – More Than Just an Amazing Filming Location

Last Modified: July 29, 2024 //  by Anda //  3 Comments

Just 45 miles north of Los Angeles, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, lies California’s most iconic Natural Area Park: the Vasquez Rocks. The Park is famous for its breathtaking rock formations that rise from the ground like whales peeping out from the water. Because of their strange angle, the rocks look almost unnatural, like something …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Hiking trips

Best Places to Visit in Los Angeles – 20 Unmissable Attractions

Last Modified: February 17, 2025 //  by Anda //  7 Comments

It’s hard to know where to begin when visiting a city like Los Angeles. Home to Hollywood – a name synonymous with the American film industry, exclusive neighborhoods, famous theme parks, and world-renowned landmarks, L.A. is a great place to visit at any time of year. But unlike other metropolises around the world, Los Angeles’s attractions and …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides, Los Angeles

driving on a Death Valley Road

Los Angeles to Death Valley Drive – 2-Day Road Trip Itinerary

Last Modified: July 3, 2023 //  by Anda //  3 Comments

If you were to judge it by its ominous name, you’d probably never want to visit a place called Death Valley. But don’t let the name put you off. For those who like the desert, Death Valley is a fascinating place to visit and one of the few National Parks close to L.A. So, if …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides

Best Places to Stay in Los Angeles

Best Places to Stay in Los Angeles (Advice from a Local)

Last Modified: July 26, 2023 //  by Anda //  17 Comments

If you are headed to Los Angeles for a visit, your next important decision will be choosing a good area to stay. As a 35-year resident of L.A. I know how difficult it is to decide where to stay in this huge metropolis, so I’m here to help. Unlike other big cities around the world, …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides, Los Angeles

Things to see and do in Death Valley

Death Valley in Winter – 17 Amazing Things to See and Do

Last Modified: September 15, 2023 //  by Anda //  17 Comments

Traveling to a place called Death Valley may not inspire much confidence, but don’t let the name put you off. Despite its ominous name, Death Vallely National Park can be a fascinating place to visit for those who love the desert. Every year, millions of visitors are lured by its rolling sand dunes, rainbow-colored mountains, …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Hiking trips, Unique Places Around the World

National Parks Near Los Angeles

Guide to the Best National Parks Near Los Angeles, California

Last Modified: July 5, 2023 //  by Anda //  14 Comments

Next time you come to Los Angeles be sure to set aside some time to explore the spectacular outdoors that surround the city. Besides its proximity to the gorgeous beaches in Orange County and the San Bernardino mountain resorts, Los Angeles is also close to several Southern California National Parks. These parks, which are only within …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides, Hiking trips, Unique Places Around the World

Orange County beaches

25 Amazing Beaches in Orange County, California, to Visit This Summer

Last Modified: July 8, 2023 //  by Anda //  13 Comments

Living in Southern California has its perks. We enjoy warm weather, sunny skies, and amazing scenery. We are in close proximity to Los Angeles downtown and its many attractions, and we are within driving distance from some of the most scenic national parks in the U.S. But best of all, we have easy access to …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides

Best beaches in Lake Tahoe

18 Beaches in Lake Tahoe You’ll Absolutely Love!

Last Modified: July 8, 2023 //  by Anda //  15 Comments

Lake Tahoe is the largest and most beautiful alpine lake in North America. Settled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, on the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is famous not only for its world-class ski resorts, but also its gorgeous beaches. If you’re headed here for a beach vacation, you might find yourself overwhelmed …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, Nevada, North America, United StatesTag: Destination Guides

downtown los angeles walking tour

How to Explore Downtown Los Angeles on a Self-Guided Walking Tour

Last Modified: July 12, 2023 //  by Anda //  18 Comments

Nobody walks in LA, right? Well, that’s mostly true when you need to get from one place to another, since distances are quite big here. However, there are many walking opportunities in this city and quite a few places worth exploring on foot. So if this your first time in Los Angeles and you want …

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