Archive for Family

Weekend Starter: On Fridays the Huntington Beach Farmer’s Market and Art-A-Faire

Sep 03, 2011 by

The Huntington Beach Farmer’s Market,has been voted by both the media and the public as one of the most scenic outdoor markets in Southern California. It’s easy to see why. The ocean and the pier [...]

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You still have time to Visit Fiesta La Ballona

Aug 28, 2011 by

It’s not too late. If you’ve ever felt like Los Angeles was just too big and long for that small town feel, well, Culver City is the place to be. Fiesta La Ballona, which started [...]

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25 things to do and places to go in LA for Children (and Adults too)

Aug 27, 2011 by

Okay, school’s out and the excitement of the Holiday Season is upon us; but school’s out for another week. Choices abound, in fact, there’s probably too many now-a-days, but you have to start somewhere. Although [...]

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What is Canstruction and where can you find it in Los Angeles?

Aug 26, 2011 by

Canstruction? The idea is two-fold: First, teams of prominent Los Angeles architects, engineers, and designers create exciting structures made entirely of cans of food to be put on public display and awarded prizes by a [...]

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Top 10 List for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Los Angeles

Aug 04, 2011

Today, August 4th, is National Chocolate Chip Day. Although chocolate chips can be used for a variety of recipes and foods, (Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, for example); my favorite–as most other people would concur-is the [...]

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Day to night, Main Street in Seal Beach seals the Deal

Jul 19, 2011

Most likely, a lot of cities in the US have a Main Street. I’d venture a guess that each Main street has something uniquely special to that city, and that is how Seal Beach’s Main [...]

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Hancock Park, the La Brea Tar Pits, and LACMA

Jul 15, 2011

Last week I had an opportunity to visit to Hancock Park and the La Brea Tar Pits. I enjoyed myself so thoroughly that it was hard for me to leave—but I’ll be back soon as [...]

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Isn’t it time to Discover Metrolink?

Jul 11, 2011

If you live in the LA area, then you probably know about Metro, our local mass transportation service. But, if you didn’t know there is a series of local interconnected mass transit trains that service [...]

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Pick your own Oranges and Grapefruit at Orcutt Ranch

Jul 10, 2011

The East Coast is known for its cornucopia of fruits from which to pick –the choices run the gamut from blueberries to strawberries to apples; and each season brought different pick your own event. When [...]

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I Found it at Cambridge Farms

Jul 08, 2011

Before I decided what I wanted to cook for the 4th of July; in the early morning, I drove to one of my favorite specialty and gourmet stores–in the Valley! Just thinking about going over [...]

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Having Fun in the Sun at Cabrillo Beach

Jul 07, 2011

Can you see yourself in this picture? If you visit Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, you can not only become a part of the scenery, you can frolic in it as well. But, Cabrillo Beach [...]

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The Santa Monica Stairs Walking Tour – Part 1

Jul 01, 2011

To date, Travelin’ Local has completed three gorgeous and unique e-books, each with a particular character and feel for the enclaves and neighborhoods covered. Every one of these walking tours and e-books is a labor [...]

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Roxbury Memorial Park in Beverly Hills

Jun 09, 2011

At the corner of Olympic Boulevard and South Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills sits 11 acres of manicured green space–that’s right, it’s a park. But not just any park, it’s the Roxbury Memorial Park. Although [...]

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Free Los Angeles 2011 Summertime Movies

Jun 04, 2011

Los Angeles is home to many free summertime concerts, as well as a plethora of venues to see them also. Although some venues haven’t announced their complete schedule and line-up yet, many have so Travelin’ [...]

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