LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles
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133. Seeking Peace in LA with Brother Satyananda From Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine
December 07, 2022 20:54 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB133. In a city with about 4 million people and a county with almost 10 million it may seem hard to believe that there are spaces where you can escape for solitude and some much needed self reelection. But we are here to tell you that they do indeed exist and today on this episode we are going to share all the details about one of our favorites The Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine. Lake Shrine is an absolutely breathtaking oasis in the Pacific Palisades just a few minutes aways from all...
132. Meetups, Fitness, Veganism, Disney & More with LA Lifestyle Influencer Brynn
November 23, 2022 14:50 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB132. On this episode we talk to LA lifestyle Influencer Brynn. She keeps busy with her wide range of interests including her work in the medical field, fitness, veganism, fashion, Disney, day trips, travel, Pilates and so much more. And she shares all these adventures and more with her 38,000+ followers on Instagram as she explores the best of what LA has to offer. We talk about her many hobbies, why a health scare turned her towards a life of fitness and how she has translated online friends...
131. Exploring This Ugly Beautiful City with Kristen
November 16, 2022 15:23 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB131. Sometimes you have to get through an ugly exterior to discover a beautiful interior. That is often the case when it comes to Los Angeles according to our guest today, Kristin from the blog This Ugly Beautiful City. This Ugly Beautiful City is an itinerary-focused travel blog that features travel tips and guides for anyone exploring Los Angeles, from a local to a first-time tourist, who is passionate about food, art, and culture. In this interview Kristin further explains the concept beh...
130. Uncovering LA's Incredible Dining Scene with Caroline From EatDrinkLA
November 02, 2022 15:27 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MB130. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the access to so many incredible eating and drinking options with a restaurant and bar scene that just seems to get better and better by the day. Today we are going to explore some of the many, many, many dining options we have available to us in our city. Because our guest for this edition of the podcast is Caroline from EatDrinkLA. Caroline has a blog where she shares about one of the absolute best perks about living in LA and that ...
129. The Real Story of Malibu Farms Success with Helena Henderson
October 26, 2022 13:37 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB129. Malibu Farms is one of the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles and is a big part of the Malibu scenery with its premiere location right on the iconic pier. The restaurant is beloved by people that live in Malibu and visitors alike. In fact it is such a part of the culture, the landscape and the environment of the Malibu Pier that you may be surprised to learn that its been open for less than 10 years. Yes its one of the most well known and loved spots in Malibu but it really hasn't ...
128. Uncover the Spooky and the Strange With Joe from Weird California
October 19, 2022 14:28 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB128. October is one of LA's favorite months to go out and explore all the incredible activities going on, especially related to the Halloween season. That is why having todays guest on is perfect timing to discuss all the strange and the weird stories you can find here in California. In this episode we are talking to Joe from Weird California. Joe and his daughter cover a lot of the Weird stuff you can find in our state from quirky roadside attractions, and bizarre outdoor art installations...
127. Secrets to the LA Public Library System with Todd Lerew
October 05, 2022 16:05 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB127. The Public Library is such an integral part of good communities and good public service and that is especially true here in Los Angeles. We have an incredible library system here and we want to encourage everyone in our city to go out there and take advantage of this awesome free resource meant for the whole community. Our guest today is a perfect representative to motivate us to go out and explore the Library. Todd Lerew works with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles and the LA Public...
126. Hacking the American Riviera with Karna from Visit Santa Barbara
September 28, 2022 14:37 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB126. Santa Barbara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in California if not the world and its only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. That makes this coastal gem one of the most popular getaway and staycation visits for people living in LA. With so much beauty, culture and activities happening in Santa Barbara it has been nicknamed the American Rivera by admirers. In this episode we welcome Karna Hughes. She has not only lived in Santa Barbara for 30 plus years but she is also ...
125. Uncovering 250+ Neighborhoods with Tony From Hear in LA
September 14, 2022 13:40 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB125. Tony Pierce has been writing about Los Angeles for over 15 years and has worked as a journalist and editor for both the LAist, the Los Angeles Times and KPCC. But now his passion project is his own podcast called Hear in LA where he is on a mission to uncover all the secrets of 250+ neighborhoods in Los Angeles. And how does he do that? Tony goes right into each area and finds at least 5 interesting people from there to interview. Each episode is one interview so that's at least 5 episod...
124. The Getty: 25 Years of an LA iconic Landmark with Brittany Saake
September 07, 2022 13:51 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB124. The Getty Center high above Brentwood and The Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades are 2 remarkable gifts to the city of Los Angeles from the J. Paul Getty Foundation. With priceless collections of world class art, astoundingly beautiful gardens and landscapes, and epic sweeping views its hard to believe that visiting both locations is completely free! We were lucky enough to talk to Brittany Saake the Marketing Project Manager at the Getty and she shared the history, tips for visiting a...
123. Secrets From One of LA's Favorite Desserts with Sean from the Pie Hole
August 24, 2022 14:17 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB123. You know we love interviewing entrepreneurs who have built amazing brands right here in L.A. And if you love dessert we are talking to one you most likely have heard of and enjoyed and that's the Pie Hole! Yes, Sean who owns this popular Los Angeles brand is going to share all the secrets to how it started, how he branded it and how their relentless focus on customer experience has allowed them to stay popular in a crowded and competitive Los Angeles food scene. You can find out more ...
122. How to Embrace the Best of Los Angeles with Erika from The LA Girl
August 17, 2022 14:55 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MB122. We are talking to Erika from TheLAGirl.com and she runs that very popular website which covers events, travel, lifestyle, fashion & more, in the city of Los Angeles & around the world! Now in our conversation Erika is going to share some of her background, how The LA Girl was started and how she became involved with it. She is also going to give some great tips for people who are visiting Los Angeles, and some of her all time favorite activities she likes to enjoy right here in the City...
121. Hacking A West Hollywood Icon with Todd Barnes from the Abbey
August 03, 2022 13:29 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB121. In this episode we are talking to Todd Barnes the long time general manager of one of the most iconic establishments in Los Angeles and one of the most famous gay bars in the world, The Abbey. West Hollywood has long been known as a beacon for the gay community and attracts visitors from all over the globe and the Abbey is a big part of the history. In this conversation he is going to tell us more about West Hollywood and of course share some of that fascinating history of the Abbey whic...
120. Hacking a Nerds Life in L.A. with John From the Nerd Reactor
July 27, 2022 13:29 - 33 minutes - 31 MB120. In this episode we are talking to John the owner of a popular nerd and pop culture brand called the Nerd Reactor. With over 50k subscribers on YouTube and tens of thousands of monthly visits to his website John really has his pulse on all the latest nerd/geek and pop culture news and events. John also lives right here in SoCal and spends lots and lots of time in Los Angeles. In this conversation we talk about embracing your inner nerd, how he built Nerd Reactor, some of his favorite cele...
119. Hacking Your Best of Summer in Los Angeles for 2022
July 13, 2022 14:23 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB119. Summer 2022 is here in Los Angeles and although its not the "Roaring 2022's" that we predicted last year there are tons and tons of fun and exciting activities happening. Not only do we have the regular Summer adventures we always love to enjoy like the beach, road trips and hiking, but many annual events that were sadly canceled the last 2 years are making their return in Summer 2022! In this episode we are flying solo with no guest and I'm going to share some of my best suggestions fo...
118. Discover and Experience the Best of LA with Gigi from Gigi Exploring
July 06, 2022 14:05 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB118. In this episode we are talking to my friend Gigi from Gigi Exploring. We met through the LA Hackers Club and with her sense of adventure, positive vibes and love of exploring Los Angeles she is definelty the perfect fit for our group. I asked Gigi to come on because she really takes LA Hacking to another level, sometimes attending multiple events in one day always exploring and having fun all the way. In this conversation we talk more about why she got interested in constantly seeking o...
117. Learning Los Angeles History with Evan from LA in A Minute
June 22, 2022 14:51 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB117. In this episode we are talking to Evan Lovett the creator of LA In a Minute. In early 2022 Evan started his account on Tik Tok and it has exploded in popularity from Gen X to Gen Z. In each video he breaks down some part of Los Angeles fascinating history into entertaining but informational 1 to 2 minute videos. A passion project for Evan you can feel his love for sharing LA history with others in each and every video. In this conversation we talk more about why he started his account...
116. From Pop Up to South Bay Smash Burger Sensation with Matt from Proudly Serving
June 15, 2022 13:32 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB116. In this episode we are talking to Matt the owner of Proudly Serving. They went from a humble pop up spot started on his driveway to a South Bay Smash Burger sensation serving up long lines of fans at their first physical location right on the Redondo Beach Pier. Matt started his business during Covid with no prior professional cooking experience and was able to build a following of passionate smash burger lovers in just over a year. They are so popular they've even been featured in loca...
115. Hacking the Iconic Original Farmers Market with Ilysha Buss
June 01, 2022 15:05 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB115. Today we are sharing secrets from one of LA's most iconic places. The Original Farmers Market on Fairfax! Its a beloved institution that has been in our city since 1934! If you're not from Los Angeles you may be confused why we would make a big deal about a Farmers Market. But if you live here you know that's its not one of these common farmer markets that pop up in every neighborhood once a week. The Original Farmers Markets is permanent and you can go and enjoy it anytime. But that sti...
114. Owning LA Bar and Restaurant History with Bobby Green from the 1933 Group
May 25, 2022 14:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB114. In this episode we are talking to the amazing Bobby Green from the 1933 Group. Bobby is one of the most innovative restaurant and bar entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, if not the whole country, and he and his partners own and operate about a dozen local establishments including the historic Formosa Cafe, Highland Park Bowl and Idle Hour. Over the last 20 years they have not only fully embraced next level aesthetics to create transformative experiences with their establishments but at the sa...
113. One Woman’s Mission to Experience All Of Los Angeles with Love and Loathing LA
May 11, 2022 14:17 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB113. In this episode our guest is one of my favorite LA Bloggers Caroline from Love and Loathing LA. If you're an LA Hacker you are going to love this interview with Caroline because as she describes on her blog she is 'One woman on a mission to discover & experience all things Los Angeles.' Now Caroline has all kinds of LA based content but she does an especially good job covering something we all love and that's new and trendy bars and restaurants. So in this interview we talk a lot about...
112. Hacking A Chill Beach Town with Rebecca Chair of the Redondo Beach Tourism Board
May 04, 2022 14:41 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB112. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite beach towns and the one I personally visit the most since its only about 10 minutes from where I currently live. And that's the cool, laid back beach town of Redondo Beach. It might have more chill vibes then some of its beach city neighbors but don't be mistaken, Redondo Beach is jam packed with fun activities including large annual festivals, events, concerts and celebrations. Our guest today is Rebecca and she is the current c...
111. Hacking the Hidden Gems of Santa Clarita Valley with Evan from Visit Santa Clarita
April 27, 2022 14:45 - 44 minutes - 41 MB111. In this episode we are talking about maybe one of the most overlooked and underrated cities in Los Angeles, the city of Santa Clarita. Well it was for sure for me anyway. I have heard about it of course and been there a few times but didn't realize just how much there is to do in Los Angeles Counties third largest city. Yes that's right. Santa Clarita is the third largest city in LA behind Long Beach and LA itself of course! Our guest today is Evan and he is from Visit Santa Clarita ...
110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor?
April 13, 2022 23:20 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBEp 110. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is the hustle mentality from many of the people you meet here. People in LA always seem to have multiple projects, business and side hustles going on, and lots of them are doing that while still juggling a full time job. As someone who has that same mentality of trying to build a community and a brand and still make enough money to reach my financial goals I really truly admire people who have those same motivations. Well, let me tell ...
Ep 110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor?
April 13, 2022 23:20 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBEp 110. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is the hustle mentality from many of the people you meet here. People in LA always seem to have multiple projects, business and side hustles going on, and lots of them are doing that while still juggling a full time job. As someone who has that same mentality of trying to build a community and a brand and still make enough money to reach my financial goals I really truly admire people who have those same motivations. Well, let me tell ...
109. Outdoor Hacks from LAs Best Hiking Blog: Modern Hiker with Casey
April 06, 2022 14:09 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB109. The Modern Hiker is LAs best hiking blog and that's not just my opinion. USA Today actually named it the 2nd best hiking blog in the entire nation! If you type in any search about hiking in Los Angeles or Southern California the Modern Hiker is almost always on the first page if not in the top 3 in results. We have been following this blog and all their awesome outdoor and hiking tips for many years so we were super excited to interview the owner and author Casey Schreiner on this episod...
108. Creating Next Level LA Experiences with Neal from Date the City
March 30, 2022 14:19 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB108. In this episode we are going to go next level with our LA experiences with Neal Hruby from Date the City. Date the City is your ultimate wingman or woman with completely curated date ideas in Los Angeles that take you from one location to another based on your moods or desires. Its very cool because these curated dates will typically take you to 3 different places all within walking distance from each other. And the agenda is always well planned at interesting places and even gives you s...
107. Hacking Neighborhood Gems with Mariana in LA
March 23, 2022 14:31 - 36 minutes - 34 MB107. In this episode we are hacking LA neighborhood gems with blogger Mariana in LA. This is one of the websites I read regularly to keep up with all the new and classic spots in Los Angeles. In this conversation Mariana shares how television and movies inspired here to move to LA and pursue her dreams. She also talks about how she quickly learned that Los Angeles was not always the fairy tale land that she envisioned from all those years of watching movies. After struggling with some of th...
106. Hacking the History of Television with the Paley Center's Rene Reyes
March 09, 2022 15:58 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB106. In this episode our guest is Rene Reyes and he is the VP and executive director of programming for the Paley Center for Media. If you're not familiar with the Paley Center for Media it is a non profit organization that preserves and champions television history and excellence. Not only do they have one of the largest archives in the world for the history of television, radio and now emerging digital platforms, but they make some of it publicly accessible to all of us. They also host an a...
105. Hacking a SoCal Staycation Hotspot - Temecula with Annette Brown
March 02, 2022 15:26 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB105. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite subjects and that's day trips and weekend getaways from Los Angeles. You have heard me say it time and time again… one of the best things about living in Los Angeles is all the other spectacular destinations that we can get to within 2 hours… and one of my favorites, one of my family's favorites is definitely Temecula! Temecula is about 90 minutes from LA and about an hour from San Diego and if it was ever a secret how amazing t...
104. Let's Uncover LA with Writer Danielle Directo-Meston
February 16, 2022 15:47 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB104. In this episode we are uncovering LA secrets with writer and publisher Danielle Directo-Meston. As a journalist she has for many years written about all things Los Angeles including articles for the Hollywood Reporter, Racked LA, Rolling Stone, Curbed LA and many, many more. But since 2016 Danielle has also been publishing on her own website called UncoverLA.com In this conversation Danielle shares some of her experiences as an LA writer, all about her blog and her best tips for uncoveri...
103. Hacking Downtown Manhattan Beach w/ Executive Director Jill Lamkin
February 09, 2022 15:04 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB103. One of our absolute favorite places to hang out in all of Los Angeles is beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach. Our guest on this episode is Jill Lamkin - Executive Director for Manhattan Beach Downtown Business and Professional Association. She lives and works in Manhattan Beach and because of her role, knows what's going on with pretty much every business that's in the downtown area. Jill shares why she loves Manhattan Beach and why she considers herself very lucky to live there. She also...
102. Hacking LA's Mind Boggling Immersive Art Park with Swami, CEO of Wisdome
January 26, 2022 15:14 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB102. We have some incredible entertainment in Los Angeles but some things take it to a whole other level and when you experience them, you realize again, just how lucky we are to live in this city. Made up of 5 massive geo dome bubbles in the Arts District, the Wisdome is a huge and immersive art and music park. Combining art, music, technology, spirituality and much more, Wisdome transports you to another time and place and feels like the bridge between todays reality and tomorrows promised...
101. Can Living in LA Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey
January 19, 2022 15:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB101. Ok we are not even done with the first month of they year yet and for some of us we are already struggling with our 2022 health resolutions. Why is it so tough to stick with it? In this episode we talk to elite trainer Quan Bailey who shares some of his best tips to planning and sticking to a healthy lifestyle. He also shares his story of recently moving to LA and how it helped reinvigorate his passion for the health and fitness industry. He also talks about living in Santa Monica, what...
101. Can Living in LA Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey
January 19, 2022 15:42 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB101. Ok we are not even done with the first month of they year yet and for some of us we are already struggling with our 2022 health resolutions. Why is it so tough to stick with it? In this episode we talk to elite trainer Quan Bailey who shares some of his best tips to planning and sticking to a healthy lifestyle. He also shares his story of recently moving to LA and how it helped reinvigorate his passion for the health and fitness industry. He also talks about living in Santa Monica, what...
100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of LA Secrets With Favorite Past Guests
January 05, 2022 16:10 - 1 hour - 57 MB100. Wow! We did it! We are 100 episodes in. Want to thank you so much for joining us so far on this exploration of the city we both love; Los Angeles! To celebrate this milestone episode we had on 5 of our favorite past guests to share what they enjoyed most in LA in 2021 and what they are most looking forward to in 2022! Get some great ideas for putting together your own LA Hackers Bucket List for 2022. Guests: Josh @abovelosangeles Leslie @my_adorkable_adventures Lena @lenazilla A...
99. Hacking Winter Fun in Los Angeles
December 22, 2021 15:43 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB99. Winter in Los Angeles. Yes we don't exactly have blizzards or snowstorms to deal with like much of the country but we do have our version of Winter here in Southern California. While we are known for sunshine and the Summer we make the best of this time of year and its actually one of the best seasons to be in LA. There is so much to do and people go all out to try and recreate similar Winter experiences that our friends to the North and East have. At least the fun experiences anyway. In ...
98. Exploring Mystical Secrets with LA Award Winning Magician David Minkin
December 08, 2021 14:46 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB98. David Minkin is an American magician and an International Champion of Close-Up Magic who has appeared in numerous movies, television shows and live productions. David also happens to be from right here in Los Angeles, where he is able to stand out in a city where the best magicians from all over the world come to show their craft. In this interview David reveals how he started as a magician, some of his most memorable encounters with celebrities, what its like to perform at the iconic Mag...
97. Sneakertopia LA Sneaker & Hip Hop Culture with Steve Harris
November 24, 2021 14:47 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB97. Steve Harris has been devoted to sneakers and hip hop since their inceptions as culture movements out of NYC where he is originally from. And after carving out a successful career here in Los Angeles as filmmaker and a producer, that includes winning an Emmy, he has returned to that passion. Along with his co-founder Steve Brown, he opened Sneakertopia, a Los Angeles based interactive art museum dedicated to the culture of everything sneakers, including music, fashion, film and art. In ...
96. Exploring the South Bay & Nomad Eatery with Chef Scott Cooper
November 10, 2021 15:17 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB96. Scott Cooper has owned a few popular restaurants in the South Bay over the years but his latest opening, the Nomad Eatery in el Segundo, might just be his true love. Scott carefully crafted his menu and the welcoming intimate vibes of the restaurant based on his cherished memories backpacking across the globe and experiencing different foods, people and culture, hence the name Nomad Eatery. But the opening of the Nomad has come with many challenges because of the pandemic. In this interv...
95. LA from the Sky with Josh from Above Los Angeles
October 27, 2021 15:06 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MB95. Josh Furman has one of the coolest LA based accounts on Instagram. Its called Above Los Angeles and as you can tell by the name it gives us a birds eye view of the city we all love. If you follow his account you will see some of LAs most incredible landmarks from high in the sky with his amazing aerial video and photography. In this interview Josh shares why he started his account, some of his video and photography tips, his best suggestions in LA and much more. You can find out more ab...
94. Hacking the Best Fall and October Activities in Los Angeles
October 13, 2021 14:45 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MB94. What do most people think of when they picture Los Angeles? Well warm weather and beaches of course. But those of us who live in LA know that people here love when October comes around and the Fall season arrives. Yes, believe it or not the place best known for Summer, actually also loves Autumn. And we have so many fun activities for the season, the month and Halloween. In this episode we reveal the best things to do in LA for the month of October. You can find out more about everything...
93. Freewaytopia: The Shaping of Los Angeles with Author Paul Haddad
September 29, 2021 14:58 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB93. Paul Haddad is a Los Angeles based author who typically writes books about LA or at least set in this city. He is back on the podcast again to talk about his latest work: Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles. If you ever wondered about the history of these miles and miles of winding highways most of us spend endless hours of our life on, you will enjoy this conversation. Find out how the freeways came about, how they impacted the National interstate system, what ambitious plans ...
92. Hacking Old School Gaming with Mia and Mark From Neon Retro Arcade
September 22, 2021 14:54 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB92. We love old school arcade games and one of the best is the Neon Retro Arcade in Old Pasadena. In this episode of the LifeHacksLA podcast we talk to the owners of Neon Retro, Mia and Mark. They share the history of how and why they started this beloved small business, how their community rallied around them for support during the pandemic, and some of their personal favorite LA tips and hacks. You can find out more about the Neon Retro Arcade on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/...
91. Hacking LA Cocktail Experiences with Matt Landes From Cocktail Academy
September 08, 2021 13:46 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB91. When it comes to going out for cocktails in Los Angeles its no longer just about having a casual drink. People now expect an all out experience. Well at least if its being done right, according to Matt Landes the founder of the Cocktail Academy. Cocktail Academy was founded in the Arts District in Downtown LA in 2014 by a team of hospitality forward-thinkers who wanted to help shape cocktail culture for tomorrow’s consumer through engaging education and the most artistic, personalized, co...
90. Hacking Santa Barbara Just Like A Local with Andrew Reyes
September 01, 2021 14:17 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB90. Our guest today spent years in Santa Barbara exploring this amazing city and experiencing things only locals would know about. Most of us who live in Los Angeles have made a day or weekend trip to Santa Barbara but Andrew Reyes is going to tell us about many fun things to do and see that don't typically show up on the tourist guides. In other words, things only a local would know! If you like Santa Barbara you will love this conversation where we talk about some incredible places you may ...
89. The Real Story Behind LA Tequila Fest with Marco Calderon
August 25, 2021 14:22 - 32 minutes - 30 MB89. Have you noticed that lots more attention has been put on appreciating high quality tequila and mezcal lately? Yup. From the Rock to George Clooney we are seeing a recent push for premium tequila that should be savored slowly instead of gulped down. That is one of the reasons why we now have LA Tequila Fest. They are putting together a festival of 40 award winning tequila and mezcal brands at LA State Historic Park September 25th 2021 those of us who appreciate a great tasting tequila. O...
88. How to Hack Secret Hidden LA Gems with Paola from Paospostcards
August 11, 2021 13:02 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MB88. There are so many amazing hidden gems in Los Angeles. So how do you learn about (or get reminded) about all of them? Well one of the best ways is to follow the right Instagram accounts. And my guest today definitely has one of the best of the best accounts for under the radar but beautiful places to explore in L.A. Paola from Paospostcards shares her adventures around the world with a mission to inspire others to travel. But since the pandemic she has stayed grounded and focused her adve...
87. Hacking An Epic Road Trip From L.A. Up the Central Coast
July 28, 2021 13:59 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB87. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is easy access to so many other amazing cities. And that is why we love taking road trips. Drive 2 hours in any direction and you will likely end up somewhere pretty awesome. On this episode we focus on one of our favorite road trips and that's heading up North to the beautiful central coast. We recently spent a few days in Pismo Beach and made plenty of stops along the way there and back to experience some of the best of what the central...
86. Hacking the Return of The OC Fair in 2021
July 21, 2021 15:05 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB86. Some of the largest annual events we missed out on 2020 are coming back in 2021. One of those events is the amazing OC Fair. The crazy popular carnival in Costa Mesa is bigger and better than ever this year! We went recently so in this episode we break down exactly what you can expect with a day at the Fair and some special tips and hacks to make it the best day possible. The OC Fair runs from July 16th - August 15th and you must reserve your tickets online. You can find more informatio...