I always enjoy Redondo Beach, especially on summer time. It's always so nice to take a stroll on a…read moresidewalk or just walk on the sand so close to the ocean. When I was going through my chemotherapy this place was especially helpful and peaceful for me. Best remedy for dealing with side effects is to put your feet on the sand and than in nice salty ocean weaves, nothing works better than this. Beaches are very clean, sand is so therapeutic, soft and warm under your feet. It is also great to ride your bike nice pavements with clear indications of the road for bikes and pedestrians ‍ And excellent for walking and bonding with your kids and pets. My husky loves this place too, nice breeze and great green area for dogs to run around. Great bonus is the view with amazing sunsets

07/21/2018 I've been coming to Redondo Beach for years…read moreespecially to the pier for great seafood. This time I am here early in the morning volunteering with Heal the Bay. Best parking options is at Veterans Park where there are meters to feed. There are also scuba diving classes setting up so you'll see them in the parking lot too. The scuba team have joined us before on Earth Day removing trash from the waters. It's always an early morning workout transporting everything to the beach from the parking lot. This beach has stairs for us to go down. Definitely fun coming back up with the same supplies. On this particular day, there were 686 people who showed up to help remove 126 pounds of trash. Including recyclable containers such as plastic water bottles, soda cans, and glass beer bottles. Just keep in mind what people toss out of a car window, drop on the floor, or toss out trash on top of a full trash can could end up on our beaches and in our ocean waters. How is that possible? Come to one of the beach clean-ups and learn more. I already hate styrofoam before having to pick it up off of the sand in little pieces. #HealtheBay @HealtheBay every 3rd Saturday

A suburb's part of Los Angeles. If you know LA, it's broken down to cluster pockets of the city…read more West side, the valley, downtown, midtown, Hollywood and so on. But Westwood, a beautiful suburb right in the heart of town. Tucked in between Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. Along the main strip of Wilshire Boulevard and Sunset is where the action is. A small quaint city but big in personality. The one thing that people would associate Westwood with, UCLA. The campus is in the heart of town and minutes from Westwood village. The village, its not quite the same as it used to be as its college town. Loads of places are either closed or just not utilized anymore. But still plenty of restaurants and shopping offered. Also known for the movie premiere at the fame theatres which there's two right across the street from each other in the heart of the village. But that has gone bye bye. You still have the Hamer museum which is still up and running and a major staple of Los Angeles and Westwood. The city has loads of landmarks with the veterans cemetery, of course theres Holbys Hills which is somewhat part of Westwood. It's it own little very upscale neighborhood with the famous playboy mansion. But when you think Westwood, UCLA is your main attraction.

We are here often because of our visits to UCLA. Great places to eat and shop. Traffic is insane…read morewith the crazy drivers. 4/30/26

One of the trendiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Echo Park is a diverse community that has…read moreseveral hip shops, bars and restaurants. I have spent a lot of time here visiting friends or meeting up at eateries. Located near the Chinatown and Silver Lake areas. Route 101 connects here. Home to many musicians, artist and entertainment types, the area is vibrant and has a younger active scene.

I have been to Downtown Alhambra on several occasions for spontaneous food adventures, Lunar New…read moreYear celebrations, and other fun events. Alhambra Farmer's Market is on my list to check out in the near future. It is centrally located in Los Angeles County, and is the gateway to the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. It is known for its fusion of great tastes, fun entertainment plus electrifying sights and sounds that screams diversity in culture, creativity for arts, and community spirits in togetherness. A good mix of great restaurants, modern retail shops, unique boutiques, specialty cafes, entertainment venues, and local businesses are situated around a one-mile radius (about 6-7 blocks) around Main Street between Garfield Ave and Atlantic Blvd. Perfect destination for food and entertainment lovers looking to explore, taste, and connect. I was here recently and I can't get enough of this cool and vibing space. It has so much to offer. I will have to return on many more occasions to cover most of this area. Can't wait! Free parking can be found at Mosaic Parking Structure (4 hours limit). Street parking may be available, too. Please read the signages. Here are some businesses you may resonate with. This list is not inclusive of all, but it's a pretty good list. Happy Dining and Shopping! *28 WEST SPORTS BAR, 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill, 85°C Bakery Cafe *Afters Ice Cream, Alhambra Dental, Alhambra Downtown Association, Auntie Qiu Kitchen *Bagel Exchange, Bon Appetea Cafe, Borneo Kalimantan Cuisine *Charlie's Trio Cafe, CHICHA San Chen, Chicken Bun Bun, Cold Stone Creamery, Comic Cellar *EAT'S AYCE SUSHI, Ebisu Life Store *Gen Korean BBQ House *Havana House Cigars & Lounge *Jumpin' Lobster *Kawaii Klaws *Lai Lai Ballroom & Dance Studio, Liberty Tax *Mahan Indian Restaurant, Mancora Peruvian Cuisine *Ohana Brewing Company *Paw Paw Pet Grooming, Pepper Lunch, Pho Saigon Pasteur, Pinecone Bakeshop + Cafe, Popping Yolk Cafe *Road to Seoul *Saigon Eden, Shin-Sen-Gumi, Sichuan Impression, Starbucks, Sushi YU *The Bay Cafe, The Boiling Crab, The Chicken Koop, The Rabbit Hole, Three Fields Coffee *Uncle Fung Coffee Stall *Vegan Earth Food, Vita Cane *Yang's Kitchen

City of West Covina is one of the cities you'll drive past when you're on Fwy 10 heading west from…read moreOntario to Monterey Park. I usually am in this city mainly to visit the Eastland Center off of Barranca Ave. Most recently I have found The McIntyre Square (Thumbling is here), Tokyo Central, Tony's BBQ, and Haven City Market (HCM is a foodie's paradise). Wow, so many great food plazas and food halls with many great restaurants and shops waiting for our arrival! If you're out and about and want to explore something different and you've never been to West Covina, then this is the city for you. I'll see you at HCM this Sat 11/02/2024 for their Grand Opening celebration. Come early and support your neighborhood's newest food hall!

I frequent City of West Covina quite often while here for The New Haven City Market Place eateries,…read moreGW supermarkets and also the Quan Nem Nihn Hoa Vietnamese restaurant all located in the same vacinity .

My Seven Hundredth review is dedicated to my favorite little beach town…read more.. The City of Malibu! In this review, I will share some fun facts, some helpful tips, and some useful recommendations as you navigate through the 9-0-2-6-5. Incorporated on March 28th 1991, the city will be turning 34 years old later this month. And for a girl in her mid thirties, she effortlessly maintains her beautiful youth all while staying Classy, Sophisticated and beach-bod ready. Speaking of beaches... Where do people always go when they think of a beach in Malibu?? Let's hear it... "Zuma Beach" Ok I get it, Zuma is the go-to spot, but what if I told you there are way more beaches that are less crowded and will still get you as many likes on your IG/Tik Tok page. Here are just a few: Check out El Matador State beach, Nicholas Canyon Beach or Leo Carillo State Beach on the West end or Surfrider Beach located in mid-Malibu to rub elbows with the locals. Not a fan of the beach? Don't want to get sand all over your new 2025 ride?? That's ok, there's more to Malibu than just the ocean water and pretty sunsets. Make sure to check out the many hiking trails in the city limits that will keep you out of the water and keep the sand on the beach where it belongs. Top Spots: Point Dume has some awesome views that are right over the water and it will get you that perfect sunset photo op. Parking on Cliffside Drive is limited (approx. 10 parking spots), but you can find more parking on Grasswood which is just a 5 or so minute walk from the Point Dume trailhead. Escondido Falls is always the place to go especially when there is nice weather. You can either parking in the dirt lot or on PCH (just pay attention to the parking signs and be cognizant of your surroundings while on PCH as cars are flying by). It's a bit of a walk just to get to the Escondido Trailhead, but the hike itself is worth it once you get there. Solstice Canyon is another top spot where you will be immersed in nature and get occasional glimpses of the Pacific Ocean. But, but Lance... I'm not a huge fan of the beach and hiking doesn't really sound like a good time... Well if you love being behind the wheel and exploring new roads.... Check out the many, many canyons that you can drive through the Santa Monica Mountains from or to Malibu. -Decker Canyon will take you through a windy road from PCH in Malibu to Westlake Village on the other side. Side note: (If you get car sick easily, you better sit this one out, trust me). -Encinal Canyon, Latigo Canyon, and of course Mulholland Canyon (located just outside of the Malibu City limits, but still considered as "Malibu") are all less windy roads perfect for a beautiful cruise on a beautiful sunny day. Just be smart, don't drive like a tool and observe the rules of the road. The California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department actively patrol these roadways and it's not worth you losing your life or causing someone else to lose theirs. Ok... After a day at the beach, a hike to the end of the trail and that crazy drive through Decker Canyon... Who is ready to eat?? I know everybody is dying to get into Nobu, but there's no need to break the bank just because you are in the Bu. For the Staples of Malibu and a little finer dining... Check out Geoffrey's, Lucky's, V's Restaurant + Bar or Mastro's Ocean Club (this one is just outside Malibu City Limits just East of Topanga Canyon Blvd. But is still considered Malibu proper. ***Sadly, with the most recent fires, Moonshadows was completely destroyed, but hopefully they will rebuild in the future. For more casual dining with paper napkins and quick service... You gotta try Malibu Seafood for everything fried and true, Howdy's Malibu for some awesome breakfast and/or Lunch burritos or Malibu Farm Pier Cafe which is you guessed it, right on the pier in Malibu. For those looking for the perfect view of the sunset and a great date spot to eat where afterwards you can "go for that long walk on the beach" like your profile states... Come to The Sunset Restaurant located at Westward Beach. You can pony up a few extra bucks and use their on site valet (it's worth it) or try and find a spot to park parallel to the beach. Pro tip: Save her the steps for the walk on the beach afterwards and just valet your ride. And last but not least... You simply cannot do any of the above without driving on some portion of... Pacific Coast Highway a.k.a P.C.H. Yes, Malibu's iconic signage that are posted alongside P.C.H which simply state: MALIBU 21 MILES OF SCENIC BEAUTY And for those who Let me tell ya, this Statement is an ------------ Understatement

Our first time to Malibu and we were legally parked on the street. Our car is legally registered…read moreand has a rear license plate. We returned to find a ticket on our car for no front plate. This is how the city employees treat visitors in Malibu. I can see if we were in violation of not paying a meter or being illegally parked I front of a fire hydrant but c'mon...straight money grab. We won't return or spend our money in Malibu. Best part...a private business in Tustin collects the fine. Attached is the ticket from Malibu.

This review is for Regina at the information desk THANK YOU…read moreso much for helping me today with my ticket. AWESOME customer service.

This review is for Patrick from Parking Enforcement. I work at a school in La Puente, and one of…read moreour biggest struggles is parents parking out on the street on sweeping days. There is not much room in our parking lot, but we also don't want our parents getting tickets for simply trying to pick up their children. Patrick goes out of his way to keep us informed and helps us resolve potential issues before they arise. His excellent customer service does not go unnoticed, and we are extremely grateful for his partnership in keeping our city clean and safe.

This is a tiny park. It is very safe and clean. The location is great. There is a memorial section…read morealso. It honors fallen service members. I love that it is named after Rosie the Riveter especially since it's located next to the original McDonell Douglas/ Boeing plant.

A memorial has been placed here for those involved with Post 9/11 campaigns. In chronological…read moresequence from left to right are the names of those who sacrificed for our country. I come to give respect to my brothers and sisters who gave their all. Thank you for all you have done. #507MTCO