Heather & Matthew
Things To Do
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier has some great food options and entertainment for the whole family! Featured is the world's only solar-powered Ferris Wheel, where you can see beautiful views of the ocean.
El Matador State Beach
One of our favorite places in LA! Drive the Pacific Coast Highway for beautiful views of the ocean and mountains. It can be busy during sunset, so make sure to go early to find parking.
Venice Beach
Venice is known for it's iconic beachfront boardwalk, where performers and artists line the street. Stop by the outdoor weight room at Muscle Beach Gym, once the home turf of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Marina del Rey
Marina Del Rey has cute stores and plenty of restaurants along the ocean, but if you take a look by the piers you can see some sea lions. Walk down to the dock to rent paddle boards or boats for a chance to see them up close in the water!
Dodger Stadium
This is one of Matthew's favorite activites that we don't do nearly enough. Since 1962, this Major League ballpark has hosted ten World Series, the 2022 All-Star Game, and the Dodgers have won five World Championships.
Banc of California Stadium
We would HIGHLY recommend this for soccer fans. LAFC is often described has having a European or South American soccer atmosphere unlike any other in MLS.
Griffith Observatory
The Griffith Observatory has been featured in popular films such as The Terminator, La La Land, and Rebel Without a Cause. You can see breathtaking panoramic views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood sign. TIP: Parking is hard to find. We would recommend parking down the hill and taking the free shuttle up.
Koreatown
Koreatown has a plethora of amazing food, shopping, and entertainment. Some of our favorite places include Quarters Korean BBQ, Louders, Silverlake Ramen and Oakobing for a refreshing Korean dessert! For a night out, check out Lock and Key and Break Room 86 for Karaoke.
Hollywood Boulevard
Walk along Hollywood Boulevard to see the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theater, Dolby Theater, Hollywood Pantages Theater, and the Hollywood Museum or Wax Museum. We recommend going during a week day or in the morning to avoid congestion and to find street parking.
Universal Studios Hollywood
We don't have to convince you why you should visit Universal Studios, but even if you don't go want to spend a day on thrill rides, we would still recommend at least visiting the CityWalk. With restaurants, indoor skydiving, cinemas, and live music, CityWalk has 30-acres of endless options.