One of the best things about living in Southern California is the endless list of things to do and places to explore. Here are just a few of my favorites.Tumblr (3.0; @adventuresinlaandbeyond)http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/363a5e84000f01f064368799a1010b09/tumblr_mofu35kCKA1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Today is Your Day - Venice</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blazenhoff/8999705222/" title="Positive Affirmation Street Art in Venice, Los Angeles, California">Positive Affirmation Street Art in Venice, Los Angeles, California</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blazenhoff/">Rusty Blazenhoff</a> on Flickr.</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/53024269639http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/53024269639Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:12:47 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/377a50a2ea975646f020d6a815130aed/tumblr_moa8d6dIYL1qdcg0ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong> Angel City Brewery - DTLA<br/></strong></p> <p>Magical mushroom by artist Wildlife</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52831591214http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52831591214Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:11:00 -0700dtlaangel city brewerylos angelesart<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0abfa0f9db9a77e3594a460e8b9a2bca/tumblr_mo5nyoixjm1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/65fa828a59bd849dd51a44a9621e2703/tumblr_mo5nyoixjm1qfxy0zo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Malibu Pier</strong></p> <p>The pier itself is nothing to write home about but it’s a nice little stop after a visit to the “World Famous” Malibu Inn across the street.</p> <p><a href="http://www.themalibuinn.com/">http://www.themalibuinn.com/</a></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52595166233http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52595166233Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:23:12 -0700malibupierbeachSo Calcalifornia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0f4888ffb2a08f9b08d221a8ddb7daea/tumblr_mo5lrtv14L1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Spring St Parklet, Downtown LA</strong></p> <p>Near 6th Street</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52591695458http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52591695458Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:35:53 -0700dtlalos angelescalifornia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/651eeda14f196239cb3599b04caeed5d/tumblr_mkkzvkVrQ71rzpyeao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Silverlake Reservoir</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52475715241http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52475715241Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:08:43 -0700silverlakereservoirlos angelescaliforniaamy sheridan photography<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/adfacbecae021fc189190e6747fc5740/tumblr_mo2mjlVcjh1snoldeo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/24d7b1317eb5dbf0bf480e5a31d9d8d2/tumblr_mo2mjlVcjh1snoldeo2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d3290bcaa00b6312137e83a39a0c16d8/tumblr_mo2mjlVcjh1snoldeo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Eastern Building, Downtown LA</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52475494457http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52475494457Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:05:29 -0700dtlalos angelesart decodowntown<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ed80284b001d4ff33d138b995b189a6a/tumblr_mo1m8l2Xcg1qajsjuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Chinatown, LA</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52415519381http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52415519381Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:30:53 -0700los angelescalifoniachinatowndtla<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6bea83707675543e62733cdb5ca167a9/tumblr_mnwlt3efmS1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Forever Marilyn</strong></p> <p>A 26’ statue by Seward Johnson on display in Palm Springs until June.</p> <p>101 N Palm Canyon Dr</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52199703804http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52199703804Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:58:15 -0700palm springsstatuemarilyn monroeSo Calcalifornia<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/39488182a5e5778cbfed438285af8b79/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f610781882b76c7b23c9b2e2ff838868/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2ef68220fdf427d1da9988b6fe0f1683/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c4cb54d154dd51dfdaf385cc2bbd27ac/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/248e9f321ddba5659054fa59dfd79c7c/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/42d237720fcc17fe6579960c19a5bc91/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/12f825a90f1b54c0e56543ae2e7b6c1c/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3acb6dbec6c6fed082fa0a033f92fc69/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/494e265716dec680c729ca7685afa896/tumblr_mnsn0rD86u1r3lppjo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Walt Disney Concert Hall</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52028942507http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52028942507Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:23:45 -0700los angelesdtlacaliforniaconcert halldisney<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f977c0c1d8dc2aadb71f7ac9105eeb9/tumblr_mnsrx6PgiH1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Hotel Saguaro - Palm Springs</strong></p> <p>A colorful weekend party scene with an excellent spa and the delicious Tinto restaurant.<strong><br/></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/riverside-hotels/the-saguaro-palm-springs">http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/riverside-hotels/the-saguaro-palm-springs</a></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52028650198http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/52028650198Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:19:00 -0700hotelpalm springspoolcalfornia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8a4871f60280aaa1be97e87ec4fc64de/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ddf8d96bdfbcda2b346f2bf36d4896cd/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/52457c1a444f19c4c5fe4232d7871b7d/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/449535622088089307479cd2963036ab/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1be03f903a66f104244288b541c9e6ef/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/649a57df4929b6d440ef6fca7cb1300c/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/431d59edbf977dcd4f56019a82c5b378/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/421433594c825de49c19f1c597f71e9d/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f5043d3ce859700bb14feaf710ea91b5/tumblr_mmxbtxqz4h1qcqbpfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Hammer Museum</strong><br/><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl">10899 Wilshire Blvd</span></span><br/>hammer.ucla.edu/‎</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50829714813http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50829714813Sun, 19 May 2013 09:39:00 -0700museumuclalos angelescaliforniaartbamboo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d5777b08b0e8a651adec8fcf353c9da2/tumblr_mmsmih2WAj1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Hollywood Bowl</strong></p> <p>It’s almost time! Fleetwood Mac kicks off the 2013 season in just 11 days.</p> <p>One of the best parts of summer in Los Angeles…</p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50421801799http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50421801799Tue, 14 May 2013 07:49:30 -0700hollywood+bowllos angelesconcertvenuefireworkscalifornia<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdo22iXETn1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Bar at the Culver Hotel</strong></p> <p>Live music and a great atmosphere in the hotel’s historic lobby. Perfect for a date or a group.</p> <p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bar-at-the-culver-hotel-culver-city">http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bar-at-the-culver-hotel-culver-city</a><strong><br/></strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50324121253http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50324121253Sun, 12 May 2013 22:25:06 -0700jazzculver citylos angeleshotelbar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d96d486fbf7496685a5760f14eb74fcb/tumblr_ml5dpaRPwG1rroz2ao1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Laurel Hardware, West Hollywood</strong></p> <p>Located inside of a converted hardware store, appropriately named Laurel Hardware creates a space with a great mix of industrial and vintage. See the rest at <a href="http://kaper22.blogspot.com/2013/03/laurel-hardware.html" title="Kaper22.blogspot.com">kaper22.blogspot.com</a> </p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50323779113http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50323779113Sun, 12 May 2013 22:18:00 -0700west hollywoodlos angelescaliforniawehorestaurantbar<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/344810b4c82372085ef0a639f393e0dd/tumblr_mmpjv1E1Pd1qzvwaho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/73530b09e0081268f9c1bf53ddcb2096/tumblr_mmpjv1E1Pd1qzvwaho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7cae3ab362101cedb720ca33b829fe2/tumblr_mmpjv1E1Pd1qzvwaho3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6badecb4fd9be4e98bad54fec9454011/tumblr_mmpjv1E1Pd1qzvwaho4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong><em>Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art</em></strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50321040620http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50321040620Sun, 12 May 2013 21:30:00 -0700lacmalos angelescaliforniamuseumcontemporary art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c88dcce29e2d2e5e753c37ddf7dedb25/tumblr_mmo3nri9xJ1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Redondo Beach Pier</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50224247890http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50224247890Sat, 11 May 2013 21:11:51 -0700californialos angelessouth baypierredondo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3fa3010f9194d05f4fcd3a3ad11512fd/tumblr_mmnf57kAvv1s0axljo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Grand Park, DTLA</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50204453874http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50204453874Sat, 11 May 2013 16:24:00 -0700los angelesdtlacaliforniaparksummer<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c36e47da8713231ebf486a035c2af13c/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/73c13c0b5ec25b39bba481bc1c1f5310/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7877016498808bc237c7fc469c468fdd/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cda0d39f17a78bf84b3f5092fd8e4c0d/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6afe83a52902e3a0734703bfc09f7834/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b7ee39eec2b352d951bde9e51c4fd147/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1aba0ec6936245d014015fe42c20f020/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8bd2bddc9aea17a1a86b3f6ebb62ba95/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4f98add7771bd017cb47d6d71f621179/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/471711a1f7a7324ea3c2dc1ca8e23584/tumblr_mmd5wkJS7L1rx5fz5o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace</strong></p> <p>Situated in the land of Joshua Trees, horse stables and epic scenery, <a href="http://www.pappyandharriets.com" title="Pappy & Harriets">Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace</a> is such a special place!  Pioneertown was founded in 1946 to be a realistic set for Hollywood film and tv shoots.   To read about the rich history of this wonderful place click <a href="http://www.pappyandharriets.com/history" title="Pioneertown History">HERE</a>.</p> <p>Pappy & Harriet’s has the kind of atmosphere that compels you to hang out for hours and hours. The staff and eclectic clientele are so friendly and welcoming. The delicious food is worthy of the best chuckwagon…their nachos are famous for a reason ya’ll! </p> <p>The intimate venue offers live music to go along with ample cocktails.  Speaking of cocktails, grab one then go on a walking tour of the town.  Reminiscent of a true frontier town, the charming buildings have been locations for many movies on the big and little screen!  Have one cocktail too many?  No worries, simply book yourself in to “The John Wayne Room” at the <a href="http://www.pioneertown-motel.com/" title="Pioneertown Motel">Pioneertown Motel</a> located just behind Pappy & Harriet’s.</p> <p>This is a fabulous spot for a special occasion or just because.  Hop on to your modern day wagon train and get yourself to this picture perfect palace! </p> <p><span class="Normal-C0"><em>53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown</em><br/></span></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50092380196http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/50092380196Fri, 10 May 2013 08:20:57 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e6557ddb098ab16b164d345d176c11f8/tumblr_mmb7ultijR1qfxy0zo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>California Strawberry Festival</strong></p> <p>May 18-19, Oxnard  <a href="http://strawberry-fest.org/">http://strawberry-fest.org/</a></p> <p>Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.kats9lives.com/">http://www.kats9lives.com/</a></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/49693184799http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/49693184799Sun, 05 May 2013 09:01:00 -0700strawberry+festivaloxnardcaliforniasocal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cd7fe72946c8665713d7a50ba1123e5a/tumblr_mlzy119d4i1qfxy0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Space Shuttle Endeavour @ The California Science Center</strong></p>http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/49266462666http://adventuresinlaandbeyond.tumblr.com/post/49266462666Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:44 -0700