Los Angeles
If you are a shopper, which I am not, but can still have fun walking down beautiful streets, head to North Larchmont Boulevard. This strip is full of fun stores and is a beautiful pedestrian-friendly area to walk through and do a little window shopping. Whichever of the tourist sights you didn’t get to the first day, finish up today because we are leaving LA soon!
Also, stars get their ‘stars’ on Hollywood Blvd pretty regularly. So, if seeing a celebrity is a must for you, then look at the schedule and plan to include the duration of your trip to cover an ‘unveiling.’ If you have done this, it would be a great day to visit Hollywood Blvd and hear the celebrities give speeches about their achievements and gratitude. I made sure to do this while I was in California, and lucky enough, I could see Russell Crowe get his star. He was precious and so thankful. Jay Leno and a few others were also there to congratulate, which is typical.
For my Frogs, I swear that's Boschini! ha ha
The food in Los Angeles is fantastic, so pick a place nearby, and if all else fails, always go for the fish tacos! I will forever be addicted. When your arms are full or your feet are tiered, head back to the room to get all dressed up for dinner at Cravings. It is right on Sunset Blvd and gives you a great view of the strip and all the beautiful and unique people walking by. Edward Burns parked right in front of our table while my sister was visiting, so she got her celebrity fix that day! P.S. There is free parking right behind the restaurant.
My favorite places to go out in Los Angeles are the Den, where you can eat good food, so some dancing, and is also just a great place to people watch from a booth or out on the patio. The Den is close to Chateau Marmont, the famous hotel where all the A-list stars stay. There is a small but very cool Bar Marmont right next door that is frequented by both up-and-coming talent and full-blown stars. We missed Prince Harry here by minutes. So, head in that direction for a different feel.
Bar Marmont You will be hungry by the time they kick you out, and luckily for you, right down the street is the best late-night taco place in Los Angeles. Pinches Tacos on Sunset is on a corner and parking in the back. Sit out in front with your fried shrimp tacos and take in the Strip and all the fun cars driving by.
If sweets are more your thing, be sure and swing by Swingers Cafe where the cupcakes are delicious and come in such crazy and wonderful flavors, like, cookies & cream, sherbet, sprinkles, and the goodies like red velvet ;)! The Café is old school, with a 50s feel; you choose your cupcake by browsing the huge cake stands displayed along the snaking bar. This is such a fun experience at a truly local hangout.
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