Recently, a close friend and I took a spontaneous 4-day trip to Los Angeles. We "hopped off the plane in LAX" around 10PM without a single itinerary, schedule or checklist. I hear the collective gasps of all of you planners out there. You all are probably breaking into an open sweat just reading about the fact that we had no carefully laid out plan. We knew we had lodging and a car rental covered, and that was enough for us. We did have ideas of things we wanted to do, and each morning we would spend about 20 minutes talking through where we wanted to go. We looked up addresses, and mapped out a rough order for the day. This strategy really worked well for us, and we were able to do and see so much in such a short period of time - all without being exhausted by the end of the vacation. Winning! Shortly after our trip, another friend of mine reach out to me for travel recommendations. She was gifting her teenage daughter with a visit to L.A. for the first time and wanted to get a feel for some fun, must-see places they could check out around the city. I ended up spending over an hour creating two different detailed itineraries, each consisting of things to do with only 1-day in L.A. and 1-day in Southern California. I was sure to add addresses and some miscellaneous notes to make it even more personal. I absolutely love curating these itineraries after visiting different cities around the world! This one includes some of my all-time favorite places in L.A. Enjoy! CLICK HERE FOR $20 OFF AN AIRBNB Los Angeles 1-Day ItineraryIf you only had one day in LA, here’s what I would suggest...
Eggslut in Grand Central Market 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or 1611 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291 (this one is closer to the following locations)
Abbott Kinney Blvd 1661 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Tocaya Organic Venice 1611 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Tom's Flagship Store 1344 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Hollywood Sign Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles, CA 90068
The Griffith Observatory 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 1650 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Bonus Sights:If you're wanting to substitute a couple of hours in your day, these two spots are both great places to check out! Los Angeles Theatre 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Santa Monica Pier 1602 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
So there you have it! Another 1-day itinerary for your adventure seeking and exploring self! I hope you have the time of your life making memories and meeting new people along the way! Your fellow wanderer, Stasia RoseFun Fact: 246 million people in the U.S. and Canada went to the cinema at least once last year? Yes, MILLION - with 6 zeros. That’s nearly 71% of the entire U.S./Canada population in 2016! According to the Motion Picture Association of America, in 2016 the movie industry reached 11.4 billion dollars in sales, experiencing a 2% growth from the year before. So what is it that draws all of these people to the cinema each year? Perhaps it's a combination of curiosity and empathy. I have always enjoyed watching movies. I am fascinated by being invited into these characters’ realities, following their journeys, and allowing myself to learn with them along the way. Being able to visualize and identify with characters as they work through challenges, discover and embrace their positive and negative characteristics, and watch as they navigate through difficult situations can inspire us to become more aware of these aspects in our own lives. Bringing us a level of heightened personal awareness and self-reflection that can be a powerful and transformative tool! I am excited (and a bit nervous) to share a couple of my favorite movies with you! Each of these movies feature great female leads or female supporting roles and are listed in no particular order. I have learned from each these characters experiences and adventures, and I sincerely believe I am better because of them.
Just to name a few! Those 10 are without a doubt some of my favorites, but there are more where those came from. Are there any movies with leads, both female and male, that you personally connect with, or have learned something from? Share it with us in the comment box below so we can all check it out! Love, Stasia Rose |