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Things to do in LA . . .

Michelle

March 10, 2010
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Michelle

Living in LA

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So I went to Disneyland about 4 times in the past 2 weeks and that go me thinking about what LA has to offer. There is so much stuff in the area that you’ll never be bored. Here are some fun things that I have found to do in the Southern California area within the past 2 years.

Disneyland. This is my friend Nicole and I at Disneyland around Christmas time, it was such a beautiful sight.

Michelle and Nicole at Disneyland

Malibu Beach. Nicole, Audrey and Me are all in the program and frequently we go to the beach and relax. Sometimes we bring homework, and sometimes we ban it from being allowed. But we always have a fun time.

Michelle with friends on Malibu beach

The Pumpkin Patch. I went with my cousins who live in Orange County, it’s a really fun time. They have kiddie rides and kettle corn and usually some sort of live entertainment.

Michelle and cousins at the Pumpkin Patch

Oktoberfest. In Huntington Beach this is an opportunity to be fully emerged in Germany culture and tradition in the month of October. They have a band that they fly in from Germany for the whole month and authentic cuisine and beverages.

Michelle and friends at Oktoberfest in Huntington Beach

Camping. We went camping in Santa Barbara but there are several locations around LA that aren’t as far. It’s a cheap and fun way to have some friendly bonding and time with the outdoors.

Michelle camping with friends

Hiking. There are tons of hikes around the LA area. Griffith Park is a location that is near the Hollywood Hills that many people choose to hike. There is even a hike that will lead you to the Hollywood Sign.

Michelle hiking near the Hollywood sign

Restaurants. LA has some great restaurants to choose from, like this one that is an old fire house in downtown that got converted.

Michelle eating out with friends

Skiing. Big Bear Lake is only about 2–3 hours away and it is a great place to go skiing. It also has many activities to do when it’s not the winter time.

Michelle skiing at Big Bear

Hollywood Blvd. There is always a fun pretender to see and take a picture with on this historic walkway. Here is me and Johnny Depp.

Michelle with Jack Sparrow lookalike on Hollywood Blvd.

I hope this helps convince you all of everything that LA has to offer, comment on this post if you know of other great activities that I didn’t list.