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Santa Monica Hotels – Los Angeles

Posted on March 4, 2015 by SachaMarch 9, 2015

Santa Monica is a popular beach city on the west side of Los Angeles. This great destination has everything a tourist wants, wide variety of hotels, restaurants, shopping and of course, the spectacular beach. The Pier in Santa Monica is … Continue reading →

Hollywood Sign Hike – Los Angeles

Posted on March 2, 2015 by SachaFebruary 2, 2017

The Hollywood Sign Hike is my favorite hike in Griffith Park. It’s one of my favorite hikes in all of Los Angeles. It’s not that long of a hike, but its strenuous for some and it can be more challenging … Continue reading →

Favorite Casual Eats in Los Angeles

Posted on February 25, 2015 by SachaMarch 10, 2015

Los Angeles is a melting pot of people from all around the world. That means, there’s a melting pot of restaurants in LA! But, we don’t always want to spend a lot of money. We don’t always want to get … Continue reading →

Malibu Beaches – Los Angeles

Posted on February 23, 2015 by SachaFebruary 25, 2015

Malibu is known to be one of the most affluent beach towns in California. With 21 miles worth of coastline, a lot of the Hollywood celebrities call Malibu their home. The celebrities have very good taste when it comes to … Continue reading →

Chinatown, Los Angeles

Celebrating The Chinese New Years in Chinatown, always a festive time in Los Angeles!

Firecracker Run, Chinatown, Los Angeles

Firecracker 5k and 10k Run during Chinese New Years in Chinatown is a great tradition for my family.

Taoist Temple in Chinatown, Los Angeles

Stopping in at The Taoist Temple in Chinatown and paying our respects. A peaceful place to be.

Golden Dragon Parade, Los Angeles

Golden Dragon parade first began in 1898 and gets bigger every year. Famous grand marshals like Bruce Lee in the 70’s, as well as, David Carradine, Hugh Hefner and Lindsay Wagner and other celebrities help bring the crowds. But the real stars are the bands, floats, dancers and so much more, as they parade down Broadway in Chinatown.

Chinatown, Los Angeles

Beverly Hills Hotels – Los Angeles

Posted on February 20, 2015 by SachaFebruary 20, 2015

Beverly Hills, home to the Rich and Famous. Yes, you can live like them, even if its for a brief vacation. I personally wouldn’t choose to stay in Beverly Hills, when you have other vibrant, cultured and interesting neighborhoods in Los … Continue reading →

West Hollywood Hotels – Los Angeles

Posted on February 18, 2015 by SachaFebruary 18, 2015

Hotels in West Hollywood are a bit more expensive than those in the Hollywood area. That’s due to them being right on the Sunset strip amongst all the nighlife. The world famous Sunset Strip offers world class dining and shopping, … Continue reading →

Hollywood Area Hotels – Los Angeles

Posted on February 17, 2015 by SachaFebruary 18, 2015

Hotels in Los Angeles are widespread throughout the city, simply because L.A is so, well, widespread. As mentioned, you need to do your research on what area you want to stay in Los Angeles, whether it’s Hollywood, West Hollywood/Beverly Hills, Santa Monica … Continue reading →

Griffith Park – Los Angeles

Posted on February 12, 2015 by SachaMarch 11, 2015

Griffith Park in Los Angeles sits on 4,310 acres of land. Most people don’t know that this park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. It’s one of my favorite parks. I visit this park quite often. … Continue reading →

Welcome to Going California

Posted on January 31, 2015 by SachaJanuary 27, 2016

Hi there, I’m Sacha! I’m here to help you navigate your way through California with my travel blog. Whether you’re looking to explore Southern California, Northern California or even Central California, I’ll give you advice on where to visit, what … Continue reading →

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