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3DAR Trick Art Museum in Santa Monica

Last Modified: November 13, 2020

Disclosure: Tickets were provided for me, all opinions are my own. 3DAR Trick Art Museum in Santa Monica is an awesome blend of art, social media, and technology. The museum is a collection of 43 different paintings that look like optical illusions to the naked eye and that come alive when you point your phone […]

Filed Under: Events, Museums, Southern California Tagged With: Los Angeles County, Santa Monica

Tar & Roses: A Fantastic Restaurant in Santa Monica

Last Modified: May 9, 2020

On a recent visit to Santa Monica, I was researching places to eat and stumbled on Tar & Roses, which was in the Yelp Top 100 List in 2016. Since Yelp is one of my go-to food resources, I knew I had to make the stop at this upscale modern eatery. I can easily say […]

Filed Under: Food, Southern California Tagged With: Los Angeles County, Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pier: LA’s 100 Year Old Carnival Pier

Last Modified: May 13, 2020

The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles County. As the endpoint for Route 66 and the iconic pier with the Ferris Wheel and rides, it is easy to see why it is so popular. I, for one don’t go very often because of the crowds, but if you […]

Filed Under: Activities, County Parks, Southern California Tagged With: Los Angeles County, Santa Monica

Father’s Office: Epic Burgers in Los Angeles

Last Modified: December 14, 2019

As a huge fan of a good burger, I had heard about this place tons of times over the last couple of years. I never seemed to make it to Santa Monica and try it though until finally I happened to be in the area right at dinner time, and I got to give it […]

Filed Under: Food, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica

Murphy’s Ranch: Abandoned Nazi Camp in Santa Monica

Last Modified: December 11, 2019

Update 2019 – I haven’t been here in three years, let me know what it looks like if you go in the comments. Update June 2016 – Oddity Odysseys went and found the barn and powerhouse still there but boarded up. You can see the video they made here. Update July 2014 – People in […]

Filed Under: Abandoned, Hikes, Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Los Angeles County, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica

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