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 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 I […]
Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier: LA’s 100 Year Old Carnival Pier
The Santa Monica Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles County. As the end point 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 […]
Father’s Office: Epic Burgers in Los Angeles
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 […]
Murphy’s Ranch: Abandoned Nazi Camp in Santa Monica
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 […]
Dk Donuts and Bakery in Santa Monica
I am a firm believer in the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” and DK Donuts 18 (apparently there are 17 others?) in Santa Monica is a perfect example of this. I pulled up to this donut shop after reading the favorable Yelp reviews, and when I arrived and saw the entrance, I immediately thought I […]