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The Markaz: Middle East Arts Center in LA

Last Modified: October 2, 2015

The Markaz is an event center, art gallery, bookstore, and library, focused on the Middle East and North Africa. It’s a hidden gem in Los Angeles. The Markaz is open daily from 10AM – 6PM and visitors can browse the library collection, purchase a book from the bookstore, use the WiFi, or order a delicious cup […]

Filed Under: Southern California Tagged With: Los Angeles, Southern California

MASH TV Location Hike in Malibu Creek State Park

Last Modified: April 21, 2020

Southern California is full of fantastic movie locations you can explore. I have written about some of my favorite ones in LA here, but it is not often that you get to combine a beautiful 5-mile hike with the added fun of seeing a filming location for the top watched TV finale of all time, MASH. […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California, State Parks Tagged With: Agoura Hills, Malibu, Southern California

George’s Greek Cafe in Long Beach

Last Modified: June 13, 2014

When you research food in Long Beach it is not long before someone is recommending George’s Greek Cafe. Located on Pine St right across from The Federal Bar, this restaurant has been serving up amazing meals for decades and does not show signs of slowing down. I love Greek food so I made my way […]

Filed Under: Food, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Long Beach, Southern California

Wayfarers Chapel: Glass Wedding Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes

Last Modified: January 3, 2020

Nestled in the hills of Ranchos Palos Verdes sits this beautiful glass church known as the Wayfarers Chapel, a place I highly recommend you visit at some point in time. It is unlike any chapel you have ever seen with floor to ceiling glass, and it is up on a hill overlooking the ocean. Here […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Rancho Palos Verdes, Southern California

The Federal Bar in Long Beach

Last Modified: January 3, 2020

Downtown Long Beach is home to a lot of cool spots from hipster eateries to trendy clubs, there is something for everyone. One of my favorite places though is the massive old bank that only recently was transformed into a beautiful bar, speakeasy, and restaurant. Here is all the information from my visit in 2015. Details Get […]

Filed Under: Food, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Long Beach, Southern California

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