November 15th, 2007 by carrie t
Universal Studios, photo provided by Carrie T.
If you’re not from here, I encourage you to take a trip to LA this winter. I bet you’ll be surprised at how nice a place it is to visit in the winter. I love to travel and sightsee during the months of November and December (pre-Christmas), because there aren’t long lines at attractions and traffic is much more manageable. This is one of the best times to get out and explore the city. Some of my favorite seaonal activities in LA include:
: Take a bike ride through the park on a Saturday afternoon. At sunset, head up to the Griffith Park Observatory to see the stars and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Los Angeles. The newly reopened Observatory is one of L’s best kept secrets.
Spending the day at a theme park like Universal Studios Hollywood or . This is a great time to head to a theme park since it’s low season. Avoid long lines and find great discounts available for the gate entry!
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October 26th, 2007 by carrie t
California sunset
Photo by Carrie T.
As of Thursday, October 25, the California wildfires are slowing down and, fortunately, many are already contained. There are still plenty of places in the region that have not been affected at all.
Most of the fires in Los Angeles have already been contained, and since the fires are northeast of most towns in LA, tourists can still enjoy the main tourist areas such as Long Beach, San Pedro, Manhattan Beach, Venice Beach, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Downtown, and even Santa Monica without any problems. It’s actually a beautiful day today in Los Angeles.
Since thousands of Californians have been evacuated and many have lost their homes, help is needed to rebuild communities in Southern California. You can volunteer or donate money through the American Red Cross.
Of course, another way to help rebuild the region is to plan a vacation in Southern California! Look for travel specials online through Expedia and other online operators.
Right now Socal has amazing sunrises and sunsets due to the fact that the ash and smoke in the air scatters out the light from the sun and magnifies the hues. It’s quite beautiful and if you’re up close to the ocean you’ll see the waves sparkling with a rainbow of colors. (See above for a photo taken on Manhattan Beach on Tuesday evening.)
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