Jason and I have been working on our ‘California Bucket List’ since we found out we were moving here. We have about 5 months left here, before we move to the mountains of Colorado. We are so ready for our next step, but hope to cross off as many of these things as possible in the next few months.
See
The Golden Gate Bridge, row houses and cable cars in the unique city of San Francisco
The gorgeous cliffside views in Big Sur
The quaint seaside village of Carmel
The beaches and architecture of San Diego
The desert and art deco of Palm Springs
The Danish village of Solvang
Do
Attend the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
See a Dodgers game
Spend as much time at Disneyland as possible
Ride the roller coaster at the Santa Monica Pier
Spend some time taking in the pink of the Beverly Hills Hotel
Have a churro and Mexican food on Olvera Street
Window shop on Rodeo Drive
Hang out in Chinatown
Outdoors
Watch an outdoor movie
Hang with the bats at the Bronson Caves
Enjoy the solitude and beach at El Matador State Beach in Malibu
Catch a sunset at Griffith Observatory
Visit Joshua Tree
Take a hike in the San Gabriel Mountains
Take a hike that has views of downtown LA and ocean views
Art & Museums
See the LACMA
Visit the Getty Villa to take in art and gorgeous views of the ocean
See the Museum of Contemporary Art
See Walt Disney Concert Hall
Tours and TV
Take a studio tour
Attend a live taping
Go on a Disneyland tour
See the Brady Bunch house
Hang out at the Peach Pit
See Grauman’s Chinese Theater
Walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Flea Markets
Pasadena City College Flea Market
Rose Bowl Flea Market
Eat
Cupcakes at Confexions in Pasadena
Chilaquiles and tres leches pancakes at Cacao Mexicatessen
Truffle fries at Umami Burger
Ginormous pancakes at the Griddle Cafe
A Pink’s hot dog
Bob’s Donuts at the Farmer’s Market
Burgers at Father’s Office
Gelato from GROM, one of our favorite Italian gelato spots in Italy who have an outpost in Malibu
Chinese chicken salad and cupcake at Joan’s on Third
Cajun food at Preux and Proper
A sweet at Magnolia
Beach tacos
Potato balls, meat pies and guava pies at Porto’s Bakery
Flannel Cakes at Musso and Frank’s Grill in Hollywood
Ice cream at Fair Oaks Pharmacy
Canter’s Deli
Drink
Drinks on a rooftop
Green tea latte at Urth Caffe
Blue Bottle Coffee in San Francisco
Hot chocolate at Ghirardelli
Cafe Oaxaca at La Monarca Bakery
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Wow, great list 🙂 Hope you fulfill them all soon.
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Thanks so much! We are working hard on getting there! 🙂
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