The iconic Hollywood sign. If you've chatted with me about my now-annual trips to Los Angeles then you've probably heard this declaration: had I visited Southern California earlier in my life (in my 20s as opposed to in my 40s) I'd probably be living there right now. To be clear: I love it. I love the scenery (the mountains colliding with the ocean). I love the weather (perpetually 75 and sunny). I love the food (from In-and-Out to upscale and everything in between). So, here's my quick guide to things to do, see, and eat in Los Angeles and environs. Be forewarned, though - LA will charm you and make you long to return! Getting There I'll start with the bad news: getting from Atlanta to Los Angeles is not always affordable. I search for months in advance in hopes of finding the most affordable options (so far that's been on American , believe it or not). The other thing to know is that Los Angeles is not exactly the most economical destination once you ar...
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