California holds a special place in my heart so it makes sense that I am always trying to find some reason to go back. This trip to Los Angeles was my first solo trip. After years of group trips and family vacations, I finally decided to take a solo trip to Los Angeles California to reset and spend time with myself.
For me, this trip was about taking a much-needed pause from work and life, in general, to relax and explore. My first day there was spent at the Science Center, which is located in front of Exposition Park’s Rose Garden. After winning a game of Je-Paw-dy with Alex Tribark (dog-themed Jeopardy) and going through the many exhibits, I headed out of the museum’s back doors and across the walkway to the garden.
There was a beautiful array of colors and green grassy spaces to sit and relax. It felt like a wonderful place to have a picnic so I ordered some delivery to the park. Two Hands Korean Corndogs is one place I get every time I am in California.
Since this trip was more about relaxing than anything else, I spent the rest of my journey bouncing between Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Santa Monica and its pier are a much quieter and more relaxed Beach experience. It wasn’t too many people when I went but even when there were more people it never really got loud or chaotic. There is a stall that rents out umbrellas as well. While I don’t recommend falling asleep in public places, I definitely took a couple during my time there.
