In 2024 Paradise Pier Hotel was renovated to become the Pixar Place Hotel Disneyland Resort. I have only stayed at the hotel when it was the Paradise Pier Hotel but I did visit the hotel within a few days of the grand opening in order to be able to share updated information with you. Please note that the room photos are from when it was the Paradise Pier Hotel and when I have the pleasure of staying in or seeing one of the renovated rooms I will update those as well.  This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, I will earn a small commission fr ..read more

Lightscape at the LA Arboretum is happening now through January 2nd. I went last December and was so excited that it was back and reimagined for the 2023 season. One of my favorite things about the holiday season in LA is getting to experience places like the arboretum in a different way. Throughout the year guests can enjoy the beauty of the arboretum in the daytime while Lightscape invites guests to enjoy fun and unique light installations bringing the garden to life in a unique way. Guests can enjoy a variety of light installations throughout a one mile trail. There are benches at differen ..read more

Halloween at The Disneyland Resort is something that I look forward to every year. Oogie Boogie Bash is a special ticketed event that takes place on select nights in September and October in Disney California Adventure Park. Each year the bash sells out within days but there is still plenty of Halloween fun to be had throughout the Disneyland Resort. This guide is for Halloween at Disneyland 2023.  There are so many Halloween activities and treats and photo ops at The Disneyland Resort that it can feel overwhelming to try and do everything. I hope this guide helps you decide what you wan ..read more

A Guide for Moving to Los Angeles Moving in general can be overwhelming but moving to one of the biggest cities in the world? It can feel like an overwhelming experience. Before we dive into the big topic of moving to Los Angeles I want to congratulate you for making this decision. There are people around the world of dream of moving to Los Angeles but are unable to for one reason or another. So the fact that you are considering it or actually doing it is something to be proud of. Whether you are moving from a nearby county in Southern California, or from across the world, there will be challe ..read more

Visiting water parks is one of my favorite summer activities. We are so blessed in Southern California to have so many water parks to choose from. While I have enjoyed every water park I have visited, Wild Rivers is my favorite! Unfortunately, I never got to visit the original Wild Rivers, so my review and experience is based solely off of the new park, with no comparison to the original. That being said, when I compare it to some of the other water parks within driving distance from Wild Rivers, this is the best water park in my opinion. I was invited for a media preview but I am not under an ..read more

I love when a good pop up experience in Los Angeles. Bubble World: An Immersive Experience is the newest one to come to the Los Angeles area. Bubble World was a big hit in Europe and has finally come to the States! At this time tickets are available for now through August. This is a fun and large pop up experience that is fun for the whole family. There are so many photo ops and installations for you to experience and interact with. A few of our favorites were the balloon room, the ball pit pool, the bubble room, and the light room.  I was invited for a media preview but I am not under an ..read more

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Los Angeles is a great water park located next to Magic Mountain. I cannot believe that this was my first visit here since I have been to Magic Mountain several times but somehow, I’ve never visited the water park. It is important to know that Hurricane Harbor is not included with a Magic Mountain ticket. However, each of the parks is worthy of its own visit. I had an enjoyable visit and wanted to share some helpful information with you to plan your visit. *We were given two media tickets for our visit. We paid for parking and food ourselves. This post contains af ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to 2023 4th of July Events in Los Angeles The amount of 4th of July Events in Los Angeles is overwhelming. But, the good news is that there is bound to be an event that will be the right choice for you with this many options. These 4th of July celebrations in Los Angeles range from free to expensive. I have also created a list included at the end that lists daytime events that won’t have fireworks. And, if you’re up for the drive or live closer to the OC I’ve included some recommendations for 4th of July Events in Orange County. There are some fireworks shows taking place on ..read more

I love street art and murals in Los Angeles. One of the most unique ways to see this in the city is by visiting painted stairs. By visiting the painted stairs in Silver Lake you can get a workout, if you choose to walk to all of them, and take some great photos. Each set of stairs is unique and worth checking out. While we focus on the painted stairs in this post, the music box steps from the Laurel and Hardy sketch are close by and also worth a visit. On Episode 35 of the LA Dreaming Podcast, I spoke with Chris from See LA in a Day about the painted stairs in Silver Lake. Chris also shares s ..read more

California is truly one of the best places to live and visit when it comes to finding great places to eat. No matter what kind of food you are looking for Los Angeles is sure to have it. Especially when it comes to food that is good for you. For this post, I want to focus on Healthy Places to Eat in Los Angeles. Not only are these places good for you but I hope to also provide information that will be good for your wallet as well. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on a link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to ..read more