Welcome to beautiful OC, where the trees are fine and the people are finer!…read more tl,dr: bustling, vibrant community. full of exotic cultural dynamics. adventurous comings and goings. Oh, the people you'll meet! Where to begin... Likes: + Boiling pot of cultures. In OC you'll meet people from backgrounds all around the world. So much exposure, from their music to their lifestyles, their food to their merchandise. So much to see and do! + Did I mention food? Tons of cultural culinary variety. You'll never get bored! Once your standards have acclimated to the quality eats of OC, your taste buds will always be wanting more. Rumor has it, once you leave OC and taste mundane food elsewhere, you'll be missing home before you know it. ;) + Lots of nice ppl just about everywhere you go. From dining areas to community hotspots, you're bound to meet friendly, welcoming, and helpful people who can answer questions and provide ya company. + An abundant variety of activities. Hiking, beach bonfires, MeetUp volleyball, pickleball, museums... You're never short of pastimes around these parts! Non-likes: - Overpopulated. gawd, the gawd-awful traffic jams during rush hour everyday. on the public roads as well as on the freeways. 405, 55, 22... The roads have no shortage of overpopulating cars, that's for sure! - Despite how culturally modernized and advanced the West has become, a lot of people here still harbor racism or sexism. Perhaps the aggression of mankind can never completely be eradicated. Neutral: . Pretty safe. A lot of ppl can walk around the streets, sometimes at night, with no incident. But it's not perfect, for sure. Crimes happen here and there. People get hurt occasionally. But overall I think the crime rate around these parts remains much lower than in other counties as well as other countries.

"There is science, logic, and reason: there is is thought verified by experience. And then there is…read moreCalifornia." The coast with the most, you guessed it right California! Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Huntington, Laguna, and New Port Beaches. Shall we play! When one thinks about visiting the west coast; one idea pops. The beach. Find your happiness with the blessings of sand, sun, and surf. It's has been proven that the healing energies of the ocean can change brain wave patterns. In today's brave new world we need these vibes to make life a little more precious. Sit down let your feet sink into the sand, feel all your pressures and stress melt away. As you become one with the ocean; she rekindles your soul. The ocean waves penetrate to your core. Now breathe in all that passion and let it take you! Now that you are wild and free from all that ocean it's time to enjoy some delicious eats. Build back your strength and imagination. Your on the beach, now where do we get together and break bread. Just turn your head from side to side the rows of shops call out to you. Head this way, no over here. Follow your nose to the food; decisions decisions. Having lived in Orange County on and off; your dreams with food await only you to walk through the door. Now, that we built back our strength we can head back to the beach. A hop, and a few skips and it's all sand and ocean as far out. We made it just in time for another sunset. As the pinks tickle the sky and the light blues fade to darkness the sun dips low for night night sleep time. It's summer time, fun time.... let's go and explore the shore some more. It's the little simplicities in life that make us most happy. Here it is new day, new sunrise, and same beach place. What could be a more wonderful day? How about beach life with the puppies. As we stroll down the beach the sand is so soft as it kisses your feet. The pups are loving that cool water as it hits their fur. They run and play along side one another; biting at the ocean waves. In this moment captured here; life is good! Can you spend all your time at the beach? Indeed, but let's see what else we can do. Disneyland is not to far away. Play and remember what it was like to be care free. "Hakuna Matata!" This mantra can be used to live those long long summer days, with no worries; it's the way to live. Stroll along the avenues of board walk adjacent to the ocean so many special people performing, dogs walking around, let's not let anyone down. Follow the sun and let the tides tell you it's time to go. Sink those toes deep down, now deeper into the sand. Smell in that sweet salty air. As you stand as still as a tree the gulls over head peer inward from up above. Seize this moment for these are the memories that will rescue you from yourself. The visions of grandeur await thee. Release your reigns on life and seek out happiness with a different scope of psyche. The waves are whispering it's song; the siren from the sea cries out to you. Answer this is a wave that you cannot miss. As we conclude yet another journey through the soul, we can get up and do it again tomorrow. Let's celebrate these moments that while are so simple make life the best. Discover what makes your passion cry and sing out. Seize that moment, that memory in which you will find your beginning and the end.

I couldn't resist but driving the 60W bound freeway to Downtown Los Angeles earlier today for the…read morefirst time during the Pandemic. Except to find out that the Government decided to host road construction here whether it would have started today or earlier this week?! The Government's decision to work on road constructions here made it slightly (trafficy) passing by the junction going into Downtown Los Angeles made it a slight hassle, about a 10-15min lag at the time I decided taking the chance to go which was mid-afternoon-ish. They couldn't have posted a sign on the 3D signage there too (can't recall the actual word for that 3X sign on top)?! Like a bit of a reminder, by saying 'warning, lane closures ahead.' would have helped. Instead, I learned that from my phone's GPS system!! It was also hard listening to the CD player And driving to Downtown LA today due to lane closures, but I will wait a few days to go back again. Maybe I should stick to North O.C. bound in the meantime?

This establishment although showing signs of age, is critical to safe construction practices by…read moremaintaining local municipal code. Get there early they open at 8am!

So far I checked in at 11:17am. At 2:18pm. I'm still waiting for my permit to be done. The ladies…read moreare nice ( chatty ) but very nice. They need more permit techs and a better system to make the system more efficient to get people in and out quicker. This is by far the worst I've ever had. LADPW you really need a better system if your not gonna hire more techs? This was a terrible experience and would be willing to help you find a better solution.

I arrived rt after 5pm tonight to get my steps in & check out the pool, bball courts and gave an…read moreattempt in the swings! Lol Here for the concerts in the park & enjoyed all the vendors around the event. The photo booth was a hit but I cannot believe they had no red roses as props!!! Tsk tsk The cheer squad at beginning got things rolling! Thanks Now I gotta get back to dancing with this nice breeze.

Besure to read the History of Rosemead in my photos part 1&2 …read more Whenever I am in any town i like to search their city's government website . To read on the history and how the name of the city came about . ( see my photos for more information) I've been to City of Rosemead numerous times and today was no exception. My friend and I were visiting a grand opening of its second newest restaurant Golden Delight at 8450 Valley Blvd & they have the first location at 8479 Garvey Ave. Yummm!!! Definitely worth taking a trip ..

Forgot to mention super easy to get there on Metro E line to the Pico/Aliso station. There are also…read morea number of cool bars and taqueria places in the area for a great ELA beginners experience (or if you ride to the end of E, there's dim sum in Alhambra or the beach in Santa Monica.)

The 1st Street Bridge, officially the 1st Street Viaduct, is a beautiful old bridge. By…read more"beautiful," I don't mean pretty; it's not a pretty bridge by any stretch of the imagination, but it serves its purpose in a no-frills way, and it reminds me of the Downtown L.A. I grew up with, a sometimes scary but always fascinating place dominated by imposing physical structures of steel and concrete. The East L.A. Interchange and everything around it seemed intent on delivering millions of cars into and out of Downtown as brutally efficiently as possible, with no regard for the local neighborhoods (or the people who lived in them), the physical environment, or even the L.A. River itself. Unlike its flashy new neighbor the 6th Street Bridge and its closer and more crowded neighbor the 4th Street Bridge, the 1st Street Bridge always felt like the little-used last chance to cross the river before the busier (and confusing) Cesar Chavez Avenue (formerly Macy Street) Viaduct, not to mention Main Street much farther north. The construction of Metro's Gold Line (now the E Line) saved the bridge, in a way. Before the train tracks were laid across the span, there were five total lanes, with the center lane being one of those confusing ones that changes directions at certain times. Caltrans or L.A. Public Works or whoever couldn't seem to decide how wide to make the lanes, so they kept changing the sizes, possibly because the bridge originally had shoulders or three lanes in each direction? Now, there's one lane of motor-vehicle traffic heading westbound and two heading eastbound. All lanes are now permanent. There is a fairly well protected bike lane on the north side of the bridge, and the train tracks run in the middle. It's probably slower now, but because everyone knows it has three lanes total, fewer people probably use it. Or maybe GPS navigation has completely ruined the idea of people driving and not driving places because of their personal knowledge of situations there. In any case, driving westbound gives you the perfect view of Downtown L.A. My dad's side of the family has deep routes in Boyle Heights, so I'm a sucker for this kind of stuff, as ugly as it probably is to most non-Angelenos.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen was in Gardena on a beautiful Saturday morning. Love this city…read morefor the vast amount of wonderful restaurants, herbal doctors, and markets. The end.

You need to clarify the process for reserving swim time at the new "Aquatic Center". It is murky…read moreand obscure and nobody is swimming, even on the weekends.

Arrived before all shops were open to explore and window shop with my friend. We appreciated the…read moredisplays and art showcased on the streets and stores. Must see when visiting LA.

Rodeo Drive completely surprised me…read more Like I mentioned before, I only ended up in Los Angeles because I thought South Korea was going to make it to the World Cup Round of 32. They didn't qualify, and by then it was too late to cancel my flights and hotel, so I figured I'd just enjoy another trip to LA. When I first visited LA years ago, I was much younger. I came to Rodeo Drive back then, but honestly, I had no idea how beautiful, luxurious, and iconic this place really was. At that age, I didn't care about fashion or designer brands at all. Since then, every trip to LA has mostly been for work or to visit friends, so I never thought about coming back here. This time was completely different. Walking through Rodeo Drive, I finally appreciated how elegant and charming it is. The streets are spotless, the architecture is gorgeous, and the whole area has a sophisticated atmosphere that almost feels like you're strolling through a beautiful European city. Even if you're not planning to shop, it's a wonderful place to walk around, grab a coffee, and simply enjoy the surroundings. If you're visiting Los Angeles, I definitely recommend spending some time here. It's not just about luxury shopping--it's about experiencing one of the most beautiful and stylish streets in the city.

Who knew this place was historic, quaint, full of fabulous restaurants, bars, near the beautiful…read moreCalifornia coast, around the corner from LAX and as an added bonus, "not" in the take off/arrival flight pattern???! NOT ME! Take the scenic route along the beach for an uplifting drive to Main Street. It might take a few minutes longer but believe me, it's worth it! Plenty of FREE parking in the City of El Segundo. Park and do a little bar hopping. A variety of restaurants to choose from. They also have the best gelato here and The Old Town Music Hall features weekend showings of "silent movies" accompanied by live organ music and sound effects. They also show classic "talkies!" A great date night. Grab your partner and head over. (www.oldtownmusichall.org) There is also ESMOA an art gallery that features local and foreign artists. Check schedule at www.ESMoA.org My personal favs to stop by: *Rock & Brews *Tapizon *Brewport Tap House *Metro Cafe

Everyone I bring here or tell them to head to this small town America, they as myself enjoy what it…read morehas to offer both in atmosphere and food options. I used to work in ES and sometimes after work I would head over to Main Street to enjoy dinner with coworkers.