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Here are the BEST spots to take photos on Catalina Island: (Refer to the map above for certain directions.)       1.  Avalon Overlook: We recommend r enting a golf cart and going up the winding road to find the hidden staircase leading to this beautiful spot. It is located between stops C and D on the map. The grass is super green, and there are little yellow wildflowers which enhance your photos! You have a perfect view of the town too! (And honestly, this was our favorite spot!) (Avalon Overlook) (Staircase to Photo Spot)                                                                 2. Wrigley Memorial &  Botanic Garden:   Continue along the route in your  golf cart to the botanical gardens and old temple! If you do not have a golf cart, it is a 30 minute walk from the center of tow...

Believe it or not , there is a beautiful, small island off the coast of California right near Los Angeles! It is often overlooked, but we think it deserves to be recognized. Some people call this island, “ the mini Amalfi Coast ”. While this island is definitely NOT Italy in the slightest, my boyfriend and I did thoroughly enjoy our day trip here! Santa Catalina Island can only be reached by ferry for the most part. There is a small airport on the island but it is very expensive and fairly far from the main town of Avalon.   Ferries run from the coast of California every day! We used the Newport Beach, California option.  In the off season (which is when we went) these boats leave at 9:00am from Newport Beach and depart at 4:30pm from the island. In the summer, boats depart at 7:30am and 12:30pm from Newport Beach and depart 4:30pm and 8:30pm from the island.   This one that we used was called the " Catalina Flyer ". We found discounted round-trip ferry ti...

Here are our recommendations for affordable but exceptional breakfast and dinner in Beverly Hills of Los Angeles.  These are seriously MUST-VISITS. Each place will give you a unique experience as they are truly the whole package when it comes to dining.  From quality food to overall ambiance , you will not be disappointed in these visits!! B reakfast:   You need to visit the cutest café called, La La Land Kind Café.  There are a few locations, but I recommend the one on 3 rd Street ( 8361 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048).   This café is SO dreamy with its elegant white and yellow décor and open concept. It is a casual but cute environment where you can order at the counter, choose your table outside or inside, and wait for your order to be brought to you.   Their menu  consists of so many yummy options to choose from.  This café has tea on tap which is definitely unique as well. They even let you sample the flavors before ordering!...