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Hike Behind the Hollywood Sign

March 3, 2020March 3, 2020Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Exercise, Explore, Explore Outdoors, Instagram, Local Hot Spots, Sightseeing, Travel TheLacouple

Growing up in LA I always vowed to climb the letters of the Hollywood Sign one day! As I grew up and realized how dangerous and expensive that adventure would be I decided the next best thing would have to do. HIKE IT!

The Hollywood Sign hike is one of those iconic hikes that you need to do at least once in your life. It’s a popular hike, and for good reason, it is extremely beautiful. On your way to the Hollywood Sign you enjoy the natural wonders of one of our favorite places here in LA called Griffith Park, also one of the largest urban parks in America. If you want to find out how to get up behind the sign keep reading!

VUE Grille & Bar -Coachella Valley’s hot spot for a Date Night

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Food & Drinks, Hotels, Local Hot Spots, Staycation, Travel TheLacouple 1 Comment

The ‘spot’ in the Coachella Valley

The other day we took a little road trip down to Palm Springs! We had the absolute BEST date night at VUE Grille and Bar under the desert stars!

Vue Grille & Bar at the award-winning Indian Wells Golf Resort, just 20 minutes from Palm Springs. It’s a newly renovated restaurant in the Coachella Valley that has our mouths-waterings just thinking about it! Keep reading for all the delicious details!

Two Day Getaway to Catalina Island

September 5, 2019September 6, 2019Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Beaches, Explore, Explore Outdoors, Getaways, Hotels, Local Hot Spots, Staycation, Travel TheLacouple 4 Comments

FIRST OFF…. How on earth have we lived in LA together for 4 years and are JUST NOW writing this blog! Do you know how close Catalina Island is to LA? RIDICULOUSLY close! I’m almost embarrassed to say that this is our first trip there together and Leo’s first trip EVER!

Catalina Island

Catalina Island is just 20 miles off the coast of LA. If you don’t have a boat of your own you have to take a ferry to get there. There are several ports you can leave from. Newport, San Pedro and Long Beach. Keep reading to find out where we stayed, played and chilled!

Salvaje Yoga at Malibu Safari – LA’s Hidden Gem

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Beaches, Exercise, Explore, Explore Outdoors, Instagram, Local Hot Spots, Sightseeing, Yoga TheLacouple

Today is International Day of Yoga, or commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day! Now this is a random holiday we can get into! We just recently had the best yoga experience of our lives here in LA and we have to share it with you!

A Hidden Gem

Tucked in the heart of Malibu there is a retreat your soul has been craving and you don’t even know it! It’s is called Salvaje Malibu and it is a yoga GAME CHANGER! Salvaje Malibu is a small hidden gem in the hills of the Santa Monica mountains prepared to clear your mind and heal your heart. Keep reading to find out why Saljave is our new favorite Yoga studio in LA.

10+ Romantic Date & Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles

February 5, 2019February 6, 2019An Ultimate guide to LA, Events, Explore, Food & Drinks, Giveaway, Hotels, Instagram, LA Night Life, Local Hot Spots, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spa TheLacouple 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles…Is it even a “thing“? With as much as we hear how hard it is to find love in this city we wouldn’t be surprised if Tinder has taken the spark out of tinseltown.

Well..we found true love in this amazing city and we’re hoping there are other loving couples out there lining the hallway with rose petals and looking for some fun ways to serenade their partner this year.

It should be no surprise that we love the LOVE holiday! Tbh we’re just a couple old soul romantics looking for a reason to give each other X’s and O’s!

We know, we know Karen … It’s a made up hallmark holiday… But that shouldn’t detour you from showering the one you adore with love and affection!

We’ve looked high and low to give you some fun date and gift ideas that are LA centric! Whether you are giving roses or sipping rosé we’ve got you covered! So keep reading for all the fun and romantic ways to adorn the one you love with cupid’s arrow!

Museum of Selfies Hollywood

November 12, 2018November 15, 2018An Ultimate guide to LA, Events, Explore, LA Night Life, Local Hot Spots, Pop Ups, Sightseeing, Travel TheLacouple

When it comes to pop up museums Los Angeles has them all! The latest addition to the limited photo op craze is The Museum of Selfies in Hollywood! We popped in last week to get a few self portraits and had an absolute blast!!!

We love a good selfie like the next person. There is something so intimate about a one on one pic with yourself. Arm extended like there was no one else around to ask. The awkward moment where you don’t know whether to look at yourself on the screen or gaze into the camera of nothingness… It’s just great!

At the Museum of Selfies in Hollywood, turn your dreams of being an Instagram celebrity or the next Kim Kardashian into reality! Perfect for families and influencers alike, the Museum of Selfies immerses guests in the world of selfies and lets visitors take a deep dive into the fascinating history and unseen depths of this popular cultural phenomenon. Keep reading to see all the amazing selfie ops and cool rooms this new Museum has to offer!

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Soaring Over Los Angeles

October 15, 2018November 2, 2018Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Beaches, Explore, Explore Outdoors, Local Hot Spots TheLacouple 4 Comments

Get ready to spread your wings and see LA in a way you have NEVER seen before! Last week we headed down to Hawthorn airport and took the ride of our lives with Pacific Blue Air!

With Pacific Blue Air we experienced Los Angeles from the best vantage points possible, The SKY! Keep reading to find out how you can ride in comfort and get a spectacular view of Los Angeles too!

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The Best Couples Spa Date in LA

September 12, 2018September 13, 2018An Ultimate guide to LA, Explore, Giveaway, Local Hot Spots, Spa, Staycation TheLacouple 2 Comments

Last Saturday we had the most relaxing day at Larchmont Sanctuary Spa! We’ve literally been go go go for the last few months and decided to take a much needed break. One thing I’m sure we could all focus more on is self care. Sure, it’s important to feed your body the right food, to exercise and stay fit, but it is just as important to nurture your body with meditation, relaxation, healthy self conversation, massage and good sleep.

Keep reading to find out why we are still vibing so high from this spas hydrotherapy copper tub, CBD massages, full body scrubs and just how perfect this neighborhood getaway is!

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The Ultimate Staycation Guide to West Hollywood

July 6, 2018October 29, 2019An Ultimate guide to LA, Explore, Food & Drinks, Getaways, Hotels, Local Hot Spots, Shopping, Sightseeing, Staycation, Travel TheLacouple 5 Comments

Last weekend we decided that between work.. and well, more work, we were in desperate need of a getaway. On such short notice we figured a staycation was in order! But where?

With June being Pride Month here in LA, we thought West Hollywood would be the perfect place to escape to! It is literally at the cultural and geographical heart of Los Angeles, surrounded by must-see hotspots in every direction.

If you want to experience Southern California, booking a hotel in walkable West Hollywood will give you convenient access to everything and situate you in one of the hottest hubs of L.A. Follow our journey as we share our favorite places to Stay, Eat, Drink, Shop and Play in this Ultimate Getaway Guide to WEHO!

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Goat Yoga in Los Angeles

May 14, 2018May 15, 2018Adventure, An Ultimate guide to LA, Events, Exercise, Local Hot Spots TheLacouple 19 Comments

What’s that you say?? Goat Yoga in Los Angeles? As in, baby dwarf goats? Yoga? All under one roof? Count us in!!!

We know what you’re thinking… Ya, but are they potty trained? To which we say.. no…but a little poo never stopped us from having a BAHH-utiful time before!

(ooo there will be more goat puns to come! You just wait)

Goat Yoga

If you follow us on Instagram you know we just had the most epic yoga experience ever! We discovered what is known as “goat yoga” and boy did we have fun! Keep reading to find out all the details and to watch the video with these adorable kids!

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