I love the beach and the beach towns of LA and the OC and have been exploring a bit more over the past week.
On Monday I met up with an old work friend and her hubby who were visiting friends in Newport Beach. We went off to The Beachcomber in Crystal Cove. It is one of the few places in SoCal where you can eat so close to the beach, with an uninterrupted view of the sea. You get a little shuttle bus to bring you down from the parking lot, and then sit at your outside table taking in the lovely sea air and the view of a darling little cove. The food is good, but it's the view and ambiance you pay for!
We then went to Laguna Beach - probably my favourite OC beach town. We wandered round the shops and galleries and then made our way to happy hour at Kya, a lovely rooftop bar just a way out of the centre of the town on the PCH. The hummingbirds were out in full force at an apartment below, but alas no dolphin spotting today.
Then on Tuesday we went to Hermosa Beach, where my friends were meeting up with a lift to their next port of call. I have not been to the main part of Hermosa before and it is fab! I am staying here with my parents in January so am pleased I have made such a good choice. We stopped at an Australian cafe and had a delish spot of lunch there. Hermosa is one of three great little beach towns south of Venice - Redondo, Manhattan and Hermosa.
Then I carried on North to Santa Monica. I love Santa Monica for the brilliant shopping and the accessibility of everything. This is one place in LA where you don't need a car (as long as you don't want to leave, and why would you?!)
Third Street promenade also has a plethora of street entertainers (of various quality - perhaps this is where I try out my Adele tribute act?!) and cinemas. I am really looking forward to staying here in December.
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| Herbivore dinosaurs in Santa Monica |
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| Stars and stripes at the Converse Store |
Here's hoping I see some more dolphins/fit surfers today!
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