We've gone rogue with an LA edition!
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I know, I know... blasphemy for us New Yorkers.
But many of you know we travel to LA to visit family, and I always get questions about fun things to do in LA with a Little One.
LA is obviously huge and this little newsletter can't cover it all, so here are some highlights:
When we need to kill time after landing at LAX
Stop 1: Randy's Donuts. I can't say they're the best donuts in the world, but if you're a recovering childhood Simpsons fan, then you have to stop to take a photo of the giant donut you fly over when landing at LAX
Stop 2: Travel Town Museum. The most adorable train museum. Highly recommend stopping by to run around the train yard and take the adorable mini train around the grounds too
Stop 3: Borekas Sephardic Pastries. Order online before heading there to make sure they don't sell out!
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When we need a quick meal while driving around
Pretty much anywhere: California Chicken Cafe. To say i'm obsessed is an understatement. Get the Melrose wrap with extra Italian dressing... now, have I shipped myself bottles of this Italian dressing?!!? Maybe...
Close to Santa Monica: Tartine. Ever since I realized this SF based bakery opened up in LA, I insist we drive out to Santa Monica to pick up a croissant. This particular location is in a former funeral home. Sounds odd, but it's a beautiful spot to stop and eat
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When we're in Malibu
Kid's Playground: Malibu Park Playground. This is up there as one of my favorite playgrounds ever. It's a big firetruck themed playground, with a police car and ambulance too. It's well contained and has great adirondacks all around for adults (and especially grandparents!) to sit and watch the Little Ones.
Adults and Kid's Playground: Barefoot Dreams Flagship Store. Now I am obsessed with Barefoot Dreams blankets, sweaters... everything. In between the two stores in Malibu, are super fun things to play with outside. A giant connect 4, ping pong table, cornhole... so many things!
Quick eat: Malibu Sushi. The best poke bowl I have had in a long time. We usually pick it up to go and eat by the playground.
Longer meal: Taverna Tony. I love Greek food. In fact it's our Valentine's Day tradition to go out for Greek food on Valentine's Day and this year we topped it by going to our favorite Greek place in LA. The free 'bread dip' they give at the start is life changing...
Dessert: Kith Treats. Now I know we have a Kith store in Soho, but this one was pretty great to stop at and enjoy a soft serve ice cream. It was so good, that I may need to visit the New York one now that we're back this week!
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I promise we'll be back to our regular New York adventures next week. But if youโve got an LA trip coming up, let me know if you check out any of these spots - Iโd love to hear what you think!