Hi there! I grew up in Santa Cruz and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018 with an English major and Spanish minor. After teaching ESL for a few years, I joined the Secret Media Network as a Staff Writer. I love to write about California history, hidden gems, museum exhibitions, and local wildlife.
High up in L.A.’s glamorous Hollywood Hills neighborhood, you’ll find an ancient structure three times older than the state of California itself. It’s an authentic Japanese pagoda dating back to the 14...
.L.A.’s thriving cultural scene offers thought-provoking creativity in every shape and form imaginable. But while there are tons of world-class museums in Los Angeles to lose yourself in all year round, there are...
When it comes to California music festivals, you can’t beat Los Angeles as a home base for some of the most hotly-anticipated events every single year. From world-famous Coachella to the more home-grown Joshua Tre...
Crossroads Kitchen is one of Los Angeles’ favorite vegan restaurants, helmed by Chef Tal Ronnen and renowned for its showstopping plant-based Mediterranean cuisine. This was LA’s first vegan restaurant to ha...
Next time you’re in Silver Lake wandering down Sunset Blvd, you’ll want to make a point of stopping in at De Buena Planta. This gorgeous plant-based Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles is famed for its verdant...
Weekend 2 of the storied Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has officially come to a close, with headliners Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, and Tyler, The Creator bringing the house down. As SoCal’s influencer popul...
When faced with the challenge of picking the best Japanese restaurant Los Angeles has to offer, it can be hard to choose a favorite. Here we’ve pulled a handful of the best restaurants that stand out, be it for th...
Nestled in a 100-year-old building in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo neighborhood, you’ll find a nostalgic and casual ramen shop that feels straight out of Japan. This is Daikokuya, a massively popular Japanese r...
Coachella season is upon us! The annual music festival is world-renowned for its distinct style, excellent headliners, and pop culture presence. Whether you already have tickets or you’re just curious…...