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.
Trendsetters in Los Angeles know to keep their wallets handy thanks to the positively bountiful shopping center scene. If you’re on the hunt for the best malls in Los Angeles, we’ve tracked down some of the...
We’re lucky to enjoy a thriving culinary scene courtesy of the best Los Angeles restaurants, a fact that is not lost on the Michelin Guide. L.A. currently has a total of 19 restaurants earning one Michelin star an...
We’re lucky to have dozens of excellent museums in Los Angeles dedicated to the realms of art, culture, science, and technology. Here we’ve rounded up some of the most essential spots for both tourists and locals,...
Whale watching in and around Los Angeles is a thrilling local phenomenon that’s worth doing at least once in your lifetime. Now that we’re well into the winter, gray whale migration is about to take off alon...
The massively popular Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Truck is returning to California to kick off 2024, to the delight of fans throughout the state. Hello Kitty aficionados flock to this adorable cafe truck selling mini cakes,...
The SoCal hotel scene gained a valuable player when Hilton’s Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach opened a little over a year ago in Oxnard, CA. The four-star resort offers a range of all-suite accommodations, perfect...
Every year Californians hold their breath for the elusive phenomenon of bioluminescence, in which microscopic ocean organisms emit a glowing light in the right conditions. Over the past week, the bright neon-blue waves...
When it comes to things to do for couples in Los Angeles, this city of romantics harbors boundless possibilities. Here we’ve rounded up some lovely LA couple’s activities, ranging from steamy spa experiences...
Resonance Consultancy recently released its new ranking of the World’s Best Cities for 2024, and Los Angeles made it into the #15 spot out of 270+ global cities analyzed. Of the US cities named, only New York City and&h...
Happy 2024, Los Angeles! The National Parks Service has announced a new lineup of free National Park days in 2024 for over 400 national parks around the country, and we can’t wait to explore some of the most breat...