Read MoreThere are no cars, there is no electricity, no water (except in Santa Cruz campground). No cell service. No Netflix, no Starbucks, 7-11, Amazon or Uber. You are on your own, completely. Which is both awesome and, well, a bit unnerving at times - depending on which island you go to. Preparation and self reliance is a must when visiting.
Seems about the perfect place to turn another decade older….
Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree has always been a place I’ve wanted to visit, those crazy Dr. Seuss style trees and the beautiful sunset images…what is not to love? Well, besides the heat during the summer - man, it is no joke! It is like being inside an oven. I gotta say though, I far prefer the dry heat over humid Atlanta heat. Still, the desert can be cruel and you can not be overly hydrated. Water is your best friend here.
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Wat Thai - The Best Thai Food Outside of Bangkok
Read MoreIf you are a fan of Thai food as well, then there is absolutely no better place, outside of Bangkok, than the parking lot of the Wat Thai temple in North Hollywood, CA.
Santa Monica Pier
Read MoreWord to the wise - GO EARLY!!!! Take advantage of the fact that nobody around here gets up early to do anything, because by about 1-2pm you will find it hard to maneuver about.
Honestly, this advice works for everything in Los Angeles. Early is ALWAYS better!
Venice Beach, CA
Read MoreEverything from surfing, volleyball, basketball, hand ball, tennis, skateboarding and weightlifting are all along the boardwalk. You can even rent bikes and take a ride on over to Santa Monica, if you wanted to.