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Eaton Canyon Falls is one of Pasadena’s best kept secrets. This pet friendly hike has to be seen to be believed. 

Here's your plan for a hidden autumn waterfall hike in Pasadena:
Pet-friendly hike to Eaton Canyon Falls, enjoy the natural pool and changing fall colors

Hidden Autumn Waterfall Hike in Pasadena 🍁

Start your adventure at Eaton Canyon Trail Head in Pasadena, ready for a moderate, pet-friendly hike surrounded by autumn beauty.

Waterfall Hike

✅ Before you go
• Eaton Canyon Falls is a Moderate level trail. Proper shoes and clothes will go a long way.
• This trail is kid and pet friendly (leash required for the pets, optional for the kids). 🐶 

💪 Pro tips
• This waterfall is beautiful and gaining popularity, so start earlier in the day for less foot traffic. 
• The first half of the trail is exposed so bring plenty of sunscreen and bottled water! 

Ready, Set, Hike!

At Eaton Canyon Falls, enjoy a scenic hike leading to refreshing waterfall dips and a picturesque lunch spot in a natural setting.

Waterfall Hiking

✅ Before you go
• Treat yourself! It’s common for those who reach the top to pack a light lunch and a blanket for a highly aesthetic, no reservation lunch in L.A. 

💪 Pro tips
• There’s several creek crossings as well as the falls. Bring an extra pair of socks to help avoid a soggy trek home. 

Get Your Feet Wet in a Natural Waterfall

Visit the Eaton Canyon Nature Center to learn about local wildlife, borrow walking sticks, and refresh before your hike.

Wildlife Education

✅ Before you go
• Welcome center hours vary depending on the season and available daylight. From Nov 1 until Feb 28, hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

💪 Pro tips
• Stop before you hit the trail to fill your water bottle, use the restroom and even borrow a walking stick! 

Learn Something New at the Information Center 

me and a few of my besties headed to Eaton Canyon Falls in Pasadena,

This moderate 3.5 mile hike is beautiful. With fall being in full swing,

the cooler temperatures are so nice. About halfway up

the path opens to reveal this bubbling creek straight out of a storybook.

The kids and pets on the trail get pretty excited about it.

This trail is breathtaking. Fall leaves floating downstream.

Look at how pretty and clear this water is.

This time of year, the creek is relatively low and the falls aren't too heavy.

I ended up taking a dip in the natural pool at the bottom but it was pretty cold,

so I hopped out but not before snapping a few selfies.

The walk back from the falls is almost more picturesque.

We were able to really appreciate the changing colors of the season

day literally hit the water different. Before heading home,

we made a quick stop at the welcome center at the trailhead where

you can learn about the wildlife that lives in and around the area.

My friends wanted to see the California king snakes,

the best. Eaton Canyon Falls is the coolest hike you'll take this season.

Head to Bar CouCou for a great happy hour deal! 

Happy hour at a French bistro

Enjoy a French-inspired happy hour at Bar CouCou in Venice with 3 for $33 specials, including drinks like Aperol spritz and tasty bites like short rib quesadilla.

Happy hour drinks

✅ Before you go
• happy hour is from 5-6 pm, daily 
• there are two locations, I recommend the Venice one
• you can reserve a table ahead of time: 

https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/M5LzypSemuI?source=pa&opi=89978449&hl=en-US&gei=5NOgaPHhEumpqtsP65uNYA&sourceurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbar%2Bcoucou%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26hl%3Den-us%26client%3Dsafari&ihs=5


💪 Pro tips
• drinks are included in the 3 items
• get the short rib quesadilla, shrimp cocktail and Aperol spritz 


Bar CouCou

I went to Bar CouCou for the 3 for $33 happy hour and it was totally worth it.

serving up a surprisingly good short rib quesadilla.

it's a great place to grab an Aperol spritz and hang out with friends.

Grab this great deal for a facial with all the works! 

$50 for 75 minutes Facial in K-Town

Get a glowing complexion with a 75-minute hydrating facial for just $50 at Deluxe Cosmetic Center in Pico-Union, Los Angeles. Steam, extractions, and calming mask included.

Facial treatment

✅ Before you go
• they have a Groupon deal for a hydrating facial but don’t buy the Groupon 
• call them instead directly to book your appointment and say you found the Groupon, they will honor the same price 
• 213-900-9777

💪 Pro tips
• wear comfy clothes! 

Deluxe Cosmetic Center

I went to Deluxe Cosmetics Center and got

the full treatment from steam to extractions,

Here's your plan for a casual double date with sushi, sake, bulgogi bowls, and mochi in Century City. Watch the video 👇

Check out HRB Experience on the top of the Century City mall for a truly delicious meal featuring hand rolls, sake, bulgogi bowls, mochi, and so much more 🤩 

Sake & Sushi Double Date in Century City🍣

Enjoy hand-rolled sushi, bulgogi bowls, sake, and desserts with great views at HRB Experience in Century City—a perfect spot for a casual group date.

Sushi & Sake Dining

✅ Before you go
• check out their menu at https://www.thehrbexperience.com/menu or see pics of the options on their IG @thehrbexperience 🍱

💪 Pro tips
• they are best known for their delicious hand rolled sushi and I would definitely recommend their speciality roll!! Also the bulgogi bowl and all of the desserts are 🔥🔥🔥 
• if you’re coming with a group, definitely get some sake to share! but beware, it is deceptively strong! 🍶
• parking is available in the garage below the mall but don’t forget to get your parking ticket validated 🚗

Check out HRB Experience

We recently had the best casual double date at HRB Experience at the Century

City Mall with our friends Juan and Kelly as we enjoyed the outdoor views,

we had incredible entrees of bulgogi bowls and hand rolls and finished

it off with the most adorable mochis and matcha ice cream.

There truly is something for everyone at HRB,

Here's your plan for an energizing, judgement-free dance workout with fun music and great vibes. Watch the video 👇

Looking for a fun, new workout class? Dance Church is a judgement-free zone workout class that gets you moving all around featuring fun music, great vibes & guaranteed calories burned. 🩰


Upbeat Dance Class

Dance Church at 5453 Alhambra Ave offers high-energy, judgment-free dance workout classes with fun music. Wear comfy clothes and get ready to let loose and burn calories!

Dance Fitness Class

✅ Before you go
• https://go.dancechurch.com
• There are classes all different days of the week in various locations in the city - so pick the one that works best for you!
• Wear comfy, breathable clothing - aka something you’d sweat in. 

💪 Pro tips
• As my instructor said, “once you get through the ego death, it is the best time.” Like I said - it’s a judgement free zone so the more you lean into it and let loose, the more fun you’ll have! 🥳