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This quick day trip to Palm Springs includes feeding giraffes and walking with wallabies at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, then grabbing dinner and drinks at the dog-friendly Boozehounds 🐾

Giraffe Feeding & Drinks in Palm Springs 🦒

At The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, you can feed giraffes, a delightful experience involving lots of fun and sticky tongues, surrounded by diverse wildlife.

Giraffe Feeding

✅ Before you go
• No need to buy tickets in advance for The Living Gardens!
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💪 Pro tips
• Giraffe feeding closes at 3pm
• Don’t miss the wallaby enclosure! You can walk through a unfenced enclosure as wallabies hop along beside you
• Don’t forget a hat and sunscreen ☀️

Enjoy a dinner with prime dog watching at Boozehounds Palm Springs, which offers a Japanese fusion menu and a great happy hour.

Dinner with Dogs

✅ Before you go
•Make reservations for Boozehounds at https://resy.com/cities/psp/boozehounds?date=2024-02-25&seats=2

💪 Pro tips
• Get a seat on the patio or atrium for prime dog watching 
• Happy hour is 5-6pm Mon-Thurs or 3-5pm Fri-Sun
• Get the tteokbokki! You won’t regret it 
• 2-3 dishes for a couple is perfect!


Dinner, Drinks, and Dogs

Come with us on a quick day trip to Palm Springs.

So to get things started, we went to the Living Desert in Palm Desert.

We went here because we heard you could feed the giraffes

and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

We paid $10 for a couple of pieces of lettuce.

And then we got to feed the cutest giraffes.

It was me feeding the giraffe and we had the longest tongues which were super sticky,

And my boyfriend got to join on the action too and he also loved it.

It was definitely a highlight of the trip.

But there was also a ton of other animals like

these camels which like to bite each other's feet.

There was this hyena and a lot of the exhibits too.

You got to step inside, which was super cool.

And then afterwards we got hungry. So we decided to get some dinner.

Before the trip back home, we saw these fun bikers.

We went to this place called Boozehounds in Palm Springs,

which was a dog friendly restaurant to continue the animal theme for our day.

There were so many cute dogs around. It was so fun.

which was really good to just give us a little bit of energy for the drive back.

and this chicken adobo, which were really good.

The whole menu was this kind of Japanese fusion. Here's another dog

and the Decor was also really cute. It was all dog themed. They had this neon sign

and that was it. That was our trip to Palm Springs. See you next time.

Check out Sipsana for Sommelier led yoga and wine tasting classes, including monthly events at Ettore Vino & Cucina on every 2nd Sunday at The Original Farmer’s Market by The Grove🤩

Yoga & Wine Tasting with Sipsana🧘🏻‍♀️🍷 

Enjoy a relaxing yoga and wine tasting class at Ettore Vino e Cucina with Sipsana, combining morning flow, sommelier-led tastings, and delicious flatbreads in Fairfax.

Yoga & Wine Tasting

✅ Before you go
• check out Katherine’s IG @sipsana as well as https://linktr.ee/Sipasana for tickets to upcoming events and to book your own private classes!
• check out the menu from @ettorevinocucina at https://ettore.wine/ 

💪 Pro tips
• bring your own yoga mat and water bottle! This flow is about 45 minutes, and while it isn’t crazy challenging it does break a sweat! 
• Ettore was started by the owners of LA’s famed Osteria Mamma and is the largest sit down restaurant at The Original Farmer’s Market. They’re located in the back at booth 120, and have their own outdoor patio with views of the clock tower 😍
• definitely try the flatbreads, and don’t forget to validate your parking before you leave! 🚗 

Sign up for some Sipsana

A few of us lucky Nudge planner gals got together for an amazing yoga and

wine tasting hang at Ettore Vino & Cucina at the original farmers' market by the Grove.

as well as Ettore’s resident winemaker for a relaxing

morning flow which led into a wine tasting lesson

and we closed out the experience with the most incredible flatbreads!

Here's your plan for sipping Korean-inspired drinks, exploring perfumery, and shopping K-beauty essentials in Ktown. Watch the video 👇

Sips ✔️ scents ✔️ stunning view ✔️

Rooftop Cafe & Perfumery in Ktown! 

Elorea Los Angeles is a rooftop cafe and perfumery where you can explore Korean-inspired scents and enjoy drinks paired to fragrances, all while taking in gorgeous views in Koreatown.

Cafe & Perfumery Experience

✅ Before you go
• It’s not super obvious because it’s on the second floor; take the elevator! 

💪 Pro tips
• Give yourself a little time to meander and explore some scents, as well as hang out on the rooftop. 
• The drinks are inspired by the perfumes! 

Elorea Los Angeles

Shop for Korean skincare and beauty products at Palace Beauty in Koreatown—friendly staff and free samples make it a must for K-beauty fans!

K-Beauty Shopping

✅ Before you go
• The shop is inside the City Center on 6th shopping center. 

💪 Pro tips
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get recommendations! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. 

Stock Up on K-Beauty at Palace Beauty

I have a couple under the radar spots you have to check out.

and their LA location is on this stunning rooftop in this gorgeous.

All of the scents are made with Korean ingredients and inspired by Korean culture,

and then the drink pairings correspond to

Then I walked across the street to a mall and went to Palace Beauty to stock up on

They were super helpful and threw in some samples,

Here's your plan for sipping wine, enjoying local vendors, and picking out a cute plant baby. Watch the video 👇

Tucked away in West Hills, this winery is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, sip something new, and romanticize your entire Sunday 💕

From wine flights and shaded patios to local vendor pop-ups and a plant nursery next door, it’s the perfect vibe for a date or chill afternoon with friends ✨

Hidden Winery + Plant Nursery = Magic 🍷🌿

Malibu Wines & Beer Garden offers wine flights, shaded patios, and local vendor pop-ups—perfect for a relaxed date or afternoon with friends in West Hills.

Wine & Beer Tasting

✅ Before you go
• Open Sun-Thurs, 12PM–7PM & Fri/Sat 12PM-9PM
• Reservations recommended
•https://www.malibuwines.com
• Valet parking is available 

💪 Pro tips
• Hank’s Bagels recently partnered with the winery and will be there every Sunday through July.
• They’re always featuring local vendors, so check their site to see what’s coming up

Wine, Beer, & Food, Oh My!

Visit Nelson's Nursery in West Hills to pick out a new plant baby. Friendly staff help match you with the perfect greenery for your space and style.

Plant Shopping

✅ Before you go
• It’s in the same plaza, so need to drive anywhere

💪 Pro tips
• Ask questions! The staff is super eager to help you find the perfect plant for your home/vibe

Plant Baby Picking 🪴 

Tucked away in West Hills is a writing stable turned art gallery turned winery,

this is one place you won't want to miss.

Welcome to Malibu's Wine and Beer Garden,

a family-owned winery that grows their own grapes and

produces wine at Saddle Rock Ranch in Malibu.

but the perfect way to romanticize your weekend.

We ordered a wine flight and ended up finding our new favorite,

We also grabbed bagels from our favorite spot,

who recently partnered with the winery and will be there every Sunday through July.

so check their site to see what's coming up.

we found the cutest little nursery in the same plaza.

The staff were so kind and even helped us pick out a plant baby to bring home.

I couldn't have asked for a better Sunday,

Here's your plan for enjoying live weekly sketch comedy and improv performances at The Groundlings. Watch the video 👇

Check out The Groundlings nightly Improv & Comedy shows, especially the Sunday Company Show which features new comedy sketches every week, all performed LIVE! 🤩

Sunday Night Live Sketch Comedy on Melrose 🎭

Catch live improv and sketch comedy nightly at The Groundlings on Melrose, with new laughs every Sunday at their Sunday Company Show.

Live Sketch Comedy

✅ Before you go
• check out their IG @thegroundlings and grab your ticket from https://groundlings.com 🎟️ 

💪 Pro tips
• there’s a different show every night of the week, with different themes and performers so you can literally go any time! 
• you can also take improv and writing classes at The Groundlings School right across the street!! 
• the theater is right on Melrose so we are limited to street parking 🚗 

Check out The Groundlings!

SNL basically started in LA with the Groundlings,

a comedy improv troupe and school which has hilarious performances every night and

features the Sunday Company show where they perform weekly live sketch comedy!