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Check out and unique and fun walk along the LA river where you can stop into small boutiques, grab a coffee, rent a bike, and more! 

Here's your plan for a leisurely walk along the LA river with stops at boutiques and cafes

LA Riverwalk in Frogtown 

Start at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park in LA's Elysian Valley for a scenic walk, stop at unique shops, and rent a bike to explore the river path.

River Walk

✅ Before you go
•Park at at Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park and follow the signs to the path 

💪 Pro tips
• Stop into any of the great stores or shops along the way 
• Rent a bike at spoke and take it along the path 

Get your steps in at the LA river walk 

Enjoy a sandwich at Wax Paper Frogtown, Los Angeles. Pick up sandwiches, an extra pickle, and chips, and dine by the river for a pleasing meal.

Eating Sandwich

✅ Before you go
• accepts card! 

💪 Pro tips
• seating along the side of the grab n go window or take it down to the river to enjoy. 
• grab and extra pickle and some pepper chips! 

Have a sandwich at Wax Paper

If you're looking for a fun unique walk for you and a friend,

Head over to the L A river walk in Frogtown.

We have been seeing this spot for a while and

we thought it was finally time to check it out.

And we loved all of the great stops that it had along the way.

We loved all the little shops, stores, restaurants, cafes.

There was so much to see and do as you were walking along the river

It was a lot of fun to get to know some of the vendors in the area, stop and say hello

and take in all the beautiful surroundings.

We really were so impressed how many little places that you

could enjoy throughout the walk and can't wait to see more.

We finally stopped off for ourselves and got some

wax paper co which has a great sandwich shop 

So if you're looking for a fun place to get your steps in, try out the L A river walk

Have your own bouquet handcrafted for you at this cute green truck parked outside a Los Feliz cafe

Here's your plan for grabbing coffee and customizing a fresh bouquet at a friendly flower truck

Custom Bouquet Flower Truck 🛻💐

Create your own custom bouquet from fresh flowers at Main Street Flower Truck, parked outside Maru Coffee in Los Feliz every Friday morning.

Custom Flower Bouquet

💪 Pro tips
• When you stop by, be sure to tell Vienna the Nudge sent ya - she’s a Nudger too!
• The truck is regularly at Maru Coffee on Hillhurst Fridays 11am-4pm/sell out, but for special pop ups and events, follow them on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mainstreetflowertruck?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
• Bring back your “Friend of Fiona” punch card each time to get your 10th bouquet free!

Pop by Main Street Flower Truck outside of Maru Coffee

What could be better than a flower truck parked right outside a coffee shop

where you can get fresh custom bouquets made with a smile?

one half of the dynamic duo that makes up Main Street Flower Truck,

which parks outside Maru Coffee every Friday morning.

After grabbing your matcha in a perfect Fiona green,

check out the gorgeous fresh flowers to choose from to customize your own bouquet.

I always have flowers at home to brighten up my space!

truck driver and florist extraordinaire Vienna

She handcrafts every bouquet exactly how you like

for a personalized and beautiful creation every time.

Her individual attention to detail makes it extra special,

and I'm always impressed how unique each bouquet is.

Are you a bookworm looking for an interesting place to go find new books to read? The Last Bookstore is 100% for you. This place is very…very cool. 

Here's your plan for exploring a unique bookstore, maze, book tunnel, cafe, and indie shops in LA

Majestic Bookstore in DTLA 📚

Wander through The Last Bookstore's unique, artsy maze of books, snap unforgettable photos, and explore small shops and a cozy café in DTLA's iconic literary haven.

Bookstore Browsing

✅ Before you go
• Parking is tricky! There are a handful of lots around the area
• It’s open from 11 AM — 8 PM

💪 Pro tips
• Forgot to mention this in the video) there are a few shops on the second floor that are all small businesses selling a variety of interesting stuff (100% worth checking out)
• There is also a cute cafe inside
• They also sell vinyl records, magazines, and cassette tapes


Explore!

The last bookstore has been on my list of places to go to in LA for the longest.

This is one of the oldest bookstores in California,

and it is not your regular regular bookstore.

it's housed in a former bank building which is already really cool and niche,

and then upstairs there's this super intricate maze that's filled with books.

There's also a tunnel made of books inside of here which I

but also if you don't like to read like that,

this is still a really cool place to walk through.

Look at these books hanging from the ceiling,

This place is very Instagram photo dump-able 

but it's just a very beautiful place to take pictures,

or if you're simply just looking for something niche and cool to do in LA.

Enjoy some sweet treats for breakfast provided by two amazing locally owned businesses in Highland Park! 🍩🥤

Here's your plan for tasting pastries at Santa Canela and enjoying fresh juices at Tropical Juice LA

Locally Owned Breakfast in Highland Park

Pick up a fresh, made-to-order churro or spicy jam donut at Santa Canela—a Highland Park favorite with irresistible pastries and a cozy neighborhood vibe.

Pastry Tasting

✅ Before you go
• street parking available 
• be prepared to wait in line, popular place! 

💪 Pro tips
• La Churro are made to order- so leave some time for them to prepare! 
• try the spicy jammed filled donut, amazing! 

Pick a Pastry at Santa Canela

Stop by Tropical Juice LA in Highland Park for fresh juices and smoothies—try their classic strawberry banana or one of the many unique special blends!

Fresh Juice

✅ Before you go
• easy walk down the street from Santa Canela
• Online menu with tons of options 
• accepts cards and cash

💪 Pro tips
• I love the classic strawberry banana, but try one of their specials! 

Grab a Juice at Tropical Juice

Come with me to two amazing breakfast places in Highland Park,

This is the new brick and mortar Santa Canela right on Figueroa Street.

Even though they have a very limited menu,

I walked a little bit down the road to the tropical

juice LA that has some really amazing juices and smoothies.

to finish off a beautiful breakfast on Figueroa Street.

Eat a delicious meal at new restaurant Lucia with Afro Carribean twists on food and drinks 

Here's your plan for enjoying Afro Caribbean-inspired eats and drinks at Lucia in Beverly Grove

Afro Carribean bites at Lucia 🐚

Dine at Lucia in Beverly Grove for Afro-Caribbean-inspired cuisine and vibrant vibes. Must-try saltfish croquettes and Trini mac pie!

Afro Caribbean Dining

✅ Before you go
• make a res in advance, this spot books up quick: 
http://resy.com/link?venue_id=87329

💪 Pro tips
• you won’t regret getting the saltfish croquettes, trini mac pie and spring salad

Eat at Lucia

This video is a little unhinged because we came here for a birthday dinner,

but we ordered almost everything off the menu and I wanted to share with you guys.

I think because they're a new restaurant,

But the saltfish croquettes were so bomb.

I've never tried saltfish before and I loved it.

I'd honestly come here just for that and the Trini Mac pie.

The meats were tender and falling off the bone.

The salad might have been one of my favorites as well.