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I was in the area and saw this cute coffee shop that caught my eye! little lunch is this cozy spot with solid drinks and a relaxed beachy ambiance (which we love) ☀️🌊

Here's your plan for enjoying coffee and snacks at Little Lunch, a cozy Venice Beach cafe

Quaint Coffee Shop in Venice! 

Visit Little Lunch Coffee + Snacks in Venice Beach for a chill work atmosphere, solid drinks, and easy parking. Just a short walk from the beach!

Coffee Shop Visit

✅ Before you go
• There is a parking lot across the street (super convenient in a place like Venice where parking is impossible to find). 
• This spot is a 7-ish minute walk from the beach…just saying…

💪 Pro tips
• This is a great coffee shop if you need a place to get work done — lots of seating! 

Get some coffee (or hot chocolate in my case!) 

I was walking around Venice and I stumbled upon this spot called Little Lunch,

this adorable cafe with a wide variety of coffees,

I randomly got this craving for some hot chocolate,

and I kind of wish I had a great spot if you're

in the area and want to get a quick little beverage.

Brunch and thrift shop during this perfect breezy day out in the Arts District

Here's your plan for brunch at Zinc Cafe's patio followed by plus-size thrift shopping at Thick Thrift

Arts District Brunch & Plus-Size Thrift 🧇🛍️

Enjoy a relaxing brunch on the patio at Zinc Cafe & Bar, savoring fresh juices and tasty dishes in a lush Arts District courtyard.

Brunch on patio

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation so you can snag an outdoor spot: https://resy.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/venues/zinc-cafe-and-bar-arts-district?date=2025-06-13&seats=2 

💪 Pro tip
• Both their cocktails and mocktails hit the spot, and I especially like their fresh juices!

Have brunch on the patio at Zinc Cafe & Bar

Browse over 100 vendors at Thick Thrift for unique plus-size clothing, accessories, and upcycled finds, all in a lively market with DJs and snack vendors.

Plus-size thrift shopping

✅ Before you go
• Follow their IG to grab your ticket online ahead of time - prices increase at the door: https://www.instagram.com/thickthriftla?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 

💪 Pro tips
• Give yourself time to visit every booth because with over 100 vendors all with unique collections, there’s plenty to see!
• Use their posted site map to plan out your shopping route so you don’t miss any of your faves 

Shop plus-size finds at Thick Thrift

For a chill and chic day out this summer,

there's nothing better than enjoying brunch on

Head to the Arts District to visit one of Zinc Cafe's

lovely locations, with an inviting plant-filled courtyard patio in back.

Their coffee and drinks start your meal off strong,

With a menu full of fresh takes on your sweet and savory faves,

a monthly market with vintage to new and custom,

all in plus sizes and for a lot of great deals you won't want to miss out on!

I know I always leave with something special.

and the selection of snack vendors on site are on point every time.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice in style at The Portofino Hotel & Baleen Kitchen’s Around the World Food and Wine festival in Redondo Beach with a special Nudge discount on tickets! 🎟️🤩

Here's your plan for tasting global foods, sipping wine, enjoying live music, and ocean views at Portofino

Around the 🌎 Food & Wine Solstice Festival🥂

Savor cuisine and wine from around the globe at Redondo Beach's Portofino Hotel, collecting passport stamps, enjoying ocean views, and live music during this summer solstice festival.

Global Food & Wine Tasting

✅ Before you go
• grab your tickets for 15% off with code “NUDGE15” to join this incredible festival on June 20th!
• https://www.hotelportofino.com/local-experiences/#!/event/dd705608-090e-45c8-9101-555a4863cd1a

💪 Pro tips
• there are special discounts for parking and hotels if you want to make it a weekend trip, check out my video on Oceanside Getaways for more footage inside the hotel 🌊 
• Enjoy live music in the redesigned Baleen Kitchen as you sample eats & drinks from countries around the world and stamp your festival passport along the way!

Take a Taste Tour around the world! 🗺️

How about an around the world food and wine festival at the gorgeous

Oceanside Portofino Hotel and the newly revamped Baleen Kitchen in Redondo Beach.

Taste your way across the globe collecting stamps

from every country's culinary and beverage stations,

all while supporting amazing local businesses.

Try the most unexpected crafts day then chow on some pizza

Here's your plan for making pottery with goats, then relaxing with pizza and drinks at a colorful cafe

Goat Pottery and Pizza in a Colorful Cafe 

Try your hand at pottery wheel throwing and play with baby goats at Malibu Potteries for a unique, hands-on creative workshop in Malibu's serene Serra Retreat area.

Pottery Workshop

✅ Before you go
•  book a goat and pottery session here: 

https://www.malibupotteries.co/booking-calendar/goats-wheel-pottery-workshop?referral=service_list_widget

💪 Pro tips
• wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting dirty 
• classes are $119

Malibu Potteries 

Grab a seat on Endless Color's sunny patio in Topanga for quirky vibes and enjoy personal pizzas, plus tasty snacks like parm truffle fries.

Eat Pizza


💪 Pro tips
• the pizzas are small so you can also order some other snacks like parm truffle fries! 
• snag a spot on their sunny patio 

Eat pizza at Endless Color

friends and spent a relaxing day at Malibu Potteries.

I love how the class allowed the creative juices to flow so you

can make any form of bowl or vase that you wanted to.

we got to play with the instructor's doggie,

and we also got to meet the two baby goats.

You could definitely interact with them and play with them after,

named Endless Color in Topanga with quirky design,

Head to the valley for American comfort food in a western setting 

Here's your plan for indulging in steak, cheesy mac, wine tasting, and spotting peacocks at Old Place

Steak and Mac in a Western Restaurant 🤠

Dine at Old Place in Agoura Hills for steak, cheesy noodle bake, and rustic Western vibes. Enjoy comfort food and wine tasting in a unique, historic setting.

Steak & Comfort Food

✅ Before you go
• make a res here, they book out in advance: 
https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/_JxX-H3zQ4s?source=pa&opi=89978449&hl=en-US&gei=cklKaKrCKYm-kPIPyrqXgQk&sourceurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dold%2Bplace%2Bagoura%2Bhills%26ie%3DUTF-8%26oe%3DUTF-8%26hl%3Den-us%26client%3Dsafari&ihs=18

💪 Pro tips
• walk over to their wine tasting room next door
• check out all the peacocks on the property! 

Old Place

If you're looking for a place to wear your cowboy boots,

it's tucked away in agoura hills serving comfort food and an extensive wine list.

It feels like you're sitting in the scene of a

Western film while they're serving an American classic meal.

which was so cheesy and the ultimate comfort food.

which is cooked over a fire and comes with a loaded baked potato.

They're a family run business and if you're looking to support local business,