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Practice some self care by getting in your steps and vitamin D, then relax and read with a cafe treat

Here's your plan for a refreshing walk at Silver Lake followed by relaxing at Cafe Nido

Serene Silver Lake Walk & Cafe Morning

Enjoy a serene 2.2-mile walk around Silver Lake Reservoir, featuring beautiful views, local flora, and dog-friendly paths in Los Angeles.

Reservoir Walk

✅ Before you go
• Apply your SPF and bring a refillable water bottle

💪 Pro tips
• You can start the loop from wherever you can find parking, so snag any spot you see along the way
• The full loop is about 2.2 miles, which on average takes about 45 minutes walking 

Walk the loop around the Silver Lake Reservoir

Relax at Cafe Nido in Silver Lake, savoring coffee and croissant sandwiches while diving into a book from their on-site truck.

Coffee & Books

💪 Pro tips
• Parking is available for cafe customers in the back
• Their croissant sandwiches are so good to fuel up after your walk - I got the brie and prosciutto!

Enjoy coffee, pastries, and good reads at Cafe Nido 

treat yourself to time outside with this peaceful walk and cafe combo.

Start your morning at the Silver Lake Reservoir

to walk the path looping around the water.

tons of dogs on their way to the off-leash park,

and beautiful local flowers that really make it feel

Remember to stay hydrated in this heat at the water refill stations,

Then, head over to the gorgeous hidden hideaway that is Cafe Nido.

This little outdoor oasis does not feel like it is in the middle of

and is the perfect tranquil spot to recharge and reset after your walk.

I love their book truck with a wide selection to read,

adding even more to this restorative “me time” morning.

Here's your plan for a relaxing day: shop Main Street, eat lobster rolls, sunbathe, and enjoy sweet treats. Watch the video 👇

Have you been enjoying The Summer I Turned Pretty?! Then you’ll have this small quiet beach town nestled along the prettiest coast line. Just an hour south of LA, enjoy lobster rolls, sweet treats, and some time in the sun before summer runs out 

Perfect SoCal Beach Town 

Stroll Seal Beach’s Main Street to explore charming, locally owned shops and discover unique accessories and clothing for a classic beach town shopping experience.

Shopping Main Street

✅ Before you go
• free parking along the side roads. Watch for signs 
• pack a shopping outfit before heading to the beach 

💪 Pro tips
• Stitch and Feather had lots of cute accessories and clothing items 

Shop Seal Beach’s Main Street 

Enjoy a tasty lunch at Lalc Restaurant & Bar on Seal Beach Main Street, featuring favorites like their cold lobster roll and classic American cuisine.

Lunch at Lalc

✅ Before you go
• park and walk over to the Main Street where the restaurant is located 

💪 Pro tips
• I loved their cold lobster roll! Have bbq and American cuisine 

Grab some lunch at Lalc 

Relax on Seal Beach, soak up the sun, enjoy the ocean breeze, and treat yourself to ice cream from coastal carts. Bring an umbrella and cooler for a perfect beach day!

Beach Relaxation

✅ Before you go
• parking at the beach or walk over from the side streets 

💪 Pro tips
• bring an umbrella and cooler to enjoy all day long! 
• enjoy a treat from the ice cream carts 

Enjoy the Sun 

Indulge in decadent desserts like the peanut butter cookie cup at Sweet Jill’s Bakery—grab treats to go, but remember, it's cash only!

Bakery Treats To-Go

✅ Before you go
• Cash only! 

💪 Pro tips
• the peanut butter cookie cup was delicious 

Grab a treat to go  at Sweet Jill’s 

stores that gave that beautiful beach town feel

and gave you lots of opportunities to explore and find something for yourself.

We stopped in to Lou on Main Street to grab some delicious lunch.

We got these amazing lobster rolls and coleslaw,

It was so nice and it really was pretty quiet for a Sunday

We felt really lucky for how beautiful the weather was

And made our way home after a really wonderful day in the sun.

we headed into Jill's bakery because everything looked so decadent and delicious,

Here's your plan for enjoying happy hour with tasty bites and drinks at a French bistro in Venice.  
Watch the video 👇

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.

Here's your plan for a 75-minute facial with steam, extractions, hydration, and a calming mask. Watch the video 👇

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,