#Things to do in LA

  Are you in LA for vacation? Don't know what to do? Let a California born and raised resident help you out! Even if you're here for a day to even a week, here are some of my favorite places to go to.

1. The Last Bookstore
    A wonderful place to visit, The Last Bookstore is a unique book shop. Old and new books from all different shape and sizes covers the 2 story building. They also have a area devoted to records! Wonderful art pieces are hidden everywhere, this place is basically one big art show going on all the time. To make this place even better, the second floor holds various shops ranging from arts to antiques. There so many things going on, you never get old of this place.

2. Go to MOCA and walk around.
    Love modern art? I highly recommend you go and visit MOCA (more info at http://www.moca.org/ ). If art not your thing, walking around MOCA is a nice way to enjoy the California sunshine. There's actually a lot of hidden gems around it. Walk down the road and you hit the Walt Disney concert hall. There gift shop is actually very interesting to look at. Across the street from that is the small but lovely Grand Park which offers a nice place to relax and even enjoy some lunch.

3.Art District Co-Op
   Only open from Friday to Sunday, art district co-op offers a wide range of one-of-a-kind stores. In the heart of downtown LA art district, they offer vendors in a open market manner. A fun place to discover some art and cool stuff to buy. Come and discover what L.A's art district has to offer.
http://www.artsdistrictflea.com/

4.Go visit the Eastern building
    If you don't mind walking and exploring, go see the beautiful Eastern Columbia building over on Broadway. A beautiful art deco building that will take your breath away. The entrance is dazzling. You can't actually get into the building because they are lofts (you can probably sneak in the lobby if your stealthy enough) but you can still enjoy the cafes and shops it offers around it. I personally like walking around and taking pictures so if you're like me, this is one building you need to go see. 
 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eastern+Columbia+Lofts/@34.042755,-118.2563772,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x643d4ecb62733e73

5. Bottega Louie
    Probably a lot of people will tell you to come here. You should. There deserts are delicious and this is the home of my favorite macaroons. Its also a classy restaurant with reasonable prices. So if you want to go on a romantic dinner or simply just craving sweets, this is one of the best places in L.A. for that. Also beautiful building. Just be aware a lot of people love to go here....So you might not get seated right away! http://www.bottegalouie.com/

6. Take the metro and explore pasadena
    Even with the metro system here being fairly new, it still a great way to get to the outer parts of LA. Simply go to the beautiful Union Station and find the line that heads out to Pasadena (I believe its the gold line). You get off either South Pasadena which has cool little shops and even a little rental video store! Or...I think you get off at memorial park station to where the local calls it old town Pasadena. I live in Pasadena so this is my go to area to shop, eat, and relax. (If you like books there is a local bookstore by the name of Vromans. You need to go to this 2 story book shop...its awesome)

    These are just some of the awesome local places you can go and explore. L.A. is huge and if you look hard enough you can find all the hidden gems.