Tuesday, June 4, 2013

LA Bucket List

Today I'm linking up for the first (official) weekly installment of Never Ever Ever... The goal is to talk about something you've never done. So I figured I'd highlight the things I've never done in LA but have always wanted to.

I live right smack in the middle of the city, in Hollywood. So there's really no excuse that I don't explore more. Since I'm contemplating a move out of the city, here is my buck list for LA. I've never ever...

Walked Rodeo Drive even though I live 15 minutes away. 
 
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Had a drink at the Hollywood hot spot Chateau Marmont even though it's a $5 cab ride away.

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Hiked up to the Hollywood Sign even though I can see it from my neighborhood.

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Went wine tasting in Malibu even though it's less than an hour away and beautiful (from what I hear).

 
 


Frolicked on the Santa Monica beach even though I've been to the pier many a times. 
 
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Pretty sad, huh? I think it's about time I start working my way through this list!


Link up with the hosts: Shelley, Neely & Stephanie!

28 comments:

Emily {Isnt That Charming} said...

A great list! I went to Rodeo Drive when I visited LA a few months back and was SO impressed!
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jeands said...

good luck! hope you can find time to do all these things.

Annette | Bucket List Journey said...

I have walked Rodeo Drive, but never SHOPPED Rodeo Drive ;)

Unknown said...

girrrrrrrrrrl I've done two of those things (rodeo drive & santa monica beach) and I live across the country! You better get to checking these things off your list, or I'll come out there and do it for you ;)

Julie said...

LOVE your list! I would love to go wine tasting in Malibu and frolicking on the beach. You need to change these things! :) I'm here from the link up by the way!

Shelley said...

I've only walked around rodeo drive. Never done the rest of those! Thanks for linking up!!

Lauren said...

we got some work to do...

Autumn @ The Unreal Life said...

Whaaat girl go do those things and then blog about it so we can live vicariously through you!

CALLIE said...

What!!! You have got to go do all of the above.. Seriously!! Where are you thinking of moving?

Unknown said...

oh man, I've lived in southern CA for 8 years and have yet to hike tot he Hollywood sign

Traci Marie Wolf said...

That's a great list, I've been trying to be more of a tourist here in San Diego. I'd actually love to try everything on your list.

Unknown said...

Love it. It's amazing how you can live so close to someplace and yet never go. Good for you for exploring more.

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Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often said...

You should totally start checking some things off that lists. Especially if you are thinking of moving further away. Never know when else you may have the chance!

Allison said...

I'd come visit you in Cali with the main goal of helping you knock some of these things off your list.. Just sayin' :)
It's so funny the things that we don't take advantage of even though they're right in the area! Great post, and something that I can think about with the city!

Unknown said...

It's so true. Most of us never explore our own backyards. Last year, we had a staycation for that exact reason. Coming by from the Never Ever link up. I'm at http://juliedeneen.com

Life Through Preppy Glasses said...

Ive done 2 things on your list! I love Santa Monica :)

Sarah Tucker said...

I have done a couple things on your list and I live in Texas :)) You better get on that or this Texas girl is going to have to come drag you out into your own neighborhood!

Tracys Notebook of Style said...

Love your list! I have lived in LA my entire life and there are so many things I haven't done either that my out of state friends have done, so sad. Rodeo "shopping" is fun, grab a coffee and people watch is a must!

Tracy
www.TracysNotebookofStyle.com

Josie said...

This is such a great idea -- I have a bucket list for my hometown too!
xo Josie
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Kathrin@shopschoolsleep said...

pick a day call in sick and we can take care of rodeo dr and malibu wine tasting!! SERIOUS!!!!

Kate said...

I once tried to go to the bar at Chateau Marmont and I couldn't figure out how to get into the hotel. I was to embarrassed to ask the valet guys outside how to get in. FAIL!

I've never hiked up to the Hollywood sign either. Tried to drive up in high school but it was closed and we got stuck!

Oh to Be a Muse said...

You should definitely get these things done! I really want to hike up to the Hollywood sign (and I don't even live in L.A.)

Oh to Be a Muse
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Brianna said...

dang girl, get on that list!! (: Hollywood sign is one of my favorite hikes!! And if you're ever in Malibu, let me know! It's a hop, skip & a jump away from me!! (:

Selma @ Crazy Little World Of Mine said...

When I'm back we gotta meet up and we gotta do at least two on that list?! Deal?! :)

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C said...

What?! I've walked Rodeo and Santa Monica beach and I've only been to LA three times. Haha! I get it though. There's so much in Seattle I haven't done. It's fun to be a tourist in your own town though.

Anonymous said...

Wow I am so inspired! Weirdly, I have done everything on your hometown bucket list (San Diego girl here) and I'm just about to go make one for my brand new hometown of Stockholm, Sweden and I guess it's only fair if you come do it, right?!

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

Santa Monica is so much fun! I love that part of LA.