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This was my very first visit to\u00a0LA<\/a>, so it was all about sightseeing, shopping, eating and drinking. And of course, plenty of design research!<\/p>\n

Tourist Stuff<\/h2>\n

LA is the perfect city to play tourist. There\u2019s the Hollywood Walk of fame and The Hollywood Sign \u2013 of course, remember to keep your eyes peeled for celebrities. Expedia’s Kiwi travellers tend to stay in the Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, with September one of the most popular times to visit, when the weather is perfect for walking and sightseeing.<\/p>\n

Sightseeing and celeb spotting works up an appetite. In-N-Out Burger\u00a0has a reputation for some of the best burgers in town and lets just say once you\u2019ve tasted their burgers and shakes, once isn\u2019t enough!<\/p>\n

Venice<\/h2>\n

Just like my home suburb Bondi, Venice is famous for its beach but there\u2019s much more to see than the sand and surf.<\/p>\n

The TV shows have it right \u2013 the boardwalk and soft sand don\u2019t disappoint. We were lucky enough to have warm weather but it\u2019s also about the vibe and the people watching.<\/p>\n

Tucked a few blocks back from the beach is Abbot Kinney Blvd, possibly one of the coolest streets in the world. Jammed with cool shops, bookstores, men\u2019s and women\u2019s fashion boutiques and plenty of cafes, it\u2019s a sweet little spot you could easily miss but make sure you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

A few favourites along the strip were:<\/p>\n

Chariots on Fire, 1342 Abott Kinney Blvd
\nA cool design\/furniture store with an eclectic mix of furniture, accessories, lighting and rugs, a mix of new and vintage. I loved the\u00a0moroccan floor rugs\u00a0and the elegant timber furniture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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