2 Days in LA

Tripping With My Bff
Jan 16, 2018
5 min read

Updated: Jul 9, 2018

HOTEL:

Airbnb

During our trip to Los Angeles, we decided to book our first experience ever with Airbnb. And the results weren't what we were expecting, although it's kinda funny now Kristina booked a room... not a place. Which means the hosts that are living in the residence were actually present during the entire stay. Fortunately for us, they were creative and cool people. We stayed right in the heart of West Hollywood, and we couldn't have been in a better area or asked for a better experience!

RESTAURANTS:

The Hudson

Address: 1114 N Crescent Heights Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046

The first restaurant that we decided to stumble into was The Hudson, a neighborhood restaurant that offers American Cuisine. For a restaurant that is on the edge of high-end and sports bar, we were very impressed by the food menu, especially the vegetarian options. You also cannot beat the location it's right in the middle of West Hollywood. This place is one of those cool, trendy hangout spots with delicious Happy or “Huddy Hour” (as they call it) options. Lucky for us we made it during this Huddy Hour which is between 4 to 7 p.m. And for cocktails, we decided get try out any bar to-go, which is an excellent fresh spicy margarita! As for food, Kristina got the seared Tuna small plate, that comes with a delicious jalapeno pesto (gotta have it spicy) and finished it off with the Hudson brown rice plate with Tofu. Most definitely one of the best vegetarian dishes. Nicholle went straight to dinner with the same Hudson brown rice plate. This meal came with brussel sprouts, kale, and asparagus grilled nicely and she also upgraded her dish with the salmon. This place seems to be crowded with locals, and it was a great first spot to start off the trip!

Pink Taco

Address: 8225 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Quite honestly this is probably one of the most fun decorated restaurants. With its iconic bright pink building this location is hard to miss right on Sunset Blvd. We've

never experienced anything like it, maybe because we are East Coast girls, and we

couldn't stop talking how we are pretty much obsessed with the vibe! This place is unique with an "uncomplicated" menu. Nicholle went with a fresh vegan bowl and Kristina went with the portobello mushroom tacos which were simple yet filling. This place is a delight and we will always remember our experience. We will definitely be coming back for more delicious food and drinks!

Coast at Shutters on the Beach

Address: 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Almost a Hidden Gem because it's inside of the Shutters on the Beach luxury hotel. Coast is the perfect brunch/lunch spot especially if you want a breathtaking oceanfront view. Lucky for us we were able to get a window seat, and although it's not entirely on the water we were still able to get a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Pier. Again we saw that Southern California does have a pattern of having fresh foods, and Coast was no different! Kristina had the Thai Chicken Salad that is made up as a mixed of shredded cabbage and shredded chicken with cilantro, and Nicholle's kale salad probably only had five ingredients at most, yet she said that she loved it. What made this experience superb was the California beach vibes. This restaurant is more of a family-friendly atmosphere.

Nobu Malibu

Address: 22706 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265

Last but not least we have to mention Nobu Malibu. Right in the middle of rush hour in Los

Angeles, we were very determined to go from Beverly Hills all the way to Malibu to have this luxury Kardashian-esque (sorry just had to mention them) experience. We just had to make it to Nobu Malibu, and yes, it was all worth it.

To make sure that we got the fullest experience, we decided for wait about 45 minutes to an hour for outside seating. To celebrate a lovely trip we decided to get a bottle of wine which turned into about ten glasses, mainly because of the amazing service that we received that night. Our waiter truly made us feel so comfortable. He was so friendly and easy to have a conversation with, yet professional. He knew his stuff when it came to wine selection and sushi. We were amazed by the way he was able to describe the food, you can tell that he took his job seriously but had fun with his guests. To get the full experience we ordered the multi-course tasting menu. Nicholle tried octopus for the first time! Everything was spot on and delicious. The atmosphere is minimalistic and Japanese contemporary giving off a peaceful yet sexy vibe. We're so happy that we decided to come out to this place! From the excellent service, down to the soft blankets, they gave us we enjoyed every minute at Nobu, Malibu.

ATTRACTIONS:

Hike to the Hollywood Sign

Of all the attractions and famous landmarks, the hike to the Hollywood Sign was the number one to do when we were visiting Los Angeles! If you check out our vlog on our YouTube channel, you'll know that we didn't make it behind the Hollywood sign. But just getting so close to it and having the beautiful blue cloudless sky above you makes you almost lose a sense of reality. Knowing at that moment one thing is checked off our bucket list gives us no other feeling but pure happiness! Also, we need to mention that bringing water and a backpack is important because the incline is not for beginners. It's a pretty steep hike! So make sure good shoes are packed in your suitcase.

Hollywood Walk of Fame

Address: N Highland Ave & Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Even though we were there for merely 20 minutes; we were on the mission to find the brightest star of them all... Britney Spears! For the day and time that we went, it was pretty crowded with tourists even for a weekday. It was a lot of fun searching for our favorite celebrities!

Santa Monica Pier

Address: 200 Santa Monica Pier A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

The Santa Monica Pier is the definition of family-friendly fun! This place is a must-see for new visitors; we would love to play and spend more time here the next time we're in LA!

Rodeo Drive

If you're looking for luxury shopping this is the place to go. The architecture of this shopping strip is jaw-dropping, one of our personal favorites is the gold Great Gatsby-esque Gucci Store. Unless you are looking to spend some serious cash, a quick walkthrough is well worth it!