Loving Los Angeles - Hello Hollywood! Hi Anaheim!

They say LA ( Los Angeles , California) is the entertaiment capital of the world. Lot's of things to see and do - From simple dinning, movie premiers, unlimited shopping places, adventure zones, recreation parks, nightlife and all that! Where else can you find the most glamorous stores and best entertainment sites but in -- HOLLYWOOD !

This place has always been in my top list to visit. I'm just glad I did and will surely be coming back again.

Universal Studios, Disneyland ( Disney Resort, Disney Park and Downtown Disney), Knott's berry farm park are some of the places here that will surely awaken your inner child fantasies. World class rides and theme park designs make you feel like you are in dreamland.

Welcome to Downtown Disney!

Rainforest Cafe is one of the most hit restaurants in Downtown Disney. Most customers need to wait for 30 mins to be seated!

Brick Flooring at Disneyland - Some names and dates printed on them... Hmm.. wonder who they are and what's their significance?

Talented artist draws your portrait on the spot!

AMC Cinema inside Downtown Disney

Build-a- bear store. Guess what can you do in this place? =)

Trying on the fairy costumes inside Disney store

Look at the giant Lego!

Posing at the letter "O" in the huge sign in front of Disneyland that spell out

C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A

This penny maker machine, converts you penny to souvenir coins ( 2 quarter and a penny = $0.51)

Machines like this are scattered in the tourist spots all over California.

Welcome to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD!

Here's the ticket price. There are packages and discounts suited for your needs!

One of the first attraction you'll see inside the park is the house of Horrors

Statues depicting a movie shooting scene. Hollywood is famous in producing world class movies thus, this statue

In this area, you can take pictures with your favorite Characters

This Tram tours you around the Universal Park

The Tram tours you around the shooting location used in Hollywood films. This area is used for Cowboy themed or old Mexico locations

Studio used in the famous TV series - Heroes

The JAWS~ One of the movies that first made Universal Studios famous.

Look at the size of those barbeques??? No diet for me today!

When in Hollywood, Pose like a star! This viewing deck allows gives you a an overview of the city

Geez. I wish I was taller....

The Krusty land is the new Simpson ride!

One of the newest attraction is the Terminator ride

Some cars used in Hollywood films


In here, guest gets to experience some Hollywood special effects . How fire, earthquake, tsunamis and others are made to look real in film

Kids freshen up in this water fun attraction

My personal favorite ride - Jurassic Park

The Genius man behind this famous film

Good 'ol Frankie giving me a hug

Another hotspot is the Citywalk - Fabulous stores and Restaurants lined beside the Universal Studios park

Posing with Barney and Tinman at Hollywood Blvd

The ever famous Rodeo Drive. This is where the richest of the rich people in the world shop and dine. Prices are crazy high! A single handkerchief would cost you $400. Limos are parked everywhere and other expensive cars are just a normal sight in the street

The Fox theater houses most premiere and gala event in the city


Kodak Theatre






The walk of Fame is where famous personalities gets a legendary star on the floor along Hollywood Blvd for their remarkable contributions and achievements in their respective fields

Visitng the world famous Fox and Kodak Theatre, Walk of fame, and strolling along the posh streets of Rodeo Drive and Sunset Blvd makes me feel like a Hollywood star too! HAHA!

Basking at Monterey, California

Just about approximately 2 1/2 hours from San Francisso is the City of Monterey. Monterey is one of the famous coastal city in Northern California. It is a perfect place for a weekend getaway for Californians and tourist who wanted to experience relaxation under the sun. The city have many museums and historical sites with rich Spanish influnces that is still preserved up to the present.

The Junipero Mission Church

The San Carlos Cathedral - a famous Junipero Mission Church in Carmel, Monterey

This is the original Altar of the Junipero Mission Church, it is now displayed in the museum

The new Altar


This was said to be the first erected Cross in Monterey California by the Franciscan Missionaries headed by Father Junipero Serra, It still stands now at the Church Courtyard

The Courtyard is very spacious it has a fountain at the center, beautiful landscape all over. This serves as reception venue for parties and gatherings

Many dated stones are found in the courtyard garden. It explains the history of the place

A statue in memory of Fr. Junipero Serra

The Nativity scene exhibit inside the Museum

Inside this chest are remnants of the original wooden casket of Fr. Junipero Serra

THE 17- Mile Drive

The place best described as " the greatest meeting of land and water in the world." ( as per the brochure given at the entrance gate)

The 17- Mile Drive ia another famous tour spot in Monterey. As name suggests, it's 17 miles stretch of breathtaking sceneries

At Point Joe, you can see the Pacific Ocean at it's best

Lots of Squirrels and birds flocking around...

The Lone Cyprus is the trademark of the place. This cannot be used in any other advertising or Marketing purposes without any permission from the authorities of the place

My cousins and I posing at the wooden staircase near the Lone Cyprus

The Bird rock point

The 17- Mile Club house at Pebble beach host golf tourneys

My tito and tita Posing at the golf club

The Old Warf at Monterey

The original Fisherman's warf in CA located in Monterey

Clam Chowder and seafood cocktails are one of the best food in the area.

Witty Parrots entertain the tourists

Make your own taffy store

Coffe vendors on the side parking area

The warf walkway