Out of Office Curated

Let's explore the world one museum and one plate at a time!

By Kristen Fung

Certified travel advisor

Reader

Welcome to Out of Office Curated issue two: the LAX issue! I am excited to spend this issue talking about a city I love.

You shouldn’t be surprised that Los Angeles is the focus of my first guide. I have called it home for almost twenty years and have written about it exclusively for five. This is an excellent opportunity to share some of the things I have learned with all of you.

Los Angeles is a horribly misunderstood city. Through This Ugly Beautiful City, I have happily changed people’s minds about L.A., helping tourists and locals experience the city's unique qualities.

I hope this issue inspires you to travel to Los Angeles. I am always here to help you plan a trip.

A Day in Downtown Los Angeles

If I had a day to spend in Downtown Los Angeles, this is how I would spend it. Read the itinerary below or skip to the expanded post now. [here]

Morning

Aquarela Coffee Shop in the lobby of an art deco building with geometric terrrazo floorr

Stop one: Aquarela Coffee.

The Arcade of the Biltmore hotel with intricately designed ceiling

Stop two: The Biltmore.

Stop three: Apple Tower Theater.

Afternoon

Stop four: The Last Bookstore.

Stop five: Grand Central Market.

Stop six: Angels Flight.

Access the train across from Maple Block and pay at the top.

Stop seven: The Broad.

Get the expanded Itinerary.

If you are ready to plan your trip to L.A. ⬇️

LET'S PLAN!

Los Angeles three Bs

These are my picks for Los Angeles travelers at every budget.

Budget

1) Freehand* 2) Grand Central Market 3) The Broad 4) Kippered

* I will ensure you get a hotel, not a hostel room.

BOOK WITH ME

Bonus

1) DTLA Proper 2) Shibumbi 3) Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall 4) The Wolves

BOOK WITH ME

Bougie

1) The Maybourne Beverly Hills 2) The Fredrick R. Weisman Foundation 3) Somni 4) Bespoke at the Maybourne Bar

BOOK WITH ME

If you want tips by budget for Santa Monica, Culver City, West Hollywood, and other neighborhoods, contact me.

Travel Tips from a Traveler

Theme: Airports & Art

Did you know that LAX isn't the only airport in L.A.

LAX isn’t the only airport in Los Angeles. It is our most famous and busiest airport, but it is also the airport Angelenos love to hate. From confusing LAXit to neverending construction and no convenient way to get between terminals, it seems like a small house that keeps adding additions. Locals say you can tell if someone loves you if they offer to pick you up from LAX.

Burbank (BUR) is the best airport to go to Universal Studios, Hollywood, and Downtown Los Angeles.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is an excellent option for going to Disney.

Tips for Los Angeles tourists

Find the best exhibitions in one site!

Exh.Cat is the best website for finding exhibitions around the United States. Instead of visiting every museum site in Los Angeles, Chicago, or Dallas, you can go here for a comprehensive list of all the exhibits in a city. What a time saver!

Made in L.A.

(I am not affiliated; I love Objects & Order's work.)

Go to Exh.Cat

[Photo: ASU FIDM's annual best costume nominee exhibit. Costumes from Barbie.

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