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5 Weekend Activities to Get Behind in SoCal

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Riverside chapter.

Fusion Vietnamese Hot Dog
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1. Downtown Los Angeles, CA

The perfect environment for a foodie to thrive. Getting a hotdog from the local hotdog stand, CON TODO ENSIMA, and a nice cold coca-cola on the side. Hitting up Grand Central Market after a visit at MOCA. And hey, even if you work throughout the week, and only your weekends are available; make sure to go on down to Smorgasburg LA! There’s beaches, there’s nightclubs, but most importantly, there’s endless places to eat your pretty little heart out.

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2. Long Beach, CA

Whale watching for 35$ a person if you buy at the door, or 25$ if you purchase online. And if the chance of maybe not seeing a whale isn’t selling it for you, you can always go kayaking or longboarding  in the Naples Canals. 

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3. Glendale, CA

Early Friday shopping at the Glendale galleria and then a trip for roller skating at Moonlight Rollerway on Friday night. 

 

Seafood Market
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4. San Pedro, CA

SEA FOOD BOILS. If you enjoy trying new things or overall just really love seafood, go to the San Pedro Fish Market. Beer, lobster, buttered bread; geez, what more could you ask for? After a heavy meal, drive a little further up and you can hike the Sunken City Trail. The perfect place to catch a sunset. 

 

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5. Temecula, CA

Take a trip to catch the sunrise with a loved one in a hot air balloon! OR, Temecula Wineries. Need I say more? 

 

Jasmin Gonzalez

UC Riverside '20

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