Top 5 Non-Touristy Places to Visit in California (After Covid-19)
The best recommendations from a SoCal native
When most out-of-towners say they want to visit California, they already have a preconceived idea of what it’s like mostly based on movies they’ve seen. They picture the glamour of Hollywood and Rodeo Drive and celebrities walking around L.A. Sure, you can put the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Kodak Theatre, and Universal Studios on your list. But if this is your 2nd trip to Southern California or you just don’t want to do the whole ‘touristy thing’ or have to deal with traffic and congestion, there are other great options.
Having been born and raised in Southern California, I’m here to give you the 5 best places to visit only locals know about. So start planning your next post-Covid trip.
Los Angeles County (L.A.)
Pasadena
A lot of people don’t realize just how large L.A. actually is. There are a ton of surrounding cities and suburbs that are still technically part of L.A. One of those suburbs is Pasadena. ‘Old Town Pasadena’, (most famous for hosting the New Year’s Day Rose Parade) is one of those perfect spots that have a lot going on, minus the craziness of Hollywood. There you’ll find an ethnically diverse, classy, and chic…
