-MALIBU FARMS: This is a super cute restaurant right on the pier in Malibu! It's the perfect spot for brunch or lunch! Be sure to sit outside and watch the surfers. Also, you MUST get the F'rose (frozen rose)! It is delicious! 

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-BLUE PLATE TACO: This hip, modern spot in Santa Monica, is the perfect place for dinner! It has awesome margaritas and great tacos. I usually don't like Mexican food, but this place was great! Sit on the patio if you can!

-THE BUNGALOW: This is the best bar in Santa Monica!!! It has multiple rooms, each with its own unique charater, and a great patio, fun games and awesome cocktails! You won't be disappointed!

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-SHANGRILA HOTEL: The Shangrila Hotel has an amazing rooftop bar that overlooks Santa Monica pier! They have great cocktails and an even better view. 

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-ROCCO'S TAVERN​: This is a fun sports bar right next to UCLA campus. It's the perfect spot to watch football games! 

-SPEND THE DAY AT THE BEACH: There are beautiful beaches everywhere around LA! You can go swimming in the ocean or rent a bike and ride along the pier. Some of the beaches we enjoy going to were: Santa Monica, Huntington Beach, and Malibu. 

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-TOUR UCLA: Get your school pride on and take a tour of UCLA campus! It is so beautiful! Also, if you have time, go by the sorority houses and check them out. If there is a football game while you are in town, you should definitely check it out. The tailgating scene is a blast!

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-SHOP ON RODEO DRIVE: You can't go to LA without going shopping on Rodeo Drive! It is a beautiful street with all the high end stores. There are also some cute restaurants you can eat lunch at.

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-THE COMEDY STORE: If you're looking for a good laugh, get tickets to The Comedy Store in Hollywood! They have big name comedians every night!