Backyard Destinations

You don't need to go far to travel

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Vintage-looking flowers, but I swear this is not filtered! It was just really bright out when I visited. Photo taken at San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine, a wildlife preserve I learned about from an article in the Orange County Register. #getoutside #rei1440project #southerncalifornia #californialove #calilove #socal #nature (at San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine)

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Exploring Irvine today! Tbh I didn't really think there was much to do here but there actually is a lot, including the Quail Hill Loop. Fun fact: it's the only hiking trail in Irvine where leashed dogs are allowed to come along. Check out this morning's adventure on Snapchat at 👻bydestinations! And lmk if you guys have suggestions on places to check out! :) #irvine #getoutside #hike #hiking #hikingtrail (at Quail Hill Trailhead)

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It rained a good amount in LA a couple of weeks ago, and it's always such a breath of fresh air afterward, especially outdoors ☺️🍃🍁🍀 #getouside #socal #southerncalifornia #california #visitcalifornia #hike #hiking #getoutside #rei1440project #outdoors #nature (at Temescal Canyon Trail)

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Here's a shot from a road trip my bf & I took through the Central Coast. We stopped by beautiful Moonstone Beach, a visit inspired by a photo @dcw805 shared over a year ago. It was amazing & I love finding places to visit through what you guys share on Instagram 😊 #california #centralcoast #beach #visitcalifornia #calilife #calilove #travel #travelidea #moonstonebeach #cambria (at Moonstone Beach)

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This bridge in San Diego will keep you in 'suspense!' #suspensionbridge #sandiego #california #calilove #socal #southerncalifornia #hiddengem #bridge #potd (at Spruce Street Suspension Bridge)

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Did you know that the VPAC at Cal State Northridge has 1,700 seats and was made w/4,000 tons of steel?Such a pretty building. Also, there are cool performances there this spring, including a free one by the LA Opera and Colburn Orchestra in April (two separate performances). #LostInLA #csun #building #losangeles (at Valley Performing Arts Center)

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San Diego sunshine near 25th Street Musical Bridge 🎵 It's a cool free historic site to check out in the area. P.S. ICYMI, Backyard Destinations is now on Snapchat (bydestinations)! If you're on there, come follow along whenever I explore my backyard. And, feel free to send me snaps of what your backyards look like! #snapchat #sandiego #socal #calilove #southerncalifornia #california (at 25th Street Musical Bridge)

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A couple of weeks ago, I made Snapchat for Backyard Destinations. Not sure how often it'll be updated, but feel free to add me there (👻: bydestinations) to follow along whenever I explore my backyard. And! I'd love to see what your backyard looks like, too :) (at Grand Park)

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It's nice to experience the sunrise at Glendale's Brand Library & walk around the area once the sun's up 🌄 What're your favorite places to watch the sunrise? Hope you guys are having a great weekend! :) (at Brand Library & Art Center)

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FBF to a gorgeous desert sunset at Joshua Tree National Park 🌅 Didn't expect to appreciate the desert as much as I did, but it's honestly pretty breathtaking. This park is a great place to star gaze because there's no light pollution at night (minus the cars that drive through). So thankful we have the @nationalparkservice and so many beautiful parks to visit, AND that one of them is right in my backyard ☺️ #nationalparkservice #nps #getoutside #outdoors #rei1440project #nationalpark #joshuatree #nature #desert (at Joshua Tree National Park)

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It's easy to hike past the Jim Morrison Cave. If you come to this labyrinth, it means you've passed the cave. More about the trail is up on the blog! #hike #hiking #labyrinth #jimmorrisoncave #outdoors #adventure #socal #californialove #socallife #losangeles #adventure #travel (at Jim Morrison Cave)

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This hidden gem in Malibu can be tricky to find and easy to miss. Check out this week's blog post to find out what to expect and how to find the trail. #jimmorrisoncave #hike #hiking #malibu #outdoors #la #thingstodoinla #adventure #travel (at Jim Morrison Cave)

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One of my new favorite hikes in LA is less than a mile one way and leads to the Jim Morrison Cave. Post about it up on the blog 😊 #jimmorrisoncave #hike #thingstodoinla #losangeles #malibu #outdoors #hiking #nature (at Jim Morrison Cave)

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Not tbt to a late afternoon at Union Square Park in New York. #newyork #newyorknewyork #eastcoast #travel #traveldiaries #ilovetravel (at Union Square Park)

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The California Science Center has such a beautiful facade. Anyone else been? Got to stop by for a bit a few weeks ago but will def be going back to spend more time inside. #ilovela #california #museum #losangeles #architecture #californiasciencecenter (at California Science Center)

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There's nothing quite like a challenging hike with a rewarding view at the end. The post about La Jolla's Ho Chi Minh Trail is finally up on the blog! Link in bio. Leave a comment if you guys have recs on other awesome SoCal hikes - even hikes out of SoCal - that are worth the trek :) 🌅 #hike #hiking #sunset #california #calilove #sandiego #socal #beach #relax (at Black's Beach)

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Happy Wednesday! A little earlier than usual today, but the new post is up on the blog today about the challenging and incredibly rewarding Ho Chi Minh Trail in La Jolla. Direct link to the post in bio. The hike starts in a residential area and concludes at the gorgeous Black's Beach. Find out what it's like to complete the trail and tips on hiking it. Pictured is the earlier portion of the trail, which is not too bad at all! #sandiego #socal #southerncalifornia #outdoors #hike #lajolla #nature (at Ho Chi Minh Trail)