Local Deals
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Family Fun
For the young and young-at-heart, these are a few of our favorite things. From the most famous SoCal theme parks and attractions to our favorite off-the-beaten-path family adventures, get ready to find your fun in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego.
Get Active
In SoCal, we can’t sit still. We practically live outdoors. There are days we surf in the morning, ski at noon, and catch a fly ball that night. Whether you want to play the game, or watch it, we’re bound to have the right activity for you in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego
Arts & Culture
There’s no better way to explore SoCal's artful and cultural hot spots than through the eyes of locals. From museums to festivals, murals to gardens, musicals to operas, we’re constantly collecting events and destinations to feed your soul in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego.
Shop, Drink, Dine
Shopaholics, sommeliers, and anyone with an insatiable appetite: SoCal’s the place to be. We’ve gathered info on beloved boutiques and malls, wineries and gastropubs, food trucks, fine dining restaurants, and mom-and-pop spots right here in Los Angeles, Orange County, or San Diego.
Welcome to Southern California
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We are The Place: The Insider's Guides to Southern California. Explore Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego with us.
Blog Team
Hio, I’m Hayday! Born and bred in Southern
California... I’m your (not so) typical OC girl... read more
Hey hey hey! Yes, it's 11pm on a Wednesday, folks... but here I am with a tall cup of espresso in hand... read more
Hey guys, I'm Agent Sunflower! I was born and raised in Huntington Beach... read more
Part mermaid surfer and cultural explorer. I’m also a freelance writer and have lots of fun... read more
I’m somewhere in between the poetic beach bum, boom box in hand...read more
With sixteen years (and counting!) as a Los Angeles county resident under my belt... read more
I'm Phoenix and I'm a first generation Taiwanese-American who grew up dual-everything... read more
Hi all! Though technically a transplant from Boston, I've lived in Orange County since about the age... read more
I am a stay at home mom of three sweet, beautiful
girls, who are 10, 7, and 6... read more
Hey there friends, I am Cali-Mama. The most local of all locals... read more
Hi there! I’m Lorenzo Canales, a.k.a. Captain Awesome. I’m a nerd... read more
Welcome! I’m excited about sharing the real Southern
California with you... read more
We are DEF, authors and bloggers of the The L-ABCs by DEF. As The Place's designated LA couple... read more
“Punk a Go Go” is the title of my favorite song by my favorite band, and it’s the nickname... read more
Hey there, I’m Ren and I love helping people like you have a great time... read more
Wow. I just checked out the other bios on this page and it’s pretty clear to me that I’m the designated old guy... read more
I am OC’s newest resident and probably the only person in SoCal that... read more
Greetings, and welcome to my small place within The Place! Call me Deena... read more
I am so glad you decided to visit. I am a Southern California native and mom of three... read more
I sell real estate during the day and dream of food all night long... read more
Howdy! This be Poetry in Motion. One could say I live the life of a Dharma bum... read more