Take a tour of the most expensive stadium in the world. They offer 60-minute guided tours 7 days a week: https://am.ticketmaster.com/lased/tours
Fun Fact: Melanie and Darian saw the Broncos play here in December! Even though the Broncos lost, they had a blast and Melanie devoured the Beyond Meat hot dog sold at SoFi.
A short drive from downtown Los Angeles, Malibu Creek State Park offers rock climbing (one of Darian's favorite spots), hiking, mountain biking, and more.
One of Melanie's favorite gluten and dairy free bakeries of all time! Don't sleep on their donuts and cookie sandwiches - YUM!
Check out Melanie's alma mater in Claremont, CA, which is driving distance (less than 1 hour) from Los Angeles. Melanie can share a list of Claremont favorites (Meat Cellar, 21 Choices Frozen Yogurt, and Some Crust Bakery are just a few!).
Offering hiking, rock climbing, and breathtaking Mars-like landscapes, Joshua Tree National Park is one of Melanie and Darian's favorite spots to visit and is only 2 hours east of Los Angeles.