Crystal Cove State Park

Who needs a gym membership when mother nature is right in your backyard? An afternoon hike at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach provides both exercise and breathtaking views.

Overlooking beautiful Laguna Beach

Black mustard flowers surrounding the trails

Crystal Cove State Park offers 17 miles of hiking trails for all levels. For the Sunday stroller, the green trail route is recommended (3 miles round-trip). For more advanced hikers, the blue trail route offers 11 miles of more challenging terrain. For trail information and maps, click here.

Syrup Desserts

You had me at waffle - trips downtown seem less daunting with the promise of Syrup Desserts. This urban dessert cafe offers fresh brews from Intelligentsia and LA Mill, in addition to delicious liege waffle combinations served up with ice cream from Scoops. Some of the unique ice cream flavors include Scoops' signature brown bread and the ever popular blackberry jasmine.

Caramel apple waffle - Liege waffle topped with dulce de leche ice cream, whipped cream, garnished with green apple slices and sprinkled with cinnamon and a drizzle of caramel

Day dreaming of waffles in the cozy upstairs loft area.

Syrup Desserts: 611 South Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90014