If you know me, you know about my ongoing obsession with the state of California.

If you don't know me- hi, hello. Where have you been all of my life?

I grew up going to Cali with my family ever since I can remember.

Because of this, I have always felt a sort of deep connection with California.

But when I grew older and began to take these trips with my friends it was a completely different experience.

I feel as though I have been able to grow up going to California and as I have changed, it's meaning to me has changed.

Now when I go with my friends it gets to be whatever we want it to be.

It's been fun, exciting, thrilling, liberating, life-changing.

It's whatever you make of it.

Today, I want to give back to the place that has given me so much.

And give you the opportunity to make your LA trip exactly what you want it to be.

Here are my all-time favorite places in the LA (ish) area.

xo, Milan

I will continue to update this list as I visit and find more spots worth sharing!

DELICIOUS almond milk latte and spinach/ goat

The place to go to for a chill patio spot and grilled turkey wrap.

(The best avocado toast I've ever had) and pictured on the left.

cheese omelette with a side of roasted potatoes. YUM.

Get the nachos that aren't on the menu. They're

everything and I'm not even vegan.

Thin crust deliciousness that you may or may not have

seen me chowing down on in my insta feed- my fav spot for the ever

controversial pineapple and hot sauce pizza.

This is one of those LA spots that almost always has a line

Another vegan hotspot and SO good. The buffalo

cauliflower and again nachos (lol) were so good. I kinda have a thing for

vegan nachos. oops.

Kings Road Cafe:

Rebuplique:

Verve:

Toast:

Gracias Madre:

Lucifer's Pizza:

Cafe Gratitude:

because it's that good. It's a little pricey but you will leave with a happy

belly and pretty pictures if that's what you're into.

and don't sleep on the iced green tea- it's so good you'll grab one to-go.

Tatsu Ramen:

So, literally everyone and their mother recommended this

place. Like, raved about it. We didnt get a chance to try it but it's on

the list. Let me know if you try it!

Carerra:

Alfred's:

Cha Cha Matcha:

known for their customizable lattes

*insert crying kimoji latte* >> I got my go-to almond milk

I know you've heard of Alfred's and if you haven't

where have you been? Everyone in LA posts their cute

Not only is this place so freakin cute but

it's also really freakin good. Like everything we tried here

fridge full of overnight oats and the pb/ banana ones are

EVERYTHING. I repeat. everything. I'm so obsessed I'm

latte and it was pretttty good. Now they have an app that

lets you submit an image to put on your latte so you

can choose literally whatever you want! Which is cute for

pictures and memories. And this spot is located across

from the pink wall everyone takes pics at so there's free

entertainment while you sip your coffee.

matcha latte's from here and for good reason IT'S GOOD.

Plain and simple. We went here everyday we were in LA.

So, I guess you could say we liked it.

was so good and the people who work here are so nice.

It was just heaven within heaven here. ALSO they have a

trying to recreate my own at home.

and fun at night when everything is neon-lit and you can hear

here to the boyfriend I don't have!