There's something exciting about taking a red-eye flight.
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We boarded Hawaiian Airlines the night before and landed at LAX bright and early the next morning, ready to make the most of our two days in Los Angeles.
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After picking up our rental car, our first stop was one I had been looking forward to for weeks: Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee in Culver City.
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The stop was inspired by my niece, who is gluten-sensitive and had heard wonderful things about their gluten-friendly options.
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The moment I walked through the doors, I understood the hype. The display case was filled with the most beautiful handcrafted doughnuts, and everything looked absolutely irresistible.
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I decided to try the Huckleberry, one of Sidecar's signature flavors, and wow... it completely lived up to its reputation!
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The doughnut had a rich, cake-like texture that was incredibly moist, and the huckleberry glaze was both pleasing to the eye and my palate.
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It was easily one of the best doughnuts I've ever had.
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Of course, after satisfying our sweet tooth, we were ready for something savory. As luck would have it, there was an In-N-Out Burger just a few minutes away, so that became our second stop of the morning.
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We each ordered burgers and fries, and my niece couldn't stop raving about the Animal Style fries.
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If you've never tried them, they're topped with melted cheese, grilled onions, and the famous In-N-Out sauce—and it's easy to see why it's one of the world's best off-menu item.
That evening, we headed to the Intuit Dome for the Forrest Frank concert, which was the main reason for our quick trip to Los Angeles.
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The venue itself was incredible—modern, clean, with state of the art technology. Forrest Frank put on an amazing show, and the positive energy from the crowd made the experience even more memorable.
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One thing to note if you're attending an event at Intuit Dome: be prepared for arena prices when it comes to food and drinks. Everything was noticeably expensive, so you may want to grab a meal before heading inside.
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From incredible doughnuts and classic California burgers to an unforgettable concert, our 48 hours in Los Angeles was off to a fantastic start.
Stay tuned for Day 2, where we'll continue exploring more of LA's food scene and attractions!
📍 Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (Culver City)
10705 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
📍 In-N-Out Burger
9245 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034
📍 Intuit Dome
3930 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303
