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25.08C - Los Angeles

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    While it wasn’t focus of our SoCal weekend trip, we did manage to sneak in visits to three new-to-us breweries: everywhere, Bottle Logic, and Monkish—all excellent suggestions from our friend Greg Wellins (better known as @GregVisitsBreweries)—and loved everything we tried. Monkish in particular has been on my list for ages, all due to Greg.

    A smiling couple poses in front of a large building with a sign that reads everywhere in bold, red letters. Three glasses filled with hazy beverages sit on coasters, each labeled with different text.

    A gray building marked Bottle Logic Brewing has a parking area with a silver car and a small patio with outdoor seating. A glass of beer with a frothy head sits on an orange coaster on a counter in a bar with a chalkboard menu in the background.

    A wooden sign displays the word monkish with trees visible in the background. Two tall glasses filled with a light, frothy beer sit on a bar counter above coasters labeled Monkish.

    We met Greg at Lochiel Brewing maybe 8yrs ago, back when I was working on a questing app that included some brewing quests and long before he hit brewery #1000. If you like craft beer and use IG, he’s a great follow. It’s also fun to show up to a new brewery, tell them that Greg sent you, and immediately get served some special pours, gratis. Thanks for all the great suggestions, Greg! Hope to share a pint with you again soon.

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    A game at Dodger Stadium

    Jen had a great time attending a Dodgers game with Doc and his family at Dodger Stadium, marking a significant outing for her MLB Ballparks quest.

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    Visited the Nixon Presidential Library (and birthplace home, and gravesite) today for my A Site for Each President quest. While I technically finished that quest today, I have an asterisk for Madison’s Montpelier that I need to revisit so I’m sorta keeping it open for now. #Blaugust2025

    The entrance to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum features a modern facade with large glass doors and a sign above.

    A large presidential seal is displayed on the floor of a building featuring a portrait of Richard Nixon and signs for the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

    Two statues of people shaking hands are positioned in front of a display resembling an Air Force One aircraft entrance.

    A serene garden features two black gravestones, surrounded by neatly manicured grass and colorful flowers.

    A luxurious office features a grand desk with two flags behind it, surrounded by yellow curtains, sofas, and a distinctive blue presidential seal rug.

    A museum exhibit features historical photos and displays about American history, including a large image of Richard Nixon with the slogan Nixon's The One.

    A tranquil garden features a rectangular reflecting pool with fountains, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, leading to a charming house in the background.

    A charming white house is accompanied by a stone monument with plaques in a neatly landscaped garden.

    A cozy room features a wooden piano with sheet music, surrounded by chairs, shelves, and a patterned blanket.

    A green helicopter is displayed on a concrete surface with a clear blue sky above.