Start Your Morning Right: Best Breakfast Spots Near Sylmar

You want great food but you don’t necessarily want to cook. That is a bit of a conundrum. Unless you go out to eat instead! There are plenty of good places to eat around your area. Let’s take a look at some of the best breakfast spots in Sylmar for you to try.

Denny’s

This classic restaurant will never go out of style. Denny’s serves breakfast all day, which is perfect if you don’t feel like going in the morning. You can always try the delicious buttermilk pancakes!

Heavenly Pancakes

What a perfect name for a breakfast eatery. If you love pancakes, then surely you will love Heavenly Pancakes in San Fernando. It’s not too far at all from Rockwood at the Cascades so try and stop by sometime this week!

The 19th Hole

For breakfast or brunch, why not try The 19th Hole? Omelettes, eggs, bacon, house made salsa and pancakes! It doesn’t get much better than that, so definitely give this place a shot.

Fun Parks & Hikes Near Sylmar

Staying inside your Rockwood apartment always sounds like a great way to pass time. But you don’t want to spend all of your time cooped up inside, do you? Of course not. There’s a whole city out there for you to explore! Let’s take a look at some fun parks and hikes near Sylmar.

O’Melveny Park

This is a gigantic park, the second largest in the entire Los Angeles area. O’Melveny Park is a pretty great place to do some hiking, since it’s got mile-long trails. Park is also dog friendly with 3 different sized water fountains, including a doggie fountain.

Wilson Canyon Park

Wilson Canyon Park is also a wonderful choice for a public park. It has a number of walking trails that hikers and bike riders are sure to enjoy.

Las Palmas Park

Looking to get some exercise during a nice afternoon? You can swing by Las Palmas Park over in San Fernando. It’s not too far at all from your Rockwood at the Cascades apartment!

A Sweet Date: Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Who is ready for Valentine’s Day? Well, despite your enthusiasm, some people may not be prepared. There are some who are still trying to figure out what they’re going to do. Whether that’s the case or not for you, we’ve compiled some of the best Valentine’s Day date ideas near your apartment. Check them out!

Play Trivia Games

This is something that can be playfully competitive. Sit down with your date and play some old fashioned trivia games. These can include quizzes, and you can even make them Valentine’s Day-themed questions. Hopefully you’ve got some board games laying around that you’re ready to use.

Try Out The MB2 Raceway

Ditch the flowers and chocolate and try something with a little more adrenaline. The MB2 Raceway is right next to Rockwood at the Cascades and a great destination for fun. This should certainly be an exciting V-Day date that neither you nor your date will soon forget!

Go Bowling

Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be about all of the bells and whistles. Sometimes it can be fun to do something low-key, like bowling. You can head on over to Matador Bowl in Northridge for a good time.

Places To Go Watch The Super Bowl Near Sylmar

One of the biggest events of the year is coming!  Super Bowl LI is tomorrow and the anticipation of who will win is exciting! To celebrate the event properly, we suggest going to one of these places with your friends and watching the big game in a great environment. Food, drinks and games? Yes please!

Jug Jug Sports Bar & Restaurant

One of the first places you’ll want to check out is Jug Jug Sports Bar & Restaurant in Granada Hills. Go sit up at the bar, grab a drink and watch the game. You can also order from their menu and have some great food.

Islands Restaurant

If you would like to try some gourmet burgers, you can come to Islands Restaurant in Northridge. They have plenty of TV’s for you to watch the Super Bowl.

Casa Torres Restaurante y Cantina

Come to Casa Torres Restaurante y Cantina to enjoy some great Mexican food. They have nice televisions for live sporting events.

Best Night Life Around Sylmar

Looking to go out and grab a drink with the friends? Wanting to go smoke some hookah? No problem. Some of the best night life in your area can provide both of those things. Here is a small list of places you should check out if you want some fun.

The Social Lounge

Music venues and hookah bars are always fun to visit. You can try checking this one out in the middle of Northridge, which is not far from Sylmar at all. This is a hookah lounge designed specifically by those who love hookah.

Las Lomas Restaurant

Grab some Mexican food, and even grab a couple of beers at the bar while you’re at it. You can do all of this at Las Lomas Restaurant in Sylmar. Plus, the prices here are pretty good, as is the food.

Tender Glow

Here is a cool dive bar in Granada Hills you can check out. The Tender Glow is a fun, great place to simply grab a drink, get buzzed and nothing more.

The City Of Sylmar: 3 Fun Things You Can Do

Let’s explore the city of Sylmar, California a little bit more, shall we? There are plenty of fun things to do in Sylmar. Some you may not even be aware of. Well that’s where this small list comes in.

The Basement – A Live Escape Room Experience

If you’re a fan of horror and live experiences, this will be right up your alley. Rated as the #1 escape room in America, your job is to escape from a room which you are locked in. This is loads of fun and very exciting.

MB2 Raceway

It’s definitely time for some go-kart racing! You will absolutely want to check out this state-of-the-art indoor go-karting facility. You can even compete against total strangers, so be sure you come prepared to win.

Nethercutt Museum

There is a lot to check out at this museum. Old musical instruments, classic vehicles and other exhibits for you to view. Make sure to book your free guided tour well in advance.

Celebrating New Year’s In Sylmar? Here Are The Best Places For NYE

What are you doing for New Year’s Eve in 2016? Maybe you don’t have any plans yet. If not, there are a number of options for you in your area. Here are some of the best places to celebrate NYE near your area.

Skinny’s Lounge

Spend your NYE in North Hollywood at Skinny’s Lounge! You’ll have the chance to win some fabulous prizes and dance the night away. Whether it’s the silver, gold or platinum package you choose to purchase, you’re getting loads of entertainment for your dollar.

Venus Lounge/Nightclub

This is going to be quite a big event. With more than one DJ playing music, with more than two rooms filled with hundreds of people dancing. Make sure you order your tickets now so you don’t miss an event like this.

Celebrate NYE on Sunset Boulevard

It’s time to celebrate NYE at the speakeasy/karaoke Blind Dragon on Sunset Boulevard. If you are a shameless karaoke fan, this one is for you. Plus, there’s a 5-hour premium open bar.

You Can Celebrate These 3 Holiday Activities Near Your Area

It’s still time to spread some holiday cheer, in a variety of different ways. Did you know about all of the holiday activities going on where you are? Some aren’t too far from Rockwood at the Cascades in Sylmar.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Services (Christmas)

Maybe you’ve got a lot of presents and you need some help wrapping them. If that’s the case, you can come to the Northridge Fashion Center on Saturday, December 17th for help. You’ll find it upstairs in front of H&M.

Santa Photos @ Dilbeck Real Estate Calabasas

Everybody should have at least one picture taken with Santa Claus. Well, it just so happens that Dilbeck Real Estate is hosting an annual event where you get your picture taken with Santa at their Calabasas Office on December 13th.

Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con Holiday Cupcake Mixer at Duff’s Cakemix

Anybody who is a fan of superheroes should want to be apart of Stan Lee’s LA Comic Con! The 3rd Annual Holiday Mixer is being hosted at Duff’s Cakemix – and Stan The Man Lee himself will be there on Friday, December 16.

Grab The Friends And Hit Up These Popular Restaurants Near You

Maybe you’re thinking about going out tonight and getting something to eat. But you never really want to travel too far just for food. As it turns out, there are some popular restaurants near your area. Below are some of the best ones!

The Bear Pit Bar-B-Q Restaurant

Some say this is the absolute best BBQ you’re going to get in this whole area. It’s time you find out for yourself! The Bear Pit Bar-B-Q Restaurant is located at 10825 Sepulveda Blvd in Mission Hills.

The Crunchy Crab

Although the name sounds similar to a fictional restaurant in a popular cartoon, The Crunchy Crab is very real – and a great spot for seafood. Shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, king crab legs and a lot more. Located at 13076 Glenoaks Blvd in Sylmar.

Odyssey

You can always try the beautiful hilltop restaurant Odyssey. You’ll find it at 15600 Odyssey Dr in Granada Hills. There are also some amazing views of the San Fernando Valley here. Come for lunch, brunch, dinner, or even at sunset.

These Are December Events That Should Make Your Winter Season Fun

What do you have planned after Thanksgiving? Everybody is pretty bummed out to have to return to work after the long holiday weekend. However, there should still be plenty for you to do. There are a number of December events going on in your area. Here are just a couple that you may like.

No Adulting Allowed Christmas Style

Here is a special event just for the ladies! Come to the Spotlight Arts Center dressed in your favorite Christmas pajamas on December 2nd. It will feel like highschool all over again, you’ll get to be inside of a blanket fort and play games, as well as drink wine.

Santa Photos @ Dilbeck Real Estate Santa Clarita

Would you like to get your picture taken with Santa? This may be something that the kids will really love. You can take your family, or go by yourself, to Magic Mountain Parkway to get your picture taken with Santa Claus.