Here at Agency Guacamole, we love summertime. From the sunny weather and perfect days at the beach to weekend trips and an endless supply of brand pop-ups across the city, there is never a shortage of things to do in LA.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, AG’s employees get to take Summer Fridays, a few Fridays of your choosing where you get to step away from work and enjoy a three-day weekend. We caught up with some members of Team AG to see what they’ve been up to on their Summer Fridays:
Adriana, Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Adriana spent her Summer Friday with her dog, Tank, hanging out at the pool! Adriana says, "Tanning in the desert sun is only fun in good company. There's no better way to spend a hot summer Friday than with my lover boy Tank."
Samantha, Vice President of Accounts
Sam is a mom and loves sharing all LA has to offer with her daughter and husband. On one of her Summer Fridays, Sam and her family went to The Huntington, LA’s one-stop-shop for gorgeous gardens, art and culture. “I love going to The Huntington – it is a great all-day activity for my daughter who has endless amounts of energy. We always start with the Rose and Japanese Gardens and then take a break for lunch at their café, followed by a stroll around the Desert Garden and Conservatory before driving back home. The Rose Garden Tea Room has just opened up again and I look forward to taking my daughter there one day for a special Mother-Daughter day out.”
Malayah, Assistant Director, Creative Strategy & Partnerships
Malayah and her dog Saint love exploring coffee shops around LA. This Summer Friday, they visited Motoring Coffee in West LA before a shopping trip to the Century City Mall. Malayah says “Try their Matcha Latte with Oat Milk and check out some of the coolest cars in LA!”
Oscar, Operations/Warehouse Director
Oscar’s birthday is in August (shoutout to all the Leos reading this!) and he has made a tradition of going to Laughlin, Nevada to a super-scenic stretch of the Colorado River for his birthday. “I’ve been coming to Laughlin during my birthday month for the past 7 years! I absolutely love it there!”
Alexa, Manager, PR & Influencer Partnerships
Alexa stopped by the Skirball Center in the Valley to view their new exhibit on the Red Scare and how it affected creatives in Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s. “I’m a bit of a history buff and I love learning about local LA history, so this exhibit was right up my alley. I also enjoyed the Skirball Center Museum exhibit on Ellis Island, which included a life-sized replica of the Statue of Liberty’s hand holding the torch, a symbol of freedom to all who entered the US through that port.”
Erin, Assistant Manager, PR & Influencer Partnerships
Erin took an overnight trip down to the OC in celebration of her best friend's 25th birthday and had some yummy food, relaxed by the pool and sang some tunes at Plush Karaoke Lounge. “Despite the fact that I’m not the best singer, I really enjoyed spending time with my friends at this karaoke lounge! The atmosphere was amazing (I especially loved the touch of pink!) and they had a great selection of songs to choose from. I can’t wait to come back again for another night out!”
With summer coming to a close, Summer Fridays were the recharge our team needed to start prepping for the rush that comes at the end of the year. What were some of your favorite memories made this summer? Leave us a comment below!