We believe that the world
is worth exploring.
Locava connects you to real places worth visiting, shared by real people who actually went.
Our Origin
Because you need to get out of your house.
At Locava, we wanted to solve the problem that it is somehow so hard to find things to do nearby. Yet, there are thousands of places that are worth visiting right around you, and there was just no good platform to actually share them.
The end of endless scrolling.
No more doom-scrolling perfectly curated pictures. This is about real-world exploration.
The Reality
We are losing touch with the outside world.
It has never been easier to stay inside, stare at a screen, and let the real world pass by. The stats are clear.
The Indoor Epidemic
We spend approximately 90% of our lives indoors. That's almost all of your time breathing recycled air, sitting under artificial lights, and missing out on the world right outside your front door.
Daily Screen Time
The average daily screen time per person. Instead of experiencing new restaurants, finding cool local spots, or gathering together, we are endlessly scrolling feeds of places we'll never go.
The Missed Connection
Half of adults report feeling lonely. We live closer to each other than ever before, but without shared real-world experiences to bond over, we remain disconnected.
The Real-World Cure
Just two hours a week getting out of the house, whether it's grabbing coffee, walking a park, or trying a new place, is proven to significantly boost health and happiness.
Our Values
What drives us
Get out of your house
Life is better when you leave the house. We make that decision easier.
Respect the environment
Exploration means respecting nature, local communities, and the places we share.
Locals know best
The most authentic spots come from people who actually live there and love the area.
Community driven
The best recommendations come from people who care, not algorithms designed to sell ads.
Quality over quantity
We cut through the noise. Discover only the places that are truly worth your time.
Connection through discovery
Shared experiences in the real world build stronger communities than digital interactions.
The Explorers
Meet the Team
Judson Dunne
Founder & Lead Engineer
Ethan Jacobson
Head of Operations
Will Gottfried
Head of Content
Konstantinos Ioannou
Head of User Outreach
Kevin Pham
Head of User Growth
Leo Balmgarder
Head of Data & Retention
Thomas Snyder
Chief Financial Officer
By the Numbers
Join the movement
Real places out in the world, shared by real people.
Join the Movement
Get out of your house and start living
Start exploring and making memories. Explore the community or download Locava today.