9 Tips for Booking Luxury Vacation Rentals

9 Tips for Booking Luxury Vacation Rentals

9 Tips for Booking Luxury Vacation Rentals Booking a luxury vacation rental is about more than finding a breathtaking property. It’s about setting the stage for an unforgettable experience. From location to amenities, guest reviews to fine print, there are myriad...

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Up on the Roof

Up on the Roof

Summertime in Southern California is a great time of the year to experience dining and drinking under the stars. According to a 2023 lifestyle ranking, Los Angeles had the most top-rated rooftop restaurants in the U.S., placing No. 3 in the overall count, just behind...

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A New Diner in Town: Tesla

A New Diner in Town: Tesla

When Tesla Diner opened on July 21, 2025, it drew massive crowds eager to see a “Grease meets The Jetsons” fantasy brought to life. Wrapped in gleaming stainless steel, the two-story saucer-shaped diner—designed by Stantec—boasts over 250 seats, 75–80 V4 Supercharger...

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Movies and the State of Hollywood

Movies and the State of Hollywood

Ah, the movies. Once a staple in the entertainment arsenal, it has become an expensive proposition: In Los Angeles, the average cost of a standard movie ticket currently ranges from $18 to $20, depending on the theater and time of day. Premium formats like IMAX, Dolby...

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Santa Monica Birthday Card pt.1

Santa Monica Birthday Card pt.1

Santa Monica turns 150 this year, and if you think that just means cake and fireworks, think again. This city isn’t just a pretty stretch of coastline—it’s a cultural engine, a political stage, a surfer’s dream, and one of California’s most enduring icons. It’s fashionable, it’s our Riviera, complete with an iconic pier, a gateway to legendary costal communities, and glamor.

Founded in 1875, Santa Monica began as a rail-connected beach escape for Angelenos and evolved into a complex urban village that blends beauty with substance. What started as a simple bayside resort became a magnet for visionaries, rebels, dreamers, and creators. Over the decades, it’s been everything from a silent film backdrop to a counterculture stronghold to a hub for green innovation and forward-thinking urban planning.

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Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Taking on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

What do the smash-hit TV series Baby Reindeer and Fleabag have in common? They both started out as plays at the largest arts/theater festival in the world—The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Many new artists take a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in hopes of...

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LAX: New & Improved

LAX: New & Improved

Los Angeles International Airport is in the midst of its most dramatic transformation since the Jet Age. Once defined by traffic snarls and dated concourses, LAX is now emerging as something else entirely—a multi-billion-dollar gateway designed...

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Pool Tide

Pool Tide

One thing is for certain, the Southland has pools, lots of pools, public pools for  everyone. Here is a list of the best local places to take a dip.  City of Los Angeles – Year‑Round Pools Algin Sutton Pool – City of L.A. Aquatics (Other year‑round city pools can be...

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A Touch of Sri Lanka

A Touch of Sri Lanka

  Tucked between Thai Town and Los Feliz, Kurrypinch delivers a bold, flavor-packed Sri Lankan experience with modern flair. The Hollywood Boulevard location feels like an intimate, culinary escape — stylish yet warm, with a cozy patio and an inviting chef’s counter....

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Ryan Rondeno’s “My Creole-Cali Kitchen” Blends Southern Soul with SoCal Freshness

Ryan Rondeno’s “My Creole-Cali Kitchen” Blends Southern Soul with SoCal Freshness

Food lovers, get ready for a vibrant culinary journey that’s as soulful as it is sun-kissed. Publishing July 8, My Creole-Cali Kitchen: Louisiana Roots with California Flavors by Ryan Rondeno the debut cookbook that brings together the deep, seasoned heritage of Louisiana Creole cuisine with the fresh, farm-forward lifestyle of California cooking. This flavorful fusion celebrates bold spices, clean ingredients, and stories from both coasts — with recipes that range from blackened salmon tacos and mango slaw to jambalaya-stuffed bell peppers and Meyer lemon aioli.

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