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Kickstart your New Year with a Malibu Winter Wellness Retreat

Malibu Beach Inn has partnered with CURE and Alo Moves to offer hotel guests three nights in a King Premier Ocean Front Suite, including all dining experiences at Carbon Beach Club, daily wellness offerings, and Alo Moves instructor-led fitness classes.  “The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea.”  No truer words can be expressed as this wellness retreat at Malibu … Continue reading Kickstart your New Year with a Malibu Winter Wellness Retreat

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Your Guide to the Best Babymoon Getaway in LA

Babymoons are a fun way for expectant parents to enjoy some time by themselves before their babies arrive. Many people vacation to explore everything Los Angeles has to offer. If you’d like to see the City of Angels and take a break from nesting, use this guide to have the best babymoon getaway in LA. 1. Pick a Relaxing Venue Your babymoon should feel more … Continue reading Your Guide to the Best Babymoon Getaway in LA

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Reset and Renew at the Four Seasons Westlake Village 

We all know life is chaotic and sometimes wellness goals feel impossible to maintain, whether improving performance, controlling weight, or being more mindful about what goes into our bodies. Four Seasons Westlake Village is leading the charge in helping to hone healthy lifestyle choices. Each month, the hotel offers a 3-night 4-day wellness retreat guided by experts to help reset, reflect, and rejuvenate.  The urban … Continue reading Reset and Renew at the Four Seasons Westlake Village 

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6 Products to Make Life Easier

We discovered some new products to help solve some of life’s pesky dilemmas and make life easier. Here’s the LaLaScoop! Lemongrass Farms all natural insect repellent to rid those pesky bugs This natural bug spray isn’t greasy, smells good, and has been our go-to for picnics and East Coast visits on the beach at sunset. We have used it in Malibu around the house to … Continue reading 6 Products to Make Life Easier

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9 Places to Find Fresh and Healthy Smoothies in Los Angeles

Smoothies are delicious, cooling treats that hydrate and nourish, but you may not always have the time or ingredients to make them at home. Where can you find versions of this healthy shake on the go?  If you’re in the City of Angels, you have a world of choices. Here are nine places to find fresh and healthy smoothies in Los Angeles.  Why Choose Smoothies? … Continue reading 9 Places to Find Fresh and Healthy Smoothies in Los Angeles

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6 LA Farmers Markets to Visit This Summer

Los Angeles is a paradise for fresh fruits, vegetables and other delicious eats. Many of these foods peak in summer, making it the best season to spend the day wandering the stalls at farmers markets. Find a market to buy fresh foods, sample wares and enjoy the community atmosphere.  1. Hollywood Farmers Market This market is one of the largest in the area and an … Continue reading 6 LA Farmers Markets to Visit This Summer

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Over the Top Culinary Experiences in L.A. and California

This article was first published in print in Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazine and Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine (April 2023) with an online version here. There is no shortage of extraordinary culinary experiences in Southern California. These favorite unforgettable splurge-worthy meals are sure to excite and delight all of your senses. Eat Your Drink + Tasting Menu With Matthew Biancaniello Those who have been around long … Continue reading Over the Top Culinary Experiences in L.A. and California

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Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

Beachfront Best Kept Secret Design lovers will appreciate the newly revamped multimillion-dollar remodel at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach with coastal art, beachy décor, lavish chandeliers, BoHo basket lights, and a grand staircase retaining some of the property’s historic charm. Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, this modern Hacienda-style resort is an easy getaway. All 250 suites feature two bathrooms and six presidential suites offer two … Continue reading Zachari Dunes – Beachfront Best Kept Secret (in Oxnard)

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Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

This article was first featured in AAA World Magazine print in September 2020. ODE TO LA By Melissa Curtin Pelicans soar along the water line, and dolphins follow me down the beach. I admire a pack of surfers soaring and swiveling as the waves carry them home, or at least to Malibu Pier. Sixty years ago, fictional surfer girl, Gidget, rode these same waves in … Continue reading Ode to LA, written during the pandemic

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