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There are simply things that happen, things you see, moments you experience in Los Angeles that can only be bread from this crazy, amazing city, known dearly to us as “LaLaLand” (hence our name sake: LaLaScoop). Here, we embrace the silly to the absurd that are just soLA… Indulge, giggle, and fall in love all over again with us!

Post your own soLA experiences @LaLaScoop #soLA Your posts just might get reposted on our Insta or dove into further here. xo

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Get Behind the Scenes with a Warner Brothers Tour

This article was first published in print on SoCal Life Magazine, Winter 2024. Get Behind the Scenes and Experience the Excitement of Hollywood Return to old Friends sets, interact with Harry Potter special effects, and cruise through the backlot sets on a Warner Bros. Studio Tour The beloved hit TV series, Friends, comes to life in the show’s recreated sets on the Warner Bros. Studio … Continue reading Get Behind the Scenes with a Warner Brothers Tour

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Dan Akroyd brings Mixology to the Magic Castle with Crystal Head Vodka

There’s something strange in the neighborhood. Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!! Or Dan Akroyd at Hollywood’s World Famous Magic Castle, especially when spooky things begin to happen like a piano playing your favorite song by voice request or a magician making your time of birth appear on a photograph inside a wallet. You might wonder if it’s magic or the masterful cocktail concoctions made with … Continue reading Dan Akroyd brings Mixology to the Magic Castle with Crystal Head Vodka

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Dine deeper with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills

The first thing I book when traveling solo to a new city is a walking food tour, which helps to gain a better understanding of the history and layout of an area. Now, you can experience Los Angeles in a different way with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills. Chief Experience Officer Brian Rodda combines his storytelling skills, Italian heritage food sensibilities, and professional tour … Continue reading Dine deeper with a walking LA Food Tour of Beverly Hills

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Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

Change the way you travel with FORA! Fora is disrupting the traditional travel agency so you can travel like an insider with killer perks and curated itineraries. Since everyone always reaches out to me for travel tips (from where to stay to where to dine), I decided to use my travel expertise and get certified as a FORA Travel Advisor in September 2022. As a … Continue reading Start planning your next Romantic Couples Getaway to Malibu: Check out my FORA Travel Guide

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Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Get the LaLaScoop

While the best gift you can give is your time and love, we also know you can boost someone’s spirits with a fun present tailored to their personality. We are here to help you discover some new ideas for gift-giving this season. Check out these fabulous products and experiences for just about everyone on your list. Lane Eight’s sneakers in festive colors For the fashionista, … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Get the LaLaScoop

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L.A’s powerhouse fashionistas celebrate Andrea’s Lookbook x JOE’s Jeans

An exclusive, fashion-filled sit-down dinner at The Holloway House in West Hollywood on October 12, 2022, celebrated Andrea’s Lookbook and Joe’s Jeans newly dropped collab, a chic sportswear capsule collection perfect to wear now featuring the must-have fall essentials every fashion girl needs. Diana Moya in her own dress line VIAVAI. As an established fashion designer and founder of the luxury knitwear brand VIAVAI, I … Continue reading L.A’s powerhouse fashionistas celebrate Andrea’s Lookbook x JOE’s Jeans

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Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat

In the olden days, a singular variety of cocktail apparently sufficed for the whole year. Your parents and grandparents can no doubt attest to a time when the bartender would ask some variation of “What’s your poison?” Or, if you were a regular, there’d be no need to even ask. And that concoction – usually a spirit enhanced by a liqueur or a mixer – … Continue reading Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat

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Relive California’s past with 5 reimagined hotels

The pandemic spurred an even greater love for far-flung destinations away from city life. These areas breathe air/life back into your soul and quite frankly, they may not have been on your radar until the pandemic. The great California Road Trip is having a bit of a renaissance and the Golden State features hundreds of unique escapes. We went on the road and off the … Continue reading Relive California’s past with 5 reimagined hotels

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Not Just 4/20, But Also For the Rest of 2022: The Latest and Greatest in THC and CBD Products

A little more than a month has passed since the celebration of all things cannabis that is April 20th- but that doesn’t mean we should be settling into our old weed ways! If you’re anything like us, you used the holiday as an opportunity to sample some of the newest offerings in the marijuana market and incorporate them into your routine. We’ll highlight a few … Continue reading Not Just 4/20, But Also For the Rest of 2022: The Latest and Greatest in THC and CBD Products

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Get to know LA through Tacos – See LaLaScoop’s article on Lonely Planet

Explore Los Angeles through its best tacos MELISSA CURTIN Lonely Planet Writer 29 APRIL 2022 – https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/best-tacos-in-los-angeles LA LA has one of the most exciting taco scenes in the US © Melissa Curtin Tacos are a Southern California way of life. For many Angelenos, searching out tacos is a love affair – and often a quest to sample as many varieties as possible.  LA has … Continue reading Get to know LA through Tacos – See LaLaScoop’s article on Lonely Planet

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