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Top-Tens, Top-Fives, TopFAVs of the LaLa Ladies will have you sampling only the best of the best of what you might crave, want or need to experience in this vast city of dreams and aspirations.

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Game On! Where to Find the Best Pickleball Courts in Los Angeles

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. If you’re an avid pickleball player or someone eager to step onto the court and enjoy this fast-paced, addictive game, Los Angeles boasts an array of fantastic locations where you can engage in thrilling matches and meet fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player, the city provides an extensive selection of top-notch … Continue reading Game On! Where to Find the Best Pickleball Courts in Los Angeles

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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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Visit These 5 Fun-Filled LA Locations to Unlock Your Inner Child

There is much to love about Los Angeles, but the hustle and bustle can lead to more business than pleasure, especially if you’re trying to make it in the entertainment industry. Embracing your inner child is a great way to unwind and have some innocent fun. Here are five locations to unlock your inner child. 1. Pacific Park  Whether you live in LA or across … Continue reading Visit These 5 Fun-Filled LA Locations to Unlock Your Inner Child

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Need to Recharge? Visit These 5 Spa-Like Hotel Pools in LA

Even if you enjoy a rise-and-grind lifestyle, you need to recharge every once in a while. Avoid feeling exhausted or anxious by visiting these spa-like hotel pools in LA. You’ll leave feeling reinvigorated and well-rested. 1. Maybourne Beverly Hills You’ll know you’ve arrived at The Maybourne when you see European architecture on North Canon Drive. The hotel features a restaurant and cafe for all your … Continue reading Need to Recharge? Visit These 5 Spa-Like Hotel Pools in LA

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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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5 Satisfying Bites in the Palisades Village

The Palisades Village feels like a Utopian dream with clean sidewalks, shi-shi shopping, and gorgeous people milling about on restaurant patios. Lately, we have found ourselves disenchanted with food in Malibu as it’s been overpriced and underwhelming. Thus, we have made the 30-minute drive to Pacific Palisades for some date night dining excitement. Here’s the LaLaScoop on some of our favorite bites in this family-friendly … Continue reading 5 Satisfying Bites in the Palisades Village

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The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

Ruggable’s sister furniture brand Levity has launched its first-ever designer collection with Jonathan Adler. The Jonathan Adler x Levity Collection features 17 bold prints (10 new patterns with variation) in Adler’s signature designs, combining his fun maximalist design ethos with Levity’s functional dining chairs, lounge chairs, stools, and ottomans. Scandinavian Lounge Chair The beauty of Levity’s fabric designs is that they are interchangeable and machine-washable covers that allow customers to swap them … Continue reading The Jonathan Adler x Levity Furniture Collection launches with fun prints

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LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

Celebrate the one you love with a special gift this Valentine’s Day.  Surprise with POMP Flowers The go-to floral provider for the Rose Bowl and the Tony Awards, POMP flowers has been cultivating high-quality flowers for over 30 years on their family-owned farms in Ecuador and Columbia, with expertise in over 600 flower varieties all hand-raised and sustainably grown. Surprise your loved one, say “I Love … Continue reading LaLaScoop’s Valentine Gift Guide – Make your loved one swoon with a special surprise

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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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