When you think of California, you probably think of the TV famous beaches, like Venice and Laguna. But if you go to one of those beaches on any given weekend, you’ll have to fight the crowd to find a spot to sit. Luckily, with 3,427 miles of coastline, California has plenty of underrated beaches with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the waves. If … Continue reading 10 of the Most Underrated Beaches in California
There’s an entirely new reason to visit Laguna Beach, the quaint seaside town in Orange County. Not the secret coves, numerous art galleries, or tantalizing surf, not even the Pageant of the Masters, where art comes to life in the summertime. Not the fact that everything just feels cleaner in Laguna Beach. Let’s face it. Laguna Beach viewed on The Hills is why most people … Continue reading Blazing around Laguna Beach
In 1905, tobacco tycoon Abbot Kinney founded what he hoped would be a cultural utopia inspired by Venice, Italy. He envisioned a literate and morally upstanding society on the shores of the Pacific, 14 miles west of Los Angeles. Skip ahead five score and a dozen years, and it’s safe to say that Venice Beach isn’t exactly what Mr. Kinney had in mind. In the … Continue reading A Case of the Munchies in Venice Beach
This article was first posted on MoneyInc. Anyone who has to been to Coachella, the three day annual music and arts festival held in the Coachella valley in Indio, California spanning across two weekends knows about Neon Carnival, one of the most coveted afterparties of the year and the most challenging party to attend. Neon Carnival returned for its eighth consecutive year to Thermal, California … Continue reading Neon Carnival 2017: The Adult Playground in the Desert
Santa Monica celebrates its fourth annual Eat Well Week with artichoke inspired dishes from January 11 – 17 to encourage healthy resolutions. In conjunction with California Restaurant Month, our beloved oceanside area will be kicking things off with California’s native veggie. Did you know the artichoke protects against heart disease, can boost your immune system, and offers high amounts of antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, and Vitamin … Continue reading Santa Monica’s Eat Well Week January 11 – 17
Did you know that caged hens live in cages so small they can’t even flap their wings? Caged free hens are locked inside. Free range doesn’t mean free. Free range hens are only required to have two square feet to move around. Happy Eggs get fourteen square feet to move around per hen and go outside almost every day of the year to roam on … Continue reading Happy Eggs Make an Eggscellent Choice
Hotel Erwin is one of my favorite westside spots because of the 360 degree breathtaking views right along the beach in Venice, just 200 feet from the surf and sand. It may be THE perfect sunset spot in LA as the numerous heat lamps keep you warm as the round glowing orb glides into the ocean. Recently this hip edgy spot that shows off the … Continue reading Hotel Erwin Gets a Makeover Just in time for Summer
We all love Los Angeles, that’s why we live here, but sometimes you just need to escape lala-land for something different. I found myself with a few days off in this first part of 2014, and wanted to escape the traffic and post-holiday depression of real life. I wanted to go somewhere where there was still a hint of winter, somewhere quiet and quaint yet … Continue reading Escape from Los Angeles
Not only does Arcona offer the best in all-natural skincare and facial and body treatments, but now Arcona offers expert eyebrow and lip waxing services. I recently had my eyebrows perfected at the ARCONA Studio in Santa Monica. I am always scared to have this service done because I like my eyebrows looking naturally bushy. I feel like if they are too plucked, you look older … Continue reading Arcona Offers Eyebrow and Waxing Services in Santa Monica
I first met the lead singer Ted Atkatz at a Google event in Venice, California where he was playing with his band at the Google art walk and auction. We were both loving the massive real crab balls that were being served, and he later gave me some of his CD’s. I became hooked on his music as I repeatedly listened to his tunes in … Continue reading Band NYCO Lead By Ted Atkatz Will Passionately Awaken You
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