140 Character Overview: Funky SoCal vibes with a touch of grit in the heart of Venice Beach. Rooftop bar with killer ocean views & sunsets. Easy walk to everything. The Vibe: As my Uber pulled up to the Hotel Erwin on Venice’s Pacific Avenue, I was overwhelmed with a serious feeling of familiarity, although I’d never been here before. Was I getting Tamarindo, Costa Rica vibes with all the funky mural art and casual beach bars? Did the madness swirling on the Venice Beach […]
Posts categorized: Daily Dose Los Angeles
140 Character Overview: Sexy, sleek digs in LA’s Koreatown with an industrial-chic vibe by trendsetting Sydell Group. Views of Hollywood Hills. F & B by Roy Choi. The Vibe: Ultra modern with exposed concrete walls, California cool design flourishes and contemporary art pieces. A trendy spot with plenty of dining diversions, the rooms are nurturing abodes with high tech amenities (like electronic curtains for the floor to ceiling windows) perfect for luxuriating. The Location: Los Angeles’ Koreatown is an up-and-coming […]
Feb 9
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Nepenthe, Big Sur
A road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway through Big Sur offers some of the most dramatic vistas in the United States. With the Santa Lucia Mountains rising abruptly from the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the dramatic arch bridges connecting the road across steep valleys, this region of California’s Central Coast is all majesty. Stop to enjoy the view at Nepenthe, a sprawling restaurant with an enormous deck perched high above the ocean. It’s been in business and family-owned since […]
Jan 30
2013
2013
Daily Dose: Liberation Yoga, Los Angeles
Take advantage of Liberation Yoga’s free first class policy and attend a popular sunset vinyasa in the studio’s outdoor garden. Owner Christine Burke has quite a following amongst L.A. yogis, and she teaches a class that’s both rigorous and thoughtful, allowing you to deepen your poses as you flow. The studio offers classes for all levels, as well as a regular calendar of workshops and events. With a mission “to promote health, peace, and freedom,” it’s also a destination for […]
