Discover the best of living the luxury lifestyle with spotlights on places from home décor and furniture stores to hotels and restaurants and city life in and around the South Bay & Westside areas and around the world.
Located at 636 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA, Shockboxx beckons both art enthusiasts and the local community to join in celebrating creativity, diversity, and the unexpected. By fostering a space that welcomes innovation and surprises, Laura Schuler and Mike Collins have carved out a remarkable niche that continues to revitalize and elevate the South Bay art scene.
Opening its doors this month, the enchanting café Met Her At A Bar adds a touch of mystery and a whole lot of flavor to the bustling streets of La Brea. Owners Vincent Kinne and his fiancé, Mindy Voranartsomdee, have woven their personal love story into every aspect of this charming eatery, where modern meets rustic in perfect harmony.
Perched at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier stands the iconic Roundhouse Aquarium, a structure steeped in history and cinematic fame. Now, after 96 years, the time has come for a transformation that will contemporize and elevate the beloved facility to new heights.
Downtown Manhattan Beach has never been prettier. This August, Primp Lounge unveils its flagship beauty lounge—an upscale, one-stop beauty shop offering hair, lashes and make-up services.
The Idea Factory is Propeller Properties’ fourth project in El Segundo, with tenants including Skyscraper Productions, Crafty Apes, and Juhll. Brett Drogmund, a key figure behind the project, envisioned it as an opportunity for companies to collaborate and make a creative impact.
Known for its burgers and live music hall, The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach is gaining a bar food meets foodie reputation via its updated menu. The restaurant’s unique twist on simple menu items and a vast assortment of whisky makes for a lively spot to indulge in unique fare and entertainment.
Discover ‘The Gardens’ at The Beverly Hilton, an enchanting urban oasis where Hollywood glamour meets California’s perfect weather. Explore the luxury of plush interiors, chic furnishings, and vibrant living succulent walls in this renowned event destination.
Saddlerock Gardens, a sustainable oasis at Malibu’s expansive Saddlerock Ranch, was born from the vision of Shane Semler, son of the ranch’s founder, Ronald Semler. Starting with 300 acres in 1978, Saddlerock Ranch has grown into a multifaceted operation, and Saddlerock Gardens represents a commitment to ethical, organic farming.
Spend a leisurely afternoon watching the waves while sipping premium cocktails and knocking back uber-fresh oysters at Playa Hermosa Fish & Oyster. Hermosa Pier’s seaside hot spot serves delicious classic dishes in a mellow atmosphere, offering a rare locale where one can just stroll in from off the beach and dine well.
Hand-crafted wooden tables sit below 12-foot skylights filling the breezy space with light. On your plate is food as fresh as the live plants hanging from exposed beams overhead.
Explore the fascinating history of play in the American West at the Autry Museum’s current exhibit, “Play!” Delve into over 200 captivating items from the Autry’s extensive collection, spanning from early tribal artifacts and simple toy cooking jars to 20th-century gems like Barbie, G.I. Joe, and video games.
Beers come from Mikkeller as well as other top-quality breweries worldwide, many of which are Californian. General Manager Will Sperling curates the beer list, constantly searching for the best brews.
