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2 weeks ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Where Sun-Soaked Boardwalks, Bohemian Energy and Boundary-Pushing Creativity CollideVenice Beach isn’t just a place—it’s a state of mind. Tucked between Santa Monica’s polish and Marina del Rey’s calm, this colorful enclave pulses with grit, glamour and unfiltered creativity. Where else can you start your morning with a cortado and a cold plunge, spend the afternoon surfing or strolling past murals and end the night sipping natural wine in a sushi bar draped in florals?
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3 weeks ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
This Is Ultimate 72-Hour Guide to Living Like a Local (With Great Taste)Yeah, yeah—we know. Los Angeles is sprawling, overwhelming and perpetually stuck in traffic. But give it three days—really give it three days—and this glittering city of palm trees and pop-ups might just charm the SPF off your face. From sun-drenched mornings in Malibu to rooftop martinis in Beverly Hills to late-night tacos in DTLA, this is Los Angeles at its most delicious, design-y and delightfully chaotic.
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3 weeks ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Discover 535 Acres of Outdoor Adventures, Waterfront Dining and Hidden Gems Along San Diego BayStretching along the sun-drenched edge of San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Bayfront is no longer San Diego’s best-kept secret—it’s the ultimate playground for adventurers, leisurists and staycationers alike.
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4 weeks ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Anaheim’s New Playground for Music, Food and CulturePicture this: 100+ acres of walkable wonderland anchored by the iconic Honda Center, where art meets architecture, food meets flair and concerts meet community. Welcome to OCVIBE — Anaheim’s newest cultural playground that’s flipping the script on what an entertainment district can be.
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1 month ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
This $1.3 Billion Waterfront Resort Is Changing the Face of the Chula Vista BayfrontThis spring, the Southern California coastline welcomed a glamorous new resident. Say hello to the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, a sweeping $1.3 billion development redefining coastal living and convention travel. Located along the scenic Chula Vista Bayfront—just seven miles south of downtown San Diego—this waterfront resort marks Gaylord Hotels’ first-ever West Coast property.
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1 month ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Wine Dinners, Speakeasies and Sunset-Worthy Walks IncludedThere’s a certain kind of magic in a weekend escape that doesn’t require a plane ticket or passport. And Costa Mesa, Orange County’s cultural capital, delivers that magic in spades—offering just the right blend of luxury, artistry and low-key charm. Whether you’re wooing a new flame or rekindling the spark with your longtime love, this vibrant city is brimming with opportunities to do romance a little differently.
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1 month ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Chef Rich Mead’s Latest Farm-to-Table Concept Pairs Fresh California Cuisine With the Magic of Descanso’s 150-Acre Garden HavenA new culinary chapter is taking root at one of Los Angeles’ most beloved botanical escapes. This spring, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens will debut in La Cañada Flintridge, inviting visitors to dine among the oaks, camellias and seasonal blooms of Descanso’s 150-acre urban oasis.
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1 month ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Orange Cream Mocktails, Crocs Collabs and Fizzy Nostalgia Await at This One-Day-Only Pop-UpStart your engines, soda lovers—LA’s beverage scene is about to get a bubbly upgrade. On Monday, May 12, the retro-futurist soda brand OLIPOP is rolling into town with something you’ve definitely never seen before: Los Angeles’ first-ever soda drive-thru—and yes, it’s as extra as it sounds (in the best way).
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1 month ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
Chef Rich Mead’s Latest Farm-to-Table Concept Pairs Fresh California Cuisine With the Magic of Descanso’s 150-Acre Garden HavenA new culinary chapter is taking root at one of Los Angeles’ most beloved botanical escapes. This spring, Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens will debut in La Cañada Flintridge, inviting visitors to dine among the oaks, camellias and seasonal blooms of Descanso’s 150-acre urban oasis.
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2 months ago | 
localemagazine.com | Kaylin Waizinger
All Aboard! This California Town Is Brimming With History and CultureKnown for its academic prowess and shady tree-lined streets, Claremont is SoCal’s small-town gem with a scholarly twist. Home to seven prestigious colleges and a vibrant downtown village, this city at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains is where vintage charm meets cultural cool. Think art museums, indie bookshops and enough elevated eats to satisfy any foodie’s bucket list.
