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Steak being fired onto the grilled to cook.
March 8, 2023
Promotional

You’ll find nothing but the best ingredients at 1 Pico

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March 1, 2023
Motivation

Luxury watches have become their own asset class, but even before the boon their value was timeless.

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A fresh plate of seafood paired with two glasses of wine. A delicious meal contrasting the ocean breeze.
February 22, 2023
Promotional

Santa Monica’s newest al fresco bistro has arrived.

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February 17, 2023
Motivation

Outstanding in the Field founder Jim Denevan has no plans to come inside.

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February 15, 2023
Regeneration

Fish guts? Wine Flavoring? Chemicals? Natural wine gets rid of all the things you didn’t know were in some of your favorite bottles.

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February 1, 2023
People

The legendary Eames’ home has become something of a mecca for lovers of modern design.

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January 25, 2023
Wellspring

Three publishing giants teach us how to design our home library.

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January 18, 2023
Regeneration

Making Waves with David Montalba

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January 11, 2023
Wellspring

Why Omakase sushi is a favorite among Angelenos.

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October 10, 2022
In Partnership with Bentley Motors, People

Extraordinary Journeys: Meet five inspirational women that drive what modern luxury means today.

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October 5, 2022
Motivation

How LA-based Ernie Lee became the go-to ceramist for the Gjelina Group.

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October 1, 2022
Regeneration

Driving the new, electric Porsche Taycan on LA’s iconic Mulholland Drive with filmmaker and racer Jeff Zwart.

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September 12, 2022
Motivation

Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre is a treasured cultural gem

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September 2, 2022
Regeneration

Brett Nestadt’s Sweetfin is fueling the poke craze in California.

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highlight pacific wheel marriage proposal
August 26, 2022
Regeneration

Pop the question with flair at Santa Monica Pier’s famous Pacific Wheel.

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August 16, 2022
Regeneration

From Santa Monica to Sonoma, ordinary Californians are working to save the monarch butterfly.

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August 8, 2022
Motivation

How pickleball pro Matt Manasse is bringing Hollywood’s biggest players together on the court.

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July 29, 2022
Wellspring

How Dutch e-bike Maker VanMoof is upgrading Californians’ pedal power.

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July 21, 2022
Promotional

Aquaman Jason Momoa started a water company, naturally.

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July 15, 2022
Motivation

Frank Gehry’s yacht is a masterclass in sleek design.

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July 8, 2022
Motivation

Jef Holmes introduces a whole new way to bike on the beach. 

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July 8, 2022
Wellspring

For Sarah Barnard, beautifully designed interiors aren’t just places to live.  

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June 16, 2022
Explore

After pandemic postponements, couples flock to Santa Monica for their dream beach wedding.

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June 16, 2022
Regeneration

For photographer and native Angeleno Amanda Villarosa, hiking in Santa Monica is a way to reconnect to her roots.

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June 16, 2022
People

How to pair wine with any meal.

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February 9, 2022
Motivation

How glass artist Joe Cariati and his close collaborators put community first.

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January 26, 2022
People

Why Los Angeles native Natalie Hanna Mendoza finds inspiration in performing live, and in no performances at all.

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December 29, 2021
Motivation

Skydog Ranch and Sanctuary is a source of healing for horses and people alike.

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December 15, 2021
Regeneration

There’s more to the landmark Santa Monica Pier than meets the eye.

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December 1, 2021
Regeneration

Jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth talks process, place, and pet portrait charms from her Malibu home.

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November 17, 2021
Motivation

L.A. Dance Project draws from the creative range of its host city to expand the boundaries of dance.

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November 10, 2021
People

How Gard Hollinger followed his boyhood passion to co-found Arch Motorcycle with Keanu Reeves.

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November 2, 2021
Explore

Winter squash recipes guaranteed to keep you cozy.

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November 2, 2021
Explore

Seasonal cocktail inspiration from Hotel Casa del Mar and Diego Ruiz de Porras.

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October 28, 2021
Wellspring

Sam Muller’s photographs showcase skateboarding amid its California birthplace.

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October 28, 2021
Regeneration

At Santa Monica Beach, Gerry Rodrigues’ Tower 26 prepares athletes for all elements of a triathlon.

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October 27, 2021
People

How So Much Art brings diversity to the mainstream art world.

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August 18, 2021
Motivation

Why the owners of Tortoise General Store made the West Side of L.A. their home.

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August 4, 2021
People

Sam Lansky’s satirical debut novel comes from a sincere love for Los Angeles.

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July 28, 2021
Motivation

The Ellison Institute is part laboratory, part wellness clinic, and part think tank.

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July 14, 2021
Regeneration

A day on the Pacific Ocean by Santa Monica reveals a wonder of sights and sensations.

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June 30, 2021
People

Shining a light on the the Los Angeles-born Light and Space art movement.

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June 16, 2021
Wellspring

Follow longboard surfing in Southern California from its origins to today.

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June 2, 2021
Regeneration

How Lauri Kranz of Edible Gardens LA brings fresh food home.

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May 19, 2021
Motivation

How the sun and outdoors as health cures inspired Southern California architecture.

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Cousteaus at Santa Monica Beach feature image
May 19, 2021
Regeneration

The Santa Monica picks of Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau

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May 19, 2021
Regeneration

How Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau carry on a family legacy.

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May 19, 2021
Wellspring

The changing environment of the Santa Monica Mountains flavors the honey of Eli’s Bees.

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May 19, 2021
Explore

The Ultimate Staycation at Shutters and Casa

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May 19, 2021
Explore

Picnicking is a dream at Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica.

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January 12, 2021
Wellspring

For distiller and Amass founder Morgan McLachlan, the incredible natural world of Los Angeles serves as botanical inspiration.

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January 1, 2021
People

How Frank Gehry defined his look in Santa Monica and has influenced a new wave of architects.

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December 15, 2020
Motivation

Meet perfumers making unexpected scents that capture the creative spirit of Los Angeles.

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December 3, 2020
Motivation

The art of handcrafting hollow surfboards with Tyler Frome.

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October 21, 2020
Regeneration

The founder of Moon Juice shares behind-the-scenes inspiration, from Rustic Canyon to Rio de Janeiro.

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October 21, 2020
Explore

Diamond Foundry pairs innovation and traditional technique.

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October 21, 2020
Wellspring

As kelp forests again reach for the ocean surface in Santa Monica Bay, life follows.

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Sophia Moreno-Bunge
October 21, 2020
Wellspring

The L.A. inspiration behind Sophia Moreno-Bunge’s botanical designs.

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October 21, 2020
Regeneration

How Murray Hidary lets music lead him, in life and performance.

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October 20, 2020
Motivation

A scenic guide to road-tripping along Southern California’s coastline.

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October 18, 2020
Motivation

How Montalba Architects built flexibility into Headspace’s Santa Monica campus.

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October 15, 2020
People

Chelsea Neman Nassib introduces emerging artists to a new world of collectors.

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October 15, 2020
People

Kenneth Nicholson eschews rigid notions of masculinity for a more romantic approach.

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Franck Savoy and son
September 21, 2020
Explore

Franck Savoy creates masterful culinary experiences at Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar.

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Brunello Cucinelli
September 20, 2020
People, Promotional

Brunello Cucinelli embraces harmony and attentiveness.

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September 2, 2020
Explore

The art collection at Shutters on the Beach features leisurely works by blue-chip artists.

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August 23, 2020
Explore

Hotel Casa del Mar is a contemporary haven that brings the ocean inside.

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August 23, 2020
Explore

Shutters on the Beach was dreamed up with a simple goal in mind: for it to not feel like a hotel at all.

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