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On October 17, 2018, American Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officially broke ground on a $1.6 billion modernization project to fully reimagine Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminals 4 and 5. The project marks American’s largest individual investment at an airport in its 92-year history, and reaffirms the airline’s commitment to Los Angeles.
Located in the heart of Silicon Beach in Marina del Rey, Hotel MdR has everyting an aspiring mogul could want.
Connoisseurs tout The Chori-Man as the finest handmade Mexican chorizo in Los Angeles, making it a must stop on the dineL.A. Taco Trek.
San Pedro has some of L.A. County’s richest history. Portuguese explorers first set eyes on the waterfront community in 1542. More than two centuries later, Spanish settlers took hold. The Port of Los Angeles has been in operation for over a century and played a key role in America’s shipbuilding efforts during World War II. The Port currently ships the highest percentage of cargo of any port in North America. San Pedro was also the setting for a Don Draper storyline on “Mad Men.” Depending on the block, San Pedro still feels that retro. The 12-square-mile span on the end of a peninsula retains a wealth of old world charmers while welcoming flavorful newcomers. Start with these five dishes.
The 400-acre LA Waterfront will undergo massive redevelopment over the next several years. Stretching from San Pedro to the community of Wilmington, the plans merge a new marketplace with the fields of technology and science, integrating the area’s rich history with an eye towards the future.
Nothing quite tops off a great meal better than a spectacular coastal view. There’s just something about the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean that sets the perfect tone for a light lunch or an evening out. The organic ambiance of a breathtaking sight truly enhances one’s dining experience and adds a touch of sophistication to any date or casual outing. These beachfront L.A. restaurants are worth seeking out, even if it’s only just to take in the beautiful views.
There are tons of fun, boutique hotels close to Venice, but you’re rather fond of the H Hotel Los Angeles, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.
When you visit L.A. for tech brunches, you keep it simple by staying near LAX—but not at a chain hotel. You check into the Custom Hotel, the only independent boutique hotel between LAX and Venice Beach.
What better way to enjoy the summer than by kicking back at the beach with an iced and caffeinated beverage? Here are some of the more memorable coffee shops and cafes in the Venice neighborhood.
Venice Beach is patterned after Venice, Italy, and both places have a system of canals. That said, you wouldn’t find nearly as many skaters, street art, or palm trees in the Italian city. Venice Beach has developed four different zones that all have their draws, including trendy Abbot Kinney, funky Oceanfront Walk, a section south of the canals by Marina del Rey, and an increasingly vital stretch of long-gritty Lincoln Boulevard. Discover five of Venice’s best dishes that cover different cuisines and span the key neighborhoods.
