Santa Monica Mountains Hike & Shuttle

Aug 05, 07 Santa Monica Mountains Hike & Shuttle

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Active

The shuttles allows you to combine a mellow morning of exploring the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area with an afternoon of lazing at the ocean without having to worry about searching for beach parking (which saves you money since the shuttle is free!). The route has 11 stop and shuttles running two directions so you...

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Pinz Bowling

Oct 25, 06 Pinz Bowling

Posted by Claire Devereaux in Active

It was with much trepidation that I agreed to an evening of Rock n Bowl at Pinz. Firstly it has been a long time since I set foot in a bowling alley. I’m sure the main reason I ever ventured inside one and risked wearing the most unflattering shoes in the universe, was because I was too young to frequent clubs and bars. ...

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Santa Monica Power Yoga

Aug 04, 06 Santa Monica Power Yoga

Posted by Claire Devereaux in Active

Having recently arrived in Los Angeles, I wanted to immerse myself in the LA life-style. So, I was at a party one night and I got talking to a girl who was raving about a Power Yoga class in Santa Monica. This sounded just up my street, as my attention span for exercise is limited and I really wanted to try something new. So the...

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Griffith Park

Yosemite it’s not but Griffith Park has a lot to offer – especially in a city known more for its traffic than trees. Since 1896 this park has remained the largest regional park with over 4,000 acres, creating room for everyone without ever seeming busy. With over 50 miles of trails for hiking or biking, being active is...

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Santa Monica Steps

Jun 24, 05 Santa Monica Steps

Posted by Alex Beauchamp in Active

When I realized that most of my dishing has been about dishes (from crepes to ice cream no less), I knew it was time to do something active for both you, dear friend and my behind. Enter in The Steps. All 1,700 of them. Located at the end of 4th St just off San Vicente in Santa Monica, the steps are hard to miss; you’ll notice...

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Beechwood

Jun 17, 05 Beechwood

Posted by Mary Catherine Hamelin in Active

Being trendy doesn’t have to mean a steady diet of cigarettes and Red Bulls. Sweet potato fries, anyone? Peanut Butter Truffle Tart with homemade cracker jacks? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Venice’s new Beechwood Restaurant is serving up comfort food so good you’ll have to be carted out in a pair of sweatpants (with an extra...

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