in tents: When most tourists think of staying in L.A., the Beverly Hills Hotel or Beverly Hilton are usually the first hotels that come to mind. If you’re planning to visit the City of Angels, forgo the swanky hotels and see the real L.A. Just a quick search on Airbnb produces a variety of luxury tents and RVs for overnight accommodations. Before you say Beverly Hillbillies, you should know they are located on gorgeous Malibu properties that boast breathtaking mountain and ocean views. It’s glamping but in the heart of one of the country’s biggest cities. Not to mention, it’s an eco-friendly alternative to a hotel, which is so L.A.
fur-tastic
Real fur is so last century. Faux fur jackets are creeping up everywhere in L.A. From nightclub attire to casual streetwear, faux fur jackets can easily transform an outfit from basic to banging. Instead of traditional brown or black fur, opt for a fun pastel or color-blocked jacket. It’s a playful take on a classic item and pairs well with everything from jeans to slip dresses.
oiled up
Most people who live in recreational states know that cannabis has more than psychoactive benefits. Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive, therapeutic compound in cannabis, has become the ingredient du jour in everything from cookies to creams. Lord Jones is a cannabis company that makes edibles and topicals infused with both CBD and THC. Its CBD-only topicals are made to ease joint pain and relax muscles. Stars like Mandy Moore have praised the line’s lotions for easing foot pain when wearing high heels on the red carpet.
new reality
Escape rooms swept the nation a few years back, and now it’s all about virtual reality game rooms. Virtual Room in Hollywood hosts games for two to four players. Each is given two controls and a headset and must complete missions to win the game. It transports players through time and feels incredibly real. There were moments I was sweating in real life when I was on the edge of a cliff during the game.
weird workouts
No matter where you live, falling into a mundane workout routine can get the best of all of us. Thanks to L.A.’s warm climate, gorgeous landscape and knack for setting trends, albeit sometimes weird ones, workouts like paddleboard yoga and nude yoga are picking up in popularity. And thanks to the recent legalization of recreational cannabis use in the state, cannabis yoga, also known as lit yoga, has become a thing. Passing a communal pre-roll, brownie or kombucha shot around before class is how Sunshine State yogis can elevate their yoga experience.
