Lifestyle https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle Lifestyle en-US Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMT I was a suburban lacrosse mom. I was ready to detonate my life and have a Hollywood affair https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affair At first, I didn’t know a lot about the new man in my life, but what I knew ignited me. And I was willing to risk it all to be with him. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-affairs-diana-berrent-guthe-after-having-covid-i-was-ready-to-have-a-hollywood-affair How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Firstman https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-18/sunday-funday-jordan-firstman-best-things-to-do-los-angeles On the agenda for the social media king? A strategic workout, a party on a boat in Marina del Rey and the most glorious spicy shrimp in town. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-18/sunday-funday-jordan-firstman-best-things-to-do-los-angeles Los Angeles Times News Quiz this week: LeBron gets a Ken doll, golf gets a Grand Slam https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-times-news-quiz-april-18 A surprise Coachella cameo, an "SNL" "White Lotus" parody, the Lakers' first-round opponents, an all-female space crew and more in this week's L.A. Times News Quiz. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/la-times-news-quiz-april-18 At this swanky L.A party, grab a martini, vibe to music and ... play Rummikub? https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/rummiklub-rummikub-game-club-los-angeles RummiKlub is bringing the decades-old tile game to chic L.A. venues as more Angelenos crave nightlife-adjacent experiences. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:16 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-18/rummiklub-rummikub-game-club-los-angeles 3 simple and sunny hikes to do with family this weekend https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2025-04-17/the-wild-best-spring-hikes-visitors-easter-passover-flowers-the-wild Regardless of whether you're celebrating Passover, Easter or just the beautiful spring weather, these three hikes are great opportunities to showcase L.A.'s beauty to out-of-town guests. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2025-04-17/the-wild-best-spring-hikes-visitors-easter-passover-flowers-the-wild Everything you need to know about Disneyland's biggest event of the decade https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-17/disneyland-resort-70th-celebration-guide The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 and throwing a year-long party. There'll be new shows, the return of a fan-favorite parade and a tour that honors Disneyland history. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-17/disneyland-resort-70th-celebration-guide Inside the delightful Pasadena Showcase House of Design, where maximalism is in https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-17/maximalism-is-in-at-the-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design At the decorator showcase, 30 designers let their creativity take flight, reimagining an empty 1928 mansion as a glamorous home for modern living. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:13 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-17/maximalism-is-in-at-the-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design Halloween Horror Nights without the horrors? Welcome to Universal Studio's new Fan Fest https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-16/universal-studios-fan-fest-star-trek-mazes Signature attractions at the after-hours event are centered around "Star Trek," "Dungeons & Dragons" and "Back to the Future." Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:00:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2025-04-16/universal-studios-fan-fest-star-trek-mazes The 26 best Pilates studios in L.A. to stretch, strength-train and feel the burn https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-pilates-studios-los-angeles There's no better place than Los Angeles to do Pilates. From Santa Monica and West Hollywood to Silver Lake and Pasadena, we picked the best studios to stretch. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-pilates-studios-los-angeles L.A. Circuit: The best places to exercise in the city https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/best-exercise-studios-los-angeles-la-circuit Want to perfect your crow pose? Or master the reformer? What about max out your lifting gains? Our Los Angeles exercise guides have you covered. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/best-exercise-studios-los-angeles-la-circuit This must be Eagle Rock https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Hipsters and college students abound in this Northeast L.A. treasure nestled between Glendale and Pasadena. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/eagle-rock-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do This must be Beverly Hills https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shopping Though the city looms large in the pop-culture psyche as the capital of conspicuous consumption, you can explore the famed patch of real estate without breaking the bank. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/best-things-to-do-beverly-hills-restaurants-shopping This must be Chinatown https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do The neighborhood helped reinvent Southern California. Now with energy from a new generation of Asian American creatives, it's reinventing itself. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/chinatown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do This must be Venice https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do In between the European-style canals and carnival-worthy boardwalk where strongmen flex is a much more nuanced version of the seaside community. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:20 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/venice-los-angeles-neighborhood-guide-best-things-to-do This must be West Adams https://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With Victorian mansions, Craftsman bungalows and vibrant street art, the South L.A. neighborhood is both historic and in transition. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/west-adams-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be Compton https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do You may think you know Compton, but you have no idea. Here are the vital places to explore in this history-filled city. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/compton-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do This must be Pacific Palisades https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-do Spend time in this Norman Rockwell-esque town by the sea and you'll understand its appeal — and maybe even its price tag. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/pacific-palisades-guide-best-restaurants-shops-hikes-things-to-do This must be Santa Monica https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do There's more to this city than its fabled pier that attracts an estimated 10 million tourists a year. Much, much more. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/santa-monica-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be West Hollywood https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-do There’s an unofficial saying: "So goes WeHo, so goes California, so goes the nation.” Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:03 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/west-hollywood-guide-things-to-do This must be Larchmont https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Convenient and uncomplicated, this neighborhood tugs at your heart with its Main Street, Anytown, USA, feel. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/larchmont-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do This must be Topanga Canyon https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do Make your way to the fabled mountain community that's full of whimsy, beauty and neighborly love. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:39 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/topanga-canyon-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be downtown L.A. https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do Surviving multiple eras of ups and downs, DTLA remains a neighborhood in constant transformation — and a place that never stops dreaming. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/downtown-los-angeles-guide-best-things-to-do This must be the Arts District https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Enter Downtown L.A.'s vortex of creative energy. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:05 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/arts-district-downtown-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do This must be Mid-City https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do There's nothing mid about the centrally located, diverse and walkable L.A. neighborhood, where — shhh — parking is actually plentiful. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/mid-city-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do This must be Elysian Valley (a.k.a. Frogtown) https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-do An artistic community hub where the L.A. River serves as a sidewalk. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/elysian-valley-frogtown-guide-things-to-do This must be Culver City https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do The heart of screenland has been able to maintain a bit of a small-town feel. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/culver-city-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be Silver Lake https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be Manhattan Beach https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do Along the breezy streets, you'll find a tale of two eras: the town's surf bum past and its glitzy present. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/manhattan-beach-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be Monterey Park https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do You could plan an entire day of eating here — and you should. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/monterey-park-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do This must be Los Feliz https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do Whether you pronounce it “Los FEE-lus” or “Los Fey-LEASE,” the walkable hub is one you'll never want to leave. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/los-feliz-los-angeles-guide-things-to-do I could no longer play it cool. I was madly in love with my roommate https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-11/la-affairs-jack-morningstar-i-am-in-love-with-my-roommate I’ve never been in a serious relationship or in love before. But I started having serious feelings for a new person in my life. Should I tell her how I feel? Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-11/la-affairs-jack-morningstar-i-am-in-love-with-my-roommate After dates with cringe men, I almost gave up on online dating. But would I ever find love? https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-04/la-affairs-charlotte-meyer-i-went-on-dates-with-cringe-men-then-i-found-love I went on Match to meet my match. But the dates I went on left a lot to be desired. A week before my Match cancellation was final, I read one (last) email out of curiosity. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-04/la-affairs-charlotte-meyer-i-went-on-dates-with-cringe-men-then-i-found-love Our home survived the Palisades fire. Our love almost did not https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-03-28/la-affairs-evan-cooper-our-home-survived-palisades-fire-our-love-almost-did-not Before fire destroyed Pacific Palisades, we were a family — my husband, my daughter and me. Would we still be one after the smoke cleared? Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:00:42 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-03-28/la-affairs-evan-cooper-our-home-survived-palisades-fire-our-love-almost-did-not 9 great (and free) hikes around Palm Springs that locals love https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/great-and-free-palm-springs-area-hikes Away from Palm Springs' tourist areas, you’ll find trails scattered across the valley that locals like me love. They’re breathtaking, convenient, challenging and don't cost a penny. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/great-and-free-palm-springs-area-hikes 11 carne asada tacos to try from the 101 Best Tacos guide https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-carne-asada-tacos-101-best-tacos-guide-los-angeles-orange-county Craving juicy carne asada? 11 steak-filled tacos to try from the Los Angeles Times' inaugural 101 Best Tacos in L.A. guide. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-carne-asada-tacos-101-best-tacos-guide-los-angeles-orange-county The best places to eat and drink this month, according to our food writers https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-new-restaurants-bars-to-try-los-angeles-april-2025 L.A.'s dining scene remains as exciting as ever, including a new diner on Melrose Avenue, a cozy Turkish restaurant downtown and a tiki-inspired bar in Long Beach. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:00:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/list/best-new-restaurants-bars-to-try-los-angeles-april-2025 Immerse yourself in native plants at the L.A. Times Plants booth at Festival of Books https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-13/visit-la-times-plants-booth-at-festival-of-books-2025 Learn about native plants for free from the experts April 26-27 at the L.A. Times Plants' Native Plant Booth at the Festival of Books. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:57 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-13/visit-la-times-plants-booth-at-festival-of-books-2025 How one woman is doggedly transforming an L.A. trash patch into a vibrant habitat garden https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-09/transforming-trash-patch-in-lincoln-heights-into-fragrant-habitat-garden Marie Massa has spent more than three years working mostly alone to transform a weedy strip of public land into a fragrant habitat garden in Lincoln Heights. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-09/transforming-trash-patch-in-lincoln-heights-into-fragrant-habitat-garden Bountiful veggies or fragrant native plants? Here's how to get a dreamy yard with both https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-08/how-to-create-an-edible-habitat-garden-with-vegetables-and-native-plants Native plants have very different needs from fruits and veggies. Here's how to create your own edible habitat garden. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-08/how-to-create-an-edible-habitat-garden-with-vegetables-and-native-plants You'll want to be friends with this couple after seeing their quirky, fun apartment https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-02/apartment-in-long-beach-is-colorful-midcentury-inspired-oasis With its colorful charm, Abraham and Cecilia Beltran's Long Beach apartment is a welcoming hub for their family. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:21 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-02/apartment-in-long-beach-is-colorful-midcentury-inspired-oasis The 27 best yoga studios in L.A. for stretching, sweating and spiritual awakenings https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-yoga-studios-los-angeles The yoga scene in Los Angeles is unparalleled. Whether you're just starting out, on a budget or seeking something different, these studios have an option for everyone. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-yoga-studios-los-angeles Walk on, L.A.! Why you should absolutely explore the city by foot — and how to do it https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-11-06/los-angeles-walking-guide Join a walking group, visit a new neighborhood and feel the ground beneath your feet. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-11-06/los-angeles-walking-guide Don't call it Pilates. Inside the exercise trend that's like 'if Pilates and bodybuilding had a baby' https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/lagree-fitness-trend-megaformer-pilates About 50 SoCal studios currently license rights to use Lagree equipment, many of which are in Los Angeles. You might think it's harder that Pilates. But its creator, Sebastien Lagree, would say you're wrong. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:06 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-16/lagree-fitness-trend-megaformer-pilates When is it time to end a relationship? https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-18/love-goth-shakira-on-ending-relationships An examination of your moon sign can help light the way. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-18/love-goth-shakira-on-ending-relationships What is a movement director? 5 visionaries share their most prized projects https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-17/on-movement-directors-in-fashion-art We talked to the people creating the library of movements, gestures and expressions for models, actors and performers. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-17/on-movement-directors-in-fashion-art ‘We’ve always been here’: An oral history of L.A.’s Black indoor roller-skating scene https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-16/roller-skating-la-an-oral-history In L.A., roller skating for Black skaters is more than just rolling in circles around a rink. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/image/story/2025-04-16/roller-skating-la-an-oral-history She's L.A.’s Martha Stewart of weed. Her new cookbook makes edibles more fun and less scary https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/vanessa-lavorato-how-to-eat-weed-cookbook "How to Eat Weed and Have a Good Time" by Vanessa Lavorato is a fun, tasty, science-backed guide to cooking with cannabis without accidentally overdoing it. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2025-04-15/vanessa-lavorato-how-to-eat-weed-cookbook The Christmas Eve tradition that keeps me connected to my mother https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-12-24/christmas-holiday-traditions-cooking-recipes Making kufta is a meditation of sorts that honors our roots and our Central Valley home. Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:00:52 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-12-24/christmas-holiday-traditions-cooking-recipes How an unexpected new hobby helped me find community in L.A. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-28/cooking-los-angeles-loneliness Cooking helped me discover Los Angeles and forge friendships by inviting people over to taste-test. Now holidays like Thanksgiving are less lonely than they once were. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:01:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-28/cooking-los-angeles-loneliness