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August 2016 Lodging Metrics
Los Angeles ranked 5th place among the Top 25 Markets with an Occupancy rate of 86.4%, up +0.7% compared to the same period last year (85.8%).
"The Science Behind Pixar" at California Science Center
"The Science Behind Pixar," now on view through April 16 at the California Science Center, features more than 40 interactive exhibitts that take you through every phase of production.
Break Out of the Best Escape Rooms in Los Angeles
Formerly called Escape Key, the rooms at 60out in West L.A. (other locations in Hollywood, Melrose and Marina del Rey) feature a game master/magician that stays in play throughout your hour to keep you clued in and entertained. As such, the idea is to have as much fun as possible during your visit - there's even a half-hour of magic preceding your hour of escaping. The sets are fun and creative with unusual moving parts and not your usual lock-combo decoding tasks.
The Best Sausages in Los Angeles
Sausage is a time-tested tradition that takes off-cuts of meat and transforms them with spices and seasoning into encased flavor bombs. Oktoberfest first started in 1810 in Munich and has since become a hotbed for communal beer and sausage consumption. That legacy continues locally at places like Torrance’s Alpine Village. Thankfully, people don’t need to rely on that raucous stretch of time in September and October to get sausage drunk. Sausage traditions also extend far beyond Bavaria, around the globe. Discover 11 places to enjoy house-made sausages in L.A.
Meet Santa Monica
Santa Monica offers a blend of urban energy, beach town atmosphere, oceanfront hotels and Pacific Ocean backdrop.
"Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A." at Skirball Cultural Center
On view at the Skirball through March 12, 2017, Pop for the People displays more than 70 Lichtenstein works, spanning four decades. The exhibition includes the seminal Ten Dollar Bill (1956), one of Lichtenstein’s first Pop Art pieces; the iconic Sunrise (1965) and Shipboard Girl (1965), created when he was first gaining renown; and more than 20 prints created in collaboration with acclaimed L.A. printing house, Gemini G.E.L.
Read on for highlights of Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A. at the Skirball Cultural Center.
Top 10 New Los Angeles Brunches
Los Angeles brunch service continues to benefit from a steady stream of talented chefs and a bumper crop of new restaurants. Weekends now command attention from serious diners, and not just from people who are craving a hangover cure. Discover 10 of the most exhilarating brunch options in Los Angeles, all with standout food and drinks.
The Greatest Moments in Los Angeles Kings History
In honor of the franchise's 50th anniversary, here are nine of the greatest moments in Los Angeles Kings history.
The Best Is Yet to Come: Horse Art Pop-Up Celebrates the 2016 Breeders' Cup
The Breeders’ Cup, in partnership with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, has launched "The Best is Yet to Come" Horse Art Exhibition, a pop-up community art program created in collaboration with Crewest Studio and five notable Los Angeles artists. “Snap” a photo with one of the horses to discoverLAsnaps on Snapchat for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Breeders' Cup.
Discover the Top 10 Surfing Spots in Los Angeles
El Porto is exactly what you picture when you think “Southern California beach” - white sands, volleyball courts, and lots of sun-loving types on hot days. It’s a great spot to surf, especially in the fall and winter when bigger and more consistent swells roll in from the northwest. Summer, meanwhile, is good for beginners. There is a large parking lot, but it tends to fill up quickly so arrive early to snag a spot and hit the waves. According to Wagner, “Because it is so close to the airport, it’s a great place to go to catch a quick wave if you have an overnight flight with an L.A. layover, since it’s close by.”