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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%).
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"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.
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.
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.”
The Guide to a Weekend of Outdoor Adventure in Hollywood
Read on for a weekend itinerary of outdoor adventure in the Entertainment Capital of the World.
The Peculiar World of Christine McConnell
Christine McConnell - artist, seamstress, photographer, baker, pin-up girl, and Instagram phenomenon - has turned her vintage goth sensibilities into an enviable career. Her Netflix series, "The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell" debuts on Oct. 12, 2018.