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LA Eats: Seaside Restaurants

With LA’s ideal summer weather, nothing seems quite as nice and a seaside reprieve. Luckily for Angeleno’s, a drive to the coast is as simple as finding your nearest juice bar. So treat yourself to oceanside dining this week with our round-up of bites by the sea. Read our LA Eats Seaside restaurants and have a whale of a good time!

Malibu Farm Restaurant & Malibu Farm Cafe

Location: 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu 90265

Malibu Farm offers two dining options at the Malibu Pier. Malibu Farm Restaurant located at the front of the pier offers more elevated farm-to-table options with a full bar and a variety of specialty cocktails. The restaurant sits directly over the beach on Malibu Pier, and offers gorgeous panoramic views of Surfrider Beach and Malibu Lagoon State Park, a popular surfing spot. Malibu Farm Café, the cafe situated at the end of the pier is a popular lunch spot with amazing ocean views. The environment is casual with breakfast and lunch counter service, has a substantially lower wait, and beer and wine options only.

Nobu Malibu

Location: 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265

Nobu Malibu caters to the rich and famous in everything from its contemporary design to its panoramic ocean views. Nobu is probably the most well-known restaurant in Malibu, known for its ambiance, service, food and location. Reservations can be hard to come by since it is extremely trendy and Matsuhisa’s sushi is top notch.  The ultra-sleek restaurant sits right on top of gently lapping waves that’s perfect for special occasions or even a relaxing seaside lunch with celebrity sightings.

Geoffrey’s

Location: 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

This ritzy spot in Malibu, located just off the Pacific Coast Highway is an approachable fine-dining destination with incredible sweeping views of the vast blue water. The establishment dates back to 1948 and has hosted Old Hollywood royalty, including Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. The secluded restaurant, which offers mostly outdoor patio seating overlooking the ocean, is tucked into the landscape in such a way that it feels very remote. Savor a Crab Benedict and sip a mimosa during weekend brunches or catch a Malibu sunset while you indulge in the seafood paella at dinner. Then treat yourself to the maple blueberry cheesecake or an espresso flan as the stars twinkle over the Pacific.

Casa Escobar Malibu Beach

Location: 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265

Casa Escobar resides in the former Malibu Inn across from the pier. Look forward to traditional Mexican food, refreshing margaritas and a beautiful patio, perfect for hosting large parties and celebrations. Casa Escobar is a classic Mexican restaurant off the Pacific Coast. The colorful Latin ambiance with local fare, brings the flavors of Mexico to come alive at Casa Escobar Malibu, especially when complemented by what is one of the best margaritas in town.

Carbon Beach Club Restaurant

Location: 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Carbon Beach Club sits directly overlooking an expansive stretch of ocean and sand, forming one of the few intimate locations in Malibu where one can enjoy decadent coastal cuisine, as well as magnificent views, whether it be sunrise or sunset.

Moonshadows

Location: 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265

Malibu’s famed restaurant is built along the side of a cliff and features wide views of the ocean from its airy sun deck and relaxing indoor dining room. Breathtaking panoramic views with nightly DJ’s playing in the Blue Lounge make this a chic and mellow nightspot. The menu serves up an array of gourmet American cuisine with Italian and Asian infusions with a special focus on seafood.

Hotel Casa Del Mar

Location: 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Terrazza

An oceanfront café and lounge featuring Mediterranean inspired small plates, pizza, seafood and cocktails. Located inside Hotel Casa del Mar, directly overlooking the ocean with 180 degree view The ambience flows from a sun-drenched café for breakfast and lunch to a seductive sunset lounge at night. The cuisine draws inspiration from the Italian and Spanish coastlines with influences from local California ingredients.

Catch

Located within the historic Hotel Casa del Mar, Catch has a relaxed elegance with a beautiful coastal setting and impeccable attention to service. Catch serves the freshest local fare from land and sea with a sophisticated beach inspired decor and a beverage program that makes it easy to hang out with cocktails at sunset, then order dinner once the stars come out.

1 Pico

Location: 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

One Pico represents everything that’s wonderful about beachside dining. It has a relaxed elegant beach resort vibe and fresh California cuisine. Lest we forget to mention their excellent wine list and unbelievable views of the Pacific Ocean. Located inside Shutters On the Beach, the open and airy restaurant serves a seasonal market menu is full of simple seaside treats. The beachside Santa Monica location attracts both visitors and locals looking for a fine meal in a breezy, oceanfront setting.

Elephante

Location: 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90401

Elephante in Santa Monica is the chic new rooftop lounge/restaurant that has become a go-to spot for the Westside. With plenty of cocktails and sight-lines on the water, this is certainly the spot to be this summer. This coastal-chic eatery has views as good as its wine selection. The decor beams with sunny native plants, custom furniture from North Africa and Southern Italy, plus views of the Pacific Ocean.

Mar’sel, Rancho Palos Verdes

Location: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Terranea Resort offers an oceanside escape removed from the chaos of Los Angeles to tranquil Palos Verdes. The resort’s California-cuisine restaurant overlooks the endless blue horizon of the Pacific Ocean. Mar’sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch. Their seasonally rotating fine dining menu is a must! Featuring locally sourced ingredients as well as playful takes on culinary favorites. Mar’sel combines approachable luxury with a breathtaking setting perfect for every palate.

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Out and About: GLAMPING

Glamping short for “glamour camping” gives you the best of both worlds of being out in nature but within the comfort for everyday life. It’s where stunning nature meets modern luxury. A new way to experience the untamed and completely unique parts of the world, without having to go through the hassle of hauling loads of gear into the backcountry. You get the starry nights, being around the crackling campfire, a cozy sleeping bag, and all the best parts of camping in some of California’s most beautiful settings.

Sky Valley Camp

74711 Dillon Rd,  Sky Valley,CA 92241

https://www.skyvalleyresort.com/joshua-tree

Sky Valley Camp the paradise for the strange and exotic. This spot is centrally located to hiking trails in Coachella Valley and local hot springs. At the end of your desert adventure, chill outside your airstream or in the outdoor clawfoot bathtub. Family owned since 1986. The Ranch is located in Sky Valley. An unincorporated rural community in Southern California’s low desert. Along with the communities of Desert Edge and Indio Hills, Sky Valley occupies the valley between the Indio Hills and Joshua Tree National Park. This place has unobstructed views of the mountains and surrounding skyline make this place magical during the twilight hours and early mornings.

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 

https://www.livingdesert.org/

Go Glamping at the zoo, with Starry Safari at the The Living Desert, a nature preserve of more than 1,000 acres of Sonoran Desert showcases animals of the world’s deserts. The collection of exhibits ranges from a tour of terrains representing and hosting North American and African desert wildlife, an authentic replica of a northeast African village, to Eagle Canyon, where golden eagles, mountain lions, bobcats, and badgers thrive.  After your exclusive night tour of the park, slumber under the stars in a roomy tent with all your gear provided.  Explore a network of paths that skirt the adjacent Santa Rosa Mountains before returning to check out the Discovery Center with its many exhibits on display.

 Sequoia High Sierra Camp

65745 Big Meadows Dr, Sequoia Natl Pk, CA 93262

https://www.sequoiahighsierracamp.com/

A wilderness site within Kings Canyon National Park where guests snuggle up in off-the-grid tent-cabins. It’s a 1-mile hike from the nearest parking lot, but once you get to the compound of tents (elevation: 8,282 feet), it’s nothing but glamping in truly exceptional California style. Three meals a day are served; dinners are five-course, open-air affairs prepared by a gourmet chef, and guests are served while seated at large communal tables. Canvas tents are outfitted with luxurious rugs and feather duvets and woolen blankets on cozy beds, propane lanterns, and of course, stunning views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada just outside your tent flaps. Hiking trails to mountain meadows, jewel-like alpine lakes, or high summits with commanding views.

Costanoa Lodge

2001 Rossi Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060

https://costanoa.com/

Costanoa Lodge is an eco-friendly glamping destination along the San Mateo Coast in Pescadero, roughly a 1.5 hour drive south from San Francisco. this peaceful retreat is surrounded by 30,000 acres of state parks from Big Basin to Año Nuevo State Reserve and Butano State Park. The grounds are heaven on earth for nature and wildlife lovers. Mountain bike through towering redwoods, horseback ride across coastal meadows, explore beaches and tide pools, then chill out in a fully outfitted safari-tent “bungalow”.

AutoCamp

https://autocamp.com/

Santa Barbara

2717 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Sleep in a shiny silver bullet Airstream outfitted for you and your family or friends, with a little deck and Adirondack chairs outside, a gadget-filled kitchen, cozy quilts for snuggling, and even toiletries. Each sleek trailer also includes two cruiser bikes—perfect to go explore such attractions in Santa Barbara as Stearns Wharf, the beach, and the bustling Santa Barbara Public Market.

Russian River in Sonoma County

14120 Old Cazadero Rd, Guerneville, CA 95446

The lodging options have expanded with 10 luxury safari tents in addition to 20 Airstreams. Activities include: Walk down to the Russian River to swim or canoe, play lawn games, or lounge by a fire pit inside or outside the mid-century-modern-style clubhouse. The 3,000-square-foot building also offers a store to stock up on snacks and local beer and wine.

Yosemite 

6323 CA-140, Midpines, CA 95345

Opened in 2019, is the largest and most remote site, near the historic mountain town of  Mariposa. Guests can enjoy many of the same amenities, plus a heated pool, mid-century modern clubhouse, and a pond with a paddleboat and canoe. Yosemite National Park is about 40 miles away and accessible via a daily shuttle.

El Capitan Canyon

11560 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93117

http://www.elcapitancanyon.com/

With a reputation as one of the most enchanting glamping experiences in the state, nestled amidst the rolling coastal hills 30 minutes northwest of Santa Barbara—is a once in a lifetime getaway experience. The leafy compound is so secluded that it’s hard to believe that more than 100 cabins and safari tents occupy the lush hillside landscape, surrounded on three sides by the oceanfront and backcountry of El Capitan State Beach.

Ventura Ranch KOA

7400 Pine Grove Road Santa Paula, CA 93060

https://koa.com/campgrounds/ventura-ranch/

Located below Ventura County’s Topatopa mountain range just outside of Santa Paula, this delightful family retreat offers guests an outdoor experience with an activity-filled twist. Cozy rustic accommodations for glampers include tepees, glamour tents, and deluxe cabins which include a partial kitchen, private bedroom, and bath. Traditional KOA campsites are also available.

Mendocino Grove

9601 CA-1 Mendocino, California 95460

https://mendocinogrove.com/

Mendocino Grove goes above and beyond to provide glampers and their families the comforts of a truly delightful, pleasure-filled camping trip. Tents come with comfortable beds and warm, comfy bedding, rustic redwood decks boast relaxing, leather butterfly-chairs to cradle you as you witness the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the area and the mammoth trees surrounding your campsite. A quarter of a mile from your campsite is the Big River Beach and trail, and a two-minute drive will get you to the quaint village of Mendocino where you’ll find fantastic food options and shopping.

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LA Eats: Best Brunch Spots

The best part of summer on the weekend is finding the perfect brunch spot. With so many options in L.A, we decided to cut the culinary clutter. Read below for our pick of the best brunch spots to try throughout the city and treat yourself to a Mimosa…or two!

  1. Hippo – 5916 ½ N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

For those with gluten-free diets, Hippo is the place to be! Enjoy meals from buttermilk hotcakes to pasta and fresh spaghetti, you can’t go wrong with anything on their menu.

https://www.hipporestaurant.com/

  1. Otoño – 5715 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90042

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can indulge in tapas for brunch Saturdays and Sundays at Otoño. The Catalonia-inspired menu contains savory dishes like scrambled eggs with tetilla cheese and chives, pan de la casa and more!

https://www.otonorestaurant.com/

  1. Audrey at the Hammer – 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024

This brunch menu contains a nice balance of light and hearty dishes created by Chef Lisa Giffen. Meals include braised pork with beans for meat lovers and coconut chia bowls with passionfruit for non-meat lovers.

https://www.audreyatthehammer.com/

  1. Golden Bull Restaurant – 170 W. Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402

If you are looking for an ideal beach day in Malibu, then Golden Bull’s classic steakhouse is the perfect place for brunch! Their menu serves everything from buttermilk pancakes and ribeye steak hash to bottomless bright orange mimosas that go perfectly with each meal.

https://goldenbullsantamonica.com/

  1. Comfort LA Inglewood – 902 N. La Brea Ave., Inglewood, CA 90302

With just one item on the menu, Comfort LA makes it easy for you to select your meal. Their Brunch Special includes two waffles and five wings with the option to add additional syrup and waffles for a nominal fee.

https://www.eatcomfortla.com/

  1. Alta – 5359 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016

Chef Keith Corbin has something for everyone on his California-soul menu. Pair dishes like steak and eggs, cornmeal pancakes and avocado toast with bottomless mimosas for $20.

https://www.altaadams.com/

  1. Petty Cash Taqueria & Bar – 7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

On Saturdays and Sundays, expect a Mexican-inflected fare from chefs Margarita and Walter Manke from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy some champurrado with chocolate and hazelnut with chilaquiles and black beans, a Mexican breakfast sandwich or several taco variations from their menu.

https://pettycashtaqueria.com/

  1. Alimento – 1710 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026

After only serving dinner for five years, Alimento has expanded their menu to serve brunch! Try some of their crowd-pleasing sweets such as ricotta doughnut holes, breakfast sandwiches and French toast. You won’t be disappointed!

http://www.alimentola.com/

  1. Los Balcones Studio City – 11334 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA 91602

The Los Balcones team and chef Ricardo Zarate add an artful mash-up of traditional brunch classics with Peruvian flavors. Choose between Tiger prawns with scrambled eggs and a Chile relleno-stuffed breakfast burrito from their brunch menu.

https://losbalconesstudiocity.com/

  1. Here’s Looking At You – 3901 W. 6th, Los Angeles, CA 90020

This Koreatown hotspot has become one of the most innovative brunch spots in town. Chef Jonathan Whitener’s menu ranges from smoked salmon roe and herbs to cocktail offerings that are worth trying!

https://www.hereslookingatyoula.com/

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Weekend Events: July 19-21

Make this weekend is one for the books! Ditch the usual Friday through Saturday routine and enjoy our LA round up. With the months of summer speeding through, why not take your plans up a notch? Read on for all the fun happening throughout the city of stars and discover your inner Angeleno!

Friday, July 19

Femme it Forward

Location: Microsoft Theatre

Femme it Forward, is a multi-format series of all female curated lineups. The event spotlights the entertainment industry’s most creative and accomplished female visionaries. This weekends performance will include Brandy, Monica, Ashanti, Keri Hilson, Amerie and Lil Mo.

Click here for more info. 

LA Galaxy v. Los Angeles FC

Location: Dignity Health Sports Park

The LA Galaxy are Major League Soccer’s most successful team. Owned and operated by AEG, the Galaxy play their home games at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. A state-of-the-art 25,667-seat facility, Dignity Health Sports Park has hosted MLS Cup a record six times! Don’t miss LA’s opposing teams go head to head in what is sure to be an exciting game!!

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OLD PASADENA SUMMER CINEMA – ENCHANTED

Location: One Colorado Old Pasadena

Transport yourself into this fairytale with a modern twist. When the animated Giselle’s (Amy Adams) world is flipped upside down by her evil mother-in-law to be her quintessential fairytale life takes a turn right into Central Park. Enjoy the star-studded cast of the Award-Winning Disney classic, Enchanted. All courtyard screening start at 8:30p. iPic is handing out popcorn (while supplies last) and Sugarfina will be selling treats. They will also be serving up the perfect movie night trifecta – movie, drink and dinner! The Kind Sage (Friday’s) and Il Fornaio (Saturday’s) will have a pop-up bar for some pre-film libations.

Click here for more info.

Saturday, July 20

The Friends of Greystone Proudly Present “Greystone Rocks”

Location: Doheny Greystone Mansion

The Friends of Greystone are pleased to present a summer evening of classic rock tunes from the 60’s, 70’s 80’s and beyond at the historic Doheny Greystone Mansion. Enjoy a ROCKIN Summer evening dancing under the stars.  Guests will enjoy before the show dinner catered by Famous Pink’s Hot Dogs.  Parking is complimentary and guests are welcome to tour the gardens as the Mansion will be closed.

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Fitbit Local Workout and Walk

Location: Echo Park Lake

Join Fitbit Local ambassadors Blake Raymond and Elise Joan as they lead a fun run/walk, core burning workout and stretch. Enjoy the views while getting in your steps in one of Los Angeles most breathtaking landscapes—Echo Park Lake! Plus, ZICO coconut water will be onsite to keep everyone hydrated and replenished. Bring a yoga mat, towel and wear sunscreen. Stick around after the workout as one lucky attendee will win a Fitbit device.

Click here for more info.

Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt for Harry Potter Fans

Location: Getty Center

Join Watson Adventures on a unique Harry Potter-themed scavenger hunt for kids 10 and up! Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Getty Center. Join in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Wizards and muggles alike can play and enjoy this hunt.

Click here for more info.

Sunday, July 21

Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game

Location: Banc of California Stadium

Join the world’s best lacrosse players for the Premier Lacrosse League’s All-Star Game at Banc of California Stadium. All-Star Weekend festivities will kick off with an immersive Skills Challenge. The weekend will culminate during the evening with the official All-Star Game that will see the PLL’s top 50 players face off against one another.

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A Faery Hunt’s Magical Quest

Location: The Sunset Theatre Company, Redondo Beach

Having been named by Nickelodeon as the “Best Children’s Theater in Los Angeles”, join A Faery Hunt on this magical musical adventure. A Faery Hunt shows are interactive, musical performances designed for young audiences & families to inspire creativity & fun. On this magical interactive adventure you’ll meet faeries, funny creatures, maybe even Faery Royalty!

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KX Fest Day 2 at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles

Location: Levitt Pavilion, Los Angeles

KX Festival is back for its 3rd year, with Dumbfoundead headlining our 2019 festival.  KX Fest is a free two-day festival drawing inspiration from Koreatown’s vibrant night life scene to celebrate Korean entertainment, cuisine, culture and lifestyle.

Click here for more info. 

 

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Weekend Events: July 12-14

The weekend is upon us and there is no better time to venture out into the yonder of LA. We’re not talking about taking a hike through Malibu Creek…although that’s an option. We have a weekend round-up to get you out into the city and enjoying the best moments of summer. So skip the regular routine and discover your inner Angeleno!

Friday, July 12

Summer Movie Nights: The Karate Kid

Location: Brand Park, Mission Hills

Mark your calendars: summer movie nights are back in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Bring your family, friends, and pack a picnic for a movie night under the stars. All movie screenings begin at 7:30 PM. Popcorn will be provided.

Click here for more info.

Musical Theatre West presents DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID

Location: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.  With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken this fishy fable will capture your heart. Moreover, enjoy hit songs like “Under the Sea”, “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World”.  Certainly it will be entertainment for the whole family!

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Cyndi Lauper

Location: The Hollywood Bowl

Her iconic voice, punk glamour, and infectious female strength catapulted her to stardom. Groundbreaking Grammy®, Emmy®, and Tony® Award–winning songwriter and performing artist Cyndi Lauper rocks the stage joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and conductor Thomas Wilkins.

Click here for more info.

Saturday, July 13

Hip Hop Fundamentals

Location: Skirball Cultural Center

Get down with Hip Hop Fundamentals, an award-winning team of diverse professional breakdancers dedicated to hip-hop education. As a result through their drive to inspire audiences and participants of all ages, they will present their The Principles of Hip Hop show. Don’t miss this exploration of hip-hop’s rich cultural history and how underserved inner-city youth have changed the world!

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Queen Mary’s Rock the Queen

Location: The Queen Mary, Long Beach

Take to the Queen Mary this Saturday for an unforgettable flash back evening to the British Invasion of the 1960’s and 1980’s. Hope aboard aboard as some of SoCal’s best British tribute bands rock the night away. Most importantly, revel in performances from The Who Generation, Britain’s Finest, Arena, These Handsome Devils, and The Cured.

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Paul McCartney: Freshen Up U.S. Tour

Location: Dodger Stadium

Needing no introduction, don’t miss Sir Paul McCartney at the home of the boys in blue this weekend only! Debuting a brand new production, is an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house. The Beatles frontman will showcase a selection of the best songs ever written or performed Paul McCartney. Moreover is a show that promises a once in a lifetime evening transcending and elevating the potential of live music.

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Sunday, July 14

California Philharmonic Presents ‘Bastille Day’

Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall

Francophiles will cheer “Vive la France” when the California Philharmonic Orchestra presents its “Bastille Day”. A symphony of french sound, the Bastille Day concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall is sure to be magnifique!

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Kids Summer Movie Series: Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Location: The Wiltern, Los Angeles

Enjoy a special screening of the Tim Burton reimagined Roald Dahl tale, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory! Watch the story of young Charlie Bucket as he wins a fantastical opportunity to enter the magical but mysterious factory of candy maker Willy Wonka. Come early and upgrade to our *Kid Party prior to screening! There will be photo opps, face painting, bounce house, carnival games & more fun surprises!

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Festival of Arts Family Art Day

Location: Festival of Arts Grounds

“Family Art Day” at the Festival of Arts is the most fun-filled, art-filled and enchantment-filled day of the entire summer for families! Enjoy a special performance by the award-winning Le PeTiT CiRqUe, America’s only all-kid cirque company. Limited space available. Children 5 and under receive free admission all summer long to the Festival of Arts.

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Everything to Binge Watch this Summer

For the summer days where staying inside is as necessary as taking the 405, we have the list for you! Every now and then, just sitting comfortably in your own abode is enough entertainment. And while watching the entire catalog of Friends again is easy, these new series and seasons are just as enjoyable. So get your Postmates’ picks in order and check out our pick of the most binge worthy shows this summer! 

Netflix

  • Stranger Things

After being captured by The Thing-like creature and trapped in a Poltergeist-world, Will’s friends and family investigate his disappearance. Season 3 just released on Netflix July 4th!

  • Orange is The New Black

A public relations exec trades in her power suit for prison orange when her association with a drug runner 10 years prior, catches up to her. The seventh and final season premieres July 26th!

  • Dead to Me

After a hit-and-run accident leaves her husband dead, a sardonic widow is determined to solve the crime. She meets a free-spirited woman at a grief counseling meeting who helps her discover hidden truths about her late husband.

  • When They See Us

After a jogger is assaulted in a park, five innocent young boys are charged with the crime. The truth about this case is brought to light after they serve their sentences and work to rebuild their lives.

  • Black Mirror

The contemporary reworking of “The Twilight Zone” features unique stories and casts in each episode. The fifth season of Black Mirror premiered June 5th!

Hulu

  • The Act
The Act — ” ” — Dee Dee Blanchard (Patricia Arquette), Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Joey King) shown. (Photo by: Brownie Harris / Hulu)

A young girl’s quest for independence unleashes the hidden secrets from her mother which ultimately leads to murder.

  • The Handmaid’s Tale

After being forced into servitude, a young woman is determined to survive the scary world she now lives in to find her daughter that was taken from her.

Amazon Prime

  • Fleabag

While trying to cope with tragedy, a grief-riddled woman rejects anyone who tries to help her heal in this comedy show.

  • Good Omens

What happens when an angel and demon get together? This duo bands together to find the missing Antichrist who is unaware that he will bring the end of days upon humanity.

  • Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

After discovering a hidden talent as a comedian, a woman shies away from her comfortable life to pursue her passion.

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Homeowners Insurance: Tips to Know

Buying homeowners insurance isn’t quite as fun as home decorating and summer plans. While it may not be a joyful activity, it is far more important. When it comes to your house and everything in it, protecting your abode from theft or natural disasters is crucial. That’s why it is important to chose the right insurance for you. Read the tips below before choosing your policy!

What a Typical Policy Covers

Under dwelling protection coverage, if there’s a fire in your home that damages the structure’s interior or exterior, your insurance policy should have your back, paying for repairs to your home and garage. Same goes if there’s damage from lightning, hail, or a windstorm.

Coverage Includes More Than Your House

Your belongings, such as beds and bicycles, are part of personal property coverage. One noteworthy exception: jewelry. If you wanted protection for your diamonds and rubies, you’d most likely have to take out a separate policy. For other possessions like musical instruments, you may want to buy a separate policy or increase coverage from what’s offered in a standard policy. But homeowners insurance often covers more than just repairing or replacing things—it can also cover people. If a visitor is injured on your property, for example, guest medical protection coverage may take care of any doctor or hospital bills the guest incurs; if they sue you, you may be covered under liability protection.

What a Basic Policy Doesn’t Cover

Unless you buy a separate policy to cover natural disasters like a flood or earthquake, you could find yourself on your own. The reason: They’re so unpredictable, neither lends itself to predictive analytics, says Michael Barry, head of media relations and public affairs for the Insurance Information Institute. “While the home insurers feel confident they can price a policy that reflects the risk like a hurricane, tornado, or fire, floods and earthquakes occur so haphazardly and cause so much damage that they [can’t predict the risk and] are separate policies.”

Certain Things May Affect the Cost of a Policy

That could include a house’s proximity to a coastline or fire department. Other cost factors are the age of a home’s plumbing, electrical system, and roof, or the risk of floods and earthquakes.

 

You Have to Choose Which Level of Coverage You Want

If you pick replacement cost coverage, you’d get reimbursed for whatever a covered item costs to replace it today. This level is about 10 percent higher than actual cash value. This is calculated as the replacement cost minus the depreciated value. Replacement cost coverage is generally considered the more worthwhile choice in the long run.

Decide How Much Coverage You Need

To figure out the right number, take into account the square footage of your home. Sort that out along with the cost of rebuilding the house locally, cost of elsewhere during renovations, and the value of your personal property.

Bundling May Help You Save

If you’re paying for auto insurance, ask your insurance agent what kind of discount you may be entitled. You could save tons if you bundle, or group, your auto and homeowners’ insurance at the same company.

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Tips to Upgrade Your Porch

It’s summer time! So why not change up your outdoor scenery? While we aren’t talking about a complete redo of your front porch, a light makeover is just the trick. Give the front of your home a fresh update that’ll wow the neighborhood for seasons to come! Read on for tips on sprucing up your front porch!!

Apply a Fresh Coat of Paint

Paint is an affordable way to refresh anything—everything from your bedroom or living room to your kitchen cabinets or end tables can benefit from a new paint job, and so can your porch. Opt for a fresh and unique color or read our best paint colors to match your mood blog for palette ideas.

Invest in Year-Round Furniture

Go for outdoor furniture pieces that can work year round and that don’t require you to change out the cushions. Switching up accent colors for your plant pots and accessories are simple once you establish your key pieces.

Prioritize Quality

Quality is a priority. While quality furniture and decorative accents may be more expensive, their ability to withstand the elements and continue to look good for years to come makes them worth the investment now.

Use Tall Planters

If a porch is long and rectangular try a pair of lush planters on either side of the front door. Tall, linear planters provide a nice symmetry for a porch and work with nearly every décor style.

Keep Things Tidy

Think of your front porch as an entryway to your front door and not a drop zone for shoes, toys, and bikes. Too much clutter can cause you to lose sight of the front door as the focal point of the exterior of your home.

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Rodeo Realty Agents Land on Real Trends The Thousand List

Real Trends revealed 2019’s The Thousand list of top producing agents nationwide.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif (June 5, 2019)- Rodeo Realty agents were among this years pick of top producing agents. Based on total transaction volume for 2019, Adi Livyatan, Josh Flagg, Ben Bacal, Jimmy Heckenberg and Jordana Leigh were among those listed.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal, the 14th annual The Thousand list America’s top 1,000 real estate sales professionals. Designees are recognized as the top one-tenth of one percent of more than 1.4 million licensed Realtors® nationwide.

“The best individual agents and teams’ award-winning efforts were phenomenal considering the competition in the real estate market,” said Steve Murray, president of Castle Rock, Colo.-based consulting company REAL Trends, which compiled the list.

“The real estate sales professionals ranked in The Thousand have proven that they have the skills to grow their businesses year after year,” said Murray. “The average U.S. Realtor® sold nine homes in 2018. The average agent ranked in The Thousand sold 217 homes and the average team sold over 562 homes. These kinds of results show that those who commit to being full-time professionals can build meaningful businesses and succeed beyond expectations. Achieving this level of results is simply incredible.”

Out of 1000’s of agents across the nation Josh Flagg landed on the list at #15, Jordana Leigh at #45, Adi Livyatan at #87, Jimmy Heckenberg at #160 and Ben Bacal at #182.

Read the Real Trends The Thousand List, here.
About Real Trends The Thousand List

REAL Trends The Thousand honors America’s elite real estate agents and their companies and is compiled and analyzed by REAL Trends with a special ad section published in The Wall Street Journal and is not affiliated with The Wall Street Journal news department.

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