Overpriced cabs that smell, arrive late, get lost and refuse to take credit cards are being replaced by Uber, Lyft and Sidecar ride sharing services in Los Angeles. These services are convenient enough to consider ditching the rental car the next time you visit LA.
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Best Specialty Shoe Stores in LA
They say that “nobody walks in LA.” However, many would beg to differ. Say what you will about Los Angeles, but appearance is important here, and most people fail to realize the true value that a quality pair of sneakers can have. The following are the best options for looking decked out and walking the streets in style:
Five Great Green Technologies for Home Improvements
Whether it’s to save money or the environment, replacing standard appliances with these green technologies can reduce the energy and resource consumption of any home.
LA Halloween Parties and Events
In a city that was built on costumes, make-up, fantasies and nightmares, Halloween takes on extra meaning in LA. From theme parks to the massive West Hollywood Carnival, there is no shortage of events to choose from.
Oktoberfest in LA
One of the best parts of fall is the German tradition of Oktoberfest, and there are plenty of options to celebrate in LA with food, drinks, culture and, of course, plenty of beer.
Demitasse Cafe: For Coffee Lovers in LA
Just off of Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, tucked in a space off of the beaten path enough to be relatively tourist-free is the recently opened Demitasse Cafe, where everything comes down to a simple code: “life is too short for bad coffee.”
Jay Z Announces ‘Magna Carta’ Tour Stops
After packing stadiums across the United States with his buddy Justin Timberlake this summer, Jay Z is hitting the road solo to promote his new album with a stop in LA this December.
Black Sabbath Returns at LA Sports Arena
After an 18-year break between studio albums, Black Sabbath is back with a world tour that stops at Los Angeles Sports Arena on September 3.
LA Food Truck Guide
With so many different options, LA’s food tuck scene can get be a little overwhelming. Here are 10 favorites that we recommend.
No Vacancy Bar Opens New Doors in Hollywood
The new Houston Brothers bar, No Vacancy, brings reasonable prices with sophisticated throwback decor and a secret entrance to the Hollywood bar scene. No Vacancy occupies one of the oldest houses in Hollywood. Built in 1902, the mansion has, over the years, housed hotels and restaurants of all kinds. The sign, in fact, still reads…
