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Sunday, October 11

Local press Secret Los Angeles

Once a playground for Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, and Clark Gable; the 100-year-old Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach is restoring its original Hollywood glamour with an intimate new jazz and whiskey lounge

This landmark Southern California hotel is restoring its original social energy. The Fairmont Breakers is bringing music and glamour back to Long Beach with Alter Ego, an intimate jazz and whiskey lounge located just beyond the lobby. What…at Secret Los Angeles

Natalia Alvarez

Saturday, October 10

Local press Secret Los Angeles

In 2012, a Southern California mountain town elected a golden retriever as its mayor; 14 years later, the community is still governed by Mayor Max III and ranks among the state’s best spots for vivid fall foliage

Idyllwild, California, is a tiny unincorporated mountain community in the San Jacinto Mountains. It sits about a mile above sea level, with quick access to pine forests, hiking and biking trails, and dramatic rock formations.…at Secret Los Angeles

Jamie Ferrell

Friday, October 9

Los Angeles’s Best 100 Eat See the list →

Two enter, two leave, and Moo's Craft Barbecue climbs eighteen.

  1. Climbs LielleLos Angeles Was No. 37 No.25
  2. Climbs DunsmoorLos Angeles Was No. 53 No.46
  3. Climbs Moo's Craft BarbecueLos Angeles Was No. 73 No.55
  4. Climbs PasjoliSanta Monica Was No. 61 No.56
  5. Climbs Vin FolkHermosa Beach Was No. 89 No.75
  6. Enters AzizamLos Angeles No.99
  7. Enters Borekas Sephardic PastriesSherman Oaks No.100
  8. Slips CameliaLos Angeles Was No. 51 No.67
  9. Slips chi SPACCALos Angeles Was No. 58 No.68
  10. Slips Si! MonVenice Was No. 65 No.74
  11. Slips TartineSanta Monica Was No. 85 No.88
  12. Leaves BavelLos Angeles Was No. 91 off the list
  13. Leaves Pijja PalaceLos Angeles Was No. 98 off the list

Local press Secret Los Angeles

45 years ago, an unassuming Western Avenue buffet pioneered the all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ; today, MJD Korean BBQ still serves the exact same iconic L.A. Galbi cross-cut ribs it originally invented

The origins of the unlimited format Originally operating as Cheong Wun Buffet, the restaurant introduced an unlimited refill model for Korean barbecue. Diners could select from an array of raw meats and side dishes to cook at their own…at Secret Los Angeles

Natalia Alvarez

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Thursday, October 8

Los Angeles’s Best 100 Stay See the list →

22 enter, 22 leave, and Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County climbs 36.

  1. Climbs L'Ermitage Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Was No. 8 No.5
  2. Climbs The Peninsula Beverly HillsBeverly Hills Was No. 10 No.6
  3. Climbs Conrad Los AngelesLos Angeles Was No. 12 No.8
  4. Climbs Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel)Beverly Hills Was No. 19 No.11
  5. Climbs Downtown L.A. Proper HotelLos Angeles Was No. 22 No.19
  6. Climbs Four Seasons Los Angeles, Beverly HillsLos Angeles Was No. 30 No.21
  7. Climbs Viceroy Santa MonicaSanta Monica Was No. 29 No.22
  8. Climbs Sunset Tower HotelLos Angeles Was No. 36 No.27
  9. Climbs The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del ReyMarina Del Rey Was No. 33 No.29
  10. Climbs PUBLIC West HollywoodLos Angeles Was No. 37 No.31
  11. Climbs Costa Mesa MarriottCosta Mesa Was No. 68 No.44
  12. Climbs Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange CountyCosta Mesa Was No. 81 No.45
  13. Enters Hotel Per LaLos Angeles No.38
  14. Enters SLS Hotel, Beverly HillsLos Angeles No.39
  15. Enters The Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesLos Angeles No.40
  16. Enters The Sun RoseWest Hollywood No.41
  17. Enters W HollywoodLos Angeles No.42
  18. Enters Chamberlain West HollywoodWest Hollywood No.43
  19. Enters Fairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsSanta Monica No.46
  20. Enters Hilton Orange County/Costa MesaCosta Mesa No.47
  21. Enters Hotel 850 SVBWest Hollywood No.48
  22. Enters Hotel Erwin Venice BeachVenice No.49
  23. Enters Palihouse West HollywoodLos Angeles No.50
  24. Enters Soho House HollowayWest Hollywood No.51
  25. Enters The AsterLos Angeles No.52
  26. Enters The CharlieWest Hollywood No.53
  27. Enters The Georgian HotelSanta Monica No.54
  28. Enters The Hollywood RooseveltLos Angeles No.55
  29. Enters The LINE Hotel Los AngelesLos Angeles No.56
  30. Enters The Paramour EstateLos Angeles No.57
  31. Enters The Prospect HollywoodLos Angeles No.58
  32. Enters The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa MesaCosta Mesa No.59
  33. Enters Hilton AnaheimAnaheim No.99
  34. Enters Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim ResortAnaheim No.100
  35. Slips The Resort at Pelican HillNewport Coast Was No. 5 No.10
  36. Slips Montage Laguna BeachLaguna Beach Was No. 4 No.12
  37. Slips Balboa Bay ResortNewport Beach Was No. 11 No.17
  38. Slips Chateau MarmontWest Hollywood Was No. 14 No.18
  39. Slips Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & SpaAnaheim Was No. 21 No.25
  40. Slips Paséa Hotel & SpaHuntington Beach Was No. 23 No.26
  41. Slips Terranea ResortRancho Palos Verdes Was No. 17 No.28
  42. Slips Kimpton Shorebreak HotelHuntington Beach Was No. 26 No.30
  43. Slips The Ranch at Laguna BeachLaguna Beach Was No. 27 No.33
  44. Slips The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelDana Point Was No. 28 No.34
  45. Slips Four Seasons Westlake VillageWestlake Village Was No. 31 No.37
  46. Slips ALO Hotel by AyresOrange Was No. 38 No.60
  47. Slips Anaheim Desert Palms Hotel & SuitesAnaheim Was No. 39 No.61
  48. Slips Anaheim Majestic Garden HotelAnaheim Was No. 40 No.62
  49. Slips Anaheim Marriott HotelAnaheim Was No. 41 No.63
  50. Slips Anaheim Marriott SuitesGarden Grove Was No. 42 No.64
  51. Slips Anaheim Resort SuitesAnaheim Was No. 43 No.65
  52. Slips Ayres Hotel AnaheimAnaheim Was No. 45 No.66
  53. Slips Ayres Hotel Fountain ValleyFountain Valley Was No. 46 No.67
  54. Slips Ayres Hotel OrangeOrange Was No. 48 No.68
  55. Slips Ayres Hotel Seal BeachSeal Beach Was No. 49 No.69
  56. Slips Bay Shores Peninsula HotelNewport Beach Was No. 52 No.70
  57. Slips Beachrunner's InnLong Beach Was No. 53 No.71
  58. Slips Best Western Plus Hotel at the Convention CenterLong Beach Was No. 56 No.72
  59. Slips Best Western Plus Newport Mesa InnCosta Mesa Was No. 58 No.73
  60. Slips Best Western Plus Orange County Airport NorthSanta Ana Was No. 59 No.74
  61. Slips Best Western Plus Park Place Inn-Mini SuitesAnaheim Was No. 60 No.75
  62. Slips Best Western Plus Stovall's InnAnaheim Was No. 61 No.76
  63. Slips Candy Cane InnAnaheim Was No. 63 No.77
  64. Slips Clementine Hotel & SuitesAnaheim Was No. 65 No.78
  65. Slips Comfort Inn Anaheim ResortAnaheim Was No. 67 No.79
  66. Slips Courtyard by Marriott - Long Beach DowntownLong Beach Was No. 69 No.80
  67. Slips Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim - Theme Park EntranceAnaheim Was No. 70 No.81
  68. Slips Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort/Convention CenterAnaheim Was No. 72 No.82
  69. Slips Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast MetroSanta Ana Was No. 73 No.83
  70. Slips Courtyard by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange CountyIrvine Was No. 76 No.84
  71. Slips Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange CountySanta Ana Was No. 80 No.85
  72. Leaves Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo - Lake ForestMission Viejo Was No. 44 off the list
  73. Leaves Ayres Hotel Laguna WoodsLaguna Woods Was No. 47 off the list
  74. Leaves Ayres Suites Diamond BarDiamond Bar Was No. 50 off the list
  75. Leaves Ayres Suites Yorba LindaYorba Linda Was No. 51 off the list
  76. Leaves Best Western Plus CommerceCommerce Was No. 54 off the list
  77. Leaves Best Western Plus Executive InnRowland Heights Was No. 55 off the list
  78. Leaves Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum HotelLake Forest Was No. 57 off the list
  79. Leaves Best Western Plus West Covina InnWest Covina Was No. 62 off the list
  80. Leaves Chase Suite Hotel BreaBrea Was No. 64 off the list
  81. Leaves Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine SpectrumLake Forest Was No. 66 off the list
  82. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Buena ParkBuena Park Was No. 71 off the list
  83. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Cypress Anaheim/Orange CountyCypress Was No. 74 off the list
  84. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Hacienda Heights/Los Angeles CountyHacienda Heights Was No. 75 off the list
  85. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Irvine SpectrumIrvine Was No. 77 off the list
  86. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach AirportLong Beach Was No. 78 off the list
  87. Leaves Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles - Baldwin ParkBaldwin Park Was No. 79 off the list
  88. Leaves DoubleTree by Hilton Buena ParkBuena Park Was No. 82 off the list
  89. Leaves DoubleTree by Hilton Irvine-SpectrumIrvine Was No. 83 off the list
  90. Leaves Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Los Angeles-DowneyDowney Was No. 88 off the list
  91. Leaves Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Los Angeles West CovinaWest Covina Was No. 91 off the list
  92. Leaves Fullerton Marriott Hotel at California State UniversityFullerton Was No. 93 off the list
  93. Leaves Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Beach AirportLong Beach Was No. 100 off the list

Added to Scores , from Eater

Eater in Los Angeles

Kato, Holbox, Mori Nozomi, and 57 moreat Eater

  • The 38 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles
  • The Hottest New Restaurants in Los Angeles
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Local press Secret Los Angeles

In 1909, Santa Monica built a concrete pier to carry treated sewage into the ocean: today it houses the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel and draws 8M visitors annually

Los Angeles County is packed with landmarks, from the Hollywood Sign and Walk of Fame to Hollyhock House and Venice Beach.  The Santa Monica Pier is more than one of the most photographed spots in the region. It also marks the western end…at Secret Los Angeles

Sofia Delpueche

Wednesday, October 7

Local press Secret Los Angeles

With the Bouquet Fire scorching 1,000 acres, 100 mph Santa Ana ‘devil winds’ are blasting Los Angeles; why this Great Basin weather system triggered an urgent unhealthy air alert

If you have stepped outside in Los Angeles recently, you have likely noticed the hazy sky and campfire smell. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has officially declared an unhealthy air quality advisory. This alert is…at Secret Los Angeles

Natalia Alvarez

Local press Secret Los Angeles

Downtown LA hits a record 102 degrees as an extreme heat wave scorches SoCal; here is exactly when this hazardous October weather will finally break with a massive 25-degree drop

It is officially feeling like the peak of summer this October. A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave took hold across Southern California last week. It is currently sending temperatures soaring into the triple digits across Los…at Secret Los Angeles

Natalia Alvarez

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Tuesday, October 6

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Local press Secret Los Angeles

‘We ask and we listen’: Octavia Spencer and Angelina Jolie open up about empowering youth after teaming up to bring 35 local middle schoolers to see ‘The Outsiders’ in Hollywood

Angelina Jolie and Octavia Spencer joined forces in Hollywood to champion a cause close to their hearts: expanding youth access to live theater. As first reported by the Los Angeles Times, the two stars co-hosted an intimate fundraiser at…at Secret Los Angeles

Natalia Alvarez

Local press Secret Los Angeles

In 2023, Adéla was cut from Netflix’s ‘Dream Academy’; three years later, the Capitol Records signee is playing sold-out shows in Los Angeles this weekend for her debut album ‘PRIMA’

Adéla, the Slovak singer who has been all over your feed in recent weeks, is gearing up for two Los Angeles shows at the Fonda Theatre on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9. The shows are part of “The Red Bottoms Tour” in support of…at Secret Los Angeles

Jamie Ferrell

Monday, October 5

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Los Angeles’s Best 100

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  1. 1 SomniWest Hollywood · Spanish Eat score, 97
  2. 2 HolboxLos Angeles · Mexican Eat score, 95
  3. 3 SelineSanta Monica Eat score, 94
  4. 4 HayatoLos Angeles · Japanese Eat score, 93
  5. 4 n/nakaLos Angeles · Modern Kaiseki Eat score, 93
  6. 6 Anajak ThaiSherman Oaks · Thai Eat score, 92
  7. 6 Osteria MozzaLos Angeles · Italian Eat score, 92
  8. 6 Restaurant KiLos Angeles · Contemporary Korean Eat score, 92
  9. 9 Mori NozomiLos Angeles · Japanese Eat score, 91
  10. 9 RépubliqueLos Angeles · Mediterranean Eat score, 91

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      Four fifths of the score is the awards it's won, weighted by who gave them: a Michelin Key outweighs a listicle. The last fifth is where it is: the ranked places to eat and things to do around it, and how safe the country is. When you sort by what's nearby, distance from you changes the order, never the score.

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          The Best Place Score rates the area around a point, not any one place. The places are 60% of it: the best of what's within reach, weighed by distance. The setting is the other 40%: how life goes in that country (how people rate their own lives, how long and how well they live, how safe they are) and what it's like right there (the air, and the weather). If the score looks low, we probably haven't found enough critics out here yet.