LA Area

It’s been the backdrop for iconic films such as La La Land and The Terminator. Griffith Observatory was closed during the pandemic but it recently reopened and the director invited California Live Host Danielle Nottingham in to celebrate this true Hollywood treasure.

This is not your 80’s Breakfast Club! Amber Pfister found an influencer café where vloggers and social media stars come to socialize and eat some old school favorites.

Buon appetito! California Live is sampling some delicious and authentic Italian fare as part of the three-day True Italian Taste. Participating restaurants in LA include Angelini Osteria, N10 and Rossoblu. Viva Italia!

The Getty Center combines architecture, art, and nature all perched on the top of a hill where you feel elevated physically and emotionally. Plus, it’s easy to get taken away by the grounds and sweeping views of the city. “California Live” meets an art educator to understand the “Getty experience.”

Inspired by beach destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Esperanza Cocina de la Playa has just opened its doors in Manhattan beach. The restaurant has been a big transformation (from the former Shark’s Cove bar) with a striking interior and ceviche and tequila menu. “California Live” visits the beautiful space and checks out the dishes.

Outdoor wine tasting to live music alongside the Pacific Coast? Rosenthal Winery may be the place for your best-day-ever in California. “California Live” goes to hear about why this special place is so fun for getting together with friends or for parties, including live music, food trucks, and ocean views from their garden patio.

Now here’s for a true outdoorsmen experience, Mo’s House of Axe is the first full-service bar and restaurant with a high-end axe throwing lounge. “California Live” finds out why axe throwing has become a cultural phenomenon. Plus, Lawrence learns the skills needed to hit the bull’s-eye.

How would you like to see views of Los Angeles from a colorful Marrakesh-inspired hideaway? “California Live” checks out JW Marriott’s new open air rooftop pop-up, The Oasis. To add to the experience, there are cabanas, cocktails, mezze platters, and beautiful photo-inspiring backdrops. You can get your tickets here....

If you’re looking for a dance party to light up your weekend, Dance DTLA is calling your name. “California Live” meets up with dance instructors from Dance DTLA which offers free Friday night dance parties outdoors with easy-to-follow dance moves while DJs spin tunes. Each Friday is different so you can pick your own jams, from disco to Motown....

Set in a 1915 landmark building originally called The Waldorf, the Venice V Hotel embraces its past as a residence for A-list stars combined with skate and surf culture with a new restoration. V draws inspiration from Venice’s legendary skate park and unmatched culture for a true local experience. “California Live” checks out the curated penthouses...

Barbie-Q owner, Fortune Southern, is one of few black female owners to find success in a male dominated world of street food. “California Live” finds out how she achieved her dream of transitioning a food truck to a full-service restaurant. Plus, check out some of her favorite plates including her famous sausage sandwich, hand-breaded chicken crunc...

Downtown LA’s Madcap Motel blurs the lines between what is real and what is fake. “California Live” experiences the 1960’s portal that combines interactive oddities, art installations, performances, and more through a series of seemingly normal motel rooms.

La La Land Kind Cafe coffee shop in Santa Monica has taken customer service to a new level of courtesy. “California Live” tries it out to understand the branding mission of “normalizing kindness” where the positivity is palpable. Plus, find out why their business model centers around hiring foster youths.