Lifestyle
Discover the vibrant pulse of Santa Monica life through our engaging Lifestyle section. We showcase the best of local dining, arts, entertainment, and community events that make our beachside city unique. From restaurant openings and gallery exhibitions to fitness trends and neighborhood celebrations, our coverage captures the essence of Santa Monica living. Our stories highlight local personalities, cultural happenings, and the coastal experiences that define our community. Whether you're seeking weekend plans or exploring Santa Monica's diverse offerings, trust the Santa Monica Daily Press to keep you connected to the city's dynamic lifestyle scene.
Making dinner exciting
In my house we are cooking every day lately and enjoying it immensely. The hard part is coming up with...
Read moreCreating hope for cancer victims
More than 1.4 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and three in four families...
Read moreLocal restaurants feed people for (relatively) cheap
DOWNTOWN Restaurant weeks in San Francisco, New York and Boston are the foodie affairs of the year, letting people with...
Read moreSo-so south of the border
Whenever I find a restaurant that’s been around longer than I, I know it must be special. Check out the...
Read more‘Compelling Conversations’
America is a great land of opportunity. I am sure we all want to get ahead in this country. We...
Read moreEat lean without getting too mean
It is that time of year where many of us are eating leaner and perhaps looking at getting healthy or...
Read moreA traditional sushi sensation
When it’s time to go out for lunch or dinner, I usually think that anything I would want I can...
Read moreYou’ve got to have park
I recently took my son to the playground in New York City where I grew up. I looked around and...
Read moreLocal woman campaigns for the ocean
DOWNTOWN Anna Cummins is making the grade these days. The Santa Monica resident is on a mission to teach the...
Read moreThe falls and breaks of childhood
Fractures are the most common and potentially serious childhood injuries and they are the number one reason for a referral...
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