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.
Learning the way of the watermelon
Watermelon season is ending in some parts of the U.S., but before it’s all over let us take this time...
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...
Read more‘Another Man’s Sombrero’
This book has the sub-title “A Conservative Broadcaster’s Undercover Journey across The Mexican Border.” We have a problem with people...
Read more‘The Happening’
‘The Happening’ From writer/director M. Night Shyamalan (“Signs,” “The Sixth Sense”) comes this paranoid thriller about a family on the...
Read moreAll that Chazz dazzles
When Chazz Palminteri’s screenplay for “Faithful,” a brilliant psychological drama/comedy/twister, was made into a movie in 1996 it starred Cher,...
Read moreTony P’s is popping
It seems like I’ve been lunching in Marina del Rey since before there was water in the canals. And yet,...
Read moreUCLA Medical Group among the best
MID-CITY When seeking healthcare, the UCLA Medical Group continues to provide some of the best services around. One of the...
Read moreInspirational blind student inspires others
SAMOHI In most ways Kyra Sweeney is a normal 14-year-old teenager just like any other. She counts text messaging, instant...
Read moreVariety is the spice of life
I am a huge fan of Asian food and especially sushi, so I was thrilled to accept and invitation to...
Read more‘The Big Lebowski’ 10th Anniversary Edition
‘The Big Lebowski’ 10th Anniversary Edition One of the Coen Brothers’ best efforts, Jeff Bridges stars as The Dude, a...
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