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FOOD · JUN 9, 2026

The 10 best coffee shops in Silver Lake

From sunlit patios on Sunset to tucked-away pour-over bars, here's where Angelenos are caffeinating this season.

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NIGHTLIFE · JUN 2, 2026

Summer rooftop bars worth the elevator ride in DTLA

Skyline views, frozen margaritas, and the playlists keeping Downtown's rooftops packed all season long.

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GUIDES · MAY 24, 2026

A perfect weekend in Venice — beach to canals

Morning swims at Rose Ave, lunch on Abbot Kinney, golden-hour walks through the canals. Our 48-hour itinerary.

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