Following a glorious weekend of warmth and brilliant sunshine, L.A.'s summery weather trend continues which means perfect beach day conditions. Catching a full day of rays on the sand may conflict with things like a job or school, but perhaps you can sneak away for lunch or hit the coastline for a sunset happy hour after? So, in case you missed it or forgot where to make that happen, here's a friendly reminder of our top 16 beachside bars and restaurants. More»

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Although nothing like yesterday's completely insane temperatures, it looks like today will be the last of the raging heat wave and we encourage you to take advantage by heading for the coastline. We're not suggesting you ditch work or school for a full day at the beach, but maybe just get close enough to one for this evening's sunset over food or drinks or perhaps a lunch date. To help you make this happen, we've rounded up of our favorite spots for boozing at dining by the beach, from Malibu to Marina del Rey. Whether for beach day grub or post-workday drinks, check out L.A.'s 16 best beachside bars and restaurants. More»

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Following an absolute scorcher of a weekend, L.A.'s going to be even hotter today, with less stifling but still warm temperatures carrying pretty much through the week. We hope you found a way to enjoy the "summerlike" conditions of the last few days with something involving a beach and encourage you to head for the coast while they last. You may not be able to ditch work or school for a full day at the beach, but you can at least get close enough to one at some point to appreciate it, specifically over food or drinks. To help you make this happen, we've rounded up of our favorite spots for boozing at dining by the beach, from Malibu to Marina del Rey. Whether for beach day grub or post-workday drinks, check out L.A.'s 16 best beachside bars and restaurants. More»

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Although L.A. is probably the most undeserving city of delightfully random waves of perfect summer-like weather in winter, Mother Nature is feeling generous again and granting us another few 80-degree days. Sure, it's a sign of irreparable damage to the entire planet's ecosystems and melting away of the poles, but don't lie... you know it feels awesome. To not appreciate it in some capacity would be a shame, especially when a good portion of the country is experiencing a true winter wonderland that does not quite have the magical charm of the holiday snow flurries sprinkled over The Grove. So, here's a little reminder in case you've forgotten how to maximize this streak of summery glory with these eight ways to take advantage of 80-degree days in February and March.

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A week ago today, we were lucky to see temperatures in the 50s, but Mother Nature has decided to grant us a couple of summery 80-degree days in February. Sure, it's a sign of irreparable damage to the entire planet's ecosystems and melting away of the poles, but don't lie... you know it feels awesome. To not appreciate this downright delightful weather in some capacity would be a crying shame, especially when a good portion of the country is experiencing a true winter wonderland that does not quite have the magical charm of the holiday snow flurries sprinkled over The Grove. Maximize this little streak of summer-like glory with these eight ways to take advantage of 80-degree days in February.

A week ago today, we were lucky to see temperatures in the 50s, but Mother Nature has decided to grant us a couple of summery 80-degree days in February. Sure, it's a sign of irreparable damage to the entire planet's ecosystems and melting away of the poles, but don't lie... you know it feels awesome. To not appreciate this downright delightful weather in some capacity would be a crying shame, especially when a good portion of the country is experiencing a true winter wonderland that does not quite have the magical charm of the holiday snow flurries sprinkled over The Grove. Maximize this little streak of summer-like glory with these eight ways to take advantage of 80-degree days in February. More>>

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So basically just like July, August and September. We'll be doing a whole of this ^^ over the weekend enjoying the 90-degree weather.

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