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TheMag4SoCal.com · April 2026
From Koreatown to Beverly Hills, a new wave of elevated outdoor dining is redefining the Los Angeles restaurant scene — where the view is as carefully curated as the menu.
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The beloved Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens has broken ground on a 12-acre expansion that will add new gallery space, a contemporary art wing, and a redesigned Chinese Garden.
Median home prices along Newport Harbor's most coveted streets have surpassed $8 million for the first time, driven by tech wealth relocating from Northern California and international buyers.
The annual celebration of mid-century modern architecture and design attracted over 150,000 visitors this February, cementing Palm Springs' status as a global destination for design enthusiasts.
After years of post-pandemic caution, Los Angeles is experiencing a restaurant renaissance, with over 200 notable openings in the first quarter of 2026 spanning every cuisine and price point.
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