Author Archives: Dakota Kim

Our Sneaky Tips for Staying Warm When Camping in Freezing Temps

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Right about now, you might be asking… Read More

Save $80 Per Kid on Disneyland Tickets, Now Until May 18

Kids ages 3 to 9 and Southern California residents, grab your Mickey… Read More

These Rain Gardens Clean City Stormwater with Flowers and Trees

Rainwater runoff pollutes urban sewers, but some cities in the West are turning to a win-win solution that will both clean the water and build… Read More

Wildfires, Earthquakes, Mudslides, and … Tumbleweeds? These 30-Foot Monsters Are Coming for Your Car

You might giggle at the mental image of tumbleweed, picturing the lonesome, dry bundle trundling over the highway bridge in “The Big Lebowski,” or every… Read More

Here Are All the States Where Plastic Bags Are Banned in the West

In 2007, San Francisco influenced other cities by… Read More

A Quiet Place: How to Find Peace and Silence in Western Cities

One of the major advantages of living in the West is that it’s quiet by comparison with the East. We’re lucky… Read More

This Fabulous Sixties-Inspired Las Vegas Furniture and Apparel Store Is Always Ready to Outfit a Glamorous Home

Photo via 1stdibs, courtesy of Patina in Las Vegas Read More

Meet the Best Butchers in the West

You might have heard that pork lovers may soon be afflicted with a subpar product two federal whistleblowers are calling… Read More

Who Knew? “White Christmas” Was Actually About… Beverly Hills!

There may be no more American song than “White Christmas.” Written by Irving Berlin (who was Jewish, of course), made famous by Bing Crosby… Read More

State Parks Are Offering Free Guided Hikes on New Year’s Day

You wake up, stretch, yawn, and look at your phone. It’s the first day of 2020, and you’re already feeling the pressures of fulfilling New… Read More

Massive Italian Food Emporium Heads to Silicon Valley Mall

Lidia Bastianich’s famous marinara sauce—and soon enough, Lidia herself—are coming to Silicon Valley. That’s because… Read More

Get the Look: The 10 Most Beautiful Farmhouses of 2019

Are you still loving your shiplap boards, clapboard siding, hefty reclaimed wood dining tables, Shaker chairs, apron sinks and farmer’s market signs? Well, you’re… Read More

Breweries Call Out PG&E with Blackout-Themed Beers

Cultural commentary in beer names is not a new thing, so it’s no surprise Barrel Brothers… Read More

One Type of Flu Is Spiking. Here’s How to Build Your Resistance This Winter

This year, there’s a surprise registering in the tickers at the Centers for Disease Control. Influenza Type B, which usually hits in the spring,… Read More

Where to Find Posh Afternoon Tea in the West

The Living Room, Beverly Hills https://www.instagram.com/p/BMpenUuD2iQ/ This may be Los Angeles’ prettiest tea, with towers of macarons being delivered to sleek cream-colored sofas… Read More

Sustainable Stocking Stuffers That Won’t End up in the Landfill

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. As a country, we create… Read More

Blue Bottle Coffee Plans to Ditch Paper Cups at Its Cafes

Coffee cups, lids, sleeves, and straws create tons of landfill-bound waste each year. Blue Bottle, the Oakland-based coffee company owned by Nestlé, has thrown… Read More

Tame the Flurry of Holiday Activity with These Mindfulness Tips

The sheer number of tasks on your holiday to-do list can rival Santa’s, and by 7 p.m. during the holidays (or should we say… Read More

Tips for Staying Healthy During Your Holidays Travels from Frequent Flyers Across the West

Stick to Your Daily Regimen While Traveling Sunset editor-in-chief Matt Bean takes more flights than anyone we know, bouncing between San Francisco, Los Angeles,… Read More

In-N-Out Gives Kids Free Hot Chocolate on Rainy Days

Rainy season is here again–as if we needed more reason to stay in our houses. But there’s a secret to surviving the Rain-pocalypse with your… Read More

Legendary Taiwanese Soup Dumplings Are Hitting Las Vegas

This is a food lover’s present far better than any Santa has in his sleigh. Come 2020, Vegas xiao long bao fans can stop… Read More

Visit Palm Springs for Modernism Week to Learn How Sunset Shaped the West

Modernism Week draws mid-century design-loving fans to Palm Springs for a rare opportunity to peek into exclusive, beautifully-designed homes. But besides being… Read More

Dungeness Crab Season Is Officially Delayed: Here Are 9 Seafood Recipes to Tide You Over

The long-awaited, very anticipated Dungeness crab season has been officially delayed until December 22 — but before you riot and book… Read More

Our Citrus Crops Are Under Attack. Meet the Cute Wasp That Could Save Them

A tiny insect war is being waged in our backyards—one that’s threatening California’s $4 billion citrus industry. Now it’s popped up in San Bernardino… Read More