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5 to try in the City of Angels

Being originally from CA and having lived in San Francisco and Santa Monica, CA – there are certain things that I miss about city living. I’m spoiled that I get back so often to enjoy some of my favorite things.

Here are 5 things I ALWAYS do when I’m in Santa Monica:

Kreation in Santa Monica:

Priding itself on being a certified green business and offering its customers local farmer’s market products, Kreation restaurant has expanded into the juicing business.

I’ve recently become obsessed with the juice part of their business – mainly their protein powder and master cleanse cold pressed juice.

                                                              Protein Power and Master Cleanse

                                                                     www.kreationjuice.com

Santa Monica Bike Path:

                                                                         Morning Run

As most people know, I’m a devout runner.

The Santa Monica bike path will take you from Santa Monica all the way through Venice Beach.  There is nothing more relaxing to me then running along the coast for miles (plus the people watching is prime at all hours of the day).

Hot 8 Yoga, Santa Monica:

It’s important to me when I travel to keep up my yoga practice. I love a place that feels like my home studio, which is what I found in Hot 8 Yoga.

                                                                 www.hot8yoga.com

My favorite class is the Hot 8 Power Fusion – a combination of vinyasa and bikram, in a heated room, with music, so that you can rock your asana!

Caffe Luxxe/Effie’s Oatcakes

With a toddler and a business, I always need a little mid afternoon pick me up (it’s my one vice!)

I’m not sure if it’s the absolutely amazing , REAL coffee or the beautiful swirl that they put in the cup, but whatever it is, this coffee is the best.

For an added treat, pick up a package of Effie’s Oatcakes, dip and enjoy!

www.caffeluxxe.com

                                                                         Soy Latte

                                                                 www.caffeluxxe.com

Katsuya – Sushi

If I could eat sushi every day, I would. In fact, on my last visit, I had sushi 3 out of the 4 days I was there!

One of my favorite places (although a splurge) is Katsuya in Brentwood.

I try to go early to avoid the LA “scene” and always order double of the following:

Yellow Tail Sashimi w/ Jalapeño

Baked Crab Hand Roll

Crispy Fried Tuna 

                                                                  Crispy Rice Tuna

A Note from Tiffany:

Born and raised in CA, I recently moved to Nashville, TN to be closer to family.  I spent my career in the fashion industry and am so lucky to be able to be part of YogaGlyphs. When I'm not working (or writing blogs), I'm chasing after my 1 year old daughter Skylar, who we loving call 'boo'.