Author: TopLALiving
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1935 Carla Ridge | Trousdale Estates
1935 Carla Ridge is one of those rare Trousdale Estates addresses where the story is as compelling as the architecture. In its earliest, most celebrated chapter, this was an incredible Robert L. Earl mid-century jewel, long described in listing history as having been featured in Architectural Digest in 1963, with the kind of vintage, trophy-scale…
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Uncovering Malibu’s Hidden Culinary Corners: Cafés, Canyons & Wine-Spots
While the coastline of Malibu draws much of the dining attention, the true sense of discovery lies slightly inland: shaded cafés tucked in canyon gullies, wine tasting rooms at vineyard edges, and intimate eateries that survived the recent fires to keep local flavor alive. Venture beyond the beachfront, and you’ll find a quieter side of…
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Burt Reynolds’ Trousdale Retreat to Vera Wang’s Restored Modern Jewel
In Trousdale Estates, some homes are memorable because of their architecture, some because of their views, and some because of the names attached to them. 610 Cole Place manages to capture all three. Tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in one of Beverly Hills’ most famous mid-century enclaves, the home carries the layered identity that makes…
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Century City Eats & Lifestyle Guide
Century City works best when you treat it as more than an office district. Yes, it is still one of the Westside’s major business hubs, but it is also one of the easiest places in Los Angeles to build a full day around: shopping, coffee, a long lunch, an after-work drink, a polished dinner, and…
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Sierra Towers: Inside the Legendary Mid-Century Tower Above the Sunset Strip
Few residential buildings in Los Angeles carry the mystique of Sierra Towers. Rising above Doheny Road at the edge of West Hollywood, just below the Hollywood Hills and moments from Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip, Sierra Towers is not simply a luxury condominium building. It is one of the city’s most recognizable residential landmarks:…
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Pacific Palisades Dining & Lifestyle Guide
Pacific Palisades has always been a “village” community – small-town rhythms with ocean air, canyon trails, and a few beloved commercial pockets that anchor daily life. After the January 2025 Palisades Fire, the Palisades’ dining and “fun” map became a story of resilience: a handful of neighborhood staples reopened early, others shifted into temporary formats,…
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1163 N Hillcrest Rd – Trousdale Estates
1163 N Hillcrest Road “former home to 1157 N Hillcrest, yes with an address change” the Trousdale Residence by Donaldson+Partners. A bold, stealth-luxury statement in iconic Trousdale Estates that fuses a mid-century soul with cutting-edge architectural ambition. Set on an enormous 3.12-acre lot and spanning approximately 23,000 sq ft (built 2024), this home is designed as…
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Koreatown Eats & Lifestyle Guide
New-school pasta bars, Chapman Plaza nights, iconic lounges, late-night karaoke, and the best “eat + spa + show” combos Koreatown is one of L.A.’s best “stay out as long as you want” neighborhoods: dense, walkable blocks; food at every hour; and nightlife that can swing from vintage lounges to full-chaos karaoke in the same night.…
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1157 N Hillcrest Rd – Trousdale Estates
1157 N Hillcrest Road – a true Trousdale Estates mid-century gem with serious architectural pedigree and an iconic restoration story. Originally built in 1963 by architect George MacLean, this residence was later meticulously restored and expanded in the mid-2000’s by the celebrated architecture firm Marmol + Radziner, with interiors by acclaimed designer Brad Dunning, a…
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Downtown LA Eats & Lifestyle Guide
DTLA is best experienced by micro-neighborhood hopping: do a Historic Core coffee + market lap, slide into the Arts District for dinner, then finish on a rooftop in South Park or Broadway. Below are places that feel distinctly “Downtown” right now, plus a few landmark experiences that make the whole outing feel like L.A. The…