Fast forward to summer with these beachy adventures
Hikers can savor commanding views of sea, sky and sand at Point Dume.
(Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
April 1, 2021 7 AM PT
Design and illustrations by Jade Cuevas
Good morning! With highs in the 80s this week, it feels as if summer has come early to Southern California.
To celebrate the warm weather, in this edition of Escapes you’ll find hikes along the Pacific and a low-effort beach camping experience all within 120 miles of Los Angeles.
You’ll also find a reader recommendation as well as a must-have tool for planning your road trip. Safe and happy travels this weekend, wherever your adventures take you.
The Here Today popup is in the former Thalia location.
Here Today, a weekend popup in the Lower Garden District had its soft opening March 5. The endeavor is run by Michael Stoltzfus of Coquette, and includes popular ice cream popup Lucy Boone Ice Cream, and newcomer Patron Saint Wine.
Stoltzfus is spearheading the project that will be serving a menu that includes a fried chicken sandwich ($6), pickled vegetables ($8) and other rotating items. Chef Ana Castro, who heads the kitchen at Here Today, will be cultivating a menu that is sure to interest meat and veggie lovers, alike.
Stoltzfus had the idea for the pop-up when he saw the space at the former Thalia location, 1245 Constance St., sitting empty.