Ice Skating
Make your plans now: the beloved ice skating rink will be our neighbor again! They’ve already closed the lot to do the build out. The downside is, of course, fewer parking spots. So, give yourself time to find that spot on SMB. Unless it’s the weekend, do NOT park in the garage connected to our building or across 5th. They charge too much!
Pro-tip: I sometimes park in the Santa Monica Library garage at 7th & SMB because I’m gonna go in the library to grab/return a book anyway 🙂
The Train, The Train
If you haven’t yet, now is the time to try out the Expo line into Santa Monica. It’s sooooo easy and the final stop is at 4th & Colorado (just a few blocks from my studio at Salon Republic). Need help buying a pass or deciding where to get on the train? Email me! I’m sort of a public transpo pro, ya know 😉
Get Your Vitamin Sea
Did you know you can walk out of my studio and west on SMB a just few blocks and stare at the ocean? Here are two more goodies for ya:
- Staring at the ocean changes our brain wave frequency and puts us in a mild meditative state.
- Plus, negative ions in the sea breeze have a mood-boosting effect.
I need some wine!
If you dig Italian vino (and, really, who doesn’t?), Heroic Italian (across SMB from the studio) has the good stuff! From Napa to Tuscany, they’ve got reds, whites and yes-way roses to tickle your palate. Plus, arancini, salads & pizzas too. If you’re my last client for the day, I’ll even join you there!
So, next time you breeze into Santa Monica to treat your skin, I hope you make time to treat your other senses, too. Stay tuned for more Santa Monica faves & raves so you make the most of your trips to be well {groomed!}.