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Leila Najafi
Leila is a former tech marketer at startups like Eventbrite and Lyft and decided to quit and pursue her passion and travel. She now consults for startups while traveling and writing about LA, the city she has called home for nearly 25 years. She spends half of her paycheck on travel, food, concert tickets, and admittedly suffers from FOMO. When she's not exploring every nook and cranny of LA, you can find her at a coffee shop on Abbot Kinney, a Pilates class, or on a plane to her next adventure. Follow her around the world at @LeilasList.
Articles by Leila
Events
By Leila Najafi

9 Normal-ish Things We’re Looking Forward to Doing This Year in LA

New restaurants, the return of outdoor dining, IRL concerts and more.

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Leila Najafi

The Southern California Desert Is One Massive, Trippy Outdoor Gallery

Old Hollywood meets modern surreality in the epicenter of desert cool.

By Leila Najafi

Lifestyle
By Leila Najafi

This Laid-back Mountain Town is the Zen Reset That You Need

Just 90 minutes from LA, put Ojai on your weekend agenda

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Leila Najafi

This Old West California Town Is Hiding a Killer Wine and Food Scene

Somehow, this place still lies under the radar.

By Leila Najafi

Food & Drink
By Leila Najafi

18 Essential Santa Barbara Restaurants

Get out of town for the weekend.

By Leila Najafi

Food & Drink
By Leila Najafi

19 Essential LA Sandwiches

Grab these for your next picnic at the beach, park, or pool.

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Leila Najafi

18 Awesome Things to Do in Santa Barbara

Have the best weekend ever.

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Multiple Authors

12 Cool Glamping Experiences You Can Have Around the Country

Where “roughing it” meets retro air-conditioned Airstream.

By Multiple Authors

Food & Drink
By Leila Najafi

The Best Happy Hour in Your LA Neighborhood

Commuting in LA is, as we all know, a dumpster fire at the best of times -- so why spend happy hour on the road, when you can head to a bar and throw back a few drinks at discounted prices?

By Leila Najafi

Food & Drink
By Leila Najafi

The Most Romantic Restaurants in LA for a Date

Whether you’ve made it to a third date or you’re celebrating a 10-year anniversary, LA’s ever-expanding restaurant scene means you’ve got no shortage of spots to celebrate your love over a tasty meal.

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Leila Najafi

The Coolest New Exhibits to Check Out in LA Before They Disappear

LA has a lot to love: 284 days of sunshine, beaches and mountains in close proximity, and arguably the strongest food scene on the West Coast, just to name a few.

By Leila Najafi

Travel
By Leila Najafi

7 Cultural Differences That Make Visiting Japan That Much Cooler For Americans

Japanese culture is everything American culture is not.

By Leila Najafi

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