Notes from the Westside
Canyon life, neighborhood guides, market thoughts, and my monthly "10 Good Things" — a few things worth knowing from a 4th-generation Santa Monica Canyon native.
Comparing the LA Westside's Best Neighborhoods
Santa Monica Canyon, Rustic Canyon, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Venice — how they differ, and who each one suits.
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Ten Good Things
This month: a wild experimental house in the Bay Area, Herbie Hancock on Danish TV, apres beach spots, and the Night of Destruction.
Published July 25, 2026 Read the issue
Ten Good Things
This month: David Hockney's iPhone art, the 25 best tacos in LA, a Bolinas macramé saga, and my new Ocean Park listing.
Published June 17, 2026 Read the issue
Ten Good Things
My curated newsletter — ten things worth knowing about Westside real estate, canyon life, and the wider world, sent to friends and neighbors each month.
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