Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief

An explorer at heart (she's officially part of The Explorers Club, a prestigious society of scientists, travelers, adventurers, conservationists, and innovators) as well as proud member of Marquis Who’s Who 2025, Haute Living's Editor-in-Chief, Laura Schreffler, has covered travel, culture, and celebrity since 2003; she has officially been serving as Haute Media Group's talent booker since 2012. When she’s not hunting for the world’s best cocktail or jumping into the Antarctic Ocean, Laura is volunteering worldwide as an animal rescue advocate. Her motto: “Life is short – make it an adventure (but also, stay in a 5-star hotel)." IG: @laurainwonderland__

Posts by Laura Schreffler

Park Hyatt Aviara

Here is our haute getaway guide to a weekend in Carlsbad, California. Check out our picks for the best places to stay, eat, drink, be merry – and play golf. FORE!

Fishing With Dynamite

Pardon our pun, but Fishing With Dynamite will put an explosion of flavor in your mouth. It’s out of this world. Can you tell we’re fans? The Manhattan Beach-based eatery opened with a bang this past April just two doors down from Chef David LeFevre’s other delectable eatery, M.B. Post.

Marilyn Monroe

This August marks the 52nd anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s, but her iconic blonde bombshell image lives on. This summer, Marilyn: The Exhibit returns to the The Hollywood Museum through August, giving fans an intimate look at the actress’ life and legacy with an exclusive exhibit of authentic memorabilia. We thought we’d offer Angelenos a retrospective of our own: the places Marilyn loved best in Hollywood.

planet blue

Here are five tips on the essential items every California girl must have for summer courtesy of the trendy and uber-cool founder of Planet Blue, Ling-Su Chinn.

sls las vegas

The opening of SLS’ flagship Las Vegas property is going to be the Sin City event of the year, as far as we’re concerned. We were lucky to take a sneak peek at the property earlier this week with Sam Nazarian, the founder, chairman and CEO of SBE, the SLS Las Vegas’ parent company. Here’s what you can expect to see when the SLS opens its doors for good on August 23rd.

Beauty + Wellness: HUM Nutrition Founder Walt Faulstroh’s 5 Tips for How to Look Red Carpet Ready –...

As the co-founder of newly launched HUM Nutrition, Walter Faulstroh is an authority on how to become a healthier you. Walter, as well as his LA-based nutrition company, is dedicated to making people look great, and feel even greater. Specializing in the fundamental role nutritional supplements play in life, HUM embodies the philosophy that “beauty starts from […]

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Whether you’re a die-hard golfer or simply someone who just wants to get away from it all, The Lodge at Torrey Pines is the place for you. The La Jolla-located Lodge – a location of which is often referred to as the Beverly Hills of San Diego, has been awarded the AAA 5 diamond rating for 12 consecutive years, and for good reason.

24 Hour Plays

Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel was the scene of unbridled enthusiasm as the cast of the 4th annual 24 Hour Plays celebrated their achievement on Friday night.

heather mcdonald

What does comedienne extraordinaire Heather McDonald get up to on the weekend? When she’s not impersonating Drew Barrymore or sipping Skinny Girl margaritas poolside, she’s preparing for her summer appearance at the Venetian Las Vegas’ Lipshtick, a newly branded resident comedy series that marks the first time in the storied entertainment history of Las Vegas that the comedy stage will be taken exclusively by female performers, which debuts on July 11th. Are you ready to see what Heather gets up on the weekend? We promise you, you will laugh.

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