From tea with a view to a chic cocktail party in a Christmas tree lot, here are five holiday events to add to your December calendar.

In Los Angeles, choosing a gym can be as difficult as selecting the perfect bottle of wine. You want something that has status and satisfies, but in a town that has more yoga, spin studios and boutique properties than there are gas stations, the choices can be overwhelming. Which gym is worth calling your second home? Here are some of the sexiest Los Angeles Fitness Centers. Get yo' sweat on.

A trip up the northern California coast is the ultimate must if you're seeking a relaxed and serene vacation. Here are the stops you must make from Monterey to Half Moon Bay in order to have the hautest of holidays.

In the year that gave us Throwback Thursdays, it only seems appropriate that Los Angeles is seeing an influx of chic, retro-inspired bars and lounges opening up. Whether you’re looking for Art Deco or the 1970s, we’ve found your new (old) hangouts; these are our favorite throwback bars in Los Angeles.

Planning a party this holiday season? Don't spend the night mixing cocktails, hire one of these professionals to do the job for you.

In this recurring feature that spotlights where to be seen and what to do in a haute neighborhood or specific street, we take you to tony Pacific Heights. Known for its sprawling mansions along Billionaire's Row, Victorian homes, boldface name residents and breathtaking panoramic views, Pacific Heights epitomizes the beauty of San Francisco more than any other 'hood in the city. Bounded by Union Street to the north, Bush Street to the south, Presidio Avenue to the west and Van Ness Avenue to the east (by the Pacific Heights Residents Association definition), Pacific Heights is the perfect place to take a stroll, shop, dine, take a historical tour or get your workout on. Here's what you shouldn't miss:

The Del Mar Racetrack went back to its roots this year for its inaugural Bing Crosby Season presentation, an homage to the track's founder. The event, which brought some serious old Hollywood glamour to San Diego, was such a success that the track will reprise the festivities in 2015 for five weeks, from October 29 to November 29. Here's how to live like a high roller when betting on winners like California Chrome, who raced in this year's closing weekend race on November 29th. May the odds ever be in your favor.

Even if you've been to Dubai, you haven't traveled there like this. Emirates can now whisk you from San Francisco International to Dubai International Airport aboard the iconic Airbus A380, the largest and hautest passenger aircraft in the world. Haute Living was on the scene to check out this luxury hotel with wings when it arrived at SFO on Dec. 1.

Between chic events like the Napa Film Festival and Flavor! Napa, it's clear that Napa Valley has become a cultural destination that celebrates the best in food, wine, and film. While those affairs are phenomenal in their own rights, we couldn't help but want to get back to the basics, and enjoy Napa for what it's most famous for: wine, of course. So gather a small group of girlfriends like Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz did this spring and enjoy the ultimate girls weekend getaway in wine country.

The Water Club's culinary lifestyle consultant shares recipes from his latest cookbook, 'My Perfect Pantry.'

Whether your style is Downtown Abbey or graffiti-inspired; the de Young or Alcatraz Island, the San Francisco art scene has something for you this fall. Visitors and residents alike will delight in the works on display throughout these four exhibits you won't want to miss:

Our picks for the best fall fragrances are as diverse as the changing colors of leaves. From the hopeful scent of cherry blossom to the distinctly sultry aroma of tuberose, we're absolutely positive that you'll fall in love with these seven autumn-friendly fragrances. We sure did!

This holiday season, Samsung has elevated the shopping experience to a whole new level with its introduction of the Samsung Signature House—a modern, luxurious showcase featuring all of the brand's hottest new gizmos and gadgets, from high-definition televisions to WiFi-controlled washers and dryers.

If the recent rain made you start searching for a desert oasis to escape the next downpour, you weren't alone. Now is a terrific time to return to the legendary La Quinta Resort & Club. The sprawling property, located just outside of Palm Springs, recently unveiled a haute new look following a multi-million dollar facelift that would make any San Francisco socialite proud to sport.