Spring shows up less as a season and more as a subtle identity crisis.All of a sudden, it feels like you should be evolving. Cleaner habits, clearer mind, better routines—reinventing yourself at a pace that’s somewhere in between self growth and a Taylor Swift-level rebrand.

This means something different for everyone. For my East Coast Friends, it’s a ruthless attempt at spring cleaning. Anything that hasn’t been used in the last half hour isn’t important enough to take up space in a third-floor walk-up under 1,000 square feet. For others, it’s the return of “being outside,” which somehow means both long walks with fur babies (or real ones) and a heightened awareness of the pollen count. Equal parts fresh air and mild suffering.

And in Los Angeles, spring tends to manifest in a very specific way. It’s a rotation of the following habits that feel restorative, or at least well-intentioned (I don’t make the rules). Erewhon wellness shots become non-negotiable as spring temps swing from hot to cold and back again more often than my ex (who, btw, is subscribed, heyyyy). Someone books time with a new chakra healer or medium. Some type of Pressed Juicery cleanse is attempted. There’s a new form of outdoor yoga that no one fully understands (crossing puppy and goat yoga off this year’s list). Pilates studios start offering “new season, new you” packages. Menus lean heavily into chlorophyll. IV’s packed with extra vitamins are dripped. Calendars get cleared in the name of a “reset” (but if we’re honest some of us are just tired and isolating before summer). Whether you fully lean in or just observe it from a distance, the underlying theme is the same: spring asks for some version of change. The trick is not letting it turn into a full-blown identity crisis—take what actually feels good, leave what doesn’t, and call it your own version of a reset. Stop, smell the roses while they’re actually in bloom, and take a moment to consider what actually serves you versus what just looks like it should.

Whatever you’re hoping to get out of it, below is my ultimate spring guide to LA. Take anything that feels right, leave the rest.
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‍Touch grass: Spring in LA is your cue to act as carefree outside as someone in a GLP-1 commercial—suddenly you’re doing pottery with a view or yoga in a garden. Make use of the city’s best outdoor parks...morning loops around Silver Lake Reservoir, hikes up Runyon Canyon or Los Leones, or a full afternoon in Griffith Park with snacks and a good book. Dog parks double as your next meet-cute (looking at you, Laurel Canyon), golden hour belongs to the golden retrievers at Palisades Park, and outdoor yoga is in full swing at Hollywood Forever Cemetery along with beachside fitness classes on Santa Monica Beach. To match our stunning scenery, LA picnics demand the perfect al fresco companion. These win the “easiest to transport” award: any Sugarfish to-go box, an Erewhon charcuterie board, and our limited-edition sandwich with Basqueria (The Casita Friend, only available April 25 and May 2)
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‍The outdoor pour: The great outdoors can also mean a rooftop, courtyard or patio with a cocktail. See my guide to some favorite rooftop spots for great views and better drinks here.
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Immunity support: Kourtney Kardashian Barker knows what she’s talking about with Erewhon’s Turmeric Crush smoothie—my sore throat hates to see it coming every time.

One trip to Kreation Juicery can feel borderline medicinal, from their Source of Vitamin C tonic and Super Double Immune Plus to Sea Moss blends and anything labeled “Breath EZ.” Whether it’s preventative or reactive is between you and your immune system.
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‍Florals...for spring...groundbreaking: Yes, Miranda Priestly’s sarcasm lives in our heads (and hearts) rent free, but ‘tis the damn season, my Friends. Embrace the blooms with some of our city’s most epic landmarks from Pasadena’s Descanso Gardens to The Original Los Angeles Flower Market, with a reputation for drawing flower lovers from all over the world (plus, cute merch like here). For something slightly more involved, check out monthly workshops at Weho’s Bloom Boom and Rolling Greens (Culver City, Beverly Grove and Studio City).
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‍Mental reframe: The benefits of spring cleaning shouldn’t stop at your closet. Just like that Brandy Melville sweater you worshipped in college and have no intention of wearing again, taking an inventory of the habits and thoughts you’ve been holding onto a little too long is a great way to weed out other things that no longer fit. I swear by Katie Byron’s Loving What Is—it’s built around writing your thoughts down, questioning whether they’re actually true and catching how quickly your brain defaults to fiction. Like a reality check to see what actually holds up so you can throw out the rest.

‍Physical reset: Somewhere between the sculpting, sweating, and exfoliating, spring cleaning also becomes more about emerging as a more optimized version of yourself. This could mean trying a Flow class at Open’s Venice studio, a nourishing reset like the Turkish Soak & Scrub at The Raven Spa, something more spiritual at Surya Spa, or a full day of detox treatments at Pause Studio. The key: do only what feels good and makes a difference for you—inside or out—not what you think you “should” be doing.
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‍Breathing room: LA’s best apothecaries and holistic health aisles (like Apothecary Pharmacy and Rainbow Acres) are filled with knowledgeable people who take seasonal suffering very seriously, offering treatments designed to get to the root rather than just mask the symptoms. Think herbal remedies, medicated oils, Ayurvedic supplements and neti-pots that remove pollen (not cute, but effective). Next on my list to check out is DTLA Chinese herbalist Ten Xin Inc. Don’t let the low-key social presence fool you, the TikTok reviews speak for themselves. And don’t skip the allergy section on your next Erewhon visit—top-rated products include Wishgarden Herbs’ Kick Ass Allergy tincture, Xlear saline spray and Boiron AllergyCalm tablets. If you have a talent for keeping plants alive, a few air-purifying greens from your local farmers market or nursery (like snake plants, peace lilies, spider plants and areca palms) help filter the air by reducing airborne irritants. Lastly, rest assured our beautiful city has some of the best holistic veterinarians offering everything from homeopathic allergy care to acupuncture (are you even surprised?). Look into Dr. Marc Bittan and Holistika Veterinary.