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amusement park designed around different places in the world.

Each “country” consists of local dioramas, the culture and food indigenous to that particular region, and all the people who work in each respective country speak the native language. As an impatient young teenager, I wasn’t bored. In fact, I was fascinated. That experience sparked something deep within that made my curiosity to see more of the world too persistent to ignore, and so at the age of 24, off I went.

While I was fortunate enough to spend a few teenage weekends in TJ (Tijuana), the first trip I ever took on my own was Hawaii, and that evolved into visiting Belize, Guatemala, Ireland, and more. Throughout my travels, I have met some of the most incredible human beings, many of whom are now some of my dearest friends. The lightness and excitement of experiencing a new place, whether it’s a city, state, or country, opens your eyes to something more profound than words can do justice.

“I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.”

—John Green

This issue we travel through the city, leave the state for a Hawaiian adventure, and delve into local delights to inspire you to explore your own surroundings. No matter where you are in your journey, keep your mind open, your heart abound, your taste buds fluent, and your passion very much alive.

May you find the voice of the world calling.

Dawn Garcia

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SPORTS

May the 4th Be With You 4 Mile Virtual Race May 4, 2019 // All day

The four-mile race with a purpose and the right ingredients of Jedi mind tricks and using the Force is upon us. On May 4, in the heart of Los Angeles, you are hereby challenged to run for Yoda—okay, maybe not actually Yoda, but the motto “May the Fourth be with you” is the driving force behind this race, which donates 15 percent of proceeds to Soles 4 Soles, a nonprofit that gives shoes to people in need. Run or walk, it doesn’t matter, because once you’ve finished, you’ll be given your own glow-inthe-dark medal with life advice from Yoda that reads, “In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way.”

That green creature of endless wisdom challenges you to sign up, show up, and run or walk because the force is strong with you. Remember that it doesn’t matter where you do the run/walk, just that you log in, choose the course, time yourself, and report back to Obi-Wan—or 10 MAY 2019 Los Angeles

those leading the fourth rebellion. Some basic rules on the virtual run: You can run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself.

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CANNABIS

CANNACIRCLE May 13 // 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.

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SHE hopes to build stadiums across the US dedicated to the WFLA. Teams include Western and Eastern Conference, Division 1 and Division 2 teams in cities across the country, including Los Angeles.

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ART POP-UPS

The Los Angeles Pancakes & Booze Art Show May 3–4 // 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.

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Through the art installation “Landscapes of the Mind,” guests can experience art by Katie Theel, Sarah Lew, Alex Bratsos, Emma Bradford, Anna Wozniewicz, Helena McGill, Dani B., and Agentbear and live music and spoken word by Alexia Riner, Kit Major, Gabriela Ortega, Haleigh Bowers, Zharia O’Neal, and a few surprise guests. Beer and wine will be for sale on site.

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TACOTOPIA’s website describes the event as “a larger-than-life playground” and states, “This hybrid amusement park and Taco Festival is an all-day cool, funky, taco-inspired immersive art exhibit.” The interactive pop-up experience will include Señorita Needs a Margarita lime swing, a Cholula sampling bar with Jarritos soft drinks, 25 unique environments, a Goddess of Tacos oversized bowl of guacamole in the Guac is Extra pit, a taco trotter, and so many photo-ops (even for the non-taco lover), you’ll feed your taco addiction in every plausible way.

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TACOS + TEQUILA

As summer sneaks up on us, there is nothing quite as lovely as a crisp and happy cocktail and a hearty lobster tail snug in between a perfect tortilla.

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INGREDIENTS

STEP 3: Blend beet with sweet chili sauce and Hellman’s

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• 1 lemon

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• 2 oz Hellman’s mayonnaise • 1 small beet • 1 cup sweet chili sauce • 1 avocado • 1 bunch cilantro • 50 milliliters yuzu juice • ¼ oz tofu

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amarillo aioli.

STEP 2: Fry wonton skin in vegetable oil until crispy.

STEP 3: Fill them with the lobster mix.

STEP 4: Put the three sauces (avocado aioli, yuzu tofu, and

beet sauce) on top of the lobster mix.

AJI AMARILLO AIOLI

STEP 5: Spread some micro greens as garnish on top.

STEP 1: Remove the seeds from the aji amarillo and boil in

STEP 6: Cut the lemon in half and then in a V shape and place

hot water for 15 minutes.

on each side of each wonton skin so they will stand up.

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Desayuno Tropical Cocktail from Ron Barceló Gran Añejo

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz Ron Barceló Gran Añejo • 0.75 oz Green/Earl Grey tea-infused simple syrup • 1 egg white • 1 oz lemon juice • 1 cup sugar • 1 oz Naughty Tea (NAUGHTYTEAWINE.COM ) • Sage as garnish SIMPLE SYRUP STEP 1: Steep for usual amount of time. (For exam-

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AFFORDABLE TRAVEL TAKES The simple things make traveling so much easier.

As we pack our bags in hopes of either an overnight staycation or a true escape somewhere fascinating, the continual shift in what we can and can’t take with us seems to be mounting faster than we can keep up. Thankfully, as flight rules change and road trips become more popular, traveling light doesn’t mean giving up things that matter.

Beauty regimes, fitness routines, creature comforts, and clean clothes make traveling all the more successful. Below is a look at some products I’ll never travel without.

Whether I’m road tripping or traveling to the other side of the world, these things make my life on the road easier, more luxurious, and lighter—and fit snugly in my suitcase.

BEAUTY + SELF-CARE In a world where beauty tricks and fads seem to hit our inbox faster than a hummingbird’s flapping wings, travel-friendly products are becoming more the norm. Listening as consumers demanded less bulk and more quality product, some brands took note.

Burt’s Bees micellar cleansing wipes // $5 per package: These makeup-removing wipes are hands down one of the best. They’re gentle enough not to irritate your skin thanks to cypress oil, they remove everything including lipstick and mascara, and they smell like a day spa.

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by DAW N G A R C I A

CBD FRIENDLY, CREATIVE APPROVED Cannabis love in the city of angels and demons.

Los Angeles has a beautiful romanticism that echoes through our streets and finds life in the art, the people, the continual evolution of reviving our past, and the mentality that life here is meant to be explored in great depth. Growing up here opened my eyes to appreciating interesting artists, exploratory chefs, a constant desire to better our lives, and our willingness to try whatever new health fad trickles through the city streets. That has never been more true than the moment cannabis became legalized on a state level, and mixologists, chefs, artists, designers, and the like began infiltrating their creations with the glorious plant and its derivatives. While California is a smoke-free state (for the most part), there are some inspiring places throughout the city that are cannabis-friendly, muse-worthy, and altogether terrific places to visit.

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Explore food, coffee, bars, art, and creativity at ROW DTLA.

With so much creative space that includes art galleries such as Bitforms Gallery, Auragami, Galerie.LA, and House of Lucie, there are also plenty of places to succumb to high-end munchies (Hayato, Pikunico, or Rappahannock Oyster Bar) and artisanal coffee to seal the deal (Paramount Coffee Project, go get em tiger, Dandelion Chocolate, or Café Dulce Dulcos Dos). When you stroll through the massive property, you’ll feel the creativity buzzing all around you, and whether you stumble into a cool bou-

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tique retail shop (Hawkins New York, Hightide Store, Kin-

When you roll up to ROW DTLA, your glance is cap-

to, LCD, M. Georgina, Myrtle, Poketo, Shopify, Shades of

tured by sprawling walls painted by none other than

Grey, or Still Life Ceramics), start with coffee at one of the

RETNA. The signature black-ink, hieroglyph-like street

many intriguing cafes, or explore the local farmers mar-

art reminds you that nothing in this city is off lim-

ket scene at Smorgasborg or 7th Street Produce Mar-

its—and that’s exactly how we like it. ROW DTLA is

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HIKING

square feet of creative office space. It’s a quiet

Now that the sun is officially making an appearance

beast that imbibes the beauty and wonderful

more regularly, there is no better time to wake up early,

strangeness of downtown.

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NOW THAT THE SUN IS OFFICIALLY MAKING A REGULAR APPEARANCE, THERE IS NO BETTER TIME TO WAKE UP EARLY, ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE EDIBLE OR OIL, AND SOAK IT IN ON A HIKE.

Hiking in Los Angeles is the best way to see the city. From under a mile to over 10, there are a lot of fascinating trails.

Bronson Trail // 2/3 mile Where the original bat cave is.

Cave of Munits // 2.1 miles

For those looking for outdoor adventure.

Escondido Falls // 3.8 miles The hike to the tallest waterfall in Los Angeles.

M*A*S*H* Site // 4.75 miles Where the show M*A*S*H* was filmed.

Bridge to Nowhere // 10 miles An LA icon, this abandoned bridge is a local treasure.

The mountains in LA are ripe for blissful meanderings, so all you have to do is decide how easy or vigorous you want that hike to be.

When you really want to kick it up into high gear, Glen-

For the more leisurely hiker, there are several options.

dale Peak also called the Mount Hollywood Loop, in Grif-

The least physically trying and geek-lover cool spot is the

fith Park is the sweet spot. The hike itself is just a little

“bat cave”—a.k.a. Bronson Trail. This two-thirds-of-a-

over four miles (plan for two-and-a-half hours), and it will

mile hike (15 minutes) is light and easy, and the payoff is

give you a solid lay of the land in terms of cityscapes and

the place where the original 1960s Batman bat cave was

Los Angeles landmarks. You’ll see the Greek Theatre, Hol-

filmed. For a little more of a challenge—but not too cra-

lywood Sign, Griffith Park Observatory, and on a clear day,

zy—heading up to Griffith Park for the 2.1-mile round-

the ocean in Santa Monica to the skyline of downtown.

trip (about an hour and fifteen) hike to the Observatory

For hiking aficionados, Brush Canyon takes the cake. The

is a great option. Starting at the base of Franklin Avenue,

hike is a six-and-a-half-mile trek (plan for three and-a-

you’ll pass the picnic and camping areas, bathrooms, and

half hours) and takes you from the north end of Canyon

then arrive at two trails. Each one is unique; one has a few

Drive through the famous Mulholland Fire Road, then on

more inclines than the other, but both are relatively easy

to Mount Lee towards Beachwood Canyon, inevitably

on the body while still letting you work up a sweat. You

leading you to the “H” of the Hollywood Sign. The hike

can extend the hike by another 2.6 miles by taking the

takes you to different vantage points that give you clear

Ferndell Trail that is abundant in tropical foliage and inter-

views (on clear days) of Burbank’s Verdugo mountains, the

esting plant species.

Santa Monica mountains, the Observatory, and of course,

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Should you want to wrap up with a bite to eat, bring your own food and head to the abandoned Old Zoo picnic area in Griffith Park. Who doesn’t want to eat a sammie amid abandoned animal cages while channeling various scenes from Lost, am I right?

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For more creative outings, museums, co-ops, and culture always do the trick.

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Grand Central Market (this will feed every bout of munchies), Universal Studios (Harry Potter and Hogwarts, that’s all I need to say), Tree People (hiking and environmental education ideal for clearing your head), and Little Tokyo (udon, sushi, shabu shabu, and a Japanese bazaar). Los Angeles gives us more than sunshine and culture; it gives us so much love and a cure for boredom in no uncertain terms. sensimag.com MAY 2019 31

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Baby J’s Burgers

1030 East 25th Street // JROLLZ.COM // OGKITCHEN.COM // @JROLLZLA @BABYJSBURGERS

CHEF J: A CANNABIS ENTREPRENEUR AND CULINARY VISIONARY Making cannabis cuisine, edibles, and joints that are next level.

“OG Kitchen is making the world a happier place through

was already making the edibles, cookies, chocolates, truf-

our infused food products and cannabis catered events.”

fles, hard candies, teas, syrups, cooking oils, and many

That is Chef Jason Harley—a.k.a. Chef J’s—mission

more, so I decided to start OG Kitchen to expand that, and

statement for his company, OG Kitchen. I met Chef J at a

the rest is history.

Women in Cannabis event in the Hollywood Hills, serving sliders on grilled Parmesan-crusted rolls while the gentle

What inspired your line of edibles, in particular the syr-

Los Angeles rain fell. The moment my teeth sunk in, I was

ups and gourmet chocolates?

hooked. Everything was apparent in one single bite: taste,

My syrup inspiration started three years ago when a lot

flavor, expertise, and heart. An introduction to something

of syrups had come out in the market, and they were very

unique in cannabis cuisine is a welcome adventure, and

poorly made and separated. You have to know science to

this issue as we explore the world, we’re taking you to the

incorporate oils to liquid, and you have to have a special

heart of the city and into Chef J’s culinary cannabis cre-

machine to do that as well. I won’t tell the secret here,

ations for an in-depth Q and A.

but I will say my chocolates are amazing because I use clear gold 95 percent distillate oil. It’s undetectable in

OG Kitchen serves health-conscious cannabis products

terms of taste, so from my chocolates, truffles, choco-

and experiences, and yet the message of positivity is im-

late bars, and wafer-thin cookies, you’re able to enjoy the

minent in your creations. How did OG Kitchen start?

taste knowing the final result will be a happy high. They all

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are a must try for sure and are dosed appropriately for the newer consumers.

What are some of the more fascinating culinary cannabis dishes you’ve created?

The most amazing one coming up is the saffron Chateau d’Yquem 99 Sautern sauce for the eight-course cannabis-infused dinner taking place on 4/20 in Bel Air. The wine for sauce alone cost me $3,000 at an auction.

I bought it over 15 years ago and am donating it for the dinner. I also a created a 24-karat gold cannabis-infused brownie of 1,000 milligrams with a Johnny Walker Blue Label Valrohna chocolate ganache glaze. That brownie sells for $1,000.

What is the inspiration behind the 4/20 menu for the eight-course sit-down dinner?

Spring, and creating something the diners have never had before, which is very hard to do—but I know how to do it.

Are there any dishes you loved that were created by accident?

product like JRollz and do more than one thing, that will

Yes, my horney chocolate truffles. I brewed a horney

bring success. You have to always have the highest-qual-

goat weed tea and chilled it. I was melting chocolate for

ity ingredients—what you start with it is what you get in

a sauce, and I spilt the tea into the chocolate sauce, and I

the end—and consistency is the key.

thought it was ruined. It wasn’t. I added some warm cream and decided to make truffles because the mix tasted so

Is it challenging to continue to push the culinary bound-

good. Now every Valentine’s, I make batches for clients,

aries while also staying up on the latest in regulations,

private dinners, and upon request.

especially as the Farm Bill continues to undergo revisions and amendments?

What did you want to do when you were a kid?

I was making cheesecakes and matzo ball soup when I

Yes and no. You just have to be up on that daily to make sure you are staying in compliance. It’s very important.

was five years old with my grandma in Brooklyn. I have always loved to cook and started professionally cooking at

What part of your restaurant experience became the

the age of 14 at the Tarrytown Hilton in New York. I would

most valuable in pursuing your own brand and catering/

go after school on the bus and work from four until nine

edible company?

o’clock at night, then go home and do homework. I did that

By just knowing the restaurant and catering business

for two years, and then went into a culinary school program

and making edibles for over 20 years, it has helped me

through my high school. I graduated from high school at

hone in and work on what I know the customers will want

18 and was accepted to the Harvard of Culinary Schools,

and need—and keep them coming back for more.

the Culinary Institute of America. I graduated when I was 20 and opened my first restaurant in New York.

Did you ever think you’d grow up to be a spearheading cannabis chef?

In the video on the OG Kitchen site, you mention not getting

Not a chef spearheading cannabis, but for sure a chef

into cannabis for the money. As the industry becomes a bil-

spearheading cuisine to another level. I like to push the

lion-dollar phenomena, how do you adapt and keep thriving?

boundaries and make amazing food, but keep it very sim-

What I say is so true. If you’re in this business to make

ple. The more simple, the more complex. My quote for my

money, it will be very difficult. But if you make a great

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tial arts. It takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master.”

That goes for anything you do in life, and the real thing is the more you do what you love every day, the better you get at it.

What is your munchie go-to at home?

Pizza or Ramen noodles.

Where did you grow up? How did LA become the home for JRollz and OG Kitchen?

Brooklyn, New York. I was brought out here to Los Angeles in 1999 to be the chef for one of the biggest studio

You mention you have some new products coming out.

Anything that will be out this month?

heads at the time. I launched JRollz and OG Kitchen three

Yes, I am dropping my whole new licensed brand line,

years ago. It was time for me let the masses know how I

JFarmZ, that holds JRollz, JTreez, and JVapez. They all

mix cannabis with my cheffing career. I wanted to share

match in flowers throughout the entire line. All of those

how it has helped so many people with so many ailments.

are live in the market as of 4/20.

I have clients and patients who have come to me for years for oils, flowers, CBD, edibles, and more to help them—

What is one of the most pivotal moment that’s happened

and keep them happy. Make sure in life you’re happy—it

in terms of having two cannabis businesses?

makes every day a better day.

When I got “licensed.” Now I can produce JRollZ and JTreeZ, packaging flowers. It’s great knowing I can pro-

Let’s talk about JRollz. What is the process for creating

duce a clean, tested, amazing product that the market

your strains?

will appreciate, enjoy, and talk about. As a chef, I have a

I have spent the last five years cultivating these three

reputation for the highest quality in everything I do. That

strains that I currently use. We have cross bred the

translates into my cannabis companies as well. Only the

award-winning High Octane strain that won at the Blaz-

best of the best.

ers Cup. It’s a very heavy Indica and high with an amazing terpene profile and taste. It’s one of my personal favorites.

On your website video, you mention a saying: “Papa says

Our Lemon Candy Jack strain is a favorite among the peo-

cream rises to the top!” How has that become your motto?

ple who like to be energized. It has that lemony flavor you

Cream rises to the top means that the best of the best

can’t get anywhere. Our Girl Scout Cookie is amazing as

will always prevail. If you are passionate and love what

well, and with a very high natural terpene profile, it gives

you are doing, you’ll be a great success no matter what.

you focus when you smoke it. It will make you a repeat customer.

Chef J also recently opened Baby J’s Burgers in downWhat farms do you work with regularly?

town Los Angeles. The restaurant is representative of the

I work with three licensed farms, and I’m working on open-

food Chef Jason Harley, nicknamed Baby J by his dad, has

ing legal JFarmZ by 2020. A couple of farms are now growing

always dreamt of doing. It’s made with high-quality in-

clones for me to ensure that I have the same genetics that

gredients and stays true to his vision for his entire brand

have made JRollz a great brand known for its high quality. Our

line. Whether you’re in the mood for loaded fries, a classic

hashtag is #HOLDTHETRIM because we only use the tops,

burger, a salted caramel brownie, or the shake of the day,

not the smalls, and we shake out all the trim.

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by DAV I D D U R A N

LUXURY MEETS ADVENTURE O’ahu beckons everyone to come experience its beauty.

You don’t need an excuse to head to O’ahu. While known

RIDE A WAVE WITH YOUR FRIENDS

for being an island intended for relaxing, it’s not always

Grab your friends and get on a SUPSquatch. What in the

about chillin’ at the beach or slurping down drinks in the

world is a SUPSquatch, you ask? It’s basically an oversized

cabana. Travelers nowadays are searching for a bit of ad-

inflatable stand-up surfboard that fits up to six people.

venture to mix in with their resort time. The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons offers an exclusive Surf Safari Experi-

Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina, located outside of the wildness

ence unique to the resort, and the adventure begins with

of Waikiki, in a more tranquil part of the island, has part-

a hotel pickup by Let’s Surf HI (LETSSURFHI.COM ). Let’s Surf

nered up with local operators that include retired Navy

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SEALs, professional competitive surfers, and conserva-

learn how to ride the waves on one board (it’s easier than

tionists to fill its guest’s itineraries with incredible once-

you think). The expert guides will be out there with you,

in-a-lifetime experiences. Ever shared a massive stand-

making sure you are safe while snapping some great shots

up surfboard with five of your friends or hovered over the

of you riding the waves to shore (proof you did it). After-

ocean in a helicopter with your scuba gear strapped on

ward, enjoy an easy uphill climb to Pink Pillbox, where you

your back, moments before you jumped in? Now you can,

can take in breathtaking views of the coastline. The Surf

and afterwards, you have the luxury of heading straight

Safari also includes a stop for lunch. When booking, make

back to that cabana for a well-deserved cocktail. Following

sure to ask for a stop at Ruby’s food truck, a local favor-

are some of the incredible adventure activities offered at

ite that makes the most incredible healthy-ish fruit bowls

the Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina.

and sweets.

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STORYTELLING AT ITS FINEST What makes a tour guide extra special is when the guide is not only friendly and knowledgeable but also an excellent storyteller. Hawaii Horse and Trail (HAWAII-FOREST.COM ) offers experiences that take you into nature. From lush forests to diverse communities, the company takes guests outside of their resorts to enjoy the nature and culture that shapes O’ahu. The tours are designed around exclusive access to places visitors cannot go on their own, as well as in-

SCUBA DIVE WITH NAVY SEALS Whether you are a diver or a novice, you can spend the day underwater with the world’s best. Experience the wonder of being submerged in the clear blue waters, exploring the ocean world as you learn basic diving skills and enjoy hand-held experiences with certified PADI instructors. All equipment for this adventure is provided, including snacks and a fun crew of professionals. You will head to Electric Beach and the natural surrounding reef, which are known for pristinely clear waters and an abundance of reef

terpretive guides who are highly knowledgeable about the Hawaiian Islands—and who share their personal interpretation of what makes the land, culture, and lifestyle on the island so special. Guests will leave their tours with an enhanced love for Hawaii. Tours include a Farm-to-Forest Experience that explores the confluence of West O’ahu’s natural and cultural histories through its historic sites, stories, people, and food, as well as a Birds and Wildlife of O’ahu experience that takes advantage of Hawaii Forest and Trail’s unparalleled land access and expert birding guides.

fish, turtles, octopi, and the occasional white tip reef shark.

Trident Adventures (TRIDENTADVENTURES.COM ) also offers more elevated experiences such as diving out of a helicopter directly into the water with your gear on—if you really want that full Navy SEAL experience.

LIVE OUT YOUR MAGNUM P.I. FANTASY There are quite a few helicopter options on the island, but none can compare to the Magnum P.I. Experience provided by Paradise Helicopters (PARADISECOPTERS.COM/TOURS/OAHU).

Covering the island from above, the Magnum Experience O’ahu helicopter tour will show you all the island’s highlights.

See the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, fly over Waikiki, and more. Did I mention this is all done in a doors-off helicopter that looks exactly like the Magnum P.I. chopper? If you’re not really into Magnum P.I., other helicopter options and tours are available. Paradise Helicopters is the only green helicopter company in Hawaii and donates $6 of each booking to plant trees throughout the state.

PLANT A LEGACY + RIDE INTO THE SUNSET A unique experience on O’ahu is a visit to Gunstock Ranch (GUNSTOCKRANCH.COM), which offer various options and packages. One of the most popular is the two-and-a-halfhour Horseback Planter’s Experience, in which you embark on a guided horseback tour that travels up the beautiful mountainside trails, offering stunning views of the ocean, coastline, and hills and valley of the Koolau Mountains. On the way back, you will descend into the Hawaiian Legacy Forest, where you will be able to select your own Legacy Tree that you will personally plant and dedicate. The trees are tracked via radio-frequency identification technology, and you are sensimag.com MAY 2019 41

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provided with a certificate of planting that enables you to track your tree’s growth. Gunstock Ranch also partners with Paradise Helicopters so that guests who want to do both can incorporate a stop at Gunstock into their flight plan.

#RESORTLIFE After your adventures, there’s an incredible resort waiting for you to enjoy. The Four Seasons Resort O’ahu at Ko Olina sits on O’ahu’s wild and rugged western coast, where vast ocean views and lively pools and lagoons provide the setting for an unforgettable resort adventure. Guest rooms and suites provide some of the most coveted views of the island and come with all the modern comforts that you never knew you needed, like an in-room iPad for your use during your stay (used to order room service). The resort is also home to Mina’s Fish House by acclaimed Chef Michael Mina. The signature line-to-table restaurant has a menu that features locally caught whole fish and local produce.

Spend some time with the in-house fish sommeliers to learn more about the fresh catch for that day.

The Four Seasons Resort (FOURSEASONS.COM/OAHU ) O’ahu at Ko Olina is more than happy to help arrange any of the above experiences during your stay at the resort. You can also rest assured that if you want to modify or combine any of the experiences, they will happily make it happen.

STAYCATION ABROAD

The Four Seasons, O’ahu offers additional localized experiences.

ACTIVITIES • Ko Olina Golf Club • Sunset cruises • Paddleboarding • Deep-sea fishing

FOODIES Taste of O’ahu with executive chef Richard Polhemus gives local, sustainable cuisine found only on the island. Enjoy with Hawaiian Agricole rum on the Ko Hana Rum distillery tour.

SPA SERVICES Naupaka Spa & Wellness Centre offers specially curated experiences that mirror the mindset of Hawaii such as: • Quest for Wholeness (80-minute experience) • Mana ‘aina, a healing therapy using native plants • Intraceuticals facials • Sodashi face therapies • Keiki o Ka ‘Aina therapies EXTRAS Adult infinity-edge pool, a child-free zone with views of the Waianae mountain range. After your swim, they’ll have a cocktail waiting. sensimag.com MAY 2019 43

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Imagine being driven around in one of the greatest

He takes them to dispensaries, sure, but Med Tours

cities of the world—Los Angeles, home of fame and for-

LA is more than just a dispensary run. “We try to in-

tune, desire, and destiny—while puff-puff-pass-passing

clude a city tour and a cannabis tour all in one so that

to others as you tour sights like the La Brea Tar Pits, the

they see some of the main attractions of Los Angeles

famous Los Angeles Grand Central Market, or one of

while they enjoy premium cannabis.”

the oldest buildings in the city—with no fears of being hassled.

At dispensaries, he says, he and his other tour guides have found themselves being more educational. “A

That’s the idea behind Duane Cofield’s Med Tours LA,

dispensary can be overwhelming,” he says. “It can be

a guided city and dispensary tour that includes stops

like a nightclub. We play that middle man, and we will

at famous Los Angeles sights. “People just like to be in

give you the best and the most relevant information

a safe environment with people they can trust and feel

that we can give you so you won’t walk in there as a

like they can smoke, see some amazing sights, and not

naïve customer.”

risk getting pulled over,” he says. “It’s the combination of high-quality cannabis in a world-class city, which has been an amazing recipe for us.”

This new reality that former radio guy Cofield is

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making available to any visitor to Los Angeles came about from two things he saw happening. “Anytime someone came to LA, they wanted to know about the cannabis scene here, like where to go to get the best cannabis,” he says. “And I would take them around.”

Once he transitioned out of the radio biz and got his MBA, a Yahoo article about a guy up in the Bay area with a Camry doing cannabis tours and making a million dollars a year caught his attention. “I had just bought a Camry, and I know where all the good spots for getting cannabis are,” he says. “And I tried doing tours with my Camry. It became like people’s private Uber.”

He put together a marketing plan, came up with Med Tours LA name (because it was medical cannabis only at that time), and he was in business.

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The High End

9570 Wilshire Blvd. // Beverly Hills BARNEYS.COM/STORE/BEVERLY-HILLS/ // HEYEMJAY.COM

LUXURIOUS CANNABIS Barneys New York joins the movement.

Nothing says fancy cannabis like shopping for luxury can-

high-caliber, and thoughtful curation endorsed and supported

nabis products at the regal storefront of Barneys New York.

by industry experts—products such as Beboe’s $160 black

To meet the needs of a growing population of cannabis users

gift box, Bloom Farms’ 500-milligram rose gold highlighter,

and changing perception about the value of cannabis brands,

Kiva confections, $160 Sherbinskis line of hoodies, or the

Barneys has opened the first-of-its-kind cannabis lifestyle

Sherbinskis $5,000 gold presidential ashtray, none of which

and wellness retail store, The High End, on the fifth floor of

you’re likely to find at your nearest dispensary. Offering every-

its Beverly Hills location, offering items such as a luxe $1,400

thing from upscale cannabis vaporizer pens to edible pastilles,

cannabis grinder, vintage ashtrays, glorious glass works of art,

the new storefront is positioned to be a successful venture.

and more. Through a partnership with premier cannabis-de-

With a delivery estimation of 30 minutes (without inflated

livery service Emjay, the notable retail store can now legally

pricing), Emjay and The High End will have your favorite luxury

offer its clientele high-end cannabis brands. Clients can pur-

cannabis lifestyle brands at your doorstep before you can fin-

chase the items in-store and have the items delivered, further

ish an episode of The Bachelor.

enhancing Barneys’ prominent reputation of being trendsetters.

“We are eager to embrace the cannabis culture in Los Angeles and are focused on eliminating any lingering misconceptions of the industry by providing our customers, and now Barneys clientele, with a level of quality and experience that has yet to be matched,” says Miranda Lee, vice president of operations and brand at Emjay, a vertically integrated delivery platform.

Like all things Barneys, The High End’s design is unique; think 1970s chic. The inventory epitomizes rare finds, luxury, 50 MAY 2019 Los Angeles

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