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For a rare, if not lucky, few days a year, Yosemite National Park’s famed El Capitan granite cliff…
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“Great Gold Bird,” a theatrical production unfolding across multiple sites in Los Angeles, begins inside my home. It…
How are you staying fit after 65? Tell us about your unique routine
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Tell us: What’s your favorite walk in Los Angeles?
At some point in your time living in L.A. you’ve probably heard someone bemoan it as a city…
L.A. walking guides to help you explore the city by foot
Walking might not be built into the daily life of your average Angeleno, but our city is still…
19 years in, the Great Los Angeles Walk proves L.A. is a walking city
The morning I meet Michael Schneider at a quaint coffee shop in Glendale, it quickly becomes clear that…
A walkability ranking of L.A. neighborhoods
Admit it, you’re here because you want to see how walkable your favorite (or least favorite, I suppose)…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Kamasi Washington
To say that jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington is a fan of Los Angeles is an understatement. “I love…
Visit Stars Hollow on Warner Bros.’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ studio tour
It’s fall, and for many that means it’s “Gilmore Girls” season. Though its original run ended in 2007,…
I’ve walked the same L.A. trail 400 times. Here’s how it saved me
“Hello, old friend.” That’s the phrase that popped into my head at the start of my favorite walk…
10 walking clubs to help you see L.A. — and make friends
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a…
Walk L.A.: A pedestrian’s guide to exploring the city by foot
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The best freebies and discounts for L.A.’s 50-plus crowd
According to the census, nearly a third of Los Angeles residents are over 50. And we’re aging collectively…
6 things to know about L.A.’s whimsical new Balloon Museum
You won’t find any clowns at the L.A. leg of the traveling Balloon Museum, but there are plenty…
The ultimate holiday gift guide you need in Los Angeles
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sophie Thatcher
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2024 Paris Olympics: A close look at the iconic venues
PARIS — Throngs of tourists flocking to the Eiffel Tower on a warm, humid afternoon cannot help but…
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Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up? A review of Alarmo
No one has ever applauded me for getting out of bed before. But for the last week and…
Allan McLeod’s “Walkin’ About” podcast will help you explore L.A.
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Commentary: Tourists have made Europe a nightmare. I was part of the problem
Ten years ago, in an opinion article for the Los Angeles Times, Rick Steves advised readers to swallow…
The best L.A.-area hikes, according to Angelenos (who don’t gatekeep)
Truism No. 1: Los Angeles is a patchwork of vast hiking terrain, with about 1 million acres in…
Southern California beaches that locals love, some off the beaten path
When readers shared their favorite Southern California beaches with us, the majority of their recommendations were for beaches…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Andrew Bird
For Andrew Bird, Sundays hold special meaning. Those were the days when jazz would be etched into his…
5 great campsites near L.A. that are local favorites
Los Angeles is brimming with special slices of nature, tucked high in the mountains or along the coast.…
A whimsical game is hiding among books at Los Angeles Public Library
Imagine that your local public library is inhabited by an undiscovered race of tiny people. They’ve hidden themselves…
What it’s like to travel to Maui one year after the catastrophic wildfires
Five hundred feet outside the Lahaina burn zone, the tourists receive their leis. As the torches of the…
What 22 Dodger fans wore for the World Series
The last time the Dodgers were in the World Series, it was in the thick of the pandemic.…
‘Avatar,’ ‘Coco’ attractions are coming to Disneyland
Walt Disney created it. James Cameron will help add to it. The Disneyland Resort in its seventh decade…
A definitive yet unserious guide to L.A. for Yankees fans
You’re a Yankees fan headed to Los Angeles for the first time. Of course you have questions. After…
How a forgotten California border town became a hip hideaway
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Workers turn to van life amid Eastern Sierra housing crunch
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Why some residents of Europe’s hot spots want tourists to stay away
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How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want visitors to know
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A guide to the Santa Ynez Valley, L.A.’s nearest wine country
When Alexander Payne’s wine-drenched dramedy “Sideways” first came out, Santa Ynez Valley didn’t have the luster of Napa…
Surfer dies after being pierced by a swordfish in Indonesia
An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a swordfish in the waters of Masokut Island…
The hootin’-hollerin’ allure of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town Alive!
“Have you ever pickpocketed?” No, I have not. At Knott’s Berry Farm, it was suggested I give it…
‘Escape From Godot’ is an L.A. escape room that’s also theater
A few minutes after the play begins, the actors stop, empty their pockets and repeat their last few…
One of Disneyland’s original rides plans to remove racist tropes
Disneyland is set to update one of its oldest rides to correct racist tropes about Indigenous people. Peter…
The best lakes in L.A. County for swimming, fishing and boating
Nothing screams “summer” more than a day spent by the water. And Angelenos have many ways to access…
Rick Steves, travel guide and TV host, has prostate cancer
TV travel host Rick Steves, who has been guiding Americans through Europe for nearly half a century, has…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Jessica Alba
When Jessica Alba reminisces about her Sundays as a child, the first things that come to mind are…
How to tour Bellosguardo, a haunting estate on a Santa Barbara bluff
The house, a French palace on a Santa Barbara bluff, stands as undisturbed as a crime scene, a…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Julie Bowen
For Julie Bowen, mom of three teenage boys, a perfect Sunday would include plenty of “me time.” “My…
Kings Canyon is a hiking and camping paradise — without the crowds
Just five hours north of Los Angeles sits a national park that should be on your outdoor bucket…
How to see the lost art of rebel Disney imagineer Rolly Crump in L.A.
Rolly Crump had an outsized reputation. A rebel in the Disney fold. A beatnik. An unapologetic tell-it-like-it-is you-know-what.…
I set up camp on a Lost Coast beach. Then a mountain lion showed up
It was 1996, and while traveling through the Lost Coast in far northern California, my boyfriend and I…
Hiking inn-to-inn from Santa Monica to San Diego
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Navigating a world-record corn maze tests the human psyche
DIXON, Calif. — Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve…
A New York City guide for L.A. people (Dodgers’ version)
Any Dodgers fan visiting New York is bound to have questions. Why is the Statue of Liberty calling…
Listen to music from around the world at these L.A. parties
As the Latin trap anthem “Singamo” rings over the speakers at the Echo in Echo Park, more than…
The best Hollywood movie studio tours, from Warner Bros. to Universal
Tourists view a variety of locations during the Sony Studios lot tour, with Tony Tasset’s 94-foot, 2012-constructed rainbow…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Gonzalez
When NFL Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez was growing up in Torrance, he remembers spending Sundays…
Live out your Dungeons & Dragons dreams at downtown L.A. bar
Carlos Leon found himself in a depressed state — a personal relationship was stalling and his career seemed…
Disney-obsessed couple lose lawsuit to get back into exclusive Club 33
As members of Disney’s exclusive Club 33, Scott and Diana Anderson visited the two Anaheim theme parks 60…
Want a new way to see Little Tokyo? Chase a spy in ‘Spies Among Us’
The conceit: Players are tasked with tracking down a rogue spy. But perhaps they’re the ones being tracked.…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Abby Wambach
Imagine it: Soccer legend Abby Wambach, five years old and a gifted forward, scoring 27 goals in her…
Trans people find sexiness and absurdity on the wrestling mat
“Dale!” drag king Mauro Cuchi shouts into the mic. “Eso!” the crowd roars back. A spotlight shines on…
Yosemite’s Wawona Hotel closing. No reopening date set; workers reassigned
Yosemite National Park’s historic Wawona Hotel is closing, and park officials are not saying when it will reopen.…
The ‘Little Women Ballet’ leaps into a historic L.A. site
As contemporary Angelenos, seeing the immersive “Little Women Ballet” might be as close as we’ll ever get to…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Tinx
From an early age, Christina Najjar, better known by her moniker Tinx, recalls the grip that “Sunday scaries”…
These are the most fascinating L.A. museums you’ve never heard of
Todd Lerew is curious. He likes lists. And he doesn’t like doing things halfway. This is why he…
Commentary: ChainFest is a fetishization of cheap food for rich people
Hollywood’s upper-class elites have found a new way to show that they’re out of touch. And I fell…
The brilliant fall foliage of the Eastern Sierra draws a global crowd
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A look at the ‘party car’ on the swanky high-speed rail coming to SoCal
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Join the L.A. Times on a fall hike along the Gabrielino Trail
Howdy! I’m Jaclyn Cosgrove, an outdoors reporter at the L.A. Times. I write about the best trails, bodies…
These 25 hiking trails were burned in the Southern California fires
As the Bridge fire spread from the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to the beloved mountain…
How Lauren Bello created ‘The Morrison Game Factory’ board game
I knew “The Morrison Game Factory” had its hooks in me when I started talking back to it.…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Hawk
Even though he officially retired from competition more than two decades ago, skateboarding legend and entrepreneur Tony Hawk…
Adult recess? L.A. groups for double Dutch, dodgeball and more
As a Black woman who grew up in New York City in the late ’90s and early aughts,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Charlie Puth
When pop singer-songwriter Charlie Puth first began visiting Los Angeles in the early 2010s, he remembers landing at…
13 Los Angeles places to celebrate halloween all year long
For Halloween lovers, there is only one major problem with spooky season: it ends. But in a city…
Universal Studios rolls out its first all-female monster maze
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, like all major theme park haunt events, hopes to scare its…
How to plan a dreamy winter Amtrak trip from L.A. to New Mexico
It was early morning in mid-December when I awoke to the sounds of steady rumbling while lying in…
Waiting for a flight at LAX? Try reading a banned book
Travelers waiting for flights at Los Angeles International Airport can bide their time by having a meal, grabbing…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Sasheer Zamata
Here’s a shortlist of American cities Sasheer Zamata has called home: Brooklyn, N.Y.; Charlottesville, Va.; Indianapolis; Lexington, Ky.;…
Princess Zelda is the year’s most butt-kicking childless cat lady
About 15 hours into “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” I came across a character expressing concern…
The best water rides in Southern California, ranked by splash factor
Robotic dinosaurs. Mechanical miners. Unpredictable chaos. Our local water rides offer the promise of getting wet with a…
15,000-gallon sewage leak triggers closures at two L.A. County beaches
Parts of Venice Beach and Dockweiler State Beach are closed after 15,000 gallons of sewage leaked into the…
The L.A. resident’s big, wet guide to water in the city
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Perseid meteor shower: Catch the best meteor light show of the year
The first time Bill Cooke ever saw a meteor shower, he was 11 years old in the woods…
Descanso Gardens opens train ride and model railroad garden
All aboard! Starting this week, the Descanso Railroad train ride is open to riders once again. And model…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Miranda Cosgrove
Los Angeles-born actor and singer Miranda Cosgrove has been part of our pop culture landscape for more than…
In defense of Disney adults
There are two words that will strike fear in a grown-up fan of a Disney theme park: Disney…
A look inside the new state fair cannabis consumption lounge
SACRAMENTO — Last month, the California State Fair announced plans to allow cannabis to be sold and consumed…
What is a Bojin facial? We tried the luxury L.A. skincare treatment
I know my way around a facial. I have well-formed opinions about collagen face masks and laser treatments.…
Fecal fears pile up as L.A. hiking mecca reopens — minus half its toilets
Joanie Kasten remembers peering out the kitchen window of her 108-year-old cabin in the Angeles National Forest and…
What do you think is the best beach in Southern California?
Of course, naming the best beaches of Southern California is subjective. But when a group of reporters set…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Lisa Ann Walter
When I video-call Lisa Ann Walter, she’s in the middle of making a banana cake to serve alongside…
Tell us: What’s your California wilderness survival story?
On any given day in Southern California, you have vast opportunities to escape for an outdoor adventure, whether…
Tell us: How much did you spend on your summer vacation?
Here in Los Angeles, summer vacation means many different things to many different people. For some it’s a…
Looking for good vibes in L.A.? Readers share their ‘happy place’
“Just before visiting Los Angeles in summer 2008, I read a story in the Los Angeles Times about…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts vividly remembers how she was welcomed to life in Los Angeles 30 years ago. “I was…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Eva Longoria
Sundays have always been a “sacred” day for Eva Longoria. Growing up in Texas, the Golden Globe-nominated actor…
Every Southern California theme park ride, ranked
(Daniel Sulzberg / For The Times) Times theme park critic Todd Martens was handed a wild assignment: Rank…
Libraries have free passes to California parks under budget deal
Californians can once again borrow a pass from their local library to gain free entry to a state…
Helpful tips for taking preschoolers to Disneyland
When you figure in the high cost, endless lines, height restrictions and miles of walking, does it ever…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer’s memoir, “Joyful Recollections of Trauma,” is not just a collection of harrowing — and often humorous…
Hate hidden hotel fees? In California, they’re about to be illegal
If you’re making travel plans for summer or fall, brace yourself for a jump in some advertised prices…
Do you have a ‘happy place’ in L.A.? We want to hear from you
Is there a place in L.A. that simply makes you happy? A spot where you go to escape?…
Chase Sapphire lounge at LAX: What cardholders should know
While a swanky airport lounge can’t alleviate Los Angeles International Airport’s infamous curbside gridlock, it can make it…
A roadmap to cannabis tourism spots in Mendocino weed country
Mendocino County, Calif. — As you drive through some of California’s most storied agricultural land, a few hours…
Tell us: What’s your favorite local L.A. campground?
In late November, I prepared myself for one of the most common pastimes of any nature-loving Californian. I…
Review: Replacing Splash Mountain, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure shines
Bay Lake, Fla. — As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a tad mystical,…
Mojave Desert ghost town Amboy fights to survive on Route 66
AMBOY, Calif. — It’s a Friday afternoon in mid-May and a Czech biker is eating an ice cream…
Parts of Kings Canyon National Park set to reopen after closure
A popular area in Kings Canyon National Park is reopening after a closure caused by flooding damage that…
Mosquitoes can ruin a hike. Here’s how to stop them
The hoot of a great horned owl. The munching of a mule deer enjoying grass. The crunching of…
The best West Coast travel spots, according to L.A. Times readers
Sometimes 101 is just too small a number. Many readers, having digested our new list of 101 best…
How Southern California piers, from Santa Barbara to San Diego, endure
Over and over again, they stretch out their spindly little matchstick fingers into the mighty Pacific, and over…
California climbers use pioneering techniques to summit Mt. Everest
Graham Cooper rejoices after reaching the summit of Mt. Everest. (Alpenglow Expeditions) Sleeping with your head in a…
Splendid day trips you can take from Las Vegas
I have a new system for beating the casinos in Las Vegas: I don’t spend a penny on…
How to conquer the new Las Vegas
Plan your ultimate trip to always-evolving Las Vegas. Try new immersive experiences and the best places to eat…
Join the L.A. Times on a hike along the Lower Arroyo Seco Trail
Hi! I’m Deborah Vankin and I’m a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. We just finished putting together…
How to score a first-come first-served campsite near Los Angeles
It’s Thursday night, and you’re dying to get out of the city. You can no longer take the…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Todd Selby
Skateboarders, creative directors, chefs and hip designers are all captivating subjects for photographer Todd Selby, who has traveled…
Marin caps short-term rentals, saying coastal communities are dying
DILLON BEACH, Calif. — A stay in Brian Maggi’s house, per the Airbnb listing, is what coastal California…
L.A. Times travel quiz: How well do you know the West Coast?
Travel writer Christopher Reynolds floats in a pond at the magnesium-chloride-rich waters of the Guerrero Negro saltworks in…
Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ returns after fire — without a dragon
For more than three decades, Disneyland’s nighttime show “Fantasmic!” has lighted up the Anaheim park’s Rivers of America.…
The magical California state park that doesn’t allow visitors
SUTTER BUTTES, Calif. — About 60 miles north of Sacramento, the Sutter Buttes rise starkly from the floor…
Tell us: What’s the most extraordinary West Coast experience?
Our guide to the 101 best West Coast experiences brings you essential things to do in Baja, California,…
From Baja to British Columbia, these are the 101 best West Coast experiences
Walk the vast salt flats of Death Valley. Marvel at a glorious Oregon waterfall. Tiptoe above a misty…
The 10 most memorable things to do on the West Coast
I couldn’t help it. In the course of scouting out great adventures for West Coast 101 — our…
Las Vegas’ Mirage Resort to close after 34-year run
Once hailed as “Las Vegas’ first 21 Century resort,” The Mirage Hotel & Casino confirmed Wednesday that its…
Download the checklist of the 101 best West Coast experiences
Michelle Woo is the West Coast experiences editor for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she worked as a…
How to see Yosemite’s moonbows, rainbows that form at night
We met Brian Hawkins, a Redondo Beach mechanical engineer-turned-videographer, in the near-empty lobby of the Yosemite Valley Lodge.…
Meow Wolf announces its Los Angeles venue
Immersive entertainment firm Meow Wolf, whose multiple locations of floor-to-ceiling psychedelic-leaning art have attracted about 10 million visitors…
Californians love our parks. We just don’t know they’re state parks
When Dos Rios Ranch opens to visitors next month in the San Joaquin Valley, California will have 280…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
Since bursting onto the Hollywood scene with memorable performances in shows like “Nurse Jackie” and the critically acclaimed…
Do you have to pay to camp on the Lost Coast? Here’s what to know
The Lost Coast, a Northern California trail on many a hiker’s bucket list, is one of the only…
‘Particle Ink’ in Las Vegas: Animation enters its live-theater era
Las Vegas — There are multiple dance duets in “Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms,” a mixed-media theatrical…
Meow Wolf is coming to Los Angeles. Here’s what to expect
A Meow Wolf exhibition is designed as a dream space, a walk-through floor-to-ceiling collection of psychedelic art with…
What to know about riding your bike on the Inglewood Pumptrack
On a rainy Sunday morning in Inglewood, while most of the sprawling Edward Vincent Jr. Park was empty,…
California climbers train for Mt. Everest from the comfort of bed
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Graham Cooper sleeps with his head in a bag. Not just any bag. This one…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with singer-songwriter Laufey
Icelandic Chinese vocalist and songwriter Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) has an appreciation for life’s many wonders. It’s apparent in…
What to know about California’s newest state park
On June 12, California will open its first new state park in nearly a decade, setting aside 1,600…
A guide to hiking Utah’s Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park
“Is that the trail?” I asked Steve, my longtime adventuring buddy. Not out of frustration or worry. I…
DisneylandForward: What new attractions will come to Disneyland?
With the city of Anaheim unanimously voting to pass DisneylandForward, the Disneyland Resort will be forever changed. Twice…
What to expect on the new TCM tour at Warner Bros. Studios
In 2021, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour created new interactive exhibits focused on the company’s recent history, unveiling…
What are the wildflowers like in Carrizo Plain right now?
Carrizo Plain National Monument in eastern San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s most iconic wildflower viewing…
Sunday Funday in Los Angeles with Tia Mowry
Sunday is Tia Mowry’s favorite day of the week because it’s the day that she gets to do…
Disneyland’s plan to cut down on disability cheats
Disney theme parks have seen the use of their disability services program skyrocket in the last five years.…
The Ladder from Hatch Escapes is redefining the escape room
Word got out that there was a whistleblower wanting to meet. The company was suspicious, but this was…
What to know about Disneyland’s updated Star Tours ride
Disneyland’s Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has proved to be one of the theme park’s most versatile attractions.…
See a spring superbloom at Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles residents hoping to see a superbloom this spring don’t need to go far — a field…
Old Northern California rail track could become 300-mile hiking trail
More than a century ago, a railroad was constructed to shuttle passengers and redwood logs between San Francisco…
Inside Disneyland’s high-tech animatronics at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Cutting edge robotics are descending upon the Disneyland Resort. With new droids arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
Where — and how — to watch the solar eclipse in California
While a narrow strip of North America celebrates the arrival of a rare total solar eclipse April 8…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Cheech Marin
You’d be hard pressed to find someone with local roots deeper than L.A.-born Cheech Marin, who parlayed a…
L.A.’s modern menders teach you how to give old clothes new life
It’s a rainy Wednesday evening at low-lit, moody Arts District hangout Tea at Shiloh, where a dozen students…
An epic quest led us to the best sunrise views in Joshua Tree
We plodded through an obsidian darkness, one deliberate step at a time, our headlamp beams illuminating the way.…
The story of Tetiaroa, Marlon Brando’s enchanting island laboratory
It wasn’t like Marlon Brando to go spilling his private beans to the world about the life he…
What does the future hold for theme parks? 5 trends to look for
The theme park industry is expansive. The catch-all term encompasses your favorite rides, yes, but also an assortment…
Too much poop, trash shuts down Big Sur’s only free camping site
San Carpoforo Beach in California’s Los Padres National Forest offers an idyllic view of the Pacific Coast and…
Anza Borrego: How to see the wildflowers and bighorn sheep
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Trek from Carson City to Canada and possibly make $5,000
People will soon be able to trek from the steps of the Nevada state Capitol in Carson City…
Walk through this mini-Disneyland in a SoCal backyard
The castle is immaculate, its gold etching regal and its towers a bold shade of sky blue. The…
Some travelers will be able to screen themselves at Vegas airport
Going through airport security can be a soul-sucking experience, which is why many travelers enroll in the TSA…
A glorious ride on Amtrak’s California Zephyr in the winter
Crossing up and over the fabled Donner Pass in the northern Sierra Nevada and descending to Lake Tahoe…
California libraries may lose free passes to state parks
As California faces a staggering budget deficit, library card holders may soon lose the ability to check out…
What to know about Treehouse Point, a treehouse hotel near Seattle
The drive to Treehouse Point, half an hour east of Seattle, takes you through a forest fit for…
Sunday Funday with Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia
If there was an award for the most wellness-focused couple in Los Angeles, Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia…
A slime museum is coming to L.A. this summer
When it comes to healing from grief, there’s often not a simple answer, but there are some recommended…
Can Taylor Swift park a private jet for Vegas Super Bowl?
Taylor Swift needs to get from Tokyo to Las Vegas this weekend. Chances are she’ll be using a…
High-speed rail is coming to the Central Valley. Residents see a new life in the fast lane
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12 readers share their favorite trees in L.A.
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Fall in love with animation at Disneyland’s Pixar Place Hotel
They say you shouldn’t sleep where you work, but Pixar chief Pete Docter means it at as a…
HoloTile Floor, the latest invention by Disney’s Lanny Smoot
Many of Lanny Smoot’s best-known inventions are, at least to nonengineers, more like magic tricks. Floating disembodied heads,…
The greatest trees of Los Angeles
There is a sycamore in the front yard of my grandparents’ house, the house where my father grew…
How to have the best Sunday in LA, according to Kate Berlant
On the stand-up stage, comedian Kate Berlant is a lot — a lot of exaggerated faces, a lot…
‘Top 100’ best chef: respect Guatemalan Indigenous food
GUATEMALA CITY — One of Debora Fadul’s earliest childhood memories is traveling in the backseat of her family’s…
What to do, see and eat at Disneyland’s Lunar New Year celebration
Festival season has begun at the Disneyland Resort, with the annual Lunar New Year celebration landing at Disney…
The ultimate guide to ice climbing in California
Thwack! Thwack! Thud! Oh, thank god, my whole body exclaimed. After a few swings, the razor-sharp pick I…
Feeling drained? Here’s how to rediscover your childlike wonder
The older I get, the more I enjoy acting like a kid. I jump at every opportunity to…
Try mystery experiences with L.A.’s Renaissance Club
When Luca Paoluzzi signed up for Renaissance Club last October, he had no idea what he was in…
SoCal’s forgotten hot springs oasis is finally reopening
Murrieta Hot Springs, a palm-shaded haven of steaming streams and coveted mud just north of Temecula, has been…
What can you do with a preschooler at Disneyland?
Jeanette Marantos started writing for the Los Angeles Times in 1999, doing Money Makeovers until 2002. She returned…
Yosemite says rock cairns are bad — and you should knock them down
If you’ve been feeling like you want to knock over giant piles of rocks, then Yosemite National Park…
See hidden waterfalls in Hetch Hetchy outside Yosemite Valley
The water was winning. Fed by the heaviest Sierra snowmelt in decades, it gushed down the narrow valley’s…
Tioga Road reopening, bringing access back to the high country
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Las Vegas Delta airline passengers stuck in cabin for hours in 100+ degree heat
When Derek Clarke first took his seat on Delta’s flight 555 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Monday,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Travis Bennett
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Jodie Sweetin: How to have the best Sunday in L.A.
In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and…
Inside Bart’s Books, California’s most iconic outdoor bookshop
It’s the open-air bookshelves and palm trees standing sentry in the courtyard. It’s the inventory of more than…
Chris Appleton: How to have the best Sunday in L.A.
In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Bianca Del Rio
Ten years ago, when Bianca Del Rio was crowned the winner of Season 6 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,”…
How will the Boeing 737 Max 9 problem affect air travel?
As shocking as the in-flight blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was last week, federal officials initially estimated…
How to spend the night in a lighthouse in San Francisco Bay
You might be reluctant to stay at a $475-a-night inn that warns of flashing lights and foghorns throughout…
After years of running a deficit, the Queen Mary has turned a profit for the city of Long Beach.
The Queen Mary has for years been a landmark in the city of Long Beach, an iconic ocean…
Readers share their favorite restaurants and bars in Mexico City
“Everyone has a ‘list.’ That’s your running, messy sheet of restaurants and sightseeing options for your favorite city…
Kristen Bell and family kicked out of airport for sleeping
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard were kicked out of an airport — and no, it wasn’t for letting…
Disneyland’s Paradise Pier adds Nemo- and Dory-themed features as it converts to Pixar Place
Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel’s long-awaited “Finding Nemo” and “Finding Dory”-themed slide and splash pad will open Tuesday as…
Blight invades a beloved corner of the San Gabriel Mountains
Moises Rivera and Marisol Medina had a clear vision in mind when they began their summer excursion in…
Need a new or renewed U.S. passport? Get ready to wait
A Bay Area family of six had everything arranged for their trip to France at the end of…
How the Universal Studios tram tour defined the modern theme park
The Universal Studios tram tour — officially designated as the World-Famous Studio Tour — is today a polished…
Saweetie’s Sunday Funday involves brunch, a Dodgers game and bar hopping
In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and…
Sound baths in L.A. churches? Enchanting — and not religious
Adrienne Bawa pulled into the parking lot of the First Congregational Church of L.A., her seven-seater Volvo filled…
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In Sunday Funday, L.A. people give us a play-by-play of their ideal Sunday around town. Find ideas and…
Should I travel to Maui right now? Wildfires may change Hawaii plans
The Hawaiian island of Maui is asking visitors to stay away as it tries to recover from devastating…